PROGRAM GUIDE 2021 CAMP LA-NO-CHE CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Welcome to the 2021 Camp La-No-Che Summer Camp Program Guide!

This guide contains what you need to know about all of the great opportunities that await you this summer. Whether this is your first or fifth time at summer camp, there are opportunities for scouts of all interest and age levels.

Are you new to the troop? Check out the First Year Scouts Section!

Do you want to learn new skills and earn merit badges? Check out the Program and Activities list of all we have to offer!

Looking for an adventure? Something to challenge you? Check out the Advanced Scouts section and choose your adventure for the week!

Use this guide to see all that we have to offer and plan your summer at Camp La-No-Che!

Keep up with all of the fun happening year round at Camp La-No-Che: facebook.com/camplanoche www.camplanoche.com

REVISION DATE: Febuary 15, 2021 PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

A WEEK AT CAMP PAGE 4

ONLY AT LA-NO-CHE PAGE 6

FIRST YEAR SCOUTS PAGE 8

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES PAGE 10

ADVANCED PROGRAMS PAGE 18

PROVISIONAL TROOP PAGE 28

A SECOND WEEK PAGE 29

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES PAGE 30 A WEEK AT CAMP

A week hanging out with your friends, a week not being bugged by your siblings, a week full of adventure, a week you will never forget. All weeks of Summer camp are open to all Scouts BSA Troops!

This is the schedule for a week here at camp*. After looking over the schedule, you can use the rest of the guide to plan your week! SUNDAY TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION 1:00p - Arrival and Check In (By Assigned Camp La-No-Che 3:00p Times) 5:00p Red Cohort Dinner/Blue Cohort W.T. Bland Dining Hall Dinner 5:40p Green Cohort Dinner/ Yellow W.T. Bland Dining Hall Cohort Dinner 6:30p Religious Service Council Ring 7:10p SM/SPL Orientation Meeting Dining Hall 8:45p Opening Program (Red Cohort & Council Ring Blue Cohort) 8:45p Opening Program Green Cohort & Dance Arbor Yellow Cohort) 10:30p Camp Taps/Quiet Time Campsites 11:00p Lights Out Campsites

*Times listed on this schedule are subject to change dependent on weather or other programmatic needs. Please refer to passport received when checking in at camp for most current information.

4 TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI LOCATION 6:15a Morning Activities Campsite W.T. Bland 6:50a Red Cohort Breakfast/Blue Cohort Breakfast Dining Hall Green Cohort Breakfast/Yellow Cohort W.T. Bland 7:30a Breakfast Dining Hall Assigned 8:10a Camp Flag Flag Pole 8:30-11:20a MB 1 MB 1 MB 3 MB 3 Fun Friday Camp W.T. Bland 11:45p Red Cohort Lunch/Blue Cohort Lunch Dining Hall W.T. Bland 12:25p Green Cohort Lunch/Yellow Cohort Lunch Dining Hall 1:30-4:20p MB 2 MB 2 MB 4 MB 4 Fun Friday Camp W.T. Bland 4:45p Red Cohort Dinner/Blue Cohort Dinner Dining Hall W.T. Bland 5:25p Green Cohort Dinner/Yellow Cohort Dinner Dining Hall Assigned 6:15p Camp Flag Flag Pole 6:30p Evening Activities Begin Camp Wide Closing Show (Red 8:45p Cohort Dance Arbor & Blue Cohort) Closing Show (Green 8:45p Council Ring Cohort & Yellow Cohort) 10:30p Camp Taps/Quiet Time Campsites 11:00p Lights Out Campsites

5 ONLY AT LA-NO-CHE

6 Jim Sawgrass Jim Sawgrass is a native Floridian and a member of the Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe. He served on the Florida Indian Council from 1991 to 1995. Sawgrass has been sharing his knowledge of the Southeastern Native American tribes for over 25 years. Find out more about Jim Sawgrass at www.jimsawgrass.com and the Native American Village

Come experience the only Native American Village in the Southeast at Camp La-No-Che. Immerse yourself in the Native American culture by walking through a recreated Native American Village complete with Native Trading Post, Dance Arbor, Tepees, weapon stations, Native Cooking Area, Native American Museum, Chickee Teaching Shelters, and much more. The Native American village staff will take you on a journey back in time throughout your stay at Camp La-No-Che.

The Native American Village has many programs going on throughout the week. Many take place during troop time activities and give you a taste of the merit badges and advanced programs. These activities include having a troop bean shooter war, viewing the la-cross demonstration, taking part in model building, walking through the museum, taking a pottery class, hearing Native American stories, shooting and throwing Native weapons or coming to the Native American Pow-Wow on Thursday during family night.

There are merit badge classes and advanced scout programs at the Native American Village throughout the week and more information can be found in those sections of the guide.

7 FIRST YEAR SCOUTS

THE TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM 8 The Trailblazers Program Scouts working on Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class Rank are encouraged to participate in this program.

Camp La-No-Che is excited to welcome Scouts who are at Summer Camp for the first time, and offer a place to jump start your basic Scouting skills required for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class ranks. Using the Patrol Method, Scouts are introduced to the fundamentals of being a Boy Scout, and will leave Camp with more knowledge of that Rank. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is possible that different Scouts may complete more requirements than others...

There are three levels of the Trailblazer program PATHFINDER For those working on Scout and Tenderfoot Planned rank requirements covered – Scout: 3a, 4a, 4b, 5 Tenderfoot: 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 6a, 7a, 8 VOYAGER For those working on Second Class Planned rank requirements covered – 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 8a, 8b

VANGUARD For those working on First Class Planned rank requirements covered – 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 6a, 6b,6c, 6d, 6e, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7e, 7f

9 Programs and Activities

After a Scout’s $50 non-refundable deposit has been paid, that Scout can add programs and activities to their schedule starting March 1st. What are Programs and Activities? These are new terms to more accurately describe what is offered during camp. Below is a definition of each to help you out:

Programs Activities Multi-day experiences such as A one time experience during the merit badge programs or our event (previously referred to as advanced sailing program, for troop time) example

Where do I Find the Schedule of Programs and Activities? The schedule of when programs and activities are being offered will be available online starting in February and Registration opens March 1!

HTTPS://SCOUTINGEVENT.COM/083-SUMMERCAMP

WHY IS THE SCHEDULE ONLINE? To ensure the most up-to-date, accurate information of what and when classes are scheduled and how many seats are available, the schedule of classes and catalog are available online at the registration page and are automatically updated as Scouts register.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy related to requirements not com- pleted, items listed are subject to change based on weather, program needs, or changes to the merit badge itself. Items not listed are not guaranteed to be com- pleted at camp. 10 PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY SIGN UP OPENS MARCH 1st ONLINE ADVENTURE CAMP With activities like climbing, ATV, and Zip lining, this is an area full of unparalleled experience! *For activities that require the use of a harness, you must have cotton, or cotton type pants/shorts. NO Bathing suits, board shorts, or gym/basketball shorts. ADVENTURE CAMP PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp ATV Adventure 2 See pg. 15 for details Climbing 2 See pg. 16 for details Horsemanship 2 See pg. 17 for details Project COPE 2 See pg. 16 for details ADVENTURE CAMP ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Notes Zip Line PM For activities that require the use of a harness, you must have cotton, or cotton type pants/shorts. NO Bathing Climbing PM suits, board shorts, or gym/basketball shorts.

AQUATICS The aquatics area is proud to have a lake front that sits on our 2,352 acre Lake Norris and 2 swimming pools that feature a diving board and a 70ft long water slide. AQUATICS PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Aquatics 2 Supervision Swim & Water Rescue Mates Sailing 2 Tier 1. See p. 22 for details Boatswains Sailing 2 Tier 2. See p. 22 for details Captain’s Sailing 2 Tier 3. See p. 23 for details Canoeing 2 Kayaking 2 Lifesaving 2 Bring clothes for req. 9 Earn Swimming MB Motor boating 2 Stand up 2 PaddleBoard 11 Swimming 2 Water Sports 2 Instructional Swim 2 AQUATICS ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Standup PM Swimming PM Paddleboarding Canoeing/ PM Sailing PM Kayaking

ECOLOGY The Ecology Lodge’s approach allows scouts to earn nature related merit badges while experiencing nature not sitting in a classroom. Scouts explore and learn about the diverse environment at Camp La-No-Che

ECOLOGY PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Animal Science 2 Environmental 2 Scouts will need #3e & #3f Science additional time outside of class for observations and journaling Fishing 2 #9 & #10 Reptile and 2 #8 Amphibian Study ECOLOGY ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Big Stump Hike PM Cat Eye Night Hikes PM Trapper Creek Hike PM LNC Aqua Trail PM Sulfur Springs Hike PM 12 The pride and satisfaction of making something with your own hands is a good lesson for a young Scout to learn. Scouts always find success with the merit badges taken here. HOBBIES & SKILLS PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Art & Animation 2 Automotive 2 Maintenance Leatherwork & 2 Scouts will need WC - 2a - Earn Totin’ Woodcarving additional time outside Chip of class to complete projects Pottery & 2 Sculpture Welding 2 Wood Working 2 HOBBIES & SKILLS ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Woodburning PM Pen Turning PM Tye Dyeing PM Air Dry Pottery PM

NATIVE AMERICAN AREA ONLY AT LA-NO-CHE! The Native American area is run by Jimmy Sawgrass and offers a view of Native American history in the museum, teaches native skills in classes, and is popular with units every summer! NATIVE AMERICAN AREA PROGRAMS Program Title # of Notes Not Completed at Periods Camp American 2 AH - #3C Heritage/American Culture Archaeology 2 Indian Lore 2 Primitive Cooking/ 2 Woodsmen Wilderness 2 #5 Survival 13 NATIVE AMERICAN AREA ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Native Weapons PM Museum Tour PM Experience Native Craft Time PM Museum Tour PM

OUTDOOR SKILLS When you think of Scouting and its fundamental skills, you’re probably thinking of offerings in our Scoutcraft area! We help scouts get those basic skills to be successful in the outdoors.

OUTDOOR SKILLS PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Camping 2 #4, #5e, 7., 8d, 9 Cooking 2 #4 & #6 Orienteering 2 #7 & #10 Pioneering 2 Emergency Prep 2 Need first aid merit badge 1, 2C, 8B First Aid 2 1, 5 OUTDOOR SKILLS ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Dutch Oven PM Knots and Lashings PM Desserts

SHOOTING SPORTS With programs and activities to experience Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun

SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Archery 2 Rifle 2 Shotgun 2

14 SHOOTING SPORTS ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Rifle Shooting PM Shotgun Shooting PM Cowboy Action PM Archery Shooting PM Shooting

STEM The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) center encourages scouts to further their interests in STEM. The area offers activities ranging from environmental science to robotics. It continues to be a focus of current camp growth.

STEM PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Game Design 2 Programming 2 #1a - Earn Cyber Chip Robotics 2 Chemistry 2

15 TRAILBLAZERS A place to jump start basic Scouting skills required for Scout,Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class ranks. Using the Patrol Method, Scouts are introduced to the fundamentals of being a Boy Scout, and will leave Camp with more knowledge of the Rank and Scouting. TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAMS Program Title # of Periods Notes Not Completed at Camp Pathfinder 2 See Pg. 9 For More Info Voyager 2 See Pg. 9 For More Info Vanguard 2 See Pg. 9 For More Info TRAILBLAZERS ACTIVITIES Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Totin’ Chip PM Firem’n Chit PM

OTHER ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES BEING OFFERED THESE ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL Activity Title AM/PM Activity Title AM/PM Movie Night PM Ice Cream Social PM Pizza Social PM 16 COHORTS AND CLASS SELECTION:

You and your Troop will be asssigned to a “Cohort” group; that assigned group will decide which programs/activities you will do each day. While different cohort groups will have differ- ent days in each area, ALL SCOUTS will have a chance to do programs/activities in EVERY AREA. Each Scout will be able to participate in up to FOUR (4) Merit Badge Programs, and a nightly activity.

Use this Guide and the available Class Catalog/Schedule (found online at www.camplanoche.com/summer-camp/) to select the programs/activities you are most interested in. Pro- vide that information to your parent and/or leader; they will then use those selected programs/activities to complete your week’s schedule, beginning March 1.

SCOUT SCHEDULE NOTES:

NAME: ______

CLASS CHOICES (select 4 programs and 2 alternates)

#1 ______

#2 ______

#3 ______

#4 ______

#5 ______

#6 ______

17 ADVANCED PROGRAMS

Adventure Camp Programs

3-Tier Sailing Program

Advanced Aquatics

Woodsman

18 Adventure Camp Programs

All Adventure Camp programs are strenuous and physically demanding. Participants must be in good physical shape and bring the following items: water bottle or Hydration pack, sun block, bug spray and all required documents and clothing for each program as stated below. Access to these documents can be found in this guide in the ‘Required Documents’ section

ATV Adventure Experience the ASI ATV Safety Training Course this summer. Participants must be at least 14 years old or older to participate.

Participants must meet age, height and weight requirements for appropriate sized ATV. Age 14 to 15 years old will be riding 90cc ATVs with the max weight limit of 187 lbs and 5’7”, 16 years and up will be riding 250cc ATVs with the maximum weight of 231lbs. to 386 lbs. depending on manufacture.

REQUIRED: *ALL participants must have long sleeve shirts, long pants and over the ankle boots. Participants must have valid proof of age either a copy of birth certificate or state issued ID card. ATV hold harmless form and rider rules form (found in ‘required forms’ section of this guide) must be completed by parents prior to attending camp. No exceptions

19 Climbing Merit Badge Spend the week at our Climbing Tower in Dr. Phillips Park learning and improving your climbing skills. As part of the class, participants will be rappelling on Thursday at the Adventure Tower. Participants must be in good physical condition due to this activity being strenuous.

REQUIRED CLOTHING: Pants or shorts made of cotton type material, hard sole shoes PERSONAL GEAR REQUIRED: Merit Badge book and worksheet, water bottle or hydration pack, bug spray and sun block.

Project C.O.P.E. Project C.O.P.E. is a series of inter-related events that challenge you on an individual and group level. Events are divided into four categories: initiative games, trust events, low elements and high ropes course. Our course is great for scouts looking to physically challenge themselves, develop team building skills, strengthen leadership qualities, and thinking outside the box.

REQUIRED CLOTHING: Pants or shorts made of cotton type material, hard sole shoes 20 Horsemanship Merit Badge Scout will enjoy working with horses as they learn proper care, grooming, parts of the saddle and bridle, dietary requirements and our favorite the trail rides through the back country of Camp LA-NO-CHE. *Additional fee of $90.00 per rider

*Participants must have a completed “Horses with a Mission” hold harmless form completed by parents

REQUIRED CLOTHING: Long pants (blue jeans), hard sole shoes, socks Personal Gear required: Horsemanship Merit Badge book and worksheet, water bottle or Hydration pack, sun block, sun glasses and bug spray.

IMPORTANT! Be sure to complete all required paperwork before attending Summer Camp and bring with you to camp. Failure to bring appropriate paperwork will result in not being able to participate in selected classes. All documents needed for these classes can be accessed online on the registration page.

http://scoutingevent.com/083-summercamp

21 3-Tier Sailing Program

Become a member of the Lake Norris Yacht Club by participating in our brand new 3-tier sailing program! LNYC has opportunities for scouts of all skill levels interested in sailing. Spend a week learning about sailing and spending time out on Lake Norris. The program ends the week with the LNYC Regatta, where all tiers of the program will fight to claim the coveted La-No-Che Cup!

LNYC Mates - Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge Scouts of all ages can participate in learning the ancient skill of sailing! Scouts will learn the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge by sailing Sunfish sailboats, which will teach scouts about the fundamentals of sailing, wind and weather conditions, and basic navigation.

LNYC Boatswains Must have Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge This intermediate sailing course is intended for scouts who have completed the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge and have basic sailing knowledge. As a part of this week- long course, participants will strengthen their sailing skills learned in the Mates program, while learning basic boat and sail repair techniques, the sport of sailing, marine navigation, and culminating their skills with an overnight cruise to a base across Lake Norris for an overnight trek! Participants will refresh their sailing skills Monday by sailing Sunfish sailboats, then honing their skills throughout the week on the JY-15 sailboats. 22 LNYC Captains Must have completed Boatswains or previous advanced sailing This advanced sailing program reinforces the skills learned in the Mates and Boatswains Sailing Programs. Scouts participating in this one-of-a-kind course will learn advanced marine navigation, advanced boat repair, and crewing larger vessels. This course is an excellent team building experience for scouts to learn about sailing larger boats and working together. The skills learned during the week will culminate in an overnight trip to a base across Lake Norris for a special camping trek! Participants will refresh skills from the Boatswains program Monday by crew sailing JY-15 sailboats, then the rest of the week their skills will be honed by sailing Hobie Catamarans and the legendary Lightning 18 sailboat! 23 Advanced Aquatics

Aquatics Supervision

Required Age: 15+

BSA Swimming & Water Rescue This provides participants with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons completing the training will be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit swimming events.

24 Woodsman & Primitive Cooking

Woodsman Advanced outdoor survival skills for Scouts who have already earned the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. Learn Native American survival skills and practices, primitive weapons history, fire making, history of Seminoles, hide tanning, and flint napping. If you love the Native American Village you will love this class, and appreciate the Native way of life much more. In this class you will learn to make your very own survival sticks, that you can take with you on future camp outs. This is one of camp’s most popular classes and fills up quickly. Primitive Cooking (age 13+)

Learn Native American cooking techniques as you take a tour of historic cuisine and cooking methods. Each day is a new menu and new methods. Adults are also welcome to attend this class.

25 Provisional Camping

Want to come to La-No-Che, but you can’t come with your troop? You’re in luck! You can come on your own as a provisional camper as part of a program we call

PROVO

You can spend a week making new friends with other scouts from across the state and even the country while participating in all that Camp La-No-Che has to offer.

If you are interested in attending Provo, don’t wait too long before registering to make sure you get the week you want!

*If a single unit sends three or more youth to attend Provo in the same week, the unit must send one adult leader with them. 26 A SECOND WEEK?

Was one week not enough? There are plenty of great reasons to come back for a second week of camp and different ways to do it! A second week in Provo (or third, or fourth...) Camp La-No-Che has more to offer than what can be accomplished during just one week. If you want to attend camp for an additional week, there is a $25 discount to attend Provo. Adult leadership is provided for Scouts all week. Provisional campers have the same opportunity to enjoy the program as other Scouts, and even have the opportunity for some special activities. Bring the Whole Troop Back Bring your troop back to Camp La-No-Che for a 2nd week of Summer Camp and get a discount of $25.00 per scout for a second week full of new experiences and memories!

27 OTHER SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

National Youth Leadership Training The Central Florida Council Training Committee is pleased to offer National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in the summer of 2021. Qualifications needed: At least 13 years old (scouts) – 14 years old (Venturers). At least First Class rank (scouts). Currently serving in a troop/crew position of responsibility. Previous long-term camping experience – full knowledge of basic cooking and knots/lashing very helpful. Be recommended/approved by Scoutmaster or Venturing Crew Leader (adult). For information please visit www.camplanoche.com

28 REQUIRED FORMS

All Scouts must bring a completed BSA Physical, parts A, B, and C signed by a doctor within the last 12 months.

Please read this program guide carefully and be sure to note if your selected program has any required paperwork you must bring with you to camp.

PROGRAMS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL FORMS

-- ATV Adventure -- Horsemanship

You can find required forms online at our website or on the event page to download, fill out, and bring with you.

www.camplanoche.com

scoutingevent.com/083-summercamp

29 CAMP LA-NO-CHE CENTRAL FLORIDA COUNCIL-BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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