Leader’s Guide 2016 WELCOME TO INGERSOLL SCOUT RESERVATION You can’t take the “outing” out of Scouting. The outdoor program appeals to boys. A week at summer camp is the top experience for Scouts of all ages. Ingersoll Scout Reservation is dedicated to providing the premier summer camp experience for your unit. The program facilities and equipment Our camp provides a wonderful variety of programs, quality meals, and facilities to meet your unit’s needs and desires. We offer your Scouts approximately forty Merit Badges, nightly specialty programs, and much more. Each year the program is reviewed and modified for the best possible Scouting experience. Advancement opportunities First year campers who take part in our Trailblazer Program will have a unique chance to work with our staff to visit other areas of camp, and work on Scouting skills using the patrol method. We offer a variety of merit badges that will be enjoyable by all age groups. We take pride in the high quality of our merit badge instruction, and creating a fun atmosphere to ensure that Scouts come home from camp with plenty of new skills! An enthusiastic, well-trained staff Ingersoll Scout Reservation boasts one of the highest quality staffs in the area. Staff training begins in the spring with Area Directors hard at work planning for your Scout’s summer adventure. Several staff each year attend the National Camp School for training on program safety and quality skill instruction. From the moment you arrive at camp, our whole staff will be ready to welcome your unit to an exciting week at Ingersoll! National Camp Standards Our camp is inspected and certified both by the State of Illinois and the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. The National Office has rated Ingersoll Scout Reservation with an “A” score for the last 20 summers along with scoring 100% for the past 8 summers. Flexibility Not all Scout troops are alike, and we know that! That is why Scout troops can develop a program that suits their needs. We want your week at camp a summer to develop memories and skills that will last a lifetime! We look forward to seeing you this summer! Martin Pio Nick Raupp Camp Director Program Director INGERSOLL CONTACT INFORMATION Emails: Martin Pio— [email protected] Nick Raupp—[email protected] Ingersoll Phone Number – 309-486-3398 Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter Camp Website: www.isrsummercamp.org (Online registration, news, and forms) Directions: Ingersoll Scout Reservation 33 Knox Road, 650 East London Mills, Illinois, 61544 From I-474 (Peoria) Take Exit 3A (W. Farmington Road) on I-474 Turn left on N. Maxwell Road Turn right on W. Plank Road (IL 116) Follow IL 116 through Hanna City, Trivoli, and Farmington Turn right at N. Main Street (Stop light – Farmington) Take slight left to follow IL 116 Follow IL 116 through Middle Grove – Turn left on Knox Rd. (ISR Sign Posted) From I-55 (Bloomington) Take exit 163 (Ramp to I-74W) Follow I-74 past Morton to exit 99 (Merge with I-474) Follow I-474 Directions above From I-80 (LaSalle/Peru) Follow I-80W towards Iowa Exit on ramp to I-74 (Peoria) near the Quad Cities Follow I-74E to exit 46A (IL 34W) Follow IL 34W to W. Main St. Exit (Galesburg) Follow Main St. and turn right on S. Linwood Road (IL 41) Follow IL 41 through Abington Turn left on IL 116 Follow IL 116 and turn right on Knox Rd. (ISR Sign Posted) REGISTRATION & CAMPSITE SELECTION Step 1—Download the Camp Reservation Form, found at isrsummercamp.org Step 2—Select the top two weeks that best fit your unit’s needs Step 3—Pick the top 5 campsites your unit prefers Step 4—Choose desired food service: Dining Hall or Campsite Cooking (patrol style) Step 5—Submit Camp Reservation Form and site reservation fee ($250.00) to Scout Service Center. Confirmation of campsites will be sent to your unit. Note: Site fees are required for each unit, even if sharing a campsite with another unit. These fees can be rolled over as a deposit for 2017 summer camp, or reimbursed at the close of the camping season into your unit account. For out-of-council units, a deposit refund request must be made in writing to the Scout Service Center,. Step 6—Visit isrsummercamp.org to access DoubleKnot registration system. Register additional campers, pay fees online, request troop outpost activities, and sign-up individual scout Merit Badge sessions. Instructions for using the DoubleKnot system will be emailed to unit leaders and posted online. *********************************************************************************************** At Ingersoll we offer a variety of campsite options to suit your troop needs. Your ridge commissioner will live nearby to answer any questions and make sure your troop feels at home. All campsites include a latrine, bulletin board, flag pole, dining fly(s), picnic tables, fire ring, and are located in close proximity to the shower houses with individual stalls. For campsites without cabins or platform tents, troops are expected to bring their own tents. Limited supplies of dome tents can be requested in advance. North Ridge Located on hillier terrain, North Ridge campsites overlook Lake Roberts and are close to Field Sports and Eco-Con. North Ridge campsites include canvas tents on platforms, with (2) folding cots each. • Diamond Hitch (capacity 32) • Gunflint (capacity 22) • Powderhorn (capacity 38) • Arrowhead (capacity 32) South Ridge Situated in the heart of main camp, South Ridge campsites are located near Scoutcraft, STEM, Fish Shack, and Lakefront. • Conestoga (capacity 34) • Tomahawk A (capacity 24) • Musket (capacity 24) • Tomahawk B (capacity 24) • Buckskin (capacity 24) • Doublebit (capacity 24) includes (6) four-person cabins includes canvas tents on platforms West Ridge The closest to the Dining Hall and Scoutcraft, West Ridge campsites offer large, open areas for tent camping, and individual stall latrines. • Winnebago A (capacity 40) • Kaskaskia (capacity 38) • Winnebago B (capacity 32) includes large pavilion • Winnebago C (capacity 20) • Illini (capacity 32) •Sauk (capacity 36) includes large pavilion, 3 platform tents CAMP FEES All fees must be paid in full by June 1st, 2016. Fees can be paid at the Scout Service Center, or online at isrsummercamp.org using the DoubleKnot registration system. Fee schedule is as follows: 2015 Camper Registration Fees Save with Early Bird Camper Fees Youth Fee= $305.00 Early Bird Youth Fee= $290.00 Adult fee= $170.00 Early Bird Adult Fee= $145.00 Early Bird Fees are due April 22th. Fees paid after April 22th will be charged the regular price. Visitor Fees: 1 Day - $28.00 -- 3 Day - $86.00 Individual Meal Tickets: $10.00 per meal (Please pay for meals in the Trading Post upon arrival) W. D. Boyce Council Refund Policy: The W. D. Boyce Council Refund Policy is intended to provide maximum flexibility to Scouts and Scouters while protecting the council’s pre-paid program expenses based on registration numbers. A transfer of fees, without penalty, to another Scout or Scouter attending the same program may be requested. Refund requests are subject to a 15% service charge to cover processing fees. Refunds to Scout units will be made to the unit’s custodial account at the Council for use towards future Scouting expenses. All requests must be received in writing to the Peoria Scout Service Center prior to your arrival at Camp. If an emergency occurs, beyond your control, write or call the Council Service Center immediately. All emergencies will be considered on an individual basis and be given the highest consideration when appropriate documentation is provided. Refund requests will be reviewed by the volunteer program committee after the program has occurred and are subject to the 15% service charge. All program fees collected on-site are non-refundable. In cases where a deposit is held for the program, the deposit will not be refunded. Refund Request Forms are available through the W. D. Boyce Council Service Center or online at www.wdboyce.org. Refund request received less than 7 days prior to camp or after your week will not be honored. For any questions, contact: W. D. Boyce Council 614 NE Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603 Ph: (309) 673-6136 PREPARING FOR CAMP—IMPORTANT DATES Summer Camp Sessions: Week 1: June 19 – 25 Week 4: July 10 – 16 Week 2: June 26 – July 2 Week 5: July 17 – 23 Week 3: July 3 – 9 Week 6: July 24 – 3o March: Read and review this Leader’s Guide. Submit Campsite Reservation Form and deposit. Contact your Order of the Arrow Chapter Chief to schedule an election—visit www.wq23.org. Attend a Pre-Camp Leaders’ Meeting: March 1st (Peru) March 3rd (Bloomington), 10 Day Leader’s March 6th (East Peoria). Meeting Dates Schedule a Troop Camp Kick-Off meeting to share summer camp info with families and answer questions . Week Date Obtain the proper Health and Medical Record (available online) and make 1 June 9th sure that all Scouts and Leaders have them completed. Submit all Financial Assistance Applications to Scout Service Center 2 June 16th (download at isrsummercamp.org) by March 14. 3 June 23rd April: 4 June 30th Online Registration launches on April 1—submit roster, make camper fee payments, and request outpost programs. 5 July 7th Signup for merit badges starting on April 13. Save money by submitting Early Bird Fees by April 22. 6 July 14th Begin helping each Scout set individual goals. Work with the Patrol Leader's Council to determine the Troop's goals. Make a list of the Troop gear and personal gear that you have.