Golden Gate Area Council Summer Camp 2021 Combined Leaders’ Guide Camp Royaneh Camp Wolfeboro Wente Scout Reservation Golden Gate Area Council, BSA GGAC Outdoor Programs Office 800 Ellinwood Way 1714 Everett Street Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: 925-674-6172 Phone: 510-600-9522 Fax: 925-674-6190 Fax: 925-674-6190 http://www.ggacbsa.org Golden Gate Area Council, BSA 2021 Leaders’ Guide 2021 Leader’s Guide Summary of Key Changes: Page Description of Change 9 Campership deadline extended to May 15, 2021 for continuing Scouts. 10 California drought conditions are compounding the ban on cooking in Campsites. 10 No early arrivals will be allowed in 2021 11 There is no early arrival fee as there are no early arrival. 13 Added verification of COVID-19 vaccination status or negative test results. 14 Dining Hall use authorized at 50% capacity, 15 No Visitors to camp in 2021, so a stable camp population may be maintained. 18 Troop transportation of Scouts on field trips. 20-21 COVID-19 Guidelines for Pre-Camp, In-Camp, and Post-Camp. 24 Due to the ongoing California drought, campfires will NOT be allowed. 24 Fire extinguishers must be provided. Fuels limited to propane-and butane-based fuels. 28 Black Pug link to Camp Royaneh Merit Badge Registration fixed. 31 In 2021, there will be no meal rides at Camp Royaneh. 38 Barbeque theme changes to Beach-Themed Barbeque. 42 Black Pug link to Camp Wolfeboro Merit Badge Registration fixed. 49 In 2021, Camp Wolfeboro ACE Program will not be offered. 59 Black Pug link to Wente Scout Reservation Merit Badge Registration fixed. Proud Camping Sponsors of Golden Gate Area Council TIM REPP & FAMILY Version 2.1 - May 14, 2021 Page|1 Golden Gate Area Council, BSA 2021 Leaders’ Guide GOLDEN GATE AREA COUNCIL MISSION & VISION ............................................................................................ 5 YOUTH PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................................. 6 COVID-19 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 CAMP DIRECTORS’ LETTER ..................................................................................................................................... 8 REGISTRATION & CAMP FEES ................................................................................................................................. 9 2021 CAMP FEES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 9 REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10 COUNCIL REFUND POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 10 CAMPERSHIPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10 EARLY ARRIVALS ................................................................................................................................................................. 10 EARLY ARRIVAL FEE ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 PROVISIONAL CAMPER ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 12 SUNDAY CHECK-IN .............................................................................................................................................................. 12 REQUIRED FORMS ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 TRANSPORTATION & PARKING ............................................................................................................................................ 13 TENTING ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 MEDICAL CHECKS ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 DINING HALL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 CAMP ADMINISTRATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 TRADING POST .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 CAMP COMMISSIONERS ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 LEADER’S MEETING ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 VISITORS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 TROOP & PATROL FLAGS .................................................................................................................................................... 16 UNIFORMS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 CAMP ROYANEH COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 16 CAMP WOLFEBORO COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 17 WENTE SCOUT RESERVATION COMMUNICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 17 ADULT LEADERS .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 CHECK-OUT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 HEALTH & SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 20 COVID-19 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 PRE-CAMP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................................... 20 PROCEDURES AT CAMP ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 POST-CAMP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................................................. 21 HEALTH ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 GENERAL MERIT BADGE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 26 BLUE CARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27 PARTIALS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27 PREREQUISITES ................................................................................................................................................................... 27 CAMP ROYANEH PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................... 28 AQUATICS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28 BADEN-POWELL .................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Version 2.1 - May 14, 2021 Page|2 Golden Gate Area