Parent/Provisional Manual Griswold Scout Reservation Summer 2019 Owned and Operated by: Located in the Lakes Region of NH: Daniel Webster Council, Inc. Griswold Scout Reservation 571 Holt Avenue - Manchester, NH 03109 254 Griswold Lane www.nhscouting.org Gilmanton Iron WorKs, NH 038 Table of Contents Scouting Values ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contact Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Section I: Preparing for Camp ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Fees & Dates ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Summer 2019 Fees ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 WeeKs of Program ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 Scouts, BSA ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Linked Troops ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Scouts BSA – G Troops ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Provisional Troop at Hidden Valley ................................................................................................................................ 8 Camp Registration ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Medical Forms and Information ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Section II: Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Encounters with Wildlife ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Section III: Health and Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 19 HOMESICKNESS (“revicitis”) ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Youth Protection .............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Preventing Unauthorized Intruders ............................................................................................................................. 21 Food Service & Dining Hall Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 22 FOOD ALLERGIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 DINING HALL ORIENTATION ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Health & Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ 24 2 | Page Scouting Values MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Aims of Scouting BOY SCOUT METHODS Character Development Each is an equal part of the learning. Learning and growing from the ups and downs of daily Ideals camp life. Living w/ unshakeable, timeless values! Participating Citizenship Patrol & Troop Method Flag ceremonies, respect for others, learning one’s Learning how to function as a team ‘place’ in it all. Outdoors Personal Fitness Learning difference of needs & wants Growing physically, mentally, socially, emotionally and spiritually Advancement Recognition for ‘deeds done right’ Adult Association Learning from same & different styles Personal Growth Being challenged at every age level Leadership Being responsible 24/7, 365 days a year Uniform Walking the walk; not just the talk 3 | Page Contact Information For Registrations, Payments and Billing (Business Paperwork): For Food Allergies & Dietary Matters: Daniel Webster Council Camping Services Café Services Valerie Seitz, Program Assistant Food Service Director (June 10th – Aug. 18th) [email protected] Call 603-872-2019 after June 10th to be connected! 603-625-6431 ext. 116 Griswold Scout Reservation: For Program, Medical, Trading Post, or Logistical Reservation Support Services (June 10th – Aug. 18th) Paperwork / Forms, etc.: 603-364-2900 (main line) Reservation Support Services [email protected] [NOTE: Phones are not actively answered Saturday Call 603-872-2069 after June 1st to be connected! 11am until Sunday 1pm.] To send US Mail to a Camper: For all other questions: Scout’s Name / Troop # / WeeK # Ian Snyder, Reservation Director | Camp Name / Griswold Scout Reservation [email protected] | 603-854-9626 254 Griswold Lane -or- Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837 Call camp directly at 603-364-2900 between June 10th- August 18th [NOTE: Mail should be sent early enough so it will arrive during the camper’s stay in camp.] www.nhscouting.org/camping Find us on Facebook!! 4 | Page Section I: Preparing for Camp Important Dates DATE EVENT / DEADLINE LOCATION WHO? By: September 30, Confirm w/DWC: Online: Summer Camp Coordinator & 2018 Summer Camp Dates; [email protected] Unit Leader Primary Adult Contacts; Make your Reservation! Nov. 15, 2018 2019 Summer Camp Check Social Media channels Everyone – all families! Kickoff! and Youtube for promotional videos and updates! January / February, Roundtable Visits All DWC Districts Summer Camp Coordinator, 2019 Unit Leader & & Out of Council Visits $100 Deposits per youth (to receive lowest price March 15, 2019 Online, or DWC Office Summer Camp Coordinator to attend camp) Balances due for all Early Bird Prices! May 15, 2019 Online, or DWC Office Summer Camp Coordinator CIT Applications Due! All medical, menu & outpost request May 31, 2019 Send to GSR Summer Camp Coordinator paperwork due w/Camp/WeeK/Troop listed (at the latest!) (regardless of the weeK your Unit is in camp) www.nhscouting.org (Camping tab) – for guidebooks & registration needs Facebook | Twitter | Text Blasts, etc. – for constant updates & reminders 5 | Page Fees & Dates Summer 2019 Fees Griswold Scout Reservation 2019 Camp Fees Program Early Bird Rate Regular Rate (Deposit Paid after March 15th) Hidden Valley Camper $410 $450 Camp Bell Camper $430 $480 Voyageur Programs $430 $480 CIT Program $200 $200 NYLT at Camp Bell $430 $480 Payment Details A $100 per camper deposit is required to hold your spot & start registering advancement selections. In order to qualify for the Early Bird Rate, deposits must be paid by March 15, 2019. Discounts for 2019 $25 each for: a) SIBLING; b) DWC MULTI-WEEK; c) MULTI-CAMP at GSR $75 off for return to participate in any of the 4 Voyageur programs. Payments Payments are payable to Daniel Webster Council, BSA, 571 Holt Avenue, Manchester, NH 03109. Campership awards are not the responsibility of GSR; Units are responsible for all payments by May 15th. Payments must be postmarked by March 15th or earlier to receive the Early Bird Rate, no exceptions. All payments should be paid before arrival at camp. Camperships Camperships are designed to assist families in need. Check with local agencies, first. DWC Campership forms are found at nhscouting.org and are due by April 15, 2019. It is the Unit’s responsibility to apply camperships to the camp fees prior to arrival at camp. Refunds All but $100 of an individual’s fee is refundable if a legitimate reason is given in writing by 8/31/2018. Refunds of a youth from a Unit will go to the Unit. Refunds from an individual program will go to family. Fees are transferable to another Scout. 6 | Page Weeks of Program Dates Week Programs Offered Camp Bell Hidden Valley Voyageur (14+) CIT (14+) Troop/Provo River, White 06/23 - 06/29 1 NYLT Camp Mtn WeeK A Troop/Provo Troop/Provo Valley, White WeeK A & 06/30 - 07/06 2 Camp Camp Mtn B Troop/Provo Troop/Provo River, White WeeK A & 07/07 - 07/13 3 Camp Camp Mtn B Troop/Provo Troop/Provo Valley, White WeeK A & (Choose one 07/14 - 07/20 4 Camp Camp Mtn B A week and Troop/Provo Troop/Provo River, White WeeK A & one B weeK) 07/21 - 07/27 5 Camp Camp Mtn B Troop/Provo Troop/Provo Valley, White WeeK A & 07/28 - 08/03 6 Camp Camp Mtn B Troop/Provo Troop/Provo River, White WeeK A & 08/04 - 08/10 7 Camp Camp Mtn B