CAMP CHAWANAKEE Parent and Leader Guide 2021

CAMP CHAWANAKEE Parent and Leader Guide 2021

CAMP CHAWANAKEE Parent and Leader Guide 2021 Your guide to a great week at Camp Chawanakee 43485 Dinkey Creek Rd. Shaver Lake, CA. 936641-2117 1 Dear Scoutmaster/Unit Leader: Camp Chawanakee wants to personally express our gratitude to you for choosing Camp Chawanakee as your 2021 Summer Camp destination. Your unit is about to experience one of the finest Scout camps in the nation. Your Scouts BSA and Venturers can join in the fun and adventures of camp by being a part of swimming, boating, hiking, field sports, and much more. The beauty and majesty of camp will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience. Our Camp Chawanakee staff is eager to help make your summer experience a rewarding and meaningful one. The staff is well versed in the Scouts BSA and Venture programs. Serving your unit is our number one priority. This guide contains a wealth of information to help your unit receive the GREAT program it expects at Camp Chawanakee. Read it carefully and feel free to email the Council Office at [email protected] if you have any questions. Again, thank you for choosing Camp Chawanakee we look forward to meeting all of you this summer. In the Spirit of Scouting, Greg Ferguson Camp Director Visit our Council Website at https://www.seqbsa.org Get updated information at https://www.seqbsa.org/camp-chawanakee Like Camp Chawanakee on Facebook at www.facebook.com/campchawanakee May 3rd, 2021 edition of the Camp Chawankee – Parent and Leader Guide 2021 This leader’s guide is subject to modification of the Camp Chawanakee program as required by the status of the public health crisis. 2 Table of Contents ABOUT THIS BOOK ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 PRE-CAMP TIMELINE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Paying for Camp ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Payment Dates ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Camp Chawanakee 2021 .................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Campsite Reservation Form ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 74 Years of Outdoor Adventure ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Conservative Forecasting ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Sharing a campsite ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Camperships .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Refunds .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Program ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Registration Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 PRE-CAMP LEADERS’ MEETING .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 WHAT TO BRING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Troop Gear List ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 WHAT TO BRING (continued) ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 What Not to Bring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 GETTING TO CAMP ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Directions for Camp Chawanakee ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 IN-CAMP ADMINISTRATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 THE FIRST DAY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 First Day ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Early Swim Check: A Great Improvement to Sunday Check In ............................................................................................................ 16 DINING HALL PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17 MAIL SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 CAMP CHAWANAKEE TRADING POST ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 CAMP EXPECTATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Fire Bell ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 What to do if you encounter an out of control fire ............................................................................................................................. 21 PROGRAM INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22 PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 MERIT BADGE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22 MERIT BADGE LIST ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 3 UNIT ACTIVITIES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 LEADER ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 OTHER PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Pioneer Hiker ......................................................................................................................................................................................

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