SCOUTS BSA RESIDENT CAMP LEADERSLEADERS GUIDEGUIDE SUMMER 2021 Greetings Scout Leaders! The Outdoor Adventures team extends a warm “WELCOME BACK” to all of our Scouting families for Summer Camp 2021. Summer Camp holds a special place in the hearts of all our Scouts and staff and we have learned to appreciate that more, with the cancellation of Summer Camp in 2020, due to the Covid pandemic. We have all gained a renewed appreciation of the great outdoors. We can’t wait to see Scouts back out on our beautiful camp lakes and rivers, swimming, kayaking, on the shooting range, or just relaxing at your campsite after a full day of merit badge programs. We all missed that in 2020. Summer Camp in the GREAT OUTDOORS is coming soon and our Outdoor Adventures team is working hard to ensure that our Scout’s full re-engagement at camp will be an experience they will never forget. To further assist your troop’s summer camp planning this Leader’s Guide consists of two sections; Section 1: Outdoor Adventures Administration (applicable at all camp properties) Section 2: Specific Camp / Program. We have made every effort to capture all pertinent information. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if your question(s) are not answered. Our well-trained camp staff is committed to exceeding your expectations and is working very hard to ensure that our camps are Fun, Clean and Safe. We look forward to greeting you this summer at one of our amazing camps. Thank you, The Michigan Crossroads Council, Outdoor Adventures Team BSA MISSION STATEMENT Scout Oath Scout Law It is the mission of the Boy Scouts On my honor I will do my best, A Scout is: of America to prepare young To do my duty to God and my Trustworthy, Obedient, people to make ethical choices over country, and To obey the Scout Loyal, Cheerful, their lifetimes by instilling in Law. To help other people at all Helpful , Thrifty, them the values of the Scout Oath time, To keep myself physically Friendly, Brave, and Law: strong, mentally awake, and Courteous, Clean, morally straight. Kind & Reverent It is the policy of the Michigan Crossroads Council to ensure a camping experience without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national orig in, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Michigan Crossroads Council prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. TABLETABLE OFOF CONTENTSCONTENTS SECTION 1 - MCC CAMP ADMINISTRATION IV. STATE OF MICHIGAN / BSA / I. WELCOME MCC CAMP POLICIES, RULES, & 2 ..... Letter from the Outdoor Adventures Team REGULATIONS ... State of Michigan Regulations 3 ..... Table of Contents 30 ... National Camp Accreditation Program 4 ..... Contacts & Quick Links 31 Visitations 5 ..... Quick References 32 ... Youth Protection Reporting Policy 5 ..... Summer Camp Timeline 32 ... Drugs & Alcohol 5 ..... MCC Camps Contact Information 32 ... Illegal, Immoral, & Unacceptable Acts II. PLANNING YOUR SUMMER CAMP 32 ... Violent Behavior ADVENTURE 32 ... Living Quarters 8 ..... Camp Fees / Pay Periods / Refund Policy 33 ... Personal Equipment, Firearms, 10 ... Online Registration Fireworks, & Ammunition 13 ... Parent Portal 33 ... Transportation 14 ... Planning for Camp V. YOUR UNIT PROGRAM AT CAMP 14 ... Timetable 36 ... Planning 16 ... Securing Leadership 37 ... Your Unit Program at Camp 16 ... Parents’ Night 38 ... Advancement 18 ... Scout’s Personal Savings Account 19 ... Suggested Equipment List VI. ONLINE BLUE CARDS & REPORTS ... Printing Reports 19 ... Unit Equipment List 42 ... Printing Blue Cards 20 ... Individual Equipment List 43 43 ... Partials at Camp III. HEALTH & SAFETY SECTION 2 - SCOUTS BSA SUMMER 22 ... COVID-19 and Camp 25 ... BSA Annual Health & Medical Record RESIDENT CAMP LEADER’S GUIDES 26 ... Youth Protection & 2-Deep Leadership APPENDIX A ... Camp Rotary Leader's Guide APPENDIX B ... Cole Canoe Base Leader's Guide APPENDIX C ... D-Bar-A Scout Ranch Leader's Guide APPENDIX D ... Gerber Scout Reservation Leader's Guide CONTACTCONTACT && QUICKQUICK LINKSLINKS NAME POSITION CAMP PHONE EMAIL Sean Henneman Deputy Scout Executive - (608) 738-2000 [email protected] Chief Program Officer Assistant Director of Outdoor Dianna Marsh Camp Teetonkah 517-940-4314 [email protected] Adventures / Program Camp & Program Operations Christian Townsend (612) 812-1026 [email protected] Manager Bill Licht Reservations Manager (586) 899-2674 [email protected] Corrie Groth Camping Director Camp Rotary (765) 969-9888 [email protected] Camp Director - Andrew Wright Camp Rotary (989) 225-7586 [email protected] Program Specialist High Adventure Director/ Gregg Zdan Cole Canoe Base (734) 716-6204 [email protected] Acting Camp Director Janssen Lemley Camping Director D-bar-A Scout (419) 509-7100 [email protected] Ranch Gerber Scout Drew DeMull Camping Director [email protected] Reservation (616) 826-2232 Camp Director - Gerber Scout Mary Stek (616) 835-5630 [email protected] Program Specialist Reservation For general questions please contact our Outdoor Adventures hotline: (517) 816-7755 or [email protected]. QUICK WEBSITE LINKS Michigan Crossroads Council Website: https://michiganscouting.org/ Outdoor Adventures Landing Page: https://michiganscouting.org/outdooradventures/ Summer Camp Registration Pages: https://michiganscouting.org/outdooradventures/scoutsbsa- summer-camp/ Health Forms: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf DHS Clearance Forms: https://michiganscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Central- Registry-Clearance-Request-Instructions-2016-v3.pdf Restarting Scouting (COVID-19) Information & Forms: https://michiganscouting.org/ MiScoutingForward/ 4 Michigan Crossroads Council - Administrative Leader’s Guide 2021 QUICKQUICK REFERENCESREFERENCES IMPORTANT DATES July 1 - December 31, 2020 Pre-Registration Period January 1 - May 31, 2021 Registration Period January 1, 2021 Camp Scholarship Applications Open (see page 8) January 1, 2021 1st Payment Opens (see page 12) February 3, 2021 1st Payment DUE February 4, 2021 2nd Payment Opens March 1, 2021 2nd Payment DUE March 2, 2021 3rd Payment Opens March 15 - 19, 2021 Merit Badge Enrollment Opens (see page 11 for specific camp dates) April 1, 2021 Camp Scholarship Applications DUE April 5, 2021 3rd Payment DUE April 6, 2021 4th (Final) Payment Opens May 3, 2021 4th (Final) Payment DUE Finalize DHS forms and any adult registration applications that need to be submitted to the June 1, 2021 council in order to ensure that they will be processed and posted before summer camp begins. CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION CAMP ROTARY 3201 S. Clare Avenue Phone: Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-7943 Cole Canoe COLE CANOE BASE Base Camp 1356 E. Greenwood Road Phone: Rotary Alger, MI 48610 (989) 873-1516 D-BAR-A SCOUT RANCH 880 E. Sutton Road Phone: Metamora, MI 48455 (810) 245-2250 D-Bar-A Scout Ranch Gerber Scout GERBER SCOUT RESERVATION Reservation 1733 Owasippe Road Phone: Twin Lake, MI 49457 (231) 894-4928 MICHIGAN CROSSROADS COUNCIL - HQ 14258 Michigan Street Phone: Eagle, MI 48822 (517) 940-4210 Michigan Crossroads Council - Administrative Leader’s Guide 2021 5 PLANNINGPLANNING YOURYOUR SUMMERSUMMER CAMPCAMP ADVENTUREADVENTURE MCCMCC CAMPCAMP FEESFEES YOUTH FEES CAMP FEE - INCLUDES ALL MB FEES Discount Fee (if payment schedule is followed) $330.00 Regular Fee (all payments made after May 7th) $345.00 Provisional Scout Fee (1st week) $330.00 Additional Weeks (For any Scout to attend a 2nd MCC Week) $199.00 Crossover Webelos or new Scouts BSA Scouts after May 2nd $330.00 DISCOUNTS Sibling Discount (1st Scout pays regular fee, siblings receive discount) $25.00 Discount/Sibling ADULT FEES All Adults (full week of camp) $160.00 Part-Time Adults (will be pro-rated by the day) $33.00/Day CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS The Michigan Crossroads Council provides limited assistance on an individual basis to those Scouts who could not otherwise attend summer camp due to financial hardship. Camp Scholarships will be administered by the Michigan Crossroads Council and forms are available online AND at our Council Service Centers. Completed Camp Scholarship forms are due by April 1st. Scouts who apply for a Camp Scholarship are still responsible for half of the regular camp fee and must adhere to the Payment Schedule. * Scouts who apply for a Camp Scholarship may not also receive the Sibling Discount - Sibling Discount will be administered at time of registration. Note: Fees subject to change due to necessary program adjustments. Sign up for the “ Gold Unit Loyalty Program” by 1/31/21 to ensure the current published camp fee.” ONLINE RESERVATION & PAYMENT SCHEDULE All MCC Summer Camp Registrations can be made at https://michiganscouting.org/outdooradventures/scoutsbsa-summer-camp/ Michigan Crossroads Council - Administrative Leader’s Guide 2021 7 PROGRAMPROGRAM PAYMENTPAYMENT && REFUNDREFUND POLICYPOLICY STATEMENT DEPOSITS The Michigan Crossroads Council provides Council programs, high 1. Deposits are non-refundable. The following will apply for any adventure camps and other camping experiences to the Scouts deposit made for a Council sponsored program. and leaders in its service area. These opportunities require Council 2. Deposits are not refundable. Any cancellation, once the deposit staff to send deposits to the sponsoring camp, acquire needed has been sent to the Council, will be