11-Year-Old Scout Camp Earn this patch by attending the EYO Scout Camp 2017 PARENTS’ and LEADERS’ GUIDEBOOK (Revised: 02 Aug 2017) TABLE OF CONTENTS: INFORMATION TOPICS PAGE What is the 11-Year-Old Scout Camp? 3 What is the Cost? 3 What Programs are Offered? 3 Aquatics Information 4 What Do I Need to Have When I Check-In? (at the Aloha Pavilion) 4 Camp Program Highlights 5 Camp Schedule 6 The Adult Experience 7 Leadership Policy 7 Adult Leader Training 8 What to bring to Camp 9 Dress Code (Everyone at camp MUST wear shoes, closed-toe & closed-heel shoes/boots) 9 Camp Policies and Rules (Troop Guides, Camp Rules, Dietary Needs, Health Forms, Refunds) 10 Campsite Information 11 Trading Post 11 Ten Things You Need to Know About Camp 11 Restrooms and Showers Policies 12 Code of Conduct 12 Safety 12 Camp Pupukea Layout Map 14 Appendix of Sample Forms: 15 Unit Roster 15 BSA Medical Form – Part A: Informed Consent, Release Agreement & Authorization 16 BSA Medical Form – Part B: General Information/Health History 17 BSA Medical Form – Part B: General Information/Health History 18 BSA Medical Form – Part C: Pre-Participation Physical 19 High-Adventure Risk Advisory to Health-Care providers and Parents 20 (LDS) Parental or Guardian Permission and Medical Release 21 EYO Scout Camp 2017 Parents’ & Leaders’ Guidebook Page 2 of 21 REVISED: 03 Aug 2017 What is the 11-Year-Old Scout Camp? Welcome to Boy Scouts The 11-Year-Old (EYO) Scout Encampment is an overnight experience for New Boy Scouts and those who are seeking a jumpstart toward earning the rank of First Class. Formerly called Blazer Scouts, the EYO Scout program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), is a unique program and addresses the needs of this group of Scouts in a special way. EYO Scouts work to complete their First Class rank before turning 12-years old. The EYO Scout Camp is a perfect opportunity for these Scouts to learn what it means to be a Boy Scout and prepares them to enter the full world of Scouting at age 12. This Council-wide camp is held at Camp Pupukea located on the North Shore of Oahu near Waimea Valley. Meet Scouts from all over the Council. Learn new outdoor skills and experience an evening of activities with a campfire show filled with skits, songs, and cheers. Join us on Friday & Saturday, September 22 and 23, and let the adventure begin! What is the Cost? FEES: Scouts: $30.00 register by Sep. 8th $35.00 register after Sep. 8th Attending Friday & Saturday Adults: $20.00 register by Sep. 8th $25.00 register after Sep. 8th Attending Friday & Saturday Adults: $15.00 register by Sept 8th $20.00 register after Sep. 8th Attending Saturday only Saturday Check-In at the Trading Post in Main Lodge: 6:30-8:00 a.m., breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Opening ceremony 8:00 a.m. >>>>>>> NO WALK-INS! <<<<<<< What Programs are Offered? What programs are available to 11-Year-Old Scouts and their leaders? The 11-Year Old Scout Camp offers several programs to meet the needs of all Scouts regardless of their experience. Our programs are built around the new advancement requirements of the current Boy Scout Handbook and focus on learning and growth. Let’s take a peek at the different camping experience at this EYO Scout Camp: Encampment THEME: “On the Trail to First Class” Camp Highlights Archery First Aid Safety & Citizenship Skills Nature Exploring Themed Crafts Cooking, Knot Tying, Orienteering Swimming, Cooking, Woods Tools Skills Campfire and Camp Shows with Skits, Songs and Cheers Inter-patrol Competition Activity Patch (see cover) Adult Leader Training EYO Scout Camp 2017 Parents’ & Leaders’ Guidebook Page 3 of 21 REVISED: 03 Aug 2017 Aquatics Information Aquatics is one of the Below is an excerpt from the BSA Aquatics Supervision favorite activities in Boy Manual regarding Swim Test. Scouts. At Camp Pupukea (and in all Cub Scout and Boy A precise statement of the beginner test is: Scout activities) we take safety very seriously. To the right Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and is the swim test that you will swim 25 feet on the surface. Stop, turn sharply, resume take as part of your First swimming and return to the starting place. Class requirements. Youth The swimmer test demonstrates the minimum level of and adults who want to swimming ability required for safe deepwater swimming. The participate in Aquatics various components of the test evaluate several distinct programs must take a swim essential skills necessary for safety in the water. A precise test. Most youth that attend statement of the swimmer is: Pupukea are at least a beginner, so do not worry if Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth. Level off and you are not the strongest swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the swimmer. The staff at following strokes: side-stroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; Camp Pupukea will do then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 some swimming instruction. yards must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. What Do I Need to Have When I Check-In? Being prepared helps the check-in process go a lot more quickly. Here is a check list of everything needed upon check-in at the Aloha Pavilion. Medical Forms: For Scouts and all adults staying overnight at camp (these will not be returned so please plan accordingly). 11-Year-Old Scout Day Camp requires parts A and B only (NO doctor visit necessary). Sample Medical forms are located at the end of this Guidebook. 2 copies of your final roster: This helps us stay organized and keep track of who is at our camp! Sample Roster form is located at the end of this Guidebook. Parental or Guardian Permission and Medical Release: Completed and signed. Sample Permission form is located at the end of this Guidebook. Medications: Each Troop is responsible for securing and distributing medications to their Scouts from the original labeled container. Swim checks will happen during your Aquatics program. For Scouts not wishing to take the Swim test, there are other aquatics activities available for them to enjoy. Have your swimming gear ready! Scouts and Adults can take the swim test and enjoy swimming, if they desire. Arm Bands will be issued at Check-in to everyone in Camp and must be worn at all times. YELLOW for youth and GREEN for adult leaders and staff members. Late arrivals may get their arm bands from the Trading Post in the Main Lodge. EYO Scout Camp 2017 Parents’ & Leaders’ Guidebook Page 4 of 21 REVISED: 03 Aug 2017 Camp Program Highlights Aquatics: Swimming is one of the most popular activities at camp. There are three swimming ability classifications for EYO Scouts and adults: Non-swimmer: Cannot complete the beginner’s swimming test Beginner : Must be able to jump into water over their heads, level off, swim 25 yards, turn, and return to starting point. Swimmer: Must be able to swim 75 yards in a strong manner, 25 yards using the elementary back stroke, and at the end of the 100 yards rest by floating. NOTE: Instructional time will be available for EYO Scouts to help them improve their current skills. Swimming activities will be available under the direction of the Aquatics Director. Shooting Sports: We are offering your Scouts a chance to shoot archery! They will learn the safety rules, different parts of the bow and the arrow. Scouts will learn how the score is read from the multi-colored target. This is an introduction to the Archery Merit Badge. Outdoor Skills: During Outdoor Skills, youth will start learning the skills required to be a Boy Scout and how to properly handle and care for “Woods Tools” (hatchets, axes, camp saws, pocket knives, etc.). The hands-on experience of knot tying, making a fire, cooking, and camp skills is perfect for you and your son to do together. Nature: The 70 acres of Camp Pupukea provide a perfect classroom for young Scouts. The Camp is an ideal environment for identifying all forms of local plant and wildlife. We have an easy nature trail and a small fish pond. The camp also offers a number of Native Hawaiian plants in our Hawaiiana yard. Citizenship & Safety: Your Scouts will learn the proper respect to give the American Flag, how to handle it, how to raise and lower it on the camp flag pole. Each Scout will recite the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan; and explain what they mean. In their own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to them. Understand why safety is so important in Scouting and learn some basic First Aid Skills, they even make their own personal First Aid Kit. EYO Scout Camp 2017 Parents’ & Leaders’ Guidebook Page 5 of 21 REVISED: 03 Aug 2017 Camp Schedule Day 1 - Friday, September 22: Day 2 - Saturday, September 23: 2:00 pm – Staff Arrival and Check-in 6:30 to 8:00 am – Saturday a.m. Check-In at Trading Post (for adults attending leader training on Saturday) 5:00 pm – Check-in (Aloha Pavilion) 7:00 am – Breakfast (Main Lodge) 5:00 to 6:15 pm – Set up your Campsite 8:00 am – Morning Assembly – Flag Ceremony 6:20 pm – Flag Ceremony (in uniform) 8:15 am – Round Robin – Program Areas (see map on page 15) 6:30 pm – Dinner (Main Lodge) No.