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elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2019! Our staff works year-round
	
to ensure that our summer camp activities enhance your unit program and meet
the advancement and enrichment needs of your Scouts. To do this, we hire and train a
fantastic staff, we offer engaging programs and activities (merit badges and beyond), and
we have many improved and updated facilities.
In 2019, we will offer an extensive advancement program, including more than 70
merit badges, and we will continue our popular twilight activities, for a fun time from
daybreak to taps. These activities include Open Scoutcraft, water slide, Blob, stand-up
paddleboards, robotics, free swim, Kayaking BSA, and more.
At Kia Kima, the range of our programming is intended to give all Scouts, from justcrossed-over to almost-Eagle, incredible and memory-making opportunities. For your
older Scouts, be sure to check out our Ozark Venture Base (OVB) programs; these
programs rival those at the National High Adventure Bases. Your Scouts can participate
in top-notch high-adventure close to home and for a much lower cost!
Now is the time to begin preparing for your 2019 camping experience. The information
in this guide, including the registration materials, is your key to unlocking an exciting
and meaningful summer camp experience (digital copies can be found at www.kiakima.
net). For the first time, units will be able to complete each step of the registration
process by paper or online; visit www.kiakima.net/2019 to access the online registration.
Please make the summer camp experience available to all the Scouts in your unit. The
Chickasaw Council offers camperships to Scouts in need of financial assistance to pay
for camp; the application form can be downloaded at kiakima.net/camperships. If you
are an out-of-council unit, and have Scouts in need of assistance, please contact us.
On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima Staff, we are looking forward to
seeing you this summer.
Yours in Scouting,

Jeremy Palazolo
Reservation Director
Kia Kima Scout Reservation

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contents
Administration			

3

Other Programs			

Summer Camp Fee Schedule	

3

Twilight Activities	

	

	

	

45

Campsite Reservation				4

Friday Activities	

	

	

	

47

Financial Assistance/Campership	

4

Add On Programs	

	

	

	

48

Safety &amp; Registration				5

Campfire/Vespers	

	

	

	

49

Registration Procedures		

	

	

6

Order of the Arrow	

	

	

	

50

Camp Address	 	

	

	

7

Saturday/Sunday Programs	

	

	

51

General Information				8

Nearby Attractions	

	

	

52

Campsites					9

Camp Staff Development	

	

	

53

Check-In	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

11

Kia Kima Staff	 	

	

	

	

54

Dietary Restriction	

	

	

	

15

Awards &amp; Recognition	 	

	

	

55

Check-out	

	

	

	

16

Leaders Opportunities	 	

	

	

58

Merit Badge Program		

17

Trainings	

	

	

	

59

Advancement Reports	 	

	

	

32

Reference

Partial Merit Badges	

	

	

	

33

Packing List	 	

	

	

	

63

Trailblazers Program	

	

	

	

35

Sample Daily Schedule	

	

	

65

Overnighters	

	

	

	

36

Campsite Inspection	 	

	

	

66

Ozark Venture Base		

37

Merit Badge Session Schedules	 	

       	

67

ATV Adventure		

	

	

	

38

Maps of Kia Kima	

Ozark Ultimate Trek	

	

	

	

Lake Ouachita Summer Trek	

	

Project COPE	 	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

	

      	

69

39

Directions to Kia Kima	 	

	

	

72

	

41

Registration Forms	

	

	

73

	

43

	

Mountain Man					44

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CAMP OSAGE

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amp Osage, the larger of our two camps, welcomes Scouts to the banks of the South
	
	
Fork River. Camp Osage has nineteen unique campsites from which to choose, with a
	
	
mix of traditional campsites (where tents are provided for you) and tentless campsites for
troops who like to use their own gear or set up hammocks. In Camp Osage, units will find traditional
summer camp programs including Scoutcraft, nature, aquatics, shooting sports, Handicrafts, athletics,
tech center, Life to Eagle, and our Trailblazer first-year camper program. The Osage Waterfront is located
on the South Fork River where Scouts will have the opportunity to swim, canoe, kayak, and ride the
famous banana slide into the river. The Osage Dining Hall also features an indoor rock climbing wall.
Older Scouts camping in Osage or in Cherokee may also participate in Ozark Venture Base programs
such as the ATV Adventure, COPE, or Mountain Man. They can also venture off from the unit as they
travel off-Reservation for our OUT or LOST programs. When camping in Osage, make sure you have
a strong camp spirit to be able to keep up the healthy camp rivalry with Camp Cherokee!

Food Service: Dining Hall
	
Scouts attending Camp Osage will enjoy our new
state-of-the-art air-conditioned Dining Hall. A well-balanced
menu has been designed to please both youth and adults.
We also offer a well-stocked salad bar at lunch and dinner.
Units eat together. Each unit provides a waiter for each table
to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained
at camp, and waiters should rotate daily.
	
Visitors desiring to eat in the Dining Hall should
make arrangements in advance, and should plan to eat with
their units at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00.
Children under 6 eat free.

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od’s country, Camp Cherokee, was originally established as the outpost camp and still
	
	
maintains many of those qualities. Units here still enjoy the village-like atmosphere and
	
	
rugged nature of the Ozarks in eleven unique campsites situated around John A. Cooper
Lake. The main element that sets Cherokee apart from Osage is that Scouts cook their own food in their
campsites. Camp Cherokee offers the same traditional camp program as Camp Osage, but with smaller
merit badge session sizes so that Scouts can receive more individualized instruction. As the smaller of
the two camps, Scouts get to know the staff and other units very well and form inter-troop friendships
and healthy rivalries. The Cherokee Waterfront is on a 18.8 acre lake where Scouts can swim, paddle,
and sail. Cherokee is also the home to the Blob, from which Scouts can get launched into the water,
and to the Iceberg, on which Scouts can test their climbing
abilities on the lake. Scouts can travel between Camp Cherokee and Camp Osage to take merit badges only offered in
the other camp. Scouts also need to be able to look down
on those flatlanders in the “big city” of Osage who can’t
cook.

Food Service: Commissary

	
The major difference between Osage and Cherokee
is the food service. In Cherokee, units will go to the
commissary to pick up pre-packaged food and cook it in their
campsite. Extra food is provided for a few staff members
to come eat with the unit for breakfast and dinner. A menu
preparation book is given to the units before camp with
instructions on how to cook each meal, but many units will
bring their own spices and secret ingredients to make the
food to their own taste. Units will also need to bring their
own cooking equipment.

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CAMP CHEROKEE

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Leader fees are not due until
arrival at camp. Please note
the chart below for prorated
leader fees.

PREPARING FOR CAMP

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ia Kima, “the nest of eagles,” is ready and awaiting your arrival! Kia Kima Scout
	
	
Reservation will operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite
	
	
reservation for 2019, you are on your way to a terrific visit to Kia Kima. The camp fees
can be found in the table at the bottom of this page.
	
To prepare for this summer, it is necessary for units to make financial commitments to reserve
space for each Scout attending camp. Units are required to make a payment of $50.00 per Scout by
April 2. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Any additional Scouts may be added by sending their
$50.00 deposit and form KKSR2 to our Scout Service Center. The $50.00 payment will be applied to
the total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable, but may
# of Scouts
# of Leaders @ no charge
be transferred to other Scouts replacing the initial Scout for  
this event. The next deposit of $100 is due by May 15. By
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using this registration process, we can better determine the
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number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and allow
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camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller
40+
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units will be asked to share a campsite with another unit Free leader credits will be applied at check-in.
if the minimum size is not met.

Summer Camp Fee Schedule

Scouts from Chickasaw Council	

$260.00

Whitewater merit badge	

$25 per participant

Scouts from other councils	 	

$275.00

*Project COPE		

$25 per participant

	

$120.00

*Mountain Man 		
Rendezvous		
*Ozark Ultimate Trek		

$30 per participant

Leader fee	

           		

Please Note: Leader fees are prorated based on chart above and do not
include additional training courses.

Shotgun merit badge	 	

$30 per participant

*Lake Ouachita 		
$50 per participant
Summer Trek
Pottery/Sculpture merit badge	 $10 per participant	
	*ATV Adventure	
	
$50 per participant

Golf merit badge		 $30 per participant
Robotics merit badge	 	

$50 per participant

$20 per participant

Space Exploration merit badge	 $10 per participant

*Program fees apply to both adult and youth participants

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Units attending camp in 2019 may reserve a
space for 2020 by placing a deposit on their site prior
to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1
may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1.
Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1
will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make
a reservation, but for some reason do not show,
forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent
to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 p.m. on May
25. Beginning May 27, all camp correspondence
should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office
will be open from May 27 until July 15. Summer
camp adminis­tration will not be reachable at camp
before or after these dates.
	
Smaller units will be asked to share a
campsite with another unit if the minimum campsite size is not met. Troops may also be moved to
another campsite based on their size.
2019 Weeks of Operation
Week 1*	
June 9–15
Week 2*	
June 16–22
Week 3*	
June 23–29
Week 4	
June 30–July 6
Week 5	
July 7–13

* denotes weeks that both camps are in operation.

Scouts Needing
Financial Assistance

	
Camperships are available to help Scouts
who need financial assistance. These are only
available to Chickasaw Council Scouts. The unit
leader must make a request in writing by filling out a
campership request for Kia Kima. All guidelines for
campership applications can be found at www.kiakima.net/camperships. The deadline for camperships
is May 15. The amount of the campership award will
be based upon family income. The Scout’s family,
unit, and chartered organization should pool their
resources first, with a campership request to meet
the balance. Each unit receiving a campership will
receive a credit voucher that is redeemable during
check-in at camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit.
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Campsite Sizes

Camp Osage	

Bobwhite	
	
Copperhead	 	
White Horse	 	
Broken Bow 	 	
Splintered Arrow	
Whispering Rapids	
Turkey Run	 	
Foxfire		
	
Cedar Rock	 	
Running Deer	 	
Crazy Wolf	 	
Talking Turtle		
Yellow Dog	 	
Dancing Bear ♿	
Tall Pines	
	
Eagle’s Nest	 	
Twisted Trees	 	
Dragging Canoe	
Tentless Sites
Coyote Hollow	
Soaring Embers 	

Capacity
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

34
24
20
40
20
32
18
24
36
60
34
34
44
58
40
26
16
20
Tent Pads
	
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12

	
Camp Cherokee	 Capacity
	Ghost Drum			20
	
Big Foot	
	
	
24
	
Whipporwhil	 	
	
18
	
Dry Bones	 	
	
36
	
Arrowhead	 	
	
18
	
Hoot Owl	
	
	
24
	
Rocky Top	 	
	
16
	
Flintstone	
	
	
24
	
Long Knife	 	
	
16	
	
Blackjack	
	
	
40
	
Tentless Sites
Tent Pads
	
Tomahawk	 	
	
12

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More information on traditional
and tentless campsites is available
on page 9. Camp maps are available on pages 69-71.

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SAFETY &amp; REGISTRATION

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ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical ex	
	
amination before coming to camp and must have the proper
	
	
medical form completed. The Boy Scouts of America requires
that all Scouts and leaders have a completed BSA Annual Health and
Medical Record. The examination must be performed by a licensed health care
provider—physician (MD, DO), nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant.  
These forms are available at www.scouting.org. Please use the most current
version of this form. Contact the Camp Director if you have any questions.  
Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his or her arrival. The
unit’s medical forms will be secured in the Health Lodge and returned to the
unit leader at the end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for less
than 72 hours are not required to have a complete physical; however, a personal
examination health history (Parts A and B) is required. Please make arrangements for physical examinations to be completed before arrival at summer camp.
Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including
examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until a proper examination has been given.

Required Medical Forms
All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before
camp and complete the appropriate medical form. Do not bring original
medical forms. Please bring copies in a 3-ring binder. This will be returned
at check-out. Scouts and leaders must have Parts A, B, and C completed of
the Annual Health and Medical Record.

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The Boy Scouts of America
requires that Parts A, B,
and C of the Annual Health
and Medical Record be
completed before attending
camp.

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Registration forms are
available in the registration
packet at www.kiakima.
net/2019 and on pages
73–79.

Forms are available at www.scouting.org

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A qualified individual is on duty
in the Health Lodge 24 hours a day. In the
unlikely event of serious illness or injury
to a Scout, he or she will be taken to a
nearby hospital. Normal insurance filing
procedures will apply. Camp emergency
procedures will be covered at the opening
leaders meeting.

Prescription
Medicine

	
Prescription medicine needs to be
kept and handled by a designated adult
leader within the unit. The Health Lodge
is available to store medicine that needs
to be kept cold. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the
Chickasaw Council. Please send your
Scout with all his normal medication,
including any behavorial medicine and
allergy medication.

Dangerous Wildlife
	
Kia Kima is a wilderness setting where it is common to encounter various forms of wildlife. Danger­ous
wildlife at Kia Kima could include: venomous snakes,
spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely
rare, but precautions should be taken. Below is a list of a
few tips to keep you comfortable at camp.

Registration
	
Our goal is to make the registration process as
painless as possible. The Registration Packet found on
pages 73–79 contains all the required forms and detailed
instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note
that the registration process is divided into five major
steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each
step have a corresponding number and may also be submitted online at www.kiakima.net/2019.
	
If you still have questions after reviewing the
Leaders Guide, additional help can be found at the camp
website, www.kiakima.net. This site contains additional
registration tips and last minute updates regarding summer
camp. You can also contact the Camp Director, Johnny
Tracy, at johnny.tracy@scouting.org or at (901) 327-4193.

A Few Helpful Tips For A
Comfortable and Safe
Camping Experience
♦ Wear closed-toed shoes
♦ Bring water shoes for the river
♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET
or Permethrin
♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night
♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before
      wearing them
♦ Keep food out of tents
♦ Check for tick bites daily (tick bites
      treated within 12 hours rarely have any
      long-term effects)

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Emergency

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Camp Application
Step
1
	
	
This is the first step of the registration

process. Submit the Camp Application (KKSR 1)
with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of Scouts you plan to bring. Submit
this form along with a $100 campsite deposit to the
Scout Service Center any time after August 1. Keep
in mind: some campsites may already be reserved.

Unit Count Form
Step
2
	
	
The second step of the registration

process is a Unit Count that indicates the number
of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete
the Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the
Scout Service Center no later than April 2. This form
should be submitted with a $50 deposit per Scout.
This fee is transferable but not refundable.
	
Your unit will be emailed a username and
password to log into our online registration system
by our administration staff. The online registration
site will open mid-April. Registration for classes is
on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early.
Form KKSR 2.5 is included in the registration
packet for your convenience if you are unable to
access the online system.

Registration Form
Step
3
	
	
This is the third summer camp

payment. Please submit the Registration Form
(KKSR 3) with $100 per Scout by May 15. Please
submit T-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered.
T-Shirt orders should be submitted online, but
T-shirt orders can also be submitted on the
KKSR3 form.

completed when you check in on Sunday after
arriving at Camp. If you conducted your swim
checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim
Check Form (KKSR 5) with you to camp. Do
not mail this form; have it with you.  Also, when
you check in at the Administration Building, we
will update schedules, settle any remaining balances, and complete any remaining paperwork.
If you arrive before 1:00 p.m., please be patient
as we get ready for you.

Confirmation and
Changes
	
When registering online for classes,

please save your confirmation. If a schedule
change takes place, you will be notified by our
administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp.
Please ensure that all adults and youth are
entered in the registration system.

Correspondence

	
All summer camp correspondence and
registration materials should be sent to the
Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center until
May 25. After May 25, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so
all correspondence should be sent directly to
camp. In order to ensure that your paperwork
arrives at the proper location, please follow this
procedure. The addresses for both locations are
listed in the table on this page.
Summer Camp Addresses

Step 4 Final Financial Form

Before May 25

Chickasaw Council, BSA
171 South Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 327-4193
Fax: (901) 327-2010

	
	
The final payment includes the
balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special
program fees. This may be paid at check-in upon
arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it
at least 2 weeks before you arrive. Complete the
Final Financial Form (KKSR4) and bring it with
you to check-in at camp. This form is a summary
of all financial transactions and should be the last
payment in the registration process.

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Step
5
	
	
The registration process is

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After May 25

Kia Kima Scout Reservation
629 Kia Kima Trail
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-4935

Do NOT use the mailing address in
GPS units. There are many “roads”
around camp that cross rivers or
simply do not exist. See page 72 for
a map of getting to camp.

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GE N E R A L INFORMATION

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It is recommended that each
unit bring insect and tick
repellent. Certain brands
containing Permethrin or
DEET will provide adequate
tick protection.

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ia Kima is known for providing a
	
	
quality program, but often the
	
	
accommodations are what make a
week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable.
While we are not a five-star hotel, we strive to make
each troop’s visit a great one.

into campsites during check-in and check-out,
for the purpose of loading and unloading. While
driving in camp, please observe our speed limit
of 15 miles per hour.

Bikes

Transportation &amp;
Parking

	
Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp. Make
sure that all vehicles meet national insurance
requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in
the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is
covered or uncovered—is against national BSA
policy.
	
Parking is provided at the camp entrance for
leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next
to the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to
be parked in the campsite during the week. Units
are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in
order to store gear. A locking box is recommended
to provide a place to secure and safeguard personal
gear.
	
To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only
camp vehicles will be allowed to drive in camp
during the week. Unit vehicles will be permit­ted

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Bikes are allowed in camp at the discretion of the unit leader. If they are used, then
Scouts must wear proper safety helmets. Kia
Kima is not paved, so road bikes will not work
well here! Please remember to be courteous on
trails and yield to hikers and to vehicles while on
the roads. Unit leaders and Scouts should perform
a daily safety inspection.

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Camp Osage Campsites
	

	 Traditional Sites

Capacity

	

Traditional Sites

Capacity

	Ghost Drum			20

	

	

	

Copperhead	 	

	

24

	

Big Foot	

	

	

24

	

White Horse	 	

	

20

	

Whipporwhil	 	

	

18

	

Broken Bow 	 	

	

40

	

Dry Bones	

	

	

36

	

Splintered Arrow	

	

20

	

Arrowhead	

	

	

18

	

Whispering Rapids	

	

32

	

Hoot Owl	

	

	

24

	

Turkey Run	 	

	

18

	

Rocky Top	

	

	

16

	

Foxfire		

	

	

24	

	

Flintstone	

	

	

24

	

Cedar Rock	

	

	

36

	

Long Knife	

	

	

16

	

Running Deer	 	

	

60

	

Blackjack	

	

	

40

	

Crazy Wolf	

	

	

34

Tentless Sites

	

Talking Turtle		

	

34

	
	

	

Yellow Dog	 	

	

44

	

Dancing Bear ♿	

	

58

	

Tall Pines	

	

	

40

	

Eagle’s Nest	 	

	

26

	

Twisted Trees	 	

	

24

	

Dragging Canoe	

	

20

	

Tentless Sites

	

Soaring Embers	

	

Bobwhite	

Camp Cherokee Campsites

Coyote Hollow	

	

34

	

	
Tentless campsites are for units who wish
to bring their own tents or hammocks. Kia Kima
does not provide platform tents in these sites.
On the chart, “Tent Pads” is how many tents
can fit in the campsite. This number does not
include how many hammocks can fit in the site.
Each site has a picnic table and enough space if
a troop wishes to bring a dining fly. We will not
be moving Kia Kima tents into the campsite. If
a Scout chooses to hammock camp instead of
bringing a tent, they should do a test run of their
set up on another campout before arriving at
camp!
	
There is a $10 discount per person in
Tentless campsites. This discount does not
apply to campers in other campsites, even if
they choose not to use the provided tent.

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Tents are NOT provided in Tentless campsites. Units MUST bring their own tents or
hammocks for these sites.

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Tent Pads
	

Tomahawk	

Tent Pads

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In our traditional campsites, Kia Kima provides two-man canvas tents along with two beds.
These tents sit on individual wooden platforms with
the exception of the Osage campsites Dancing Bear,
Yellow Dog, and Foxfire along with the Cherokee
campsite Big Foot. Dancing Bear has concrete
platforms while the other three have “megadecks.”
One of the megadecks in Foxfire is pictured on the
right. There is also a small cooking pavilion in every
traditional site except the newest one, Twisted Trees.
One picnic table per campsite is also provided. Most
campsites also have a pit latrine and a cold shower,
but every campsite is also closely located to one of
the public shower houses that have hot water and
flush toilets.
	
Troops will be given enough tents to have
two people sleeping in each tent, including adult
leaders. There is ample space in each campsite for
adult leaders who prefer to bring their own solo
tent. The average height of the beds is 14” from the
floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking for
footlockers that can fit underneath.

Special Needs

	
Dancing Bear is our barrier-free site at Camp
Osage. It will accommodate units of up to 58 that
have Scouts with special needs. This campsite is
equipped with concrete tent platforms and walkways
that connect to the nearby Central Shower House.
Dancing Bear also has electricity in the site. Units
with special needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site.
	
If an adult requires a CPAP machine,
we strongly suggest a portable battery as most
campsites do not have electricity. Units staying
in campsites near public shower houses may bring
extension cords to run power for the sole purpose of
medical devices. In Camp Cherokee, Whipporwhil
is the only site with in-camp electricity.

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Other units may reserve Dancing Bear
but WILL be relocated without notice
if a need arises. Priority is given for
units with special needs, not units that
register early.

Hammocks

	
More and more troops are beginning
to bring hammocks with them and camp in
them overnight. Hammocks are welcome at
Kia Kima, with a few things to keep in mind.
Webbing straps should be used around the trees
to protect the trees. Hammocks should not be
anchored to tents or pavilions and should not
be stacked above each other. They should also
not be hung higher than you are willing to fall!

Adults with CPAP machines need to bring
a portable battery.

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Check-In
	
Units should plan to arrive at camp
beginning at 1:00 p.m. and no later than
3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please check in at
the Camp Osage Administration Building.  
The camp is closed between 10:00 a.m.
on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and
there will be no one available to handle
early arrivals. Upon arrival, your unit will
be greeted by a member of the camp administrative staff. The unit leader should
have the unit’s medical forms and a written
explanation for any youth who needs special medical treatment.
	
A Camp Guide will be assigned to
guide the unit through the check-in process.
The guide and a unit leader will take the
unit to the campsite. The leader should
have the medical forms, and if swim checks
were completed prior to camp, the Swim
Check Form (KKSR 5). Everyone—youth
and adult—must have a current health
form. The re-check is to make sure no
significant changes have occurred since
the physical examination was given. A
buddy tag will be issued for each person
with a health form for Aquatics activities.
It is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in
camp at the same time in order to ensure
an easy check-in experience. Make sure
an assistant leader has the medical forms
during this time so medical re-checks can
begin while the unit leader is still checking
in at the Administration Building.
	
The Camp Guide will take the
unit to its campsite. All personal and unit
equipment will be unloaded and vehicles
returned to the parking area. The Camp
Guide will take inventory of all equipment
in the campsite; if any equipment is missing
or damaged, the Camp Guide will note it
and report it. Units will be responsible for
any damages to the tents or facilities.
	
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There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts
who did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at
camp will then change into their swim trunks and head
to the Cherokee Waterfront at John A. Cooper Lake for
their swim test. Sunday swim checks will take place at
the lake for all units, including units in Camp Osage. All
persons who will use the swimming area, boating area,
or river must have a swim check. No exceptions!

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Plan to arrive between 1:00 p.m.
and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday

Check-in at a Glance
	
	
	
	
	
	
	

1:00-3:00 p.m.	
5:45 p.m.	 	
6:00 p.m.	 	
6:45 p.m.	 	
7:00 p.m.	 	
7:40 p.m.	 	
8:30 p.m.	 	

Schedule

Arrive at Camp
Camp Osage Assembly
Dinner
Camp Cherokee Leader Meeting
Camp Osage Leader Meeting
Camp Cherokee Assembly
Campfire

Step-by-Step
1. Paperwork - The unit leader and assistant report to the Administration Building with all the unit’s registration forms, fees, and medical
forms. Here you will meet your Camp Guide who will guide you through
the check-in procedure.
2. Unit Photographs - Upon arrival, the unit has the opportunity to
have a picture taken for free. Additional photos may be purchased for
$5 each.
3. Campsite - Your Camp Guide and assistant leader will take the rest
of the unit to the campsite while the unit leader finishes the paperwork.
You can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. Medical re-checks
will be performed in the campsite.
4. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics
Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall or
commissary.
5. Supper - Scouts and leaders wear the BSA field uniforms.
6. Leaders Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need
to attend the leaders meeting after dinner.
7. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening
Campfire. Everyone should wear their BSA Field Uniform.

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It is highly encouraged to complete
the swim checks before camp. An adult leader
in the troop must have one of the following
certifications to supervise the pre-camp swim
checks: BSA Aquatics Instructor, BSA Lifeguard,
BSA Swimming &amp; Water Rescue (this training
is offered for free at camp!), or a lifeguard
certification from any other agency.
	
Please complete the Swim Check Form
KKSR 5 and bring it with you to camp. The
Aquatics Director reserves the right to review or
retest any or all participants for safety concerns.
	
If you have not completed your swim
checks, our Aquatics staff will be happy to swim
check your unit during the check-in process.
Taking care of this before camp speeds up the
check-in process!

	
Units will have an opportunity to have a
group picture made during their check-in process.
Each unit that chooses to participate will receive
one complimentary 8x10” group photo of their
unit. Additional photos will be available for $5.00
each. This option is only available on Sunday, as
it takes time to get the photos processed and back
to your unit by the end of the week. Please be
prepared with either BSA field uniform or Class
B uniforms for your check-in photo.

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Completing swim checks before camp is
highly recommended.

Early Arrival

	
Check in begins on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. For
units wanting to arrive on Saturday, it is preferable
to camp off-Reservation.
	
One option for Saturday camping is Old
Kia Kima, which is located about 15 minutes from
the Reservation at the original site of Kia Kima.
There are restored stone lodges there for camping,
along with a shower house and cooking facilities.
The Old Kia Kima Preservation Association opens
it for free use by youth groups; however, you must
reserve it in advance. More information is available
on their website at www.oldkiakima.org.

Wireless Internet

	
The Dining Hall has wireless internet
which is open for adults to use. The password
will be given to leaders at the Sunday leaders
meeting and we ask that it is not given to Scouts.
The Administration Building also has wireless
internet for adults; however, we ask that adults
reserve this for adults who need to take care of
business while at camp. While there is not internet
in Camp Cherokee, leaders are more than welcome to travel to Camp Osage to use the internet.

Please note that the Old Kia Kima Preservation
Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit, independent
of the Boy Scouts of America. While the OKKPA
is made of former Kia Kima Staffers and we have
a good friendship with them, they are a separate
organization from Kia Kima Scout Reservation,
the Chickasaw Council, and the Boy Scouts of
America.

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Leaders Meetings

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Units should
have at least
one leader
present at each
leaders meeting.

	
A meeting of all leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the
evening meal on Sunday. At this meeting
members of the camp staff will give an
overview of camp policies, procedures,
and special program activities that will be
offered during the week. This is also an
opportunity to have questions answered
about your camp stay.
	
In addition, a brief leaders meeting
will be held each morning after breakfast.
At this meeting, unit leaders will get the
opportunity to ask ques­tions and get any
updates on special events going on in
camp.
	
A meeting for Senior Patrol Leaders will be held each weekday after lunch
to help your Scouts plan their next day at
camp.

Leaders in Camp
	
All units are required to have at
least two adult leaders in camp at all times.
This policy is required by the Boy Scouts
of America. All leaders must be registered
members of the BSA and have completed
Youth Protection Training. The unit leader
Leaders’ fees
are due upon must be at least 21 years of age, and any
arrival at camp. additional leadership must be 18 or older.
Leaders’ fees are $120 per week. As an
added incentive, you will receive two
leaders free if you bring a minimum of five
youths. Free leader credits will be applied
at check-in, so keep this in mind as you
calculate your camp fees. The following
table is used when calculating leaders fees:

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# of Scouts

# of Leaders @ no charge

5

2

24
32
40+

3
4
5

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Visitors

	
Family Night at camp is Friday
evening. At this time, parents will have
the opportunity to eat with their children
in the Dining Hall or campsite and then
attend the closing campfire. Visitors
should plan to arrive after 1:00 p.m., as
Scouts will be involved in merit badge
sessions. The campfire will conclude
around 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan
to leave shortly thereafter so Scouts and
leaders can get a good night’s sleep.
	
The Program Director will be
asking for a head count of the number of
visitors at the Friday leaders meeting to
give us an estimate of the amount of food
to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening
meal is $5.00 and children under the age
of 6 eat free. Visitors may purchase meal
tickets from the Administration Building. All visitors must possess a visitor
wristband in order to eat. Visitors at any
time other than Friday should make prior
arrangements with the Camp Director.
There are no facilities at Kia Kima
to allow visitors to stay overnight.

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Commissioner Service

	
After your Camp Guide finishes helping you
check in, the Camp Commissioner will be your main
resource for campsite needs. The commissioner staff
will stop by your campsite each morning to visit with
leaders in the site. They will make sure you have all
the supplies you need. If there is something broken
or missing in your site, they will see that it is taken
care of. Your Camp Guide will also visit with you
throughout the week to make sure your Scouts are
having a great time.

Trading Post

	
Kia Kima operates two Trading Posts, with
one in each camp. Our Trading Posts stock many
items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges.
In addition to crafts, the Trading Posts also stock
concession items. Some of the items include: camp
hats, toiletries, craft kits, pocket knives, Slush Puppies, ice cream, batteries, camp T-shirts, patches,
and other souvenirs.  
	
We recommend that Scouts bring $50–$75 to
spend in the Trading Post. This will generally pay for
merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout
the week. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
During the summer we also offer an Online Trading
Post at www.kiakima.net.
	
Certain Handicraft merit badges require
Scouts to purchase kits from the Trading Post. These
costs are not included in the registration fee so that
Scouts can decide which kits they wish to make.
Prices are subject to change.
	
Basketry: $10 (two kits)
	
Leatherwork: $8–12 (assorted kits)
	
Indian Lore: $10–20 (assorted kits)
	
Wood Carving: $5 (one kit)

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Flag Ceremonies

	
The camp will assemble for the flag
ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts
and leaders are expected to attend the evening
flag ceremony in full BSA field uniform. Units
will have the opportunity during the Sunday
leaders meetings to volunteer as the color guard
during one of the assemblies and also to say the
blessing.
	
One thing that makes Kia Kima unique
is the amount of Scout Spirit at our assemblies.
Units are encouraged to show off cheers and
skits during troop reports in front of the whole
camp. Scouts are encouraged to be creative,
but longer skits and songs are better suited for
our troop-led campfire program, the Kia Kima
Shuffle.

Kia Kima Shuffle

	
Not to be confused with the Kia Kima
Shuffle from chafing, this Shuffle is a lot more
fun! The Kia Kima Shuffle is an “open-mic
night” program where Scouts are invited to
take the stage in front of the camp and perform
skits, songs, or special talents! The Shuffle takes
place on Wednesday evenings after the Vespers
service. Senior Patrol Leaders can sign up their
troops with the Program Director during SPL
Meetings. In Camp Cherokee the Shuffle takes
place on the Trading Post porch and in Camp
Osage on the Dining Hall stage.

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Mail

All mail sent to Kia Kima should follow the
format outlined in the following table. Please
remember that the mail takes time and letters
mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time.
All mail received after the unit has checked out
will be returned to sender. For Camp Osage, all
mail can be picked up by the unit leader in the
Administration Building. There is also a mailbox
outside the Administration Building where outgoing mail can be mailed. For Camp Cherokee, mail
can be picked up and dropped off in the Cherokee
Scoutmaster Lounge. UPS and FedEx also make
daily deliveries to Kia Kima.

Dietary Restrictions
	
At Kia Kima Scout Reservation, our
first priority is the safety and well-being of our
campers. We have systems in place to ensure that
all Scouts and leaders who have special dietary
needs or food allergies are accommodated in
Camp Osage and in Camp Cherokee.
	
We can store supplemental food in our
Dining Hall kitchen; prepare a modified menu;
or work with the Scout, parent(s), or leaders to
provide alternatives.
	
Please make the administration and food
service aware of any specific dietary needs or
food allergies prior to camp. This can be done
by emailing the Reservation Director (director@
kiakima.net), or by calling the Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center or camp. In doing this,
the administration team can communicate with
Scouts/parents and leaders before their stay at
camp. When you arrive at camp please also talk
with the Business Manager or the Dining Hall
Manager to confirm arrangements.

Kia Kima Scout Reservation
[Unit #] [Scout’s Name]
629 Kia Kima Trail
Hardy, Arkansas 72542

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The check-out procedure will begin
on Saturday, and should be completed before
10:00 a.m. Any unit with special check-out
considerations should make plans through their
Camp Guide or Program Director.
	
You will eat breakfast with your Camp
Guide in your campsite, then pack your gear
and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed
in camp to load personal and unit equipment.
The Camp Guide and unit leader will conduct
another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The
Camp Guide will also inspect the site to ensure
that it is clean.

Check-out at a Glance
	
6:00 a.m.	
	
7:00 a.m.	
	
7:15 a.m.	
                10:00 a.m.	

	
	
	
	

Schedule

Mile Swim
Reveille
Breakfast Delivered to Campsite
All Units Departed

Step-by-Step
1. Campsite - Eat breakfast with your Camp
Guide in your campsite.  Pack up your gear and
clean the site one last time.
2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the
camp dumpster.
3. Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment
you may have used to the Quartermaster and
stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute
items.
4. Administration Building - Before leaving
camp, stop at the Administration Building to
pick up advancement reports. Go through each
item thoroughly before leaving camp as it is very
difficult to verify merit badge completion once
you leave camp. Here you can also take care
of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts,
turn in evaluation forms, and check out of camp.

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Please plan to depart no
later than 10:00 a.m. Staff
must prepare campsites for
Sunday check-in.

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M E R I T B A D G E PROGRAMS

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ost merit badges can be completed at 	
camp; however, because of time requirements, special projects, or other considerations, some merit badges require prerequisites or
special skill levels.
	
Merit badges are listed by program area
with a short description of each badge ­including
any requirements that may or must be completed at
home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge.
There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring.

	
Please note that some badges are taught
at only one of the two camps. They are noted
with the corresponding icon.
	
We are always looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader
possesses a skill that he or she would like to
teach at camp, feel free to contact us; we can put
you on the schedule for that week! Please note
that each camp offers programs independently
of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee
are not offered at Osage.

Key to Program Icons

	
The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify
which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for
details about that particular program.
One-hour session

Recommended for younger Scouts

Program fee or material
cost

Two-hour session

Recommended for older Scouts

Must have passed the
BSA swimmer test

Three-hour session

Merit Badge required for Eagle

Indicates a prerequisite
for this program

All day program

Indicates requirements that must be
completed at home or before camp.

Program located in
Camp Cherokee

Merit badge used for Nova or
Supernova Awards

May satisfy some requirements for
Venturing Ranger award.

Program located in
Camp Osage

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Swimming

	

	

Swimming Instruction

This session is for Scouts in the Non-Swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The
instruction will work to improve their
swimming skills and aim toward advancing
to the next ability group. The Beginner’s
test completes requirement 7 for Second
Class, and the Swimmer Test completes
requirement 9 for First Class.
	

	

BSA Lifeguard

This is a rigorous program that certifies
a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are
required to spend all of their time in the
Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina,
and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved
buttoned down shirt along with shoes that
can get wet. Scouts must be at least 16
years old and strong swimmers to participate in this program. Adults are welcome
to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program.
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Lifesaving

This badge is required for Eagle (with alternative), and
is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge
that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring
long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes
that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction
(requirement 13b) be completed prior to camp.
	

	

Canoeing

Scouts will learn how to guide their vessels through the
swift waters of the South Fork or the calming pools of
John A. Cooper Lake. Canoeing on the South Fork is a
classic Scouting activity that Kia Kima is known for!

	

	

Motorboating

Feel the wind in your hair as your cruise around John A.
Cooper Lake. In this one-hour merit badge, Scouts will
learn the proper techniques for operating a motorboat,
dropping anchor, fueling, and much more. This takes
place in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for
Scouts biking there or an adult leader driving them there.

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This life skill is the gateway to many
hobbies and experiences. Learn to swim
in the beautiful South Fork River or John
A. Cooper Lake to become the next Olympic swimmer! This is a good entry-level
Aquatics badge and is required for Eagle.
It is strongly suggested that Scouts take this
before other Aquatics badges. Scouts must
pass the BSA swimmer test in order to
take this badge.

	

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Rowing

Experience the thrills of running class II
whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the
essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South
Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a
Thursday trip to the Spring River. Space is very
limited in this Merit Badge! Participants must
be at least 13 years of age and pass the BSA
swimmers test.

In this one-hour session, your Scouts will learn this
unique skill that can turn into a hobby, or even competitive sport. Come row with the Kia Kima Crew!

	

	

Whitewater

Small Boat Sailing

Handicrafts Area

Have your Scouts climb aboard and set sail in this
two-hour merit badge. Your small sailors will learn
the necessary skills to command sailing vessels, 	
	
Wood Carving
including knots and rigging. This badge is not for
land lubbers! This is in Camp Cherokee and will
require travel time for Scouts biking there or an adult
Great for first-year Scouts! Whether it’s carvleader driving them from Camp Osage. It’s big fun
ing
an elaborate piece or just whittling around
in small boats!
the campfire, Scouts will always be using the
skills they learn here! Scouts will need their
	
	
Kayaking
Totin’ Chip which may be earned during Open
Scoutcraft. Knives are available for Scouts to
use or Scouts may use their personal carving
This merit badge will introduce you to recreational
knives. Pocket knives are highly discouraged.
kayaking and help prepare you for advanced paddle
Scouts will need $10-$13 to buy a kit from the
sports such as touring/sea and whitewater kayaking.
Trading Post.
This is a different merit badge than Whitewater
and is a great way to prepare for more adventurous
	
	
Art/Animation
paddling trips!

This fun one-hour merit badge session teaches
Scouts to explore their creative side. They will
paint, draw, animate, and imagine as they learn
about two-dimensional art.
	

	

Leatherwork

Scouts will learn to make a useful leather item
using the same types of raw materials that our
ancestors used. This is another good badge for
young Scouts. Scouts will need $8-10 for kits
from the Trading Post.

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Photography

	

	

Pottery/Sculpture

In this merit badge, Scouts will learn how to create different types of pottery pieces using a pottery wheel and
a kiln. Scouts will get to create a memorable piece that
will launch them into a long-term hobby. There will be
a $10.00 fee at check-in for materials used during the
session.
	
Game Design
From cards to Capture the Flag, games have always been
a part of Scouting. In this merit badge, Scouts will learn
the fundamentals of game design and begin designing
their own games in any medium—including cards and
board games.

	

	

	

	

Moviemaking

Merit badges? We don’t need no stinkin’
merit badges! But we’re going to make
you a merit badge offer you can’t refuse.
Your mission, should you choose to accept
it, is to make a movie at Kia Kima. We’re
serious...and don’t call us Shirley. Of all
the camps in the world, you walked into
ours. Here’s looking at you, Scout.
	

Basketry

Scouts will learn to weave their own basket and make one that they can take home.
This is an excellent merit badge for young
Scouts. Scouts will need around $10 for
basket materials from the Trading Post.

Indian Lore

Far different from the stereotypes or common images
that are portrayed on film, on television, and in many
books and stories, American Indians have many different
cultures, languages, religions, styles of dress, and ways
of life. This merit badge will involve the study of various
American Indian tribes, their cultures, and their history.
Scouts will need $8-20 for the Trading Post, depending
on which kit they choose to buy.

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Many photographers use cameras to express their creativity using lighting, composition, depth, color, and content
to make their photographs into more than snapshots.
Scouts must bring their own camera and USB cable
so they can download pictures to a computer. Scouts
will need to complete the Cyber Chip (BSA online
safety) before camp. Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip
for more details.

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Scoutcraft
Camping

	

Scouts will be taught the basic skills of both front and
backcountry camping. They will be taught the importance of Leave No Trace. Scouts are welcome to bring
some of their own gear, but it is not required. Requirements 4b, 5e, 7, 8d, and 9 may be done before or after
coming to camp.
	

Backpacking/Hiking

This is recommended for older Scouts who are interested
in high adventure. Scouts will be out and about most
of the session learning about backpacking techniques,
gear, Leave No Trace, and trail maintenance. There is
an overnighter hike and Scouts are encouraged to bring
their own backpacks.
	

Geocaching

Wilderness Survival

	

What would you do if you were lost and
stranded in the woods or the desert? Learn
the skills of self-reliance and how to build
shelters and start fires from nothing. This
merit badge requires an overnight camping trip where Scouts will build their own
survival shelter and spend the night in it.  
Requirement 5 requires putting together
a personal survival kit. This may be done
before coming to camp. Scouts should bring
these materials to camp.

Scouts will be introduced to the growing sport of
geocaching. Geocaching is a modern form of treasure
hunting. They will be using GPS units to hide and find
hidden caches around the Reservation.

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Wilderness Survival and Hiking/
Backpacking require overnight
trips. More information is available on page 36.

First Aid

Scouts will learn what to do first when a
medical emergency strikes. They should
come with pen and paper so they can take
notes about skills such as splints, bandages,
and CPR. They should come with a serious
attitude because the skills they learn here
might save someone’s life.

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Emergency Preparedness

	

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Scouts will learn how to recognize, prevent, and prepare for emergencies. They
will practice emergency drills and learn
how to respond to different disasters and
hurry cases. They will need to bring pen
and paper with them to class. Earning First
Aid merit badge is a requirement for this
merit badge.

Pioneering

Learn the rustic construction techniques
used by the pioneers of old. Scouts will
learn a wide variety of knots, lashings,
and splices. They will then use these skills
to make camp gadgets such as tables or a
bridge. They will be amazed by the awesome power of rope!

	

Fire Safety

This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will
learn about fire prevention in the home, create a protection
plan for their family, and safe ways to build campfires.
This is an informative badge with lots of hands-on activities, and includes a visit to a local fire station. More
information on the field trip is on page 47.

	

Cooking

The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking
that can be used both at home or in the outdoors. Scouts
who earn this badge will learn about food safety, nutritional guidelines, meal planning, methods of food preparation,
and will review the variety of culinary careers available.
Scouts may have to stay late after the session to finish
cooking their meals. The session ends before lunch and
supper to not interfere with other programs.

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Nature Lodge
	

Combined Animal Study

This class combines Mammal Study with Reptile and
Amphibian Study merit badges. Scouts will spend time
drawing life cycles and observing habitat. A notebook
is needed for these badges. Scouts will handle wildlife
such as snakes, lizards, turtles, or tortoises.

	

Weather

In this session, Scouts will learn why it always rains on
troop campouts! No, your troop isn’t cursed, but it is
instead the result of many natural forces. Please note:
Scouts will need to get a “weatherman’s haircut” before
arriving camp.
Oceanography

Although the Ozarks are not near the ocean, it still influences weather, soil, air, water, and geography of this
region. Scouts will study oceanography using John A.
Cooper Lake for different experiments and tests. This
merit badge pairs well with Weather.

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Nature/Forestry

“This is a dogwood tree. You can tell it’s
a dogwood tree by the way it is.” Nature/
Forestry is an excellent introductory merit
badge to the Nature Lodge. It requires some
hiking and observation as Scouts learn
about the natural beauty of the Ozarks and
identify the trees found at Kia Kima.
	

Geology/Mining in Society

The Ozarks are filled with many different
types of rocks and mineral formations.
Scouts will learn about fossils, faults, soil,
and stream erosion. Fun fact: the Ozark
“Mountains” is not a mountain range, but is
actually a dissected plateau (similar to the
Catskill Mountains) meaning it was formed
by extensive erosion instead of geologic
folding. Geology rocks!

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Surveying

	

Plant Science

Agronomy, horticulture, photosynthesis,
transect. These are all big words that Scouts
can use to impress Trailblazers back in the
campsite. These are also all subjects that are
taught in Plant Science merit badge! Scouts
will learn to identify and study different
plants and trees that they find around the
Reservation while also collecting, presing,
and mounting leaves and flowers.

Fly Fishing/Fishing

	

You get a line, I’ll get a pole, we’ll go down to the
fishing hole and earn ourselves two merit badges! In
this two-hour session, Scouts will learn how to use a
regular spin cast as well as a fly rod and reel. In order
to complete these merit badges, Scouts must catch at
least two fish and clean one. Scouts are encouraged to
bring their own fishing pole. Some prior knowledge of
fishing is recommended.
Fish &amp; Wildlife Management/
Soil &amp; Water Conservation

	

Scouts will learn to conserve and manage the world’s
natural resources and the importance of water. They will
also do an in-depth study on the conservation of soil
and how soil plays in important role in environmental
protection.
	

	

Environmental Science

This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour
session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. This badge is recommended for older Scouts as
it requires a great deal of writing. Scouts will need to
bring a notebook.

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Cassiopeia, Orion’s Belt, the Big Dipper,
Sirius, and the Milky Way are all some of
the celestial wonders that Scouts may see in
this merit badge. In addition to the session
during normal merit badge time, Astronomy
will also meet in the evening after Twilight
Activities for observations.

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Where does one plot of land end and the next begin?
Scouts will get the opportunity to use surveying equipment to figure out the boundaries of a plot of land and
how to map it. They will then get to view the plans for a
landscaping project and see everything that goes into it
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Tech Center
	

Robotics

Scouts will dive into the amazing world
of robotics. They will have the unique
opportunity at the Kia Kima Tech Center
to build, program, and control a robot of
their own! This will give them a jump start
into this ever-growing field of study in our
technology-driven world. There is a cost of
$20 for this program.
	

Programming

Scouts will learn about the different types of programming languages along with industry uses and licensing.
Scouts will get the chance to modify the code of a program to add working features to it! Scouts will need to
complete the Cyber Chip (BSA online safety) before
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Engineering

Engineers use both science and technology
to turn ideas into reality, devising all sorts
of things, ranging from a tiny, low-cost
battery for your cell phone to the dam that
forms John A. Cooper Lake. Scouts will
learn about a career that is central to modern society! If you or another adult in the
unit is an engineer and would like to talk
to the Scouts about your work (this helps
complete requirement 4), please see the
Tech Center staff.

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Space Exploration

Ready for lift off? Scouts should prepare themselves for
an epic journey through the cosmos.* They will design,
construct, launch, and recover a model rocket. One small
step for Scouts, one giant leap for Scouting!
*Scouts will not actually leave the planet.

	

Model Design/Inventing

Model making is widely used in the professional world
for such things as creating special effects for movies,
developing plans for buildings, and designing automobiles and airplanes. Explore the world of inventing and
discover your inner inventiveness. Scouts will have to
invent something and create a working prototype.
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Nuclear Science/
Chemistry

Nuclear science studies the building blocks of the
natural world and how everything interacts. In this
session Scouts will learn about the chemical aspects
of the environment through laboratory work and
interactive discussions.
Electronics

Electronics is the science that controls the behavior
of electrons so that some type of useful function is
performed. Today, electronics is a rapidly-changing
and exciting field. This is recommended for older
Scouts because they will be soldering and building
their own circuits.
	

Signs, Signals, and Codes

Scouts get to learn the inner workings of various
signs, signals, and secret codes that are present all
around us in our every-day lives. Scouts will learn
parts of Morse code, American Sign Language,
semaphore, braille, trail signs, and more before
delving into cryptography. Depending on the
Scout’s ability, he or she may also start practicing
for the Morse Code Interpreter Strip.

	

Architecture/Drafting

Architecture is both a science and an art. Mankind has built structures and buildings since the
dawn of civilization and drafting is one of the
main skills used. Scouts will learn about architecture and learn to draft both by hand and on
computer-aided design (CAD) software.
	

Electricity

A shockingly good time! Scouts’ minds will
be illuminated with an understanding of how
electricity works. They will learn the basics of
electric circuits, build an electro-magnet, and
construct a simple electric motor. This merit
badge is encouraged for older Scouts.

	

Welding

More goes into welding than just sticking two
pieces of metal together! In this session Scouts
will learn all about the different types of welding
machines and will learn several different types
of welds on a flux-core arc welder.

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Digital Technology surrounds us in our every day life.
From the internet to computers to cell phone apps,
Scouts will learn all about how these things work and
operate. Scouts will need to complete the Cyber Chip
(BSA online safety) before camp. Visit www.scouting.
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Several merit badges require a valid
Cyber Chip as a prerequisite. This is
a training for online safety that youth
complete with their parent or guardian. It
expires annually and must be completed
before camp.

Automotive Maintenance
	

Modern automobiles are important to many aspects of
American life. Scouts will gain an understanding on how
a car functions and how all of the major components
come into play. They will be shown how proper maintenance can keep their vehicle in tip-top shape.

Fingerprinting

This merit badge is only offered on Friday
morning during merit badge makeup time.
Scouts will learn about fingerprinting and
practice taking a set of fingerprints.
	

Traffic Safety

This merit badge is only offered on Friday
morning during merit badge makeup time.
Scouts will learn about the safety features
in vehicles and how to be safe on the road
when they start driving.

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Personal Fitness

	

Cycling

The hardest thing about learning to ride a bicycle is
the road. This Eagle-required badge (alternate for
Swimming) will teach Scouts how to take maintain
bike and specific mountain biking techniques. Scouts
will utilize the trails around camp for mountain biking on the Tour de Kia Kima. This is a physically
demanding badge and Scouts will be riding a lot.
Bikes are provided but you may bring your own.
Proper safety helmets are required.

	

Golf

In this program, Scouts will learn all about
this challenging sport, including USGA rules,
golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance, and
swing. Golf Digest described the Cherokee
Village course:“A hidden diamond in Arkansas,
beautiful mountain course, great design, bent
greens and zoysia fairways, greens are very
good, a long challenge with sand and hills.”
Bring your own clubs or use ours. Adult leaders
are also welcome to assist!

	

Chess

Scouts will learn the classic game of chess.
Going beyond the basics, they will learn
different tactics, strategies, and moves to
emerge victorious with a checkmate. A great
way to start a career to becoming a Chess
International Grandmaster!

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“On my honor, I will do my best . . . to keep myself
physically strong, mentally awake and morally
straight.” This Eagle-required badge focuses on the
third promise of the Scout Oath. Scouts will learn
about fitness, exercise, nutrition, and diseases. This
merit badge requires discipline and dedication to
complete as Scouts will design a 12-week physical
fitness program and must follow-through on it.
Per the Personal Fitness merit badge book, some
requirements may conflict with certain religious
views. Please review the requirements of this badge
before registering.

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	 The Life to Eagle area is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required
merit badges. Some requirements will need to be completed at home. As these Eagle-required badges
are quite involved, it is not recommended for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time.
All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a notebook and a pencil/pen. These
merit badges are open to Scouts of all ranks, not just Life Scouts.

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Communication/Public Speaking

Although living in a van down by the river
sounds great to our Camp Osage lifeguards,
a good life plan and proper financial planning
are useful for a successful life. This merit
badge requires dedication as Scouts must
track their income and expenses for thirteen
weeks.
	

Scouts will learn how to properly communicate and
overcome many bad public speaking habits. Many
people’s worst fear is public speaking (or a grumpy
Scoutmaster) so this merit badge is the perfect way
to conquer those fears and learn life-long skills.
Communication requirement 8 involves planning and
hosting a campfire program. This can be completed in
the campsite.
	

Scouting Heritage/
American Heritage

Scouts in this merit badge will learn about the great
history and tradition of Scouting and the United States.
Scouts must bring a collection of patches/memorabilia.
There is no requirement on how large the collection
must be, and some may be purchased at camp. Scouts
must also research their family history and any troop
history. Scouts will take a field trip to the local Scouting museum at Old Kia Kima (pictured on the right)
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Personal Management

Citizenship in the World

Come participate in the closest thing Hardy,
Arkansas has to a study-abroad program:
Citizenship in the World merit badge! This
is a one-hour badge and is Eagle-required.
Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. This merit
badge will probably not make you any better
at Risk, but it can’t hurt.

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Citizenship in the Nation

“On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my
country. . .” In this merit badge, Scouts will learn about the
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will learn about
the unique history that formed our great nation. Scouts will go
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Shooting Sports
Rifle Shooting

Accurate rifle shooting requires discipline and control. Scouts
will learn firearm safety, the mechanics of a rifle, and how to
accurately fire a .22 caliber rifle. Scouts who are unable to reach
the trigger on the rifles will be transferred to another merit badge.
	

Shotgun Shooting

This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They
will have the chance to shoot trap as well as practice to sharpen
their skills. There is a cost of $30 for this program. Scouts must
be 13 years old to take the merit badge.
	

Archery

A classic summer camp activity,
Scouts learn to shoot on compound
or recurve bows. With a steady hand
and a calm eye, a Scout may be able
to even split an arrow! Scouts will
also learn how to make a bowstring
and fletch an arrow. Scouts will not
be allowed, however, to attempt
to shoot an apple off their friend’s
head.
Pistol Shooting

This is not a merit badge, but instead an introductory program for
Venturers. Venturers will learn the
safe handling and shooting of .22
caliber pistols. Scouts who are not
registered Venturers, but are 14 or
older should contact the Reservation Director prior to registering.

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Search and Rescue

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This is a demanding program designed to prepare
you for the basics in any SAR scenario. As Scouts
learn different techniques throughout the week,
they will also perform different drills and searches.
Skills include Incident Command System 100,
UTM navigation, topo maps, compass navigation,
GPS, survival techniques for searchers, CPR and
basic first aid. The skills learned here will help you
determine which area of SAR is of most interest to
you and assist you in identifying agencies to further
your training.
	

Climbing

Scouts will learn the skills of climbing, rappelling,
and belaying. They will have many opportunities
to practice these throughout the week on our 60ft
climbing tower. And if that isn’t enough, on Friday,
they will go off site and get to climb on some real
rock faces!
	

Metalwork/
Woodwork

Become a true craftsman by learning to work
both in the forge and in the wood shop! This
merit badge will take place at the Mesara Outpost
where Scouts will learn the craft of blacksmithing
to forge using different techniques. While some
are in the forge, others will be in the wood shop
learning the different tools and how to use them
to make different large projects. Sign up for these
merit badges with the Mountain Man program for
the true Mesara experience!

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erit badge advancement is logged
	
	
daily in binders located in the Osage
	
	
Administration Building and in the
Cherokee Scoutmaster Lounge. These can be checked
to make sure Scouts are attending and keeping up
with the rest of the session. On Friday evening, these
reports are then entered into our online registration
system. A printed copy of the advancement report
is put in the Unit Checkout Packet, but at any
time in the future the unit leader can log back into
registration system to check the advancement report.
Please double-check the advancement report before
leaving camp to make sure everything is correct as
it is easier to fix mistakes at camp than afterwards.

Blue Cards
	
The majority of councils, including the
Chickasaw Council, accept our reports for merit
badge advancement. If your council requires blue
cards (such as the Greater St. Louis Area Council)
or some other form, please bring these with you.
We do not keep blue cards on hand at Kia Kima.
Once you have filled out the preliminary information, please turn them into the Administration
Building, and we can sign them off for you.  They
will be ready in your unit’s checkout packet.

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Kia Kima Scout Reservation follows
the national policy of not signing off in Scout
Handbooks. Instead we leave this to the troop
leadership to sign. Trailblazers will receive the
same advancement report as the merit badge
programs, but we highly encourage the troop
leadership to review the requirements with the
individual Scouts to ensure they have actually learned the neccessary skills. Any extra requirements that Scouts have completed during
Open Scoutcraft will not be included on the
Advancement Report.

Partials

	
Not every merit badge can be completed at camp. If Scouts can bring proof that
they completed the requirements before camp,
the merit badge instructor can sign off on the
individual requirements for them. The Advancement Report will list every requirement
completed. The following page details requirements that cannot be completed at camp;
however, there may be others that cannot be
completed depending on weather and the individual session. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but instead a guide for choosing
merit badges.

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Kia Kima will sign
blue cards by request,
but does not keep any
in stock. Please bring
your own if you require
them.

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Partial Merit Badges
	
This chart details merit badges that we know will not be completed at camp along with a brief
description of the requirement. The description is meant to help with planning purposes and should not
be used instead of the actual language of the requirement. If Scouts can bring evidence of completing
the requirement before camp, the instructor can sign off on the requirement.
	
This is not an exhaustive list and certain requirements not listed here may not be completed
based on weather or time constraints or the Scout’s own ability (such as shooting accuracy requirements). The staff will as hard as possible to make sure every Scout has opportunities to practice and
excel in different skills.

Merit Badge Reqs
Architecture/Drafting

Brief Description

Drafting Make a sacle drawing of an architectural project using a
3(a)
CAD program.

BP 10,
Three backpacking treks. Plan a trek and complete a service
11; Hikproject. Five hikes. One hike of 20 miles.
ing 4, 5, 6
Help a patrol prepare for a campout. Cook one breakfast, one
4b, 5e,
Camping
lunch, and one dinner. Camp 20 days/nights. Half of 9b can
8d, 9ab
be completed by rappelling during Twilight Activities.
Reptile
Keep a reptile/amphibian for 1 month or observe one for 3
Combined Animal Study
8(a) or
months.
(b)
Backpacking/Hiking

Communications/Public
Speaking
Cooking
Cycling
Digital Technology

Comm 8
4

Plan and host a Court of Honor, campfire program, or interfaith worship service.
Perform certain cooking skills in your home kitchen.

7B (c)(d) Two trail rides of 8 miles and one trail ride of 22 miles

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Merit Badge Reqs
Electricity

Fire Safety
Geocaching

Complete an electrical safety inspection of your home.

Complete First Aid merit badge. Teach family how to make
an emergency kit and create family emergency plan. Make
1, 2c, 8b
a personal emergency service pack and a family emergency
kit.
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Conduct a home fire drill.

7 (Chero- Go to geocaching.com and locate three geocaches in your
kee only) area and find one.

Personal Fitness

1, 8

Have a dental exam. Log fitness for 12 weeks.

Personal Management

2, 8

Track income, expenses, and savings for thirteen weeks. Keep
a daily journal of activities for one week.

Photography

1a

Have an up-to-date Cyber Chip (Internet safety with parents).
Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip for more details.

Plant Science

5

Tell how to propagate plants by seeds, roots, cuttings, tubers,
and grafting. Grow a plant by ONE of these methods.

Programming

1b

Have an up-to-date Cyber Chip (Internet safety with parents).
Visit www.scouting.org/cyberchip for more details.

Scouting Heritage/
American Heritage

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Research family history.
3(c)

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badge pamphlets for the
official wording of the
requirements. This table
is just a quick summary.

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Emergency Preparedness

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Brief Description

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TRAILBLAZERS

First Year Scout Program

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I f y o u h a v e m o re
than five Scouts in
Trailblazers, please
send an adult leader
to assist in the session.
Young Scouts can get a
little rowdy!

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he Trailblazer program is a three-hour
program designed primarily for Scouts
who are new to Scouting and are coming
to camp for the first time. The purpose behind
the program is to give new Scouts a jump start
by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed
throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include
camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings,
first aid, map and compass, and nature study.
Each Scout will receive credit for the rank
advancement requirements that he completes
at camp. How much each Scout completes is
up to him, and it is very possible that different
Scouts will complete different requirements
and some may complete more than others.
	
The Trailblazer program focuses on working
on the requirements leading up to First Class rank.
Scouts will be put into patrols where they can learn
things as a patrol in a small-group setting.

•	 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff
will have a 1-mile compass course prepared
so that Scouts can complete First Class
requirement 2 during free time. Scout
leaders will be given the key and are
encouraged to assist Scouts with this
requirement.
•	 Water Rescue- Second Class requirement 7b
and First Class requirement 9c (demonstrate
line rescue) will be offered Monday evening
at both waterfronts. All Scouts needing
this requirement are invited to participate
whether they are in Trailblazers or not.
Scouts must be able to pass the BSA
Beginner Swim Test.

Twilight Advancement
•	 Open Scoutcraft – During Twilight
Activities, Scouts can work on anything they
may have missed, other requirements not
normally offered in Trailblazers, or any fun
Trailblazer activities they want to do again!

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Overnighter

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On Thursday night, the Trailblazers from
both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee hike up
Mount Mesara for an overnight camping trip at
the Mesara Outpost (where the Mountain Man
program takes place). They will leave shortly after
the afternoon Trailblazer session, before evening
assembly. Trailblazers will get to experience several
different things such as drinking from the Mesara
Spring and enjoying the view from Larry’s Lookout.
They are provided with tarp tents that they pitch
with the help of the staff, using the skills they have
learned throughout the week. They will eat dinner
cooked in Dutch ovens over a fire and finish the
evening with a great campfire filled with songs and
stories. The next morning they will wake up, break
camp, and arrive back at the Parade Fields just in
time for morning assembly. It is truly the capstone
of the Trailblazer program and a great experience
for the young Scouts!
An adult leader is required on the overnighter
to help with staffing if you have a large number of
Trailblazers from your troop. Trailblazers are asked
to bring a sleeping pad, a sleeping bag, rain gear, a
flashlight, and a backpack to carry everything.

Other Overnighters
Wilderness Survival and Hiking/
Backpacking will also have overnighters that
coincide with the Trailblazers. They will all
be camping in areas near the Mesara Outpost;
however, they will be in different areas than the
Trailblazers.
Wilderness Survival will be building
and sleeping in survival shelters using materials
in their survival kits. Scouts in Wilderness
Survival will eat the same supper as the
Trailblazers and will not be cooking their meals.
The Hiking/Backpacking session will
camp away from other groups and will cook
and eat backpacking meals after hiking part
of the Ma’kya Trail. Scouts in Hiking/
Backpacking are encouraged to bring
a backpacking tent, hammock, or be
prepared to sleep under the stars. All of
the groups will be leaving shortly after
sessions and will return Friday morning
before assembly. They will not be at the
Thursday night assembly or supper.

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In addition to helping with the
Trailblazer session, adult leaders are
also encouraged to attend and assist
with the overnighter.

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High Adventure

lder Scouts will always find new adventures at Kia Kima! Whether you are in an older Scout
Patrol or a co-ed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your needs. Scouts
participating in the OVB programs must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First
Class by January 1. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Ozark
Ultimate Trek (OUT), Lake Ouachita Summer Trek (LOST), Project COPE, Mountain Man, and our
ATV Adventure program. All participants in the OUT and LOST programs will be housed at a
separate base camp location from their Scouting unit.
	
If crews have brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture
Base programs will provide food, cooking gear, and other group equipment. Please explore this next
section of the Leaders Guide as it lists details regarding each program. Participants are responsible
for all personal gear, including tents. Detailed gear lists are available on the following pages for those
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This is a three hour program, with a
session in the morning and another session in
the afternoon. There is a cost of $50 per scout.
Space will fill up very quickly so make sure
you register early! Scouts must be 14 to ride
an ATV.

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sleeves, long pants, and
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zark Venture Base’s newest program, our
ATV Adventure, is a great blend of the outdoors
and modern equipment!
	
The All-Terrain Vehicle Adventure is
available for every level of rider from “never
seen an ATV” to the most experienced riders and
is based on the curriculum developed by ATV
Safety Institute.
	
Scouts will learn how to ride safely, responsibly, and be “rider-active” while hill riding,
performing emergency stopping, quick turns,
and riding over obstacles. They will also learn
about protective gear, regulations, where to ride,
ATV maintenance, and environmental concerns.
	
Scouts will need to wear long sleeves,
long pants, and boots every day to the session.
They will also be wearing helmets, goggles, and
gloves while riding.

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OUT

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he Ozark Ultimate Trek is the perfect
combination of adventure and challenges.
Participants will experience mountain
biking, backpacking, navigation, deep water soloing,
caving, rappelling, rock climbing, swift water
rescue, and whitewater kayaking.
Scouts will have the opportunity to visit
many areas in the beautiful Ozark Mountain Range.
Participants spend time with quality instruction on
proper mountain biking techniques and safety, and
then they will go on a 6-mile mountain biking trail
through Camp Osage and Cherokee. The trail has
varying degrees of difficulty with tough stretches
of peddling and fun fast down-hill runs! Scouts
participating in this program are encouraged to bring

their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have
a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts
that do not own or are not able to transport one
to camp.
After your mountain biking trip, you will
load up your backpacks and head deep into the
Ozark wilderness for an 8-mile(+) backpacking
trek. On this minimalist backpacking adventure,
Scouts will learn the “ins and outs” of Leave
No Trace, and map navigation. Many campers
have described the Ozark Mountains as a miniPhilmont. With its high ridges and breathtaking
views, it’s sure to inspire Scouts and leaders
alike.

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Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike
Backpack tent (1 per 2 people from unit) or
personal hammock shelter
Sleeping bag
2 water bottles of water or hydration bag
Long pants
Hiking boots
Insect repellent (containing DEET or Permethrin)
Individual mess kit or plate

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	 Flashlight or headlamp
	 Sunscreen
	 Water shoes, aqua socks or old 	
	
sneakers
	 Raincoat or poncho
	 Hat or cap
	 If you have a backpack stove 		
	
bring it (though not required)

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�Get ready for a 60-foot rappel on one of
the most beautiful cliffs in Arkansas. As the day
winds down, we will cool off with a swim and some
deep-water soloing (climbing over deep water) in
the legendary Buffalo River. Even after all this
excitement the day still isn’t over. As the sun sets,
we will drop below the surface to explore some of
the coolest caves Arkansas has to offer.
Grab your swimsuit and get ready to hit
the water with a whitewater kayak instruction
class and a swift water rescue course. Our fantastic
instructors will teach you all of the tricks and tips
for controlling your own whitewater kayak with
confidence. While on the river you will learn how
to “read” the rapids of the whitewater, execute
proper boat rescue techniques, boat surfing, throw

We encourage Scouts and
adults participating in the
OUT Program to meet the
BSA’s height/weight requrements for high adventure.

ropes, and much more. This will get you ready to put
your new knowledge to the test on the Spring River’s
Class II rapids. All Scouts participating on this 5-mile
float trip and the instruction the previous day have
the opportunity to earn Kayaking merit badge.
Many of the activities in the OUT program
focus on skills that help Scouts with wilderness trip
planning, minimalist backpacking, team building,
and reaching personal goals. If you think you are up
to the challenge, this program is for you! Participants
need to be in top physical condition to undergo the
challenges of this program.
Scouts will be housed off-site. Participants
may sign up as a unit or individually. This program
is also offered to Venturing Crews. The maximum
participation allowed is 18, so register early!

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LOST

Lake Ouachita Summer Trek

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Participants must be
13 years of age by the
beginning of camp.
However, this program is suggested for
Scouts 14 years old
and up! Sea kayaks
are limited to a waist
size of 44”.

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he LOST program is a staple of our Ozark Venture Base. Are you ready for 5 days of
adventure and paddling the waters of Arkansas in a single-person touring kayak? Lake
Ouachita is dotted with islands, shoals, gravel
Required Gear
bars and cliffs. Opportunities on this week-long
wilderness adventure include snorkeling, GPS
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Small tent (1 per 2 persons in your group) 	
navigation, hiking, world-class fishing, exploring,
	
or personal hammock shelter
lakeside camping, deep-water soloing and much
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more! This program is perfect for troops, crews,
	
(target weight &lt; 3 lbs.)
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2 Water bottles or hydration bag
(target minimum total of 50 oz. storage)
Individual mess kit or plate w/knife, fork, 	
&amp; spoon
Pocket knife or multi-tool
Waterproof flashlight w/extra bulb &amp; 	 	
batteries
2 Swim suits
2 T-shirts, shorts, and underwear for sleeping
Light fleece or jacket
Shoes suitable for water &amp; light hiking
(no flip-flops)
Dry shoes for campsite
2 to 4 pairs of socks
Small camp towel
Personal toiletries &amp; towel
Rain gear (no ponchos)
Wide brimmed hat
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
3 Bandanas
Sunglasses &amp; straps
Personal first aid kit

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An Arkansas 7-day Fishing License is included
for all participants over
16 years of age. Scouts
under 16 years old do not
require a license.

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After checkin and health re-check
at Kia Kima Scout
Reservation, LOST
participants will meet
their trek guides and
immediately begin a
gear shakedown and
equipment introduction.
Participants will head
to their base camp
location away from
the main area of the
Reservation to begin
their five day adventure,
so it is imperative
that everyone comes
prepared with their gear
separate from the rest of
the troop or crew. The group will not return to camp until Friday evening for the closing campfire.
	
All participants in the LOST program must be able to pass the BSA Swimmer Test, be physically
fit and be proficient in basic boating skills. This program will provide instruction in touring kayak skills,
extremely light gear camping, trek planning, wilderness camping, and open water navigation. LOST
will prove to be a unique adventure comparable to programs such as Northern Tier. Space is limited to
just 8 participants per week. So, are you ready to go paddling?

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Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience

	
he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or
	
COPE, program is a week-long high adventure
activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building
and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a
group and function as a team to meet a series of high and
low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years
old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any
Boy Scouts of America camp. The goals of project COPE are
to build leadership, self-esteem, decision-making, trust, and
teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group,
through a series of increasingly-challenging physical and
mental exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to
complete. Everyone who conquers the COPE program will
be inducted into the mystical Order of Lambert as a Knight
of Lambert. Our COPE course is located about 3/4 mile hike
uphill from the Osage Waterfront and about half-mile from
the Camp Cherokee Parade Field.

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Living History

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Sign up for Metalwork/Woodwork merit badge for the full
Mesara experience!

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he Mountain Man program is a wonderful
	
opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer
living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities in which Scouts participate are hands-on. Scouts
will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful
products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our
early settlers was a daunting task with their primitive
weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and
clean black powder rifles. Scouts will also learn the proper
use and care of primitive tools. The draw knife, shaving
horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early
pioneers. Participants will also learn how to safely throw
tomahawks to be able to stick their target. This is a threehour program that meets daily throughout the week.

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If you are traveling
to the other camp’s
Waterfront, you will
need to bring your
buddy tag with you.

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any opportunities are 	
	
	
available for unit activities
in the evening hours prior to Taps. Some
activities have been scheduled by camp
staff, and are open to all Scouts and
leaders. Other activities may be done on
a unit basis and can be scheduled by the
unit leader through the appropriate area
director.
	
O n M o n d a y a n d Tu e s d a y
evenings, Scoutcraft and Handicraft Areas
will be open for additional merit badge
instruction and fun. This will give Scouts
an opportunity to finish merit badges or
catch up on something they missed.
	
The aquatics area will sponsor
free boating, swimming, Blob, Iceberg
and water slide. These open nights are
available on Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday. Scouts who do not enroll
in regular aquatics sessions will have
the opportunity during these times to
participate in waterfront activities. Other
twilight activities such as Shooting
Sports, rappelling, wampus cat racing,
and branding your Assistant Scoutmasters
are just a few of the other activities you
may participate in.

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Activities

The Iceberg – Test your climbing skills and cool off at
the same time at the Cherokee Waterfront.
Water Slide – Rocket down our 150’ water slide for a big
splash into the South Fork River.
The Water Trampoline – Jump, bounce, and try the
mini-blob!
The Blob – Take your turn at getting launched into Camp
Cherokee Waterfront.
Boating – Take out a canoe, rowboat, kayak, or even a
SUP (stand up paddle) Board on the water!
Muzzleloaders – The Range staff will offer black powder
muzzleloaders Tuesday night in addition to the normal
Open Shotgun and Archery.

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Activities, cont.

Tech Center – The Tech Center will help Scouts try
out different STEM activities such as experimenting
with robots and working on the NOVA Awards.
Branding – Stop by the Scoutcraft area during Open
Scoutcraft to get our unique Kia Kima brand! They
can brand hats, belts, most leather, or even your
Scouts!

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Kia Kima Shuffle – On Wednesday nights after
Vespers, we host the Kia Kima Shuffle, our open mic
night here at camp. Troops are given the opportunity
to perform any skits, songs, or special talents that
they have!

Climbing – When you walk through camp, you
can’t help but notice the 55-foot climbing and
rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This
will be an opportunity for you to experience it
first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide
you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the
awesome climbing surface.

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Programs

Merit Badge Make-Up
Kia Kima’s merit badge program runs from
Monday through Thursday. On Friday morning,
Scouts who missed something or need additional time can go to their respective sessions and
meet with the instructor.
Homemade Boat Race
Friday afternoon down at the waterfront each
camp will host a Boat Race, but this is no ordinary race. The Scouts must construct their own
boats out of whatever they can find. The rules
are as follows:
1.	 The boat cannot be made out of Kia
Kima property
2.	 The boat must hold at least one person
3.	 The boat must be propelled by the people in the boat with a homemade paddle
(i.e. no swimmers pushing)
4.   Must be built at camp
The boats will be judged on how quickly they
complete the race, if they even complete it!
Water Carnival
After the Homemade Boat Race, there will be a
massive inter-troop aquatic competition. Troops
will go head-to-head in a variety of water based
activities. There will be events for Swimmers,
Beginners and Non-Swimmers so everyone can
compete! The winner will go home with the
coveted Water Carnival Award.

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Mesara Outpost Demonstration
On top of Mount Mesara at Kia Kima, the Mountain
Men live a pioneer lifestyle. Every day they work
with the Scouts in the Mountain Man program doing activities such as blacksmithing, woodworking,
Dutch oven cooking, and tomahawk throwing. On
Friday they open up their facilities to any passerby.
They will demonstrate how to use the forge, how to do
some traditional woodwork, and how to throw a tomahawk. They’ll even give you the Kia Kima brand!

Field Trips

Citizenship in the Nation/Scouting Heritage –
The Scouts in both of these sessions will go on a
combined field trip to Old Kia Kima and Downtown
Hardy. They will learn the history of the historic site
tour the museum before going to historic downtown
Hardy to shop in some of the old timey stores. You
might even get some homemade ice cream from the
ice cream shop!
Fire Safety – Scouts will tour the Cherokee Village
Fire Station. The firemen there will show them the different fire engines and talk about their jobs as firemen.
Climbing – The Scouts in Climbing merit badge
will get a chance to climb on some real rock near
Batesville, a town close to Kia Kima. They will
return in time for dinner.
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aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of camp than just taking
	
	
merit badges and going swimming in the evening. Maybe the troop wants to do
	
	
something fun together? Then Add-on Programs are what you’re looking for! When you
arrive at camp, there will be a large whiteboard in the Administration Building dedicated to signing
up for different programs. These programs are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These are
very popular and fill up fast so make sure you sign up early!
Training – There are several different training
opportunities that require sign ups, such as CPR
and Kayaking BSA. More information is available under the Training Section.
Scout Talk – Scout Talk is a story-sharing program facilitated in your campsite by a staff member after Twilight Activities. In this program, a
steff member will ask Scouts open-ended questions to facilitate story-sharing and fellowship
within the unit.

Thunderbird Aquatics – This program will be
offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays.
Scouts who sign up will be able to go off site and
visit Lake Thunderbird for a half-day of tubing.
You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each
session is limited to 8 Scouts. The cost of this
session is $20
Spring River Whitewater Kayak – Scouts and
leaders can enjoy the cold waters of the Spring
River on Fridays. This river boasts some 15
shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect
for your introductory kayak adventure. The cost
is $25 per person and an age minimum of 13. This
trip is also available for units on Saturdays.

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South Fork Canoe Float – Three times per week,
we offer units an opportunity to take an evening
canoe trip down the South Fork River. This scenic
float allows Scouts to escape the grind of camp for
a small time to view the scenic bluffs and abundant
wildlife that live in the South Fork watershed.
Herons, deer and bald eagles are commonly seen
on these float trips. Each trip will last no more
than two hours.

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ampfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a campfire
	
on Sunday evenings at the McGuire-Von Almen Friendship Circle (also referred to as the
Council Ring) consisting of skits and songs from the staff. Our closing campfire will be held on
Friday evenings and will finish out the week with awards, the Thunderbird Troop announcement, and
an Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Remember, BSA field uniforms are worn at all campfires.
Both Osage and Cherokee convene together in the Council Ring for the campfire programs.

Kia Kima Grace

As we soar on eagle’s wings
We thank the Lord for these great things:
For nourishing food, for our physical strength,
For our cheerful trails, and the South Fork banks.

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espers is an interfaith worship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the
	
Golightly All-Faiths Chapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff
will facilitate Vespers while Scouts and units may volunteer to assist. Scouts who are working on
their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. Attending Vespers also counts as credit
towards the Kia Kima God &amp; Country Award.
	
In addition to attending Vespers, units are encouraged to conduct services specific to their
faith throughout the week.

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   hoalan-Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of
	
   the members of the Camp Staff are Arrowmen. During your week at camp, the OA will host
activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Details of the Order of the Arrow program are
conducted by the Camp Chief and he will make announcements at camp.

Brotherhood Conversion
	
If you are an Ordeal member of AhoalanNachpikin #558, you will be encouraged to seal
your membership by undergoing the Brotherhood
ceremony. The Camp Chief will announce when to
meet for more information. According to National
policy, Ordeal members of other lodges are unable
to participate in Brotherhood conversion. There will
be a $20 fee that will cover the cost of your sash.

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Unit Elections
	
If you are from the Chickasaw Council
and have not had your unit election this year,
contact the Camp Chief when you arrive to
schedule one. You will need to have at least 50%
of the troop present.
Call-Out Ceremony
	
Friday night’s campfire concludes with
an Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given
information regarding upcoming Ordeals. If you
have OA dancers in your unit they are invited to
participate. Units wishing to have Scouts called
out should contact the Camp Chief during their
week at camp. Out-of-Council units are required
to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their unit to be called
out.

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Summer Fellowship
	
Each week Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge will
host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel with
light refreshments. This is a time to meet and greet
with Arrowman from other troops, chapters, and
lodges. There will also be information on how get
more involved with the Order of the Arrow throughout the year with different events and programs.
There will also be a free Summer Fellowship patch
for all who attend!

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SAT/SUN PROGRAMS

These program activities can be scheduled
for Saturdays prior to
or after your week at
summer camp.

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hether you are coming to
	
	
Kia Kima for the first time
or the fiftieth, there are many local program
opportunities that await your troop. These
additional program opportunities can be
added to the front or back end of your trip
to Kia Kima. Come in a day early or leave
in the late afternoon of your departure day.
All programs should be booked through the
camp office at least one week prior to your
arrival or departure day.
Spring River Whitewater Kayak
Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy
the cold waters of the Spring River. The
Spring River emerges out of the ground
near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over
9 million gallons per hour pour out of the
springs that produce the Spring River. This
river boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and
Class II rapids that are perfect for your
introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a
great way to cap off your great week at Kia
Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8
person minimum and 12 person maximum.
All fees can be paid at the administration
building. It is recommended that Scouts be
at least 13 years of age for this program.

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South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour
float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. This is a
great alternative activity for your younger Scouts while
your older Scouts kayak. If you plan the trip for your
final day at camp, the unit can leave their vehicle at the
Osage Waterfront after they have completed the check
out procedures. The float ends at the Waterfront and the
unit can then leave camp from there. Trip Fees: $10 per
person with a 8 person minimum.

PROGRAM

COST

Spring River Whitewater
Kayak Adventure

$25.00 per person

South Fork Canoe Float

$10.00 per person

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Cave programs require a one-month
advance reservation.
These programs may
fill fast so advanced
booking is advisable.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Not Facilitated by Kia Kima

Blanchard Springs Caverns - Roughly an
hour and a half southwest from the Reservation
in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest is the
“living cave” of Blanchard Springs Caverns.
The Forest Service offers several guided tours
ranging from easy half-mile trails to the Wild
Cave Tour taking Scouts into the undeveloped
sections of the Caverns. Reservations and more
information available through the US Forest
Service: http://tinyurl.com/blanchardcaverns

Golf - Within Cherokee Village, AR there are
two public golf courses. The North Golf Course
is a beautiful 18 hole course around the South
Fork River which divides the course. The South
Course was described by Golf Digest as “A hidden
diamond in Arkansas, beautiful mountain course,
great design, bent greens and zoysia fairways,
greens are very good, a long challenge with sand
and hills, need every club, nice scenery, quick
play, not crowded at all, terrific staff and friendly
atmosphere.” Please make sure there are two adult
leaders in camp at all times!
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Old Kia Kima - Just down-river from the
Reservation is the original location of Kia Kima.
The Old Kia Kima Preservation Association has
restored and reopened the original stone lodges and
the historic Thunderbird Lodge for use by youth
groups. There is no charge for use, but reservations
must be made through the OKKPA at their website:
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he CSD Program provides
	
	
an opportunity for Scouts
	
	
to learn about working on  
Kia Kima Staff. Participants live, eat, and
sleep as staff members for two weeks. The
first week CSDs will rotate through the
different program areas learning and helping
with the instructors. For the second week,
participants will choose an area where they
will work for the week.
	
As part of the application, CSDs
will select their top choices for which
weeksthey wish to work. These weeks need
to be consecutive and not when their unit is
in camp. If a Scout wishes to attend camp
as a regular camper and as a CSD in the
same summer, they should participate as a
camper earlier in the summer than their CSD
assignment

Eligibility
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Be a registered member of the BSA
Be 15 years old before arriving at camp
or have completed the 9th grade
Have experience in unit leadership
Be in good physical condition
(current medical form is required)
Have an interest in instructing Scouting
skills to others

Apply Online:
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Eligibility
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Be a registered member of the BSA by
	
the start of camp
♦	
Be 16 years old before arriving at camp
♦	
Have experience in unit leadership
♦	
Be in good physical condition
	
(current medical form is required)
♦	
Have an interest in instructing Scouting
	
skills to others
♦	
Must be able to work in a high-stress
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very year Kia Kima hires
	
	
nearly 100 staff members in
	
	
a variety of program and
support staff positions. It takes this highly
dedicated group of Scouters to make it
happen. You will have the opportunity to
change the lives of Scouts who come through
our gates and leave a lasting impact. Staff
typically work for 5-7 weeks during the
summer and room and board are provided.
Applications are available online at www.
kiakima.net/staff. This application is sent to
our Kia Kima Board of Directors who will
begin reviewing the applications in January
and scheduling interviews.

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he Kia Kima Summer Camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who follow
the Scout Oath in doing their Duty to God and their Country. A Scout must complete at least six of the
following nine requirements. Adults may earn this award by completing either item 2 or 3 and assist
with items 5, 8, and 9 listed below. Recipients of this award receive a special patch. Please simply list
the number of youth and number of adults earning the awards.

TROOP:

YOUTH:

ADULTS:

1.	 Assist in the raising or lowering of a flag at a morning or evening assembly.
2.	 Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the Golightly Chapel.
3.	 Assist in preparing and leading a unit or inter-unit vesper service while at camp.
4.	 Lead grace at an assembly or in the campsite.
5.	 Prepare and lead a daily devotional in the campsite.

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6.	 Lead your unit in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at camp.
7.	 Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different part of the
flag and what they symbolize.
8.	 With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is
Reverent.” Discuss how it applies to you as a Scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life.
9.	 With an adult leader, discuss the importance of patriotism. Why is it important for a Scout to “do
my duty to God and my country?”

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he Kia Kima Participation Award is a prestigious honor identified by a special pin only
achieved by those Scouts and adults with the strive to get the most out of their Summer Camp experience. The steps to earning this award are outlined in the tables below. Complete either Option 1 or
Option 2. Please list the number of youth earning the award and the number of adults below.

TROOP:

YOUTH:

ADULTS:

Youth
Option 1 Do one of the following from list A and four of

Adults
Option 1   Complete 5 of the following

List A
Participate in

1.  Add-a-Program
2.  Mile Swim
3.  OA Brotherhood Conversion
4.  Kayak BSA
5. Canoe Float
6. Mesara Outpost
7. God &amp; Country Award

List B
Participate in
	

1. Nova Awards

2. Inter-unit Activity
3. Free Swim
4. Blobbing
5. Free Boating
7. Water Slide
8. Open Shoot
9. Open Handicraft
10. Open Scout Craft
11. Free Climbing
12 Water Carnival
13. Home-made Boat Race
14. Sports Tournament
15. Kia Kima Shuffle

Option 2

Complete 1 of the following
1.   Serve as an assistant Ranger for a part of a least
      three days
2.   Instruct a merit badge for a week
3.   Complete the BSA Lifeguard program
5.   Complete the BSA Climbing Instructor program
6.   Participate in OUT or  LOST

Option 2

Complete 1 of the following
1.  Participate in at least 8 activities from list B
2.  Trailblazer Program
3.  Ozark Venture Base Program
4.  BSA Lifeguard

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1.  Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post
2.   Participate in OA Brotherhood Conversion
3.   Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening
4.   Serve as an assistant Ranger for one project
5.   Participate in Mesara Outpost
6.   Participate in Scout Leader Cook-Off
7.   Drive a vehicle on a field trip
8.   Participate in inter-unit activity
9.   Participate in Blobbing
10. Assist in a program area for one day
11. Participate in Scoutmaster Shoot Off
12. Participate in an Add-On-Program
13. Help supervise the clean-up of the commissary or 	
      Dining Hall for three meals
14. Complete an adult leader training
15. Participate in or row for Mile Swim
16. Volunteer in the Trailblazers area
17. Participate in one of the training programs offered
      during the week
18. Participate in Canoe Float
19. Participate in Water Slide
20. Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program
Director or Camp Director

the following from list B

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The Merit Troop and Honor Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp
program and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the Merit and Honor Troop
awards will be recognized at the closing campfire with special ribbons to hang from the unit’s flag.

Honor Troop

Merit Troop

In addition to achieving Merit Troop, a unit must
complete 4 of the 5 following requirements with
verification to become an Honor Troop.

Complete 7 of the 9 following requirements.
	

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The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp.

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50% of youth at camp earn the Participation Award.

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The Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’
meetings.

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The Scouts and leaders attend the evening 	 	
assembly in BSA Field Uniform.

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The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout
the week with an average of 85 points or higher.
Approval (given at Friday SPL meeting):_________

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The unit builds a campsite gateway or other large
pioneering project.

	
	
	
	
	

The unit performs a conservation or camp 	 	
improvement project while at camp. The project
must be approved beforehand, and checked upon
completion by the Nature Lodge
Director, Camp Commissioner, or Program
Director. Approval: _______________________

The unit attends the vespers service or participates
in an inter-unit vespers service.

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The unit plans one inter-unit or inter-campsite
activity such as a cracker barrel or a
campfire. The activity must foster a sense of
Scouting friendship between at least two units.
Brief description of activity and other unit:
________________________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________

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The Senior Patrol Leader or designated assistant
attends all SPL meetings and receives the Program
Director’s initials.
Mon_______	
Tues_______	
Wed_______

	
	

	
	
	
	
	
	
	

The unit has Order of the Arrow members that 	
participate or plan to participate in the Summer 	
Fellowship
The unit signs up and cleans one public showerhouse during the week.

	

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The unit demonstrates Scout Spirit by participating
with songs and skits at assemblies, meal time, and
the Kia Kima Shuffle.

	
	
	

Thunderbird Troop

The Thunderbird Troop is considered the
top troop of the week at Kia Kima. This
prestigious award is given to one troop
in each camp that demonstrates the Scout
Oath and Law throughout their time at
camp. Only Honor Troops are eligible
for this award. The Thunderbird Troop is
voted on by those who know them best:
the other troops in camp. The details will
be explained at the SPL Meetings.

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50% of youth at camp earn the Summer Camp
God &amp; Country Award.

	

Fri_________

TROOP:
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here is plenty for adult
	
leaders to do at Kia Kima. We
promise you won’t be sitting in your
campsite, unless of course, that is what
you want to do! The following are leader
opportunities that we have to offer at Kia
Kima. Leadership trainings change from
week to week based on the availability
of instructors. Some of these courses
may not be offered your particular week.
If you are a district or council-level
trainer, feel free to talk to the Program
Director and teach a course.

Leader Cook-Off

	
If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills
are always needed at camp. The Camp Director
will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any
interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at
home.

Showcase your cooking skills in our Leader CookOff which is open to any adult leader, not just Scoutmasters! Whether it is a pot of chili, cobbler, baked
beans, jambalaya, or homemade bread, plan to
participate in this event. There is an entree and dessert category, and the winners of each will receive
a special, limited-edition, embroidered Kia Kima
apron at closing campfire. After the judging, all
leaders are invited to taste all the different entries!

Merit Badge
Instruction

Often, adults in camp bring with them
special knowledge or skills that would
be beneficial to various merit badge
sessions. If any adult would like to
assist with a merit badge—or offer one
not on the schedule—please see the
Program Director at the Sunday leaders
meeting. Also, adults are needed to help
with transportation for the field trips and
the Ozark Venture Base sessions.

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Service Opportunity

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Some trainings have
multiple ways to register
for the session.

TRAINING

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earning and experiencing are not just limited to youth! Kia Kima offers one of the
	
most expansive set of training opportunities for adult leaders and for older Scouts. These range
from teaching you how to become a leader or just teaching you new ways to have fun!

Programs

	

Register online

Register on the Program Add-On
Board in the Administration Building

Register in-person at the
training session

Only offered in Camp Osage

Only offered in Camp Cherokee

Program fee or cost

Scouter Position Training

Scoutmaster &amp; Assistant Scoutmaster
Leader Specific Training

This training provides you with the basic tools
necessary to lead a successful troop. There is a $10
fee for participants and you can register online or
in-person at the session. Please contact the Reservation Director if you are willing to help instruct
this course.
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
This hands-on course gives adults the overview of
all the camping, hiking, and nature skills used on
camping trips and in the Scouting program. Adult
leaders will be given an agenda and will attend
small sections of different merit badges to learn all
the necessary skills of Scouting.

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Aquatics

Swimming and Water Rescue

This training teaches you the important safety
aspects of a unit swimming activity. It also allows
you to conduct swim checks for your unit.
Paddle Craft Safety
Paddle Craft Safety will teach you the techniques
and safety of taking your unit on a canoeing or
kayaking outing. There is no fee for this course.
BSA Lifeguard
This is a full week-long course giving participants their BSA Lifeguard certification. More
information can be found in the Merit Badge
section on Page 18.

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�Kayaking BSA
Kayaking BSA is an introduction to kayaking for
adult leaders and older Scouts. It is offered on Monday and Tuesday night during Twilight Activities.

COPE and Climbing

Climbing Instructur Certification

This will certify leaders as Climbing Instructors
Level I. This is a week long course that coincides
with the morning Climbing merit badge session as
they learn to instruct and facilitate Scout climbing.
It includes Climb on Safely training. Space is limited, so be sure to register online.
COPE Level I Certification
This is the BSA COPE Level I certification. This
will allow you to safely assist on COPE courses
such as the one at Chickasaw Council’s Camp
Currier for your unit.

Camping and Outdoors
	

First Aid/CPR

NRA Range Safety Officer

This NRA certification will allow you to safely
supervise firing ranges. You will also be able
to operate BSA ranges if you have a certified
instructor with you. This is an NRA certification
that the Boy Scouts of America uses; however
since it is NRA, it is also recognized outside of
Scouting. There is a cost of $30 for the RSO
certification paid to KKSR. This covers the
cost of materials for the course. There is an
additional cost of $30-$50 to the NRA for the
certification depending on whether or not you are
a NRA member or hold other NRA certifications.
This is paid directly to the NRA after camp.

Leave No Trace Awareness
It turns out that LNT does not stand for Leave No
Trees! Leave No Trace Awareness will introduce
Scouts and Scouters to the 7 Principles of Leave No
Trace. It will also be a discussion point for how to
implement specific LNT strategies and techniques
within your troop.

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Programs

American Heart Association First Aid and CPR
certifications are offered in the afternoon on
Wednesdays. The six-hour course will be offered
to the BSA Lifeguard participants. Adult leaders
who choose to go through the training may fill the
extra spaces in the session. There is a $25 fee and
can be paid through the online registration.

Shooting Sports

�NATIONAL YOUTH
LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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his program is designed for Scouts BSA troops and
	
Venture crews. This course is open to all Scouts who
are First Class or working on Discovery Award, or above.
 	
This exciting and fast-paced training will be offered
during the week of July 1 through July 6. Participants will
learn new skills in team development and leadership. These
are skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into
practice.
 	
Every Scout that maintains a leadership position
should attend this training. This course is taught by welltrained youth and adult staff who  know the program and
are equipped to help participants develop and deliver these
learned skills to their fellow Scouts.
	
For information contact the Chickasaw Council Scout
Service Center, (901) 327-4193.
						

Programs

Registration will be available on the Council Calendar at
www.chickasaw.org beginning February 1, 2019.
Visit www.kiakima.net/NYLT for more information.

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�HISTORY

K

1935 Flag Ceremony at Kia Kima

	
	
ia Kima began in 1916. Bolton
	
	
Smith, a Memphis investment banker
and the first president of the Chickasaw Council, purchased and donated the original 206.28 acre Kia Kima
site on April 11, 1916. The main campsite was situated
on a bluff overlooking the South Fork of the Spring
River. The Hardy, Arkansas area was a logical choice
for a summer camp as many Memphis families had
vacation homes there, where they traveled to escape
the summer heat in the city.
	
In the early days, Scouts came to the camp
as individuals, mostly because in those days few
Scoutmasters could arrange for a week off from work
to accompany their troops to camp. The individuals
were then put into lodges with other Scouts whom they
stayed with while they were there. A special sash was
presented to Scouts who qualified as good campers at
the old camp.
	
As a result of transportation costs and a shortage of supplies and leadership, Kia Kima was closed
for summer camping during the World War II years. In
1947 a group of Kia Kima alumni wanted to see their
old camp reopened so they formed the Kia Kima Klub.
After extensive fundraising on behalf of the alumni, the
camp reopened in 1948. Also in 1948 the Chickasaw
Council adopted the Order of the Arrow as a part of its
camping program. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of
the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and held its first
Ordeal Ceremony there that year.
	
The 1950s and 1960s were a tremendous
growth period for the Scouting program in the Memphis area and the use of Kia Kima grew during those
summers. The lodges were no longer the preferred
method of Scout camping. By this time, most troops

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were coming to camp under their own leadership.
Many more campsites were needed to accommodate
the additional troops wanting to attend summer camp.
There was little room left for expansion on the then
existing 160 acre tract.
	
In the fall of 1963, John Cooper approached
the Council’s Executive Board with a proposal to
exchange a 540 acre tract a few miles upriver from
the old camp on the edge of the sprawling Cherokee
Village for the 160 acres of the old Kia Kima property.
This was so he could expand his Cherokee Village
community. In addition, his construction crews would
build a dining hall, water system, other buildings,
roads and a lake for the new camp. After deliberation,
the offer was accepted and the contracts were signed
on February 12, 1964. The work began immediately
on the new camp Kia Kima and it was ready for its
first camping season just a few months later.
	
In 1964 Kia Kima officially opened at the
current Reservation. In 1965 Camp Cherokee opened
as the outpost camp across the river from Main Kamp
(later renamed as Camp Osage). Over the years the
Reservation has expanded including the purchase of
Mount Mesara and Mesara Spring in the fall of 1983.
The Mountain was originally called “Six Acres” as it
was the 6 acres that camp did not own.
	
Kia Kima wanted to expand programs to older
Scouts and Explorers, so in 1991 the Ozark Venture
Base was founded on the Reservation. Seven years
later in 1998 Venturing Crews were created and also
began utilizing OVB. The physical Base is located
near Chapel in what was once the Staff Area, however
most of the programs do not spend much time there
and instead go up Mount Mesara or off-Reservation
into the Ozarks.
	
The Kia Kima Alumni Association was
formed by a group of former and current staffers with
a mission to support the camp and strengthen the ties
between the generations of alumni. The Association
officially incorporated in the state of Arkansas in December of 2014 and began to work towards strengthening the alumni presence on the Reservation.
	
In 2015 a large Capital Campaign saw the
completion of a new Dining Hall and Parade Ground
in Camp Osage. This replaced the old Dining Hall that
had been built in 1964. Along with the new Dining
Hall were many campsite improvements and two new
public shower houses.

�!
Scouts and leaders are
encouraged to treat their
clothing with Permanone
insect repellent.

Individual Checklist

PACKING LIST

Unit Equipment

Reference

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Troop Flag
First aid kits
Patrol flags
Bow saws
Lanterns
Rope
Extra Plastic Sheeting/Tarps
Brooms &amp; Rakes
Water hose
Water Cooler
Dining Fly
Ice

SPECIAL NOTE:

Ice is not issued in Camp Osage, but it
will be available for sale in the Trading
Post. Camp Cherokee does receive ice
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  Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear 	
	
full Scout Field Uniforms at all evening flag ceremo-	
	
nies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout Field 	
	
Uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.)
  3-5 pairs of socks *
  Sweater or jacket
  Swim trunks
  Raincoat or poncho*
  Extra underwear and t-shirts
  Hiking and/or tennis shoes
  Water shoes for river
  Bath towel and soap
  Tooth brush and tooth paste*
  Comb or brush
  Sleeping bag or sheet, blanket and pillow
  Flashlight and extra batteries*
  Jeans or long pants
  Long-sleeved sweat shirt*
  Insect repellent containing DEET or Permethrin*
  Hat or cap*
  Scout Handbook*
  Individual program needs
  Health Form (“copy” filled out and signed. Medical 	
	
examinations will 	NOT be given at camp)
  Spending money (consult unit leaders-usually $40-$60)
  Sunscreen*
  Water bottle*
  Stationery, pen or pencil
  Appropriate merit badge books
  Watch
Optional
  Musical Instrument
  Sewing kit*
  Camera
  Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)*
  Sunglasses*
  Bible or personal religious literature
* Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post

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�What not to bring
to camp

Tips

	
Firearms, ammunition, and bows are
not allowed in camp; only those supplied by
the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath
knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equip­
ment brought to camp must be delivered to the
Reservation Director when the unit checks in.
It will be returned when the unit checks out at
the end of the week.
	
Alcoholic beverages and other non-prescribed drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators
will be removed from camp. Tobacco use is only
allowed in designated areas.
	
In addition, no pets of any kind or
fireworks are allowed in camp. This is the
policy of the Boy Scouts of America.
	
Generators are not allowed as they are
disruptive to other units.
	
Finally we recommend that items such
as radios, MP3 players, electronic games, and
other electronic devices not be brought to camp.
Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and
these items are not appropriate to that experi­
ence.

	
Other than some basic items, different people and units will bring different items with them.
A good exercise is to think about your perfect week
at camp and bring items that you see in your mental
picture. If you want to spend the week fishing don’t
forget to bring your rod and tackle box.
	
The average height of the beds is 14” from
the floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking
for footlockers that can fit underneath.

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No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp.
This is BSA policy.

What Kia Kima Provides
♦	
♦	

Latrine and water supply
Campsite shower (hot showers 	

	

available at Central Showers, East 	

	

Showers, and West Showers)

1 picnic table per campsite
2-man tents
Tent platforms
Bunks with mattresses
Bulletin board

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�Sample Osage Daily
Schedule
7:00	
7:15	
7:30	
9:15	
9:00	
10:00	
11:00	
12:00	
-1:00
12:45	
2:00	
3:00	
4:00	
5:30	
5:45	
7:00	
10:00	

Reveille
Table Waiters
Assembly and Breakfast
Leader Meeting
1st session
2nd Session
3rd Session
Open Lunch

Sample Cherokee Daily
Schedule

SPL Meeting
4th session
5th session
6th session
Table Waiters
Assembly and Dinner
Twilight Activities
Taps

6:00	 Food Pickup
7:15	 Breakfast
8:30     Assembly
9:15	 Leader Meeting
9:00	 1st session
10:00	 2nd Session
11:00	 3rd Session
12:00	 Lunch
12:45	 SPL Meeting
2:00	 4th session
3:00	 5th session
4:00	 6th session
4:00	 Food Pickup
5:30	 Dinner
6:45     Assembly
7:00	 Twilight Activities
10:00	 Taps

Note: Schedules around meal times may differ based on the number of units in camp.

Reference

Schedule Changes
	
Daily activities will be announced at
the morning leaders meetings and at the Senior Patrol Leaders Meetings. On Sunday a
weekly schedule will be passed out that has
more information on when specific programs
will be offered.
	
On occasion, it will be necessary to
deviate from the printed schedule because
of weather or other circumstance. Kia Kima
utilizes a free texting service to help disseminate information quickly to the unit leaders,
and we will share sign-up instructions for
the Thunderbird Texts at the Sunday leader
meeting.

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�CAMPSITE INSPECTION
This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection.

Unit Number
Council
Week of Camp

Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Campsite

United States Flag

Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly?

________/5 pts

Unit Identification

________/5 pts

Is the unit flag or other appropriate insignia bearing unit numbers easily seen?

Tent Appearance

________/10 pts

No tent ropes tied to trees, shelters, or other tents. Are all the tents in the campsite consistent in
appearance (either all open or all closed)?

Clean Tents

Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in
the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? If the tent flaps are closed, they will
not be opened for inspection.

Clean Campsite Area

________/10 pts

________/20 pts

Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite?

Clean Dining Hall/Dish Washing Area

Camp Osage: Are the unit’s tables in the Dining Hall properly cleaned with the floor swept and
mopped?
Camp Cherokee: Is there a clean Dish Washing area with cleaned dishes?

________/10 pts

Fireguard Chart

The unit’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board.

________/5 pts

Safety Hazards

________/5 pts

First Aid Kit

________/5 pts

Vehicles

________/20 pts

Latrine

________/5 pts

Bonus Points

________/5 pts

Is the unit first aid kit marked, clearly displayed, and readily accessible for the Scouts?
No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit.
The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available?
Does the unit have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their
Scoutcraft skills? Bonus points will be awarded each day for each new project.

________/100 pts

TOTAL
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No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. Hammocks are not
stacked above each other.

�CAMP OSAGE

Lunch
Lunch

2:00

3:00

4:00

Session 2

Lunch

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Nature Lodge

Scoutcraft

Handicrafts

Aquatics

2019 Osage Merit Badge Times 9:00
10:00
11:00
BSA Lifeguard
Canoeing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Motorboating*
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing*
Swimming
Swimming Instruction
Whitewater
Art/Animation
Basketry
Game Design
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Moviemaking
Photography
Pottery/Sculpture
Wood Carving
Trailblazers (First Year Scout Program)
Session 1
Backpacking/Hiking
Camping
Cooking
Emergency Preparedness
Fire Safety
First Aid
Geocaching
Pioneering
Wilderness Survival
Astronomy
Environmental Science
Fly Fishing/Fishing
Fish &amp; Wildlife/Soil &amp; Water
Geology/Mining in Society
Landscape/Surveying
Nature/Forestry
Plant Science
Combined Animal Study
Weather
Architecture/Drafting
Automotive Maintenance
Digital Technology
Electricity
Electronics
Engineering
Model Design/Inventing
Nuclear Science/Chemistry
Programming
Robotics
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Space Exploration
Welding
Citzenship of the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communication/Public Speaking
Personal Management
Scouting Heritage/American Heritage
Archery
Pistol
Rifle
Shotgun Shooting
Chess
Cycling
Golf
Personal Fitness
Climbing Merit Badge
Session 1
Metalwork/Woodwork Merit Badge
Search and Rescue Merit Badge
ATV Adventure
Session 1
COPE
Session 1
Mountain Man
Lake Ouachita Summer Trek
Ozark Ultimate Trek
*NOTE: Classes located at Cherokee, 1.5 miles away from Osage

Lunch

Sports

Ozark Venture
Base

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Range

Life to
Eagle

Tech Center

Shaded times indicate when each merit badge is offered.
If the shading for a
merit badge is not
connected, it means
the merit badge is
offered at multiple
times with independent sessions.

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Session 2
Session 2
All Week
All Week

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�CAMP CHEROKEE

Lunch
Lunch

2:00

3:00

4:00

Lunch

Lunch

Ozark Venture
Base

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Sports

Range

Life to
Eagle

Shaded times indicate when each merit badge is offered.
If the shading for a
merit badge is not
connected, it means
the merit badge is
offered at multiple
times with independent sessions.

Tech Center

!

Nature Lodge

Scoutcraft

Handicrafts

Aquatics

2019 Cherokee Merit Badge Times 9:00
10:00
11:00
BSA Lifeguard
Canoeing
Kayaking
Lifesaving
Motorboating
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Swimming Instruction
Whitewater*
Art/Animation
Basketry
Game Design
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Moviemaking*
Photography
Pottery/Sculpture*
Wood Carving
Trailblazers (First Year Scout Program)
Backpacking/Hiking
Camping
Cooking
Emergency Preparedness
Fire Safety
First Aid
Geocaching
Pioneering
Wilderness Survival
Astronomy
Combined Animal Study
Environmental Science
Fly Fishing/Fishing
Fish &amp; Wildlife/Soil &amp; Water
Geology/Mining in Society
Landscape/Surveying
Nature/Forestry
Oceanography
Plant Science
Weather
Architecture/Drafting*
Digital Technology*
Electricity
Electronics
Engineering
Model Design/Inventing
Nuclear Science/Chemistry
Programming
Robotics
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Space Exploration
Welding*
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communication/Public Speaking
Personal Management
Scouting Heritage/American Heritage
Archery
Pistol
Rifle
Shotgun Shooting
Chess
Cycling*
Golf*
Personal Fitness
Climbing Merit Badge
Session 1
Metalwork/Woodwork Merit Badge
Search and Rescue Merit Badge*
ATV Adventure
Session 1
COPE
Session 1
Mountain Man
Lake Ouachita Summer Trek
Ozark Ultimate Trek
*NOTE: Classes located at Osage, 1.5 miles from Cherokee

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Top

Reference

Longknife

Flintstone

Hoot
Owl

SCOUT
CRAFT
AREA

Bigfoot
STAFF CENTER

AB
TO OUT
CA 1.5
MP MI
OS LES
AG
E

PARKING

WONDER
BUILDING

Ghost
Drum

JOHN A. COOPER LAKE

CHEROKEE
AQUATICS

Whipporwhil

Blackjack
Tomahawk

SHOWERS

NATURE LODGE

Dry
Bones

Arrowhead

HANDICRAFTS

CENTRAL
SHOWERS

TRADING
POST

PARKING

CAMPFIRE
ARENA

CLIMBING
TOWER

C.O.P.E.
COURSE

ARCHERY

RIFLE
SHOTGUN

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ARENA

CHAPEL

OZARK VENTURE
BASE

ARCHERY

RIFLE

ER

ABOUT 1.5 MILES
TO CAMP CHEROKEE

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TOWER

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Splintered Arrow

Broken
Bow

Whispering
Rapids

Bobwhite

Copperhead

COMPOUND

PARKING

HANDICRAFTS

Soaring
Embers

BARN

RANGER

ADMIN.

HEALTH
LODGE

CENTRAL SHOWERS

DINING
HALL

STAFF AREA

TRADING
POST

PROGRAM
PAVILION
WELDING
HOUSE

Dancing
Bear

SCOUT CRAFT
AREA

EAST
SHOWERS

Eagles
Nest

TECH
CENTER

Talking
Turtle
Yellow
Dog

Crazy
Wolf

Tall Pines

LOWER MEADOW

Dragging Running
Canoe
Deer

Cedar
Rock

Twisted Trees

NATURE
LODGE

Turkey
Run

Foxfire

Coyote
Hollow
White
Horse
WEST SHOWERS

OSAGE
AQUATICS

SHOTGUN

STAFF CENTER

�Rocky
Top

Longknife

Flintstone

Hoot
Owl

SCOUT
CRAFT
AREA

PARKING

Bigfoot
STAFF CENTER

AB
TO OUT
CA 1.5
MP MI
OS LES
AG
E

PARKING

WONDER
BUILDING

Ghost
Drum

JOHN A. COOPER LAKE

CHEROKEE
AQUATICS

Whipporwhil

Blackjack
Tomahawk

SHOWERS

NATURE LODGE

Dry
Bones

Arrowhead

HANDICRAFTS

CENTRAL
SHOWERS

TRADING
POST

CAMPFIRE
ARENA

CLIMBING
TOWER

C.O.P.E.
COURSE

CHAPEL

OZARK VENTURE
BASE

ARCHERY

RIFLE

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Bobwhite

Copperhead

COMPOUND

PARKING

HANDICRAFTS

RANGER

ADMIN.

HEALTH
LODGE

CENTRAL SHOWERS

DINING
HALL

STAFF AREA

TRADING
POST

PROGRAM
PAVILION
WELDING
HOUSE

Dancing
Bear

SCOUT CRAFT
AREA

TECH
CENTER

Talking
Turtle

EAST
SHOWERS

Yellow
Dog

STAFF CENTER

LARRYS
LOOKOUT

Eagles
Nest

Crazy
Wolf

Tall Pines

LOWER MEADOW

Running
Deer

Soaring
Embers

BARN

Dragging
Canoe

Cedar
Rock

Twisted Trees

NATURE
LODGE

Turkey
Run

Foxfire

Splintered Arrow

Broken
Bow

Whispering
Rapids

ABOUT 1.5 MILES
TO CAMP CHEROKEE

Coyote
White Hollow
Horse
WEST SHOWERS

OSAGE
AQUATICS

SHOTGUN

MESARA
CABIN

MESARA
SPRING

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CHEROKEE RD.

175

CHEROKEE RD.

LAKE AZTEC

LAKE
OMAHA

FIRE STATION

ONAGA RD.

TONGANOXIE RD.

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412
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412

Follow Weekiwachee Rd.
2.3 miles into Camp.
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Turn right and follow Tonganoxie Rd.
.6 miles to Weekiwachee Rd.

Continue 1.6 miles on Pottawattamie Rd.
until it deadends at Tonganoxie Rd.

WAL-MART

POTTAWATTAMIE RD.

ST. MICHAEL’S
CATHOLIC CHURCH

TEKAKWITHA RD.

LAKE
THUNDERBIRD

175

IROQUOIS RD.

175

CHEROKEE RD.

OKMULGEE RD.

POTTAWATTAMIE RD.

CHEROKEE RD.

CHEROKEE RD.

CHEROKEE RD.

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CHEROKEE
VILLAGE

LAKE CHEROKEE

CHEROKEE RD.

SOUTH FORK RIVER

DIRECTIONS TO

ONAGA RD.

CHEROKEE RD.

175

SHARP CO. REGIONAL AIRPORT

After 1.8 mile (and a sharp curve to the right) turn left
onto Pottawattamie Rd.

Travel 1.8 miles turn right onto Hwy 175/Cherokee Rd.

Continue 2.3 miles to Hwy 289. Turn right.

Traveling north on Hwy 67 turn left into Hwy 62/412.

LAKE
CHANUTE

175

ONAGA RD.

ONAGA RD.

ONAGA RD.

WEEKIWACHEE RD.

KIA KIMA TRAIL

WEEKIWACHEE RD.

2030

SOUTH FORK RIVER

FROM ASH FLAT &amp; POINTS SOUTH -

OM

.H

289

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O
M
TN

412

289

POTTAWATTAMIE RD.

TONGANOXIE RD.

TONGANOXIE RD.

GPS COORDINATES:
N 36.34450531º
W 91.59223171º

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O.K.K.P.A

62

63

62

63

HARDY

McDONALD’S

1 mile

63 BYPASS

SPRING RIVER

1/2 mile

Turn right and follow Weekiwachee Rd. 2.3 miles into Camp.

Turn left onto Tonganoxie Rd. continuing 1.7 miles
(passing Lake Omahas) to Weekiwachee Rd.

Turn right onto Onaga and travel .9 miles
(over Hwy. 175) to Tonganoxie Rd.

Follow Pottawattamie Rd. 3.7 miles until it deadends
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This form can be emailed (preferred), mailed, or faxed. Email the form to john.tracy@scouting.org; mail
it to Kia Kima Reservation Director, 171 S. Hollywood St., Memphis, TN 38112; or fax it to the Chickasaw
Council, at 901-327-2010. (This form is also a great way to plan for online registration!)

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Primary leader name:

Email:

This form can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or completed online. Emailed forms can be sent to john.tracy@scouting.org;
payments for emailed forms can be called in to the Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center, at 901-327-4193. Mailed
forms and checks should be sent to the Chickasaw Council, 171 S. Hollywood St., Memphis, TN 38112. Faxed forms can
be sent to 901-327-4193. This form can be completed online at www.kiakima.net/2019!

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�Due date:
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Unit (troop) number

Week in camp

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Camp fees

# of participants

x

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In-Council Scouts

x

$255.00

$

Out-of-Council Scouts

x

$270.00

$

Leader fees

# of participants

Total

x

Fee

x

$110.00

x

Fee

ATV Program

x

$50.00

$

COPE

x

$25.00

$

Golf

x

$30.00

$

Total leader spaces
Special program fees

# of participants

Total
$
Total

LOST – Lake Ouachita Summer Trek

x

$50.00

$

Mountain Man Rendezvous

x

$30.00

$

NRA Pistol

x

$30.00

$

OUT – Ozark Ultimate Trek

x

$50.00

$

Pottery/Sculpture

x

$10.00

$

Robotics

x

$20.00

$

Shotgun

x

$30.00

$

Space Exploration

x

$10.00

$

Whitewater

x

$25.00

$

x

Fee

Other add-on fees

# of participants

Total

Scoutmaster/Asst. Specifics

x

$10.00

$

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)

x

$25.00

$

Other add-on programs

x

$______

$

Total of all fees
(Total of all payments, including initial campsite deposit)

$

(Free leader credits)

$

Campsite deposit for 2020; $100; optional

$

Total due

$

Phone:

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Email:

This form should be brought to check-in but can be emailed or mailed. If emailing, please send to john.tracy@scouting.org;
payments for emailed forms can be mailed; called into the Chickasaw Council Scout Service Center, at 901-327-4193; or made at
camp. Mailed forms and checks can be sent to: Kia Kima, 629 Kia Kima Trail, Hardy, AR 72542.

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Leader name:

$

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at camp
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Swim Check Form (optional)
Kia Kima Scout Reservation

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Unit (troop) number

Week at camp

Council

If your unit completes swim checks prior to camp, use this form to record the swimming ability level of each
Scout checked. Please give this form to your camp guide at check-in. You may refer to the Guide to Safe
Scouting for the swimming test requirements.

Reference

Name

Youth/adult

Non-swimmer

Beginner

Unit Leader Certification

Date

Lifeguard Signature

Date

Swimmer

Lifeguard Certification and Date

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�Kia Kima Alumni Association
	
Over the past century, the foothills of the
Ozarks has become a second home to tens of thousands of Scouts and Scouters. Throughout the year
the KKAA performs service for the camp, hosts reunions, and supports the Staff.
	
Membership is open to any and all alumni or
friends of Kia Kima including current or former
staff, campers, or Scouters.
For more information visit
www.kiakimaalumni.org

Previous Projects:

-Centennial Time Capsule
-Replaced Osage Nature Lodge roof
-Took down and repurposed the   
  old climbing tower
-Provided scholarship for a staff
   member to attend National Camp   ing School
-Staff Center recreational supplies
-Annual Staff Banquet
-Various program supply donations
-Equipment donations
-Subsidy of this Leaders Guide

Kia Kima Alma Mater
High above the South Fork waters
Reared against the sky
Proudly stands our dear old camp
As the years go by
Onward, ever, be our watchword
Conquer and prevail
Here’s to thee, O, Kia Kima
BSA, all hail!

The Kia Kima Alumni Association is an independently registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
incorporated in the state of Arkansas.
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-Ande Demetriou, Asst. Scoutmaster, Troop 255 - Bartlett UMC (photos: 2, 15, 16, 28)
-Christopher Talbot (photos: 33, 34, 54)
-Kia Kima Alumni Association (financial subsidy)

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