https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/7bd45fee533a3dc46c435df21c8d94b4.pdf 0e9f44fd0ba1219d5826aba97cf5b0aa PDF Text Text �elcome to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2016 Centennial Celebration. Since 1916 Kia Kima has hosted thousands of Scouts to the banks oftbe South Fork River. Our Kia Kuna Board of Directors bas been working year round to ensure that we continue to offer the best program in the Southeast for your Scouts. We received many compliments in 2015 on our exciting new air conditioned Dining Hall, facilities, camp staff, and variety of programs for Scouts of all ages. We will continue to offer a full slate of merit badges during the day, as well as, our very popular evening programs including Open Scoutcraft, Kayaking BSA, stand up paddleboards, robotics, free swim, waterslide, Blob and much more. Be sure to check-out our Ozark Venture Base (OVB) programs. These are great for older Scouts and Venture Crews. Our OVB programs rival many of the National High Adventure programs found across the United States. Now is the time to begin_ preparing for your 2016 camping experience. The information in this guide along with the accompanying Registration Packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful Summer Camp experience. Digital copies of both publications are available at www.kiak" com for your convenience. lf you have any questions after reading this guide or need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly. Please make the Summer Camp Experience available to all of the Scouts in your Unit. We will make Camperships available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2016 Kia Kima Centennial Staff, we look forward to seeing you this Summer. Yours in Scouting, tJ.~:¥-Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation �Administration 1 Other Programs 37 Summer Camp Fee Schedule 1 Centennial Celebration 37 Campsite Reservation 2 Twilight Activities 39 Financial Assistance/Campership 2 Friday Activities 41 Safety & Re2istration Procedures 3 Add On Programs 42 Registration Procedures 4 CampfireNespers 43 Camp Address 5 Order of the Arrow 44 General Information 6 Saturday/Sunday Programs 45 Check-in 7 Awards & Recogntion 47 Mail & email 11 Leaders ' Opportunities 50 Check-out 12 Trainings 51 Merit Badge Program 13 Trailblazers 25 Overnighters 26 Reference Campsite Inspection 54 What To Bring To Camp 55 Individual Checklist 55 56 Ozark Venture Base 27 What Not To Bring To Camp Pilot ATV Adventure 28 29 Session Schedules 57 &58 Maps 59&60 Ozark Ultimate Trek Lake Ouchita Summer Trek C.0.P.E Mountain Man www.kiakima.com 31 35 36 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Leader's fees are not due until arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader's Fees. CAMP T e physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your unit. Ki.a Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your ampsite reservation for 2016, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule 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. Units are required to make a payment of $45.00 per Scout by March 31st. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $45.00 deposit and form KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $45.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee This deposit is nonrefundable, but may be #of Scouts # of Leade1·s @ no charge transferred to other Scouts replacing the initial Scout for 2 5 this event. The next payment of $100 per Scout is due by 3 24 May 15th. By using this registration process, we can bet4 32 ter detennine the number of Scouts attending camp from 5 40+ each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units max be asked to share a cam12- Free leader credits will be applied at Check-in. site with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $245.00 Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $260.00 *COPE $25 per participant Leader's Fee $110.00 *Mountain Man Rendevous *Ozark Ultimate Trek $30 per participant $50 per participant Please Note: Leader's fees will be prorated based on chart above and do not include additional training courses. Shotgun Merit Badge $30 per participant Golf Merit Badge $30 per participant Robotics $20 per participant *Lake Ouachita $50 per participant Summer Trek Arts & Sculpture or Pottery $10 per participant Space Exploration $10 per participant *Pilot ATVAdventure $50 per participant *Program fees in these programs apply to adult participants as well as youth. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com �CAMPSITE RESERVATION Y ------------------tll• Units attending camp in 2016 may reserve a space for 2017 by placing a deposit on their site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1st, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1st. Troops that w ithdraw their deposit by January 1st will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage Capacity 1 Bobwhite 24 2 Copperhead 16 3 White Horse 20 4BrokenBow 42 spondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 20th. Beginning May 30th, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 30th until July 17th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. 5 Whispering Rapids 24 6 Turkey Run 18 7 Fox Fire 22 8 Cedar Rock 18 Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum campsite size is not met. 9 Running Deer 44 10 Crazy Wolf 24 11 Talking Turtle 28 12 Yellow Dog 30 13 Dancing Bear 40 14 Tall Pines 38 15 Eagle's Nest 26 a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp corre- 2016 Weeks of Operation Week I* Week 2* Week 3* Week4 Week5 June 12-18 June 19-25 June 26-July 2 July 3-9 July 10- 16 * denotes weeks that both camps are in operation. Cherokee Ca~acity SCOUTS NEEDING 1 GhostDrnm 20 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2 Big Foot 24 3 Whipporbwhill 18 4DryBones 36 5Arrowhead 18 6Hoot0wl 24 7 Rocky Top 16 8 Flintstone 24 9 Long Knife 16 10 Blackjack 40 Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. 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.chickasaw.org. The deadline for camperships is April 15th. The amount of the Campership 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 band in order to receive credit. www.kiakima.com 2 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �SAFETY & REGISTRATION A 11 Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp and must have the proper medical form completed. The Boy Scouts ofAmerica requires a Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. 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.chickasaw.org. Please use the most current version of this form. Contact your District Executive 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 kept on file with the camp's health officer. They will be 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. The Boy Scouts ofAmerica require that Parts A, B, and C of the "Annual Health and Medical Record" be completed before attending camp. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical fonu. Do not bring original medical forms. Please bring copies in a 3-ring binder. This will be returned at check-out. Scouts & leaders must have Parts A, B, and C completed of the "Annual Health and Medical Record." Forms are available at www.chickasaw.mg 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 3 www.kiakima.com �------+ I N C ASE OF AN E MERGENCY 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. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout's personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. N om1al insurance filing procedures will apply. Camp Emergency procedures will be covered at the opening leaders' meeting. ------· REGISTRATION y Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instmctions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number and are available at www.kiakima.com. If after reviewing the Leaders Guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.kiakima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding Summer Camp. -----+ APPLICATION Step 1 CAMP This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp Application (KK.SR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form along with a $100 campsite deposit to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind: some campsites may already be reserved. Reg i s tration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima. co m and th e f orms required f or ea ch s t ep have a corresponding number. Please ensure that all reg istra tion f orms are filled out completely! www.kiakima.com 4 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �UNIT COUNT FORM . . . . e second ~te~ 0 f th e registratwn process is a Umt Cou~t that m?1cates the number of Scouts. from your urut attending camp. C~mplete the Unit C~unt Form (KKSR 2) and return it to t~e Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This Step 2 Th (KK.SRS)witbyoutocamp. Donotmailtbisform: have. 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 :OOpm, please be patient as we get ready for you. form should be submitted with a $45 deposit per ---------------:~ Scout. This fee is transferable but not refuDdable. '' " Uponsubmittingthisform,yourunitwillbe CONFIRMATION CHANGES emailed a username and password to log into our When registering online for classes, please online registration system. The online registration save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes site will open mid-April. Registration for classes is place, you will be notified from our administrative on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early. staff prior to your arrival at camp. Form KKSR 2B is included in the registration For your convenience there are computer packet for your convenience if you are unable to terminals available at the Scout Office. Please access the online system. ensure that all adults and youth are entered in & REGISTRATION FORM Step 3 This is the third summer camp pay- ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 3) with $100 per Scout by May 15th. Please submit t-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered. the registration system. ---------------+ CORRESPONDENCE T-Shirt orders may be submitted online or by All summer camp correspondence and written form. Please submit either one or the registration materials should be sent to the Scout other, but not both. Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the Step 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM 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 send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. summer camp operation will be moved to the camp fac ility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this procedure. The addresses for both SUM.MER CAMP locations are listed in ADDRESSES the table on this page. Before May 31st KiaKima GPS Coordinates N 36.34450531° Step 5 C HECK - IN The registration process is 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 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 5 w 91.59223171° Do NOT use camp mailing address in GPS units. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31st Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com www.kiakima.com �It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing Permethrin or DEET willprovide adequate tick protection. K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times 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. & ,, ---------------· D ANGEROUS WILDLIFE TRANSPORTATION 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. Units visiting KiaKima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. 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 www.kiakima.com camp vehicles will be allowed to drive in camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted 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. 6 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. 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 Penuethrin • Carry fias.hlights 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 tong-term effects). 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �------+ CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3 :00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between 10:00 AM on Saturday and 1:00 PM 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 boy 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. 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 to eliminate confusion at medical re-check. The 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 then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the Camp Guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the Camp Guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the Troop. Tears in tents will be assessed 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the unit replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! A ~ Plan to an·;ve between 1:00 PM and 3: 00 PM on Sunday CHECK-JN AT A GLANCE Schedule I :00-3:00 PM 5:45 7:30 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp Camp Osage Assembly Camp Cherokee Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step I. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistanl report to the Administration Building with all the unit's registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Camp Guide who will gu ide you through the check-in procedure. 2. Unit Photogra phs - 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 Ca.mp 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 wiU 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 & leaders wear the BSA Field Uniforms. 6. Lead ers' Meeting - The unil leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders· Meeting after dinner. 7. Ca mpfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Ki ma staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone should wear their BSA Field Unifonn 7 www.kiakima.com �---------------+ SWIM CHECKS When you arrive at camp, you will be allowed to take your Swim Checks over at the Cherokee Waterfont (the Lake). However you may complete your swim checks prior to camp. An adult leader in the troop must have one of the following certifications to supervise the Pre-Camp Swim Checks: BSAAquatics Instructor, BSA Lifeguard, or BSA Swimming & Water Rescue. The BSA Swimming & Water Rescue training is also one of the free trainings offered at camp! 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. -------------· BIKES Bikes are allowed in camp at the discretion of the unit leader. If they are used, then Scouts must wear proper safety helmets. Kia Kirna 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 perfonn a daily safety inspection. --------------· UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS 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. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag cerAdditional photos will be available at $5.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes emonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and time to get the photos processed and back to your leaders are expected to attend the evening flag unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared ceremony in full BSA Field Uniform. Troops are with either BSA Field Uniform or Class B uniforms asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing for your check-in photo. the meals. 4• 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. www.kiakima.com 8 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �LEADERS MEETINGS Units should have at least one leader presenr at each leaders 'meeting. Ml 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. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your Troop 's week at camp. In addition, a brief Leaders' Meeting wiU be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. A Senior Patrol Leaders' meeting will be held each week-day after lunch to help your Scouts plan their next day at camp. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP + Leaders' Fees are due upon arrival at 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 Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leaders' fees are $ 110 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. 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: #of Scouts # of Leaders @ no char ge 5 2 24 3 32 4 5 40+ Free leader credits will be applied at Check-in. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 9 ------------~ 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. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $40-$60. 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 have an Online Trading Post at www.kiakirna.net ~ ------------,=· VISITORS ,, Visitor's 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 not plan to arrive before 1:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM, 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. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. All visitors must possess a visitor's 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 Kim.a to allow visitors to stay overnight. www.kiakima.com �C AMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks ofthe South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 15 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a unit will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, a cutting edge technology center, athletics, Life to Eagle, scoutcraft, handicrafts, shooting sports, the Trailblazer l st year program, and aquatics. Most Aquatic activjties, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. (Note: smallboat sailing and motor boating will be held at Camp Cherokee.) Camp Osage includes a new $2.3 Million full service Dining Hall for 2015 and operates for 5 weeks. Camp Cherokee operates weeks 1-3. CAMP CHEROKEE Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an "outpost camp". Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, units still enjoy the "rustic" setting and ''village like" atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with the major difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own tastes. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation book. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrills of small-boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. ------------------·.· Foon S ERVICE -- CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage will enjoy our new state of the art air conditioned Dining Hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Units eat together. Each unit provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their units at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Children under 6 eat free. www.kiakima.com 10 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �ii• D-IE_T_l\_R_Y_RE_S_T_RI_CT_I_O_N_S At Kia Ki.ma 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, calling the council office or camp, or by submitting the form in the Registration Packet (also available online). In doing this, the administration team can communicate with Scouts/parents and leaders before their stay at camp. MAIL All mail sent to KiaKima should follow the format outlined in the following table. Please remember that the mail takes time and letters mailed after Wednesday will not atTive in time. All mail received after the unit has check out will be returned to sender. All mail can be picked up by the Unit Leader in the Administration Building. There is also a mailbox outside the Admin Building where outgoing mail can be mailed. r Kia Kima Scout Reservation Unit# and Scout's Name 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 \. FACILITIES FOR THE \VIRELESSINTERNET PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED The camp administration building and the Dining Hall both have wireless internet that are open for adults to use. The Dining Hall wifi has a password that will be given to leaders at the Sunday Leaders Meeting and we ask that it is not given to Scouts. A few computers are also located in the administration building for leaders' use. While there is not internet in Camp Cherokee, leaders are more than welcome to drive over to Osage to use the internet. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. 11 ~ ~ www.kiakima.com �--------------------------·• CHECK-OUT The check-out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before lO:OOA.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Guide. 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 Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:30 Breakfast in campsite Step-by-Step: 1. Pick up merit badge paperwork atAdministration Building and go through each item thoroughly before leaving camp. It is very difficult to verify merit badge completion once you leave camp. It is nearly impossible to correct discrepancies once camp is over. 2. Campsite - Eat breakfast with your Camp Guide in your campsite. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 3. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the camp dumpster. 4 . Troop Issue - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Troop Issue and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 5. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration Building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. ~ Please plan your checkout no later than 10:00 AM Staff must prepare campsites for Sunday check-in. www.kiakima.com 12 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �. - . a . MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS 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. M Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with the appropriate icon. We are always looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he 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. All programs are available to both camps, but may require shuttling. ----------------------------.;-. ,· KEY TO PROGRAM I CONS 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. Indicates participant ~ Merit Badge required for Eagle m~st pass the BSA One hour session .... II E;31 Two hour session ~ ~ Indicates a prerequisite D ~ EJ D Three hour session f'71 Written material required a ~ m All day program • . Indicates requirements that must be l9"J Indicates requirements that may be ~ completed before coming to camp Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts ~ for this program Program fee or material cost liiiiil completed at borne Recommended for all Scouts to allow more time lJ1l Merit Badge used for Nova or E!t] Supernova Awards 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp swnnmer test 13 rm Program located in li!I Camp Cherokee rm Program located in li!J Camp Osage n. Program located in . . Both Camps www.kiakima.com �_A_Q_U-AT-1-CS _A_RE_A--+ e Lifesaving BBR~m ll This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is Swimming 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 13 b) This is a good entry level Aquatics Badge be completed prior to camp. and is required for Eagle. It is strongly suggested that Scouts take this before other Aquatic Badges. Scouts must pass Canoeing the BSA Swimmer Test in order to take this Badge. ae~m• aom11 Swimming Instruction Like the Native Americans that once inhabited this great land before us, your Scouts will learn how to guide their vessels through the swift waters of the South Fork or the This session is for Scouts in the Non-Swim- calming pools of John Cooper Lake. Canoeing on the South mer and Beginner ability groups. The Fork is classic Scouting activity that Kia Kima is known for! instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner's Motor boating test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer's test completes requirement 9 for First Class. In this one hour Merit Badge, scouts will learn the proper IBID llDlllil techniques for operating a motorboat, dropping anchor, fueling, and much more. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise around John Cooper Lake. This takes place in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for Scouts biking there This is a rigorous program that certifies a or an adult leader driving them there. 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. BSA Lifeguard ~DDEJLI~ Mile Swim an• This is not a Merit Badge but a rigorous challenge! Scouts must attend a practice every day building up to the Mile Swim on Saturday Morning. www.kiakima.com 14 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Whitewater Rowing aonm11 In this one hour session, your scouts will learn this unique skill that can turn into a hobby, or even a competitive sport. Small Boat Sailing 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 including knots and rigging. This Badge is not for land lubbers! It's Big Fun in Small Boats! This is in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for Scouts biking there or an adult leader driving them. Experience the thrills ofrunning class III whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials ofwhitewater 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. -------· HANDICRAFTS AREA • Wood Carving BDllD Great for first-year Scouts! Whether it's carving an elaborate piece or j ust whittling around the campfire, Scouts will always be using the skills they learn here! Totin' Chips may be earned during Open Scoutcraft. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal carving knives. Pocket knives are highly discouraged. Scouts will need $10-$13 to buy a kit from the Trading Post. Basketry aona ~ ~· Kayaking aggn This merit badge will intro~you to recreat= kayaking and help prepare you for advanced paddle sports such as touring/sea and whitewater kayaking. This is a different merit badge than Whitewater and is a great way to prepare for more adventurous paddling trips! 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 15 Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. Scouts will need around $10 for basket materials from the Trading Post. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts will need $8-$10 for kits from the Trading Post. www.kiakima.com �Photography lltDIJ Beyond capturing family memories, photography offers a chance to be creative. Many photographers use photography to express their creativity, using lighting, composition, depth, color and content to make their photographs into more than snapshots. Good photographs tell us about a person, a news event, a product, a place, a scientific breakthrough, an endangered animal or a time in history. Scouts must bring their own camera and USB cable, so they can download pictures to a computer. ~ ~ Scouts will be taught the basic skills of both front and back country 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 Art & Sculpture done before or after coming to camp. Geocaching This fun one hour Merit Badge session teaches scouts to explore their creative side. They will paint, draw, and sculpt in a variety of media. Their completed artwork will be put on display at the Kia Kima Art Exhibition. There will be a $10.00 fee due at check-in for materials used during the session. Indian Lore llDllLID~ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes, their cultures, and their history. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Scouts will need $8-$20 for the Trading Post, depending on which kit they choose to buy. www.kiakima.com 16 Scouts will be introduced to the growing sport of geocaching. Geocaching is a modern form oftreasure hunting. They will be using GPS 's to hide and find hidden caches around camp. CJB•ciDli (One Class-Two Merit Badges)This is recommended for older Scouts who are interested in high adventure. Scouts will be out and about most of the day learning about techniques, gear, Leave No Trace and trail maintenance. There is an overnighter hike and scouts are encouraged to bring their own backpacks. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Emergency Preparedness Scouts will learn how to Recognize, Prevent, Prepare for and Respond to a wide variety of emergency situations. They will need to bring pen and paper with them to class. First Aid Merit Badge is a prerequisite. Requirements 2c, 8c have to be done at home because they involve the Scout's family. Cooking an~ The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home and 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 and finish cooking their meals. Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and includes a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 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! 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. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 17 www.kiakima.com �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. Requirement 5 requires putting together a personal survival kit. This may be done before coming to camp. Scouts should bring these materials to camp. N ATURE LODGE Combined Animal Study aorm:=mm mm This class combines Mammal Study, as well as, Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badges. Scouts will spend time drawing life cycles and observing habitat. A notebook is needed for these badges. Remember that Reptile and Amphibian study requires the Scout to keep a Reptile or Amphibian for at least one month to earn the badge. This, requirement #8, must be completed outside of camp. Scouts will handle wildlife. Nature is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Forestry requires a leaf collection and a report. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection. (Requirement I )These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. This badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are created. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults, soil and stream eros10n. Weat her /Oceanography Dllm ma Scouts will build a weather instmment and use it to track the weather during the week. They will also learn about ocean currents and create a wave box. Weather requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. www.kiakima.com 18 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Landscape Architecture/ Surveying aonm 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 from choosing the plants to designing the water drainage. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Scouts will need to bring a notebook. ------B TECH CENTER BBll 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 class 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 recomended. Fish & Wildlife Management/ Soil & Water Conservation ~· • Robotics Scouts will dive into the amazing world of robotics. They will have the unique opportunity at the Kia Kima Technology 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. DIZ:lll m~a Scouts will learn to conserve and managel:ffiPworld's natural resources. Scouts taking these merit badges will learn about the importance water plays in our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 19 www.kiakima.com �Nuclear Science/Energy mm11011 Energy drives the world and nuclear energy is constantly becoming more and more utilized. In this session scouts will learn a lot about the different energy sources available and get to try out several experiments. Welding Space Exploration 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 Ready for lift off? Scouts should prepare themselves for different types of welds on a flux core welder. an epic journey through the cosmos*. They will design, construct, launch, and recover a model rocket. One small step for your scout, one giant leap for Scouting! Chemistry *We will not actually leave the planet. maomma Electricity ma on 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 camp. The Cyber Chip can also be completed as a unit. Visit www.scouting. org/cyberchip.aspx for more details. www.kiakima.com 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. Not recommended for first year campers. · 7 1" ' 1 ..... ~ M mno·m 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. 20 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Automotive Maintenance Modem automobiles are important to many aspects ofAmerican life. Scouts will gain an understanding on how a car function 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. Electronics maoa Electronics is the science that controls the behavior of electrons so that some type of useful function is performed. Today, electronics is a fast-changing and exciting field. This is recommended for older Scouts because they will be soldering and building their own circuits. ----------------------------------•. SHOOTING SPORTS Shotgun Shooting 1 ,, A Each Scout taking Rifle ~ m'W IFJI rJW~ Shooting should have a all 111:.1.W ~ 1..)1 distance of at least 13" between the tip of his This program will teach Scouts the basics of thumb and the top ofhis handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety arm. precautions for fireanns. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Rifle Shooting Shooting experience is highly recommended, and this merit badge requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown above. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 21 Free Shoot will be available to all Scouts during Twilight Activities Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. www.kiakima.com �Archery · l1Bll Scouts receive experience shooting on recurve bows. It is fun and challenging. The Scouts get to make an arrow and a bow string. Pistol Shooting l1BllEI~ This is not a merit badge, but instead an introductory program only for Venturin2 Scouts. They will learn the safety and handling of pistols. If you are not a Venturer, contact the camp director for details. -----------------------------------· LIFE TO EAGLE 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 would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a notebook and a pencil/pen. Communication/ Public Speaking Communication is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today's society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in conjunction. Communication requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp . . , ... ... ~ .. Citizenship in the Nation is an Eagle required badge and earned with American Heritage . Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution .• I!' . and Bill of Rights. Scouts will learn about the This is a 1-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will unique history that formed our great nation. learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign Scouts will go on a field trip to complete relations. It is recommended that Scouts have already requirement 2a. Scouts must research fami ly earned Citizenship in the Nation history before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World . www.kiakima.com 22 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Scouting Heritage Eall1DDIZJ Scouts in this merit badge will learn about the great history and tradition of Scouting. They will learn about leaders while also playing old Scouting games. 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 should also research any history of their troop. Scouts will also take a field trip to the local Scouting museum at Old Kia Kima on Friday. --------------------8. SPORTS AREA Golf a EJD ma ·!= ~ ' In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You wiU practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. Pa.rticipa.nts can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! ' , .: 11111 m Personal Fitness .,.L"'ft'll.... li!I E3 lfjJI ....lllliil ··.. ~ .·· This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and Cycling learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enThis is the Mountain Biking option of Cycling.This Earolling. gle required badge (alternate for Swimming) will teach scouts how to take care of a bike and will utilize the trails Chess arom1d camp for mountain biking. This is a physically ama~ demandine badee and you will be ridine a lot. Bikes are provided but you may bring your own. Proper safety helmets are required. Scouts will learn the classic game of chess. Going beyond the basics, they will learn different moves and tactics used in the game. A great way to start your career to becoming a Chess International Grandmaster! 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 23 www.kiakima.com �--------------------------------'· HIGH ADVENTURE M ERIT BADGES • Search and Rescue 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 perfonn 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. Clim bing ll1EJll 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 ifthat isn't enough, on Friday, they will go off site and get to climb on some real rock faces! Metalwork/ Woodwork BEJii Become a true craftsman by learning to work both in the forge and in the woodshop! This merit badge will take place at the Masera Outpost where Scouts will learn the craft of blacksmithing using different techniques. While some are at the forge, others will be in the woodshop 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 Masera experience! www.kiakima.com 24 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �if you have more than five scouts in Trailblazers, please send an adult leader to assist in the session. Young scouts can get a little rowdy! T e 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. R eguirements that they may accomplish at camp include: Tenderfoot-l,2, 4a,4b,5, 6, 7,9, 11, 12a, 12b Second Class-la, 2, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 6, 7a, 7c First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b~ 8c requirements that aren't offered in the Trailblazer program. This is open to all Scouts! So everyone is welcome to come down and have fun! Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a l mile compass course prepared so that Scouts can complete First Class Requirement 2. Scout leaders will be given the key and are encouraged to assist Scouts with this requirement. This requirement must be completed during a Scout's free time. Water Rescue- Second Class requirement 7b and First Class requirement 9c (demonstrate line rescue) will be offered Monday evening at the waterfront. All Scouts needing this requirement are invited to participate and get signed off whether they are in Trailblazers or not. Scouts must be able to pass the BSA Beginner Swim Test. Twili2ht Opportunities: • Ope n Scoutcraft - the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff will open up the Scoutcraft area for anyone who wants to come back and complete something they missed during a class, or have fun doing something we did in session over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fires, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 25 www.kiakima.com �-------· TRAILBLAZER O VERNIGHTER On Thursday night the Trailblazers go on an overnight camping trip up to Mt Masera (where the Mountain Man program takes place). They will leave shortly after their session before evening assembly. There they will get to experience several different things such as drinking from our natural spring and seeing 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! ---------------+ OTHER O VERNIGHTERS Wilderness Survival an d Hiking/ Backpacking will also have Overnighters that coincide with the Trailblazers. They will all be near the Masera cabin, however, they will be in different areas than the Trailblazers. Wilderness Survival will be building and sleeping in their shelters, but will eat the same food as the Trailblazers. Hiking/Backpacking will camp away from other groups and will cook and eat backpacking meals as part of the overnight hike on parts of the Ma'kya Trail. All of the groups will be leaving shortly after sessions (so they will not be at evening assembly or at dinner) and will return Friday morning before assembly. We strongly encourage sending an adult leader on the overnighter especially if you have a large number of Trailblazers from your troop. www.kiakima.com 26 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �High Adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base (OVB) has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop 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 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Ozark U ltimateTrek(O.U.T.), Lake Ouchita SummerTrek(L.O.S.T.), COPE, Mountain Man, and our new Pilot ATV Adventure program. AU participants in the O.U.T. and L.O.S.T. programs will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. Ifa Venturing Crew 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 participating in the OVB programs). 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 27 www.kiakima.com �PILOT ATV ADVENTURE 0 zark Venture Base's newest program, our Pilot 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. Trail rides will take place on trails specifically designed for our ATVs away from foot and car traffic. 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! This pilot program is brand new for 201 6! Scouts should bring long pants and boots for riding the ATVs. www.kiakima.com 28 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. T he Ozark Ultimate Trek is the perfect combination ofadventure and challenges. Participantswill experience mountain biking, backpacking, navigation, deep water soloing, caving, rappelling, rock climbing, swift water rescue, and white water kayaking. Each program consists of a half-day or full day depending on the time frame. 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 ofmountain 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. Get ready for our 60-foot natural rock 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, A FEW HELPFUL T IPS O F WHAT To B RING ON Y oUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE•••••.. • • • • • • • • Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per unit) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles of water or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent (containing DEET or Permetiuin) Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 29 • • • • • • Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap www.kiakima.com �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 coarse. 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 hydrology of the whitewater, execute proper boat rescue techniques, boat surfing, throw ropes, and much more. This will get you ready to put your new knowledge to the test on the Spring Rivers 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, teambuilding, 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, and 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. www.kiakima.com 30 Scouts and adults participating in the 0. UT. Program should be in good physical shape. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �L.O.S.T. Lake Ouchita Summer Trek Participants must be 13 years ofage by the beginning of camp. However, this program is suggestedfor Scouts 14 years old and up! Sea Kayaks are limited to a waist size of44". T he L.O.S.T. 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 Ouchita is dotted with islands, shoals, gravel REQUIRED GEAR bars and cliffs. Opportunities on this week-long wilderness adventure include snorkeling, GPS Small Tent (l per 2 persons in your group) navigation, hiking, world-class fishing, exploring, or personal hammock shelter Light-weight +20 degree sleeping Bag lakeside camping, deep water soloing and much (target weight< 3 lbs.) more! This program is perfect for Troops, Crews • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S UGGESTED G EAR • • Camera Journal 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 31 Sleeping Pad 2 Water bottles or hydration bag (target minimum total of 50 oz. storage) Individual Mess Kit or Frisbee wlk.nife, fork, & spoon Pocket knife or multi-tool Waterproofflashlight w/extra bulb & batteries 2 SwimSuits 2 T-Shirts, Shorts & underwear for sleeping Light Fleece or Jacket Shoes suitable for water & light biking (no flip-flops) Dry Shoes for Campsite 2 to 4 pairs of socks Small Camp Towel Personal Toiletries & Towel Rain Gear (no ponchos) Wide Brimmed Hat lnsect Repellent Sunscreen 3 Bandanas Slmglasses & Straps Personal First Aid Kit www.kiakima.com �as well as individuals. After checkin and health re-check at Kia Kima Scout Reservation, L.O.S.T. participants will meet their Trek Guides and immediately begin a gear "shakedown" and equipment introduction. Participants will then load up into vehicles and head to the off-site staging area 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 L.O.S.T program must be able to pass the BSA Swimmers Test, be physically fit and be proficient in basic boating skills. This program will provide instruction in touring kayak skills, extremely lite gear camping, trek planning, wilderness camping, open water navigation, and rock climbing. L.O.S.T 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? 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. www.kiakima.com 32 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �CHICKASAW 171 S. HOLL MEMPHIS 901-32 KIAKI �... OUNCIL, BSA rwooo ST. , TN 38112 -4193 A.COM �C.0.PE. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience ~· T ·-( '' · . k .· , c- - .i:· #"'~·: •, 'J . ' , - - 't~ ., • .··':.'i. he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced teambuilding 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 Scout 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 physically and mentally challenging excercises 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 a good walk from the main areas of the camp. It's about 3/4 of a mile hike uphill from the Osage Waterfront and about half a mile from the Camp Cherokee parade field. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com �Sign up for Metalwork/ Woodwork Merit Badge for the full Masera experience! MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 191h century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in 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 shotguns and rifles. Be sure to ask the instructor about "Ozark Mountain Skeet Shooting." Scouts will also learn the proper use and care of primitive tools. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Participants will also learn how to safely throw tomahawks. In addition, each Scout will build their own flint and steel fire starting kit that they can take home. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. www.kiakima.com 36 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �S ince 1916 Kia Kilna has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork !liver. Thousands of young men and women have camped beneath the Thunderbird and have grown to love this area of the Ozarks. Bolton Smith, the first president of the Chickasaw Council, purchased and donated the original 160-acre site. Kamp Kia Kima opened for the first season in 1916, just a few months after the purchase of the land. In the early days, Scouts rode the train from Memphis to Hardy and then hiked the remaining distance. Scouts were assigned to Tribes and would stay in stone lodges. In 1963 John Cooper, the developer of Cherokee Village, approached the council with a trade. In exchange for the original site, he would give the council an 860-acre tract along with several construction projects to get it started. In 1964 Kia Kima moved to the current Reservation while the original property is operated and restored as a museum and campground. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 37 www.kiakima.com �I n 2016 we will be celebrating the Centennial year of Kia Kima! Every Friday this summer will be Centennial Day with a large celebration taking place. There will be several different events and exhibits throughout the day for Scouts and Scouters to learn about the history of the camp and help preserve the traditions for the next I 00 years. Some of these include a Kia Kima museum, tours of Old Kia Kima (the original property which is a short ways down-river from the Reservation), stories, games, and a time capsule! There will also be a museum that will be open during the Centennial A Kia Kima staff sash from 1933. Day. This museum will display Each patch represents a year at camp. history about Kia Kima throughout the years as well as Scouting in general. Staff docents will be on hand to answer any questions and give more information. If you have r;::::::=========~ any memorabilia or stories you would like to share with the museum, please contact the Reservation Director. All displays are stored and locked up when not on display so that items may safely be returned to owners after the summer. www.kiakima.com 38 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Ifyou are travelling to the other camps Waterfront, you will need to bring your buddy tag with you. M 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. On Monday and Tuesday 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 that 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 Spotts, rappelling, wampus cat racing, volleyball competition, and mountain boarding are just a few of the other activities you may participate in. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp The Iceberg - Test your climbing skills and cool off at the same time at the Cherokee Waterfront. Waterslide - Rocket down our 150' waterslide for a big splash into the Southfork River. The Blob - Take your turn at getting launched into Camp Cherokee Waterfront. Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) - Paddle around the lake at Camp Cherokee on these awesome boards. Muzzleloaders - The Range staffwill offer blackpowder muzzleloaders one night in addition to the normal open Shotgun and Archery. 39 www.kiakima.com �Mountain Boarding - This will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically skateboards with oversized wheels. Scouts will get to try out the boards on some of the slopes in the activity fields. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 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! 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 60 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staffwill train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the awesome climbing surface. www.kiakima.com 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �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. Our staff tries as hard as they can to send every scout home with the Merit Badge they signed up for. 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. (i.e. no swimmers pushing) 4. No motors 5. Must be built at camp The boats will be judged on originality, creativity, and whether or not they complete the race, ofcourse. Masera Outpost Demonstration On top ofMasera Mountain at Kia Kima, the Mountain Men live a Pioneer lifestyle. Everyday they work with the Scouts in the Mountain Man program doing activities such as Blacksmithing, Woodwork, 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 Water Carnival Station. The Firemen there will show them the differAfter the Homemade Boat Race, at 3:30 there ent Fire Engines and talk about their jobs as Firemen. will be an Inter-Troop aquatic competition of epic proportions. Troops will go head-to-head in Climbing - The Scouts in Climbing Merit Badge a variety of water based activities. There will be will get a chance to climb on some real rock near events for Swimmers, Beginners and Non-Swim- Batesville, a town close to Kia Kima. They will mers. So everyone can compete! The winner will return in time for dinner. go home with the coveted Water Carnival Award. 41 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com �Ann ON PROGRAMS Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $20 fee prior to departure. 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? ThenAdd 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 on a first come first served basis. These are very popular and fill up fast so make sure you sign up early! M 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 and will have you back in camp in time to participate in many ofthe evening activities being offered. 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. Open COPE - Offered on Thursday night is an introduction to the COPE program. They will be doing some low elements and games. It's a great way to get your older scouts hooked so they come back next year! Thunderbird Aquatics - This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that 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 www.kiakima.com 42 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �C ampfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Council Ring consisting of skits and songs from the staff. Om closing campfire will be held on Friday evenings and will finish out the week w ith awards, the Thunderbird Troop, and an Order of the Arrow Callout 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. V: . ~ spers is an interfaith worship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the hapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. Attending service also counts as credit towards Scouts God & Country Award. In addition to attending Vespers, units are encouraged to conduct services specific to their faith throughout the week. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 43 www.kiakima.com �A 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 will make announcements at camp. ~ Unit Elections Ifyou are from the Chickasaw Council and Brotherhood Conversion Ifyou are an Ordeal member ofAhoalan Na- have not had your unit election this year, contact chpikin #558, you will be encouraged to participate the camp chief when you arrive to schedule one! in the Brotherhood Walk, completing your Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow. All Callout Ceremony materials needed for Brotherhood Conversion will Friday night's campfire concludes with be available at the camp office or in your Order of an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potenthe Arrow Handbook. According to National poli- tial new members will be recognized and given cy, Ordeal members of other lodges are unable to information regarding upcoming Ordeals. If you participate in Brotherhood convsersion There will have OA dancers in your unit they are invited to be a $20 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. 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 Summer Fellowship for members of their unit to be called out. Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. Arrowmen from all lodges will have an opportunity to hear the latest OAnews and enjoy some fellowship. www.kiakima.com 44 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �SAT/SUN PROGRAMS Cave Programs require a 1 month reservation. These programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. W hether you are coming to Kia Kima for the first time or if this is your fiftieth, there are many local program opportunities that await your troop . These "add-on-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. Cave Programs require a 1 month reservation. All other programs should be booked through the camp office at least 1 week prior to your arrival or departure day. South Fork Canoe Float - Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older Sprin g R iver W h itewater K ayak boys kayak. Trip Fees: $10 per person with a 8 person Adventure - Scouts and leaders can enjoy mm1mum. the cold waters of the Spring River. The Spring River emerges out of the ground near the M'1ssoun'/Arkans as b order. 0 ver 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the PROGRAM COST the springs that produce the Spring River. Spring River Whitewater This river boasts some 15 shoals, ledges $25.00 per person Kayak Adventure and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a $10.00 per person South Fork Canoe Float great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 Blanchard Springs $76.00 per person* person minimum and 12 person maximum. Wild Cave Tour All fees can be paid at the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration Blanchard Springs $11.00 per adult* fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at Cavern Tour $6.00 for youth 15 and under* least 13 years of age for this program. *Price dependent upon National Park rates. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 45 www.kiakima.com �. .. ~ .- ,,,:• . ............. -~ ,, . . ._ ...,..,. . "'\ ...... SAT/SUN PROGRAMS cont. Add-On-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday~· prior to or after your week at summer camp. Blanchard Spr ings Wild Cave Tour - Participants for this adventure should be in good physical shape, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and come prepared to get dirty and have fun. Participants will climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns deep in a mountain cavern. Hard hats, kneepads, gloves, lights, and belts are provided, along with a souvenir t-shirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a cold cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of3 but no more than 12 participants. Two tours per day are permitted and they are spaced 1 hour apart. This tour is guided by the United States Forest Service. Please make reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $7 6 per person Bla nchar d Sp r ings Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1Yz hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing m1der the Natural Entrance and beside the cave stream before emerging into highly decorated rooms. With nearly 700 stair steps, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or health problems. Trip Fees-$11 for adults and $6 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $8 for adults and $4 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. www.kiakima.com 46 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �------~ S UMMER CAMP Gon AND 4. Lead Grace at an assembly while at camp. COUNTRY A WARD 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law - "A Scout is Reverent". Discuss bow it applies to you as a Scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. 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, 6, 7 and 8 listed below. 6. 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"? 7. Show bow to properly display and fo ld an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. I. Assist in the raising or lowering of the American Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your unit in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge ofAllegiance while at summer camp. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 3. Assist in preparing and leading a unit or inter-unit vesper service while at camp. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 47 www.kiakima.com �----------------------------------· KIA KlMA PARTICIPATION AWARD y L e Kia Kima Participation Award is a prestigious honor identified by a special pin only achieved by those Scouts and Adults with the drive 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 l or Option 2. Please list the number of youth earning the award and the number of adults. TROOP: ADULTS: YOUTH: -------------------------------+ Youth Adults Option 1 Do one of the following from list A and four of the followin~ Option 1 Complete 5 of the following D 1. Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post. D from listB D D D D List A Participate in D 1. Add-On-Program D 2. Mile Swim 0 0 D 3. D 4. D OA Brotherhood Conversion Kayak BSA 5. Canoe Float 6. Masera Outpost D D D 7. God & Country Award D D D 0 ListB Participate in D 1. Mountain Boarding D D D D D D D D D D D D D n 0 2. Inter-unit Activity 3. Free Swim 4. Blobbing 5. Free Boating 6. Water Slide 7. Open Shoot 8. Open Handicraft 9. Open Scoutcraft 10. Free Climbing 11. Water Carnival 12. Home-made Boat Race 13. Sports Tournament 14. Kia Kima Shuffie Option 2 D D D D D 1. 2. 3. 4. D D 0 D Option 2 0 D D 0 Complete l of the following 0 Participate in at least 8 activities from list B Trailblazer Program Ozark Venture Base Program BSA Lifeguard www.kiakima.com Participate in OA Brotherhood Conversion. Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening. Serve as an assistant Ranger for one project. Participate in Masera Outpost. Participate in Scout Leader Cookoff. Drive a vehicle on a Jield trip. 8. Participate in Inter-unit Activity. 9. Participate in Blobbing. 10. Assist in a program area for one day. tl. Participate in Scoutmaster Shoot off. 12. Participate in anAdd-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 Waterslide. 20. Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 48 Complete l of the following l. Serve as an assistant Ranger for a part of al least three days. 2. lllstruct a merit badge for a week. 3. Complete the BSA Lifeguard program. 4. Complete the BSA Climbing Instructor Program. 5. Participate in O.U.T. or L.O.S.T. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �-------e-------• M ERIT TROOP • HONOR TROOP In addition to achieving Merit Troop, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. Complete 7 of the 9 following requirements. D The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. D The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters' pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. Out of Council units with their May 15th paperwork submitted on time will receive credit for this requirement. D The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders' meetings. D The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in BSA Field Uniform. D The unit builds a campsite gateway or other large pioneering project. D The unit attends the vespers service or participates in an inter-unit vespers service. D The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to pa1ticipate in the Summer Fellowship D The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. D The unit demonstrates Scout Spirit by participating with songs and skits at assemblies, meal time and the Kia Kima Shuffle. The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week with an average of 80 points or higher. D The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Camp Commissioner or Program Director. D 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. D 50% of youth at camp earn the participation award. D 50% of youth at camp earn the Summer Camp God & Country Award. Tbe Honor Troop and Merit 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. You must be an Honor Troop to be eligible for the Thunderbird Troop: the top troop of the week as picked by Staff. The Staff looks for troops that fully participate at flag ceremonies and go above and beyond during their time at camp. Camp Cherokee (Circle on) 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp D Thunderbird Troop TROOP: Camp Osage • 49 www.kiakima.com �T here is still 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 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 ~=~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:!J and teach a course. -----------------· SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES y 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. •l\1--ERI--T•B•AD--G•E-------+ --------------.-. L EADER CooKOFF • Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders' cook-off 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 a seperate entree and dessert category. The winners of each category 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! 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. www.kiakima.com 50 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �TRAINING S OME TRAININGS REQUIRE SIGN UP ON D OUBLEKNOT OR AT CAMP. A FEW DO NOT NEED ANI' PRIOR SIGN UP OR FEES. L 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! Scoutmaster & ---------------~ Aquatics Training Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training Swimming and Water Rescue This training teaches you the important safety aspects of a unit swimming activity. It also allows We plan to offer this course during the morning you to conduct swim checks for your unit. There on Monday and Tuesday if volunteer trainers are is no fee for this course. available. There is a $10 fee for participants. Please contact the Reservation Director if you are willing Paddle Craft Safety to help instruct this course. 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. ·.··r-st• F A•.•d/•c•P•R----------·Ji• i BSA Lifeguard 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 payable to the profesional instructors from Spring River Ambulance Service. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp This is a full week-long course giving participants their BSA Lifeguard certification. More infonnation can be found in the Merit Badge section on Page 14. Kayaking BSA Kayaking BSA is an introduction to Kayaking for adult leaders and older scouts. It takes place one night during Twilight Activities and sign ups are on the Program Add On Board. There is no fee for this course. 51 www.kiakima.com �---------------· Trek Safely • This training is hosted by our Scoutcraft staff. It teaches how to properly prepare for a hiking or backpacking trip. Leaders will learn how to creat contingency plans and recognize when to implement them during trips. There is no fee for this course. --------------· Climb on Safely Y This training is designed to help leaders organizing and managing climbing/rapelling activities at facilities and natural rock. There is no fee for this course. ----------------· COPE Level I Certification This is the Boy Scout 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 troop. You must be over 18. --------------+ Climbing Instructor Certification This will certify leaders as Climbing Instructors Level I. This is a week long course that coincides with the Climbing Merit Badge as they learn to instruct and facilitate Scout climbing. It includes Climb on Safely training. Space is limited, so be sure to register through doubleknot. Range Safety Officer Training 'i• This NRA certification will allow you to safely supervise firing ranges. You will also be able to operate Boy Scout ranges if you have a certified instructor with you. This is an NRA certification that the Boy Scouts ofAmerica uses; however since it is NRA, it is also recognized outside of Scouting. There is a cost of $30 for the RSO certifaction 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. www.kiakima.com 52 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �--------------· Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills y New to camping? Or maybe you haven't been camping a lot since you were a boy? Then IOLS is the training for you! 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. From axes to first aid to orienteering to tree identification, you will learn it all! --------------re., 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. v --------------------------------· NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING T his program is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews. This course is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class or working on Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered during the week of July 17th through July 22nd. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. 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 a well trained 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 Training Chair. Registration will be available on the Council Calendar at www.chickasaw.org beginning February l, 2016. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 53 www.kiakima.com �CAMPSITE INSPECTION Funit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council WeekofCamp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite \. United States Flag ls it displayed? Is it displayed properly? _ _ _/5 pts Unit Identification _ _ _/5pts ls the w1it flag or other approp1iate insignia bearing w1it nwnbers easily seen? Tent Appearance _ _ _/l Opts 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? ls 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. _ _ _/lO pts Clean Campsite Area _ _ _/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 WasJ1ing area with cleaned dishes? _ _ _/lO pts Fireguard Chart _ _ _/5pts The unit's fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite's bulletin board. Safety Hazards ____/5pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit _ _ _/5pts Is the unit first aid kit marked, clearly displayed, and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. Latrine _ _ _/5pts The latrine must be reasonably clean. ls there adequate paper and soap available? Bonus Points Does the unit have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? _ _ _/5pts _ _ _/lOOpts TOTAL www.kiakima.com ____/20 pts 54 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �Scouts and leaders are encouraged to treat their clothing with Permanone insect repellent. I NDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST 0 0 0 ------~ • U NIT EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Sheeting/Tarps Brooms & 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 recieve ice with their meals. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Field Unifonns at all evening flag ceremonies, 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 Lmderwear and I-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Watershoes 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* Boy Scout Handbook* Indjvidual program needs Health Form ("copy" filled out and signed. Medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spendjng money (consult unit leaders-usually $40-$60) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books Bible or personal religious literature Watch Optional 0 Musical Tnstrument 0 Sewing kit* 0 Camera 0 Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* D Sunglasses* * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 55 www.kiakima.com �--------------+--------------+ WHAT NOT TO BRING TIPS TO CAMP 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. 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 as well. Any such equipment 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. Prescription drugs should be reported to the camp medical personnel and should be properly secured. 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 experience. The average height of the beds are 14" from the floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking for footlockers that can fit underneath. No pets ofany kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. --------------·• W HAT KIA • + KlMA PROVIDES Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (Hot showers are available at the 5 shower fac ilities throughout camp.) • + + • • 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board www.kiakima.com 56 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP OSA G E 2016 Osage Registration Times 9 :00 10:00 I 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Kavakinq I/) Lifesaving <.J +:: Motorboating" C'O :::J er Rowing <( Small Boat Sailing* Swimminq Swimming Instruction Whitewater Art/Sculpture I/) Basketry .:::: C'O Indian Lore <.J :0 Leatherwork c: Photography C'O ::r: Pottery Wood Carving Trailblazers session Backpacking/Hiking Camping ;:: Cooking C'O <.J Emergency Preparedness ::l Fire Safety 0 <.J en First Aid Geocaching Pioneering Wilderness Survival Environmental Science r Cl> Fly Fishing/Fishing C> "'C Fish & Wildlife/Soil & Water 0 ...J Geology Landscape/Surveying ::l Nature/Forestry C'O Combined Animal Study z Weather/Oceanography Automotive Maintainence Chemistry Electricity Cl> Electronics c: Cl> Model Desiqn/lnventinq (,) Nuclear Science/Energy .r: <.J Programming Cl> Robotics Space Exploration Welding Citizenship in the World 0 Cl> a, Cit in Nation/American Heritaqe ~ C'O Communication/Public Speaking ::i w Scouting Heritage Archery Cl> C> Rifle c: C'O Shotgun Shooting 0:: Pistol I Chess I/) Golf 0 Q. Personal Fitness U> Cycling Climbing Merit Badge Session 1 Cl> Search and Rescue Merit Badge ::I c: Cl> Metalwork/Woodwork Cl> I/) COPE Session 1 > C'O Mountain Man ~ ai ..... Lake Ouachita Summer Trek C'O N Ozark Ultimate Trek 0 Pilot A TV adventure Session 1 *NOTE: Classes located at Cherokee, 1.5 miles awav from Osaae Lunch ... - .... - -... ... - I -- I ~ I 11 I I 11 I 11 11 I ~ession 2 ~: ... 4:00 I •: ... 3:00 I I ~: e 2 :00 Lunch I 11 I ~ 11 I I1 I I I I II I Lunch I1 11 11 II I1 I I I I Lunch Lunch I 11 11 11 11 Lunch I I I I Session 2 II Session 2 I All Week All Week I Session 2 �CAMP CHEROKEE 12016 Cherokee Registration Times 9:00 10:00 I BSA Lifeguard* Canoeing I Lifesaving Ill Kayaking (..) +: Motorboating t'O :::s a- Rowing <( Small Boat Sailing I Swimming Swimming Instruction Whitewater* Art/Sculpture Basketry ~ I t'O Indian Lore (..) Leatherwork I c: Photography t'O Pottery" :I: Wood Carving Trailblazers Backpacking/Hiking Camping Emergency Preparedness cu .... (..) Fire Safety :::s First Aid 0 (..) Geocaching Cl) Cooking Pioneering Wilderness Survival Environmental Science Fly Fishing/Fishing Q) I C> Fish & Wildlife/ Soil & Water "C Chemistry .....0 Geology Q) Landscape/Surveying :::s t'O Nature/Forestry I z Combined Animal Study vveather1uceanography Automotive Maintainence* Electricity I Electronics Model Design/Inventing (.) .c: Nuclear Science/Energy* (..) Robotics* ~ Programming* Space Exploration Welding* Citizenship in the World 0 Q) c;, Cit in Nation/American Heritage ~ t'O Communication/Public Speaking ::J w Scouting Heritage Archery Q) en Rifle c: t'O Shotgun Shooting Q:'. Pistol I Chess ~ Golf* 0 Q. Personal Fitness Cl) Cycling* Climbing Merit Badge Session 1 Q) Search and Rescue Merit Badge* :::s c: Q) Metalwork/Woodwork Q) COPE Session 1 > Illt'O Mountain Man ..:.:: ....t'O co Lake Ouachita Summer Trek N Ozark Ultimate Trek 0 Pilot ATV adventure Session 1 *NOTE: Classes located at Osaoe, 1.5 miles from Cherokee I ... 11:00 11 2:00 Lunch Lunch ~ I 3:00 I I I 11 j :s - I I I ~ I l ... - ... - I - I Luncn I I I ~ ~ ... I J I I I I I I [uncti I Luncn I I . Session 2 I Session2 I All week All Week Session2 4 :00 �Reference rv 0_.... O'> CAMP CHEROKEE r Ct> Q) a. Ct> ~­ G) 1. GHOST DRUM 2. BIGFOOT 3. WHIPPORWHIL 4. DRY BONES 5. ARROWHEAD 6. HOOT OWL 7. ROCKY TOP 8. FLINTSTONE 9. LONGKNIFE 10. BLACKJACK SPRING , ___ ,, ,' \ ,, I I I , , , c:: \ 0 Cf) c:: .. ,,'' 3 3 Ct> ...., \ ~H I ,, , ' C.O.P.E. COURSE ', ..(. Q) lJ JOHN A. COOPER LAKE 3 \::s ~~ ~~ ~/ ~·~ , ARCHERY ~~ c..n co , .- I I I \ ("') I ef , ,, ,, ,' ,' ".. MASERA CABIN LARRY'S .... - - - - LOOKOUT LOY/ER MEADOW 1 RIFLE &SHOTGUN , , ' RANGE,,,'' ~~ ,, , ,, , ,' CAMPOSACE ,, ~ , EAST SHOWERS ,1~ , ,'~ OZARK VENTURE BASE ---~~;E~ 6 TECH CENTER KIAKIMA !I , .. IS§ SCOUT RESERVATION ';I':;" ~:r Q) (') 0 3 I I a: Ct> ti)" ' I 200ft 400ft 600ft 8COft I I I I I 50011 == 1.00011 I MAINlEHANCE AREA j D f RANGER \STAFF CENTER 1. BOBWHITE 2. COPPERHEAD 3. WHITE HO RSE 4. BROKEN BOW 5. WHISP ERINGRAPIDS 6. TURKEY RUN 7. FOXFIRE 8. CEDAR ROCK 9. RUNNING DEER 10. CRAZY WOLF 11. TALKING TURTLE 12. YELLOW DOG 13. DANCING BEAR 14. TALL PINES 15. EAGLES NEST �Reference a. GPS COORDINATES: N36.34450531° w91.59223171° E ro (.) ..... Q) E E >Gl'TllFl!ti>'l/1>111 DIRECTIONS TO KIAKIMscouT RESERVATION :::::i (/) .9 lll m ~t =' Q) "O I 1 • ile I hilt ·s C> -~ Q) "O ro Q) -' co ~ PRP.t$tm9 C> N WllN!'f(11tt CHEROKEE VILLAGE C> co FROM MEMPHIS & POINTS EAST · FROM ASH FLAT & POINTS SOUTH Traveling north on Hwy67 turn left into Hwy62/412. Continue 2.3 miles to Hwy 289. Tum right. Travel 1.8 miles turn right onto Hwy 175/Cherokee Rd. After 1.8 mile (and a sharp curve to the right) turn left onto Pottawattamie Rd. _g Continue 1.6 miles on Pottawattamie Rd. until it deadends at Tonganoxie Rd. ~.,.o "'>-"''"Yo4f(C' Turn right and follow Tonganoxie Rd. .6 miles to Weekiwachee Rd. Follow Weekiwachee Rd. 2.3 milesInto Camp. Take Hwy 63 from Jonesboro into Hardy (do not take the Hwy 63 bypass). Turn left onto Hwy 62 and travel 6.8 miles to Tekakwitha Rd. at St. Michael's Church. Turn right onto Tekakwitha Rd. and travel .3 miles to Pottawattamie Rd. and turn left. Follow Pottawattamie Rd. 3.7 miles until it deadends Into Onaga Rd. at the Fire Station. Turn right onto Onaga and travel .9 miles (over Hwy. 175) to Tonganoxie Rd. Turn left onto Tonganoxie Rd. continuing 1.7 miles (passing Lake Omahas) to Weekiwachee Rd. Turn right and follow Weekiwachee Rd. 2.3 miles into Camp. E ~ ro E :.52 ro :.52 ~ �Do you have what it takes to be a Kia Kima staff member? Are you ready for the best summers you'll ever have working with us in the Ozarks? We are always looking for outstanding people for everything from cooking in the Dining Hall to Merit Badge instruction to High Adventure. You must be 16 years or older and a registered member of the Boy Scouts. Apply online at www.kiakima.com today! Advertisement �Over the past 100 years, 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 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, 0, Kia Kima BSA, all hail! KIA KIMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Kia Kirna Alumni Association is an independently registered 501 (c )3 nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Arkansas. ., . ���Camp Osage Forgetsomething? Want some awesome Thunderbird gear? Want a snack in between sessions? Want to check out the new merchandise for your collection? Trading rost Want something to remember your great time at Kia Kima? Visit the Trading Post! Advertisement �face book ) !>EOPU: a Kia Klma Scout Reservation ho ***** Like us on facebook! We post pictures and updates evety week at camp so there's a good chance you'll see pictures of your troop. Parents always enjoy seeing them having a great time while they're away at camp. 1,833 " 1,386 s > A.BOUT rs°"" You can find us at www.fac:ebook.com/kiakima t.h Comment Kia Klma Scout Reservation Want a glimpse inside the Staff Area? The Kia Kima Alumni Association has started uploading pictures of all of the plaques and paddles hanging up In the Staff Centers. ht1p:J/www.kialdmaalumnl.org/staff-plaques.html (901) 3~~193 l>tlpJ/wwwJaaluma com/ REVIEWlii - ) 4 9 of 5 stars • 55 reviews Anthony Falgout - CD One ol lhe premier BSA SUTll1ef cat'r4>S 11 this regt0n. Amazilg staff thal know hOYI 10 give the SCOUIS 100 expcriente of a l;fetme High recummend and w:I be going back wtmam David Broom• Jr-· Wttk2 Outs was llwesome. We battled tomados, rlasti floods, heavy rain!l , and raging rivers The staff were ll't\lleSOme Th See More .W1!> IR~w Staff Plaques The Kia Kima Alumni Association is a registered 501(c)3 nonp<ofil corporation in the Stale of Alkansas et Like Comment Advertisement ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kia Kima Leaders Guides Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Description An account of the resource The Kia Kima Leaders Guide is published annually with information regarding the camp facilities, program, and registration. This collection of Leaders Guides begins in 1918, the third camping season of Kia Kima. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document elcome to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2016 Centennial Celebration. Since 1916 Kia Kima has hosted thousands of Scouts to the banks oftbe South Fork River. Our Kia Kuna Board of Directors bas been working year round to ensure that we continue to offer the best program in the Southeast for your Scouts. We received many compliments in 2015 on our exciting new air conditioned Dining Hall, facilities, camp staff, and variety of programs for Scouts of all ages. We will continue to offer a full slate of merit badges during the day, as well as, our very popular evening programs including Open Scoutcraft, Kayaking BSA, stand up paddleboards, robotics, free swim, waterslide, Blob and much more. Be sure to check-out our Ozark Venture Base (OVB) programs. These are great for older Scouts and Venture Crews. Our OVB programs rival many of the National High Adventure programs found across the United States. Now is the time to begin_ preparing for your 2016 camping experience. The information in this guide along with the accompanying Registration Packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful Summer Camp experience. Digital copies of both publications are available at www.kiak" com for your convenience. lf you have any questions after reading this guide or need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us directly. Please make the Summer Camp Experience available to all of the Scouts in your Unit. We will make Camperships available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2016 Kia Kima Centennial Staff, we look forward to seeing you this Summer. Yours in Scouting, tJ.~:¥-Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation Administration 1 Other Programs 37 Summer Camp Fee Schedule 1 Centennial Celebration 37 Campsite Reservation 2 Twilight Activities 39 Financial Assistance/Campership 2 Friday Activities 41 Safety & Re2istration Procedures 3 Add On Programs 42 Registration Procedures 4 CampfireNespers 43 Camp Address 5 Order of the Arrow 44 General Information 6 Saturday/Sunday Programs 45 Check-in 7 Awards & Recogntion 47 Mail & email 11 Leaders ' Opportunities 50 Check-out 12 Trainings 51 Merit Badge Program 13 Trailblazers 25 Overnighters 26 Reference Campsite Inspection 54 What To Bring To Camp 55 Individual Checklist 55 56 Ozark Venture Base 27 What Not To Bring To Camp Pilot ATV Adventure 28 29 Session Schedules 57 &58 Maps 59&60 Ozark Ultimate Trek Lake Ouchita Summer Trek C.0.P.E Mountain Man www.kiakima.com 31 35 36 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Leader's fees are not due until arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader's Fees. CAMP T e physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your unit. Ki.a Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your ampsite reservation for 2016, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule 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. Units are required to make a payment of $45.00 per Scout by March 31st. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $45.00 deposit and form KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $45.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee This deposit is nonrefundable, but may be #of Scouts # of Leade1·s @ no charge transferred to other Scouts replacing the initial Scout for 2 5 this event. The next payment of $100 per Scout is due by 3 24 May 15th. By using this registration process, we can bet4 32 ter detennine the number of Scouts attending camp from 5 40+ each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units max be asked to share a cam12- Free leader credits will be applied at Check-in. site with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $245.00 Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $260.00 *COPE $25 per participant Leader's Fee $110.00 *Mountain Man Rendevous *Ozark Ultimate Trek $30 per participant $50 per participant Please Note: Leader's fees will be prorated based on chart above and do not include additional training courses. Shotgun Merit Badge $30 per participant Golf Merit Badge $30 per participant Robotics $20 per participant *Lake Ouachita $50 per participant Summer Trek Arts & Sculpture or Pottery $10 per participant Space Exploration $10 per participant *Pilot ATVAdventure $50 per participant *Program fees in these programs apply to adult participants as well as youth. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com CAMPSITE RESERVATION Y ------------------tll• Units attending camp in 2016 may reserve a space for 2017 by placing a deposit on their site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1st, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1st. Troops that w ithdraw their deposit by January 1st will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage Capacity 1 Bobwhite 24 2 Copperhead 16 3 White Horse 20 4BrokenBow 42 spondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 20th. Beginning May 30th, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 30th until July 17th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. 5 Whispering Rapids 24 6 Turkey Run 18 7 Fox Fire 22 8 Cedar Rock 18 Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum campsite size is not met. 9 Running Deer 44 10 Crazy Wolf 24 11 Talking Turtle 28 12 Yellow Dog 30 13 Dancing Bear 40 14 Tall Pines 38 15 Eagle's Nest 26 a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp corre- 2016 Weeks of Operation Week I* Week 2* Week 3* Week4 Week5 June 12-18 June 19-25 June 26-July 2 July 3-9 July 10- 16 * denotes weeks that both camps are in operation. Cherokee Ca~acity SCOUTS NEEDING 1 GhostDrnm 20 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2 Big Foot 24 3 Whipporbwhill 18 4DryBones 36 5Arrowhead 18 6Hoot0wl 24 7 Rocky Top 16 8 Flintstone 24 9 Long Knife 16 10 Blackjack 40 Camperships are available to help Scouts who need financial assistance. 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.chickasaw.org. The deadline for camperships is April 15th. The amount of the Campership 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 band in order to receive credit. www.kiakima.com 2 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp SAFETY & REGISTRATION A 11 Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp and must have the proper medical form completed. The Boy Scouts ofAmerica requires a Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. 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.chickasaw.org. Please use the most current version of this form. Contact your District Executive 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 kept on file with the camp's health officer. They will be 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. The Boy Scouts ofAmerica require that Parts A, B, and C of the "Annual Health and Medical Record" be completed before attending camp. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical fonu. Do not bring original medical forms. Please bring copies in a 3-ring binder. This will be returned at check-out. Scouts & leaders must have Parts A, B, and C completed of the "Annual Health and Medical Record." Forms are available at www.chickasaw.mg 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 3 www.kiakima.com ------+ I N C ASE OF AN E MERGENCY 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. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout's personal physician and parents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. N om1al insurance filing procedures will apply. Camp Emergency procedures will be covered at the opening leaders' meeting. ------· REGISTRATION y Our goal is to make the registration process as painless as possible. The Registration Packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instmctions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number and are available at www.kiakima.com. If after reviewing the Leaders Guide to summer camp, you still have questions, additional help can be found at the camp website, www.kiakima.com. This site contains additional registration tips and last minute updates regarding Summer Camp. -----+ APPLICATION Step 1 CAMP This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp Application (KK.SR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form along with a $100 campsite deposit to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind: some campsites may already be reserved. Reg i s tration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima. co m and th e f orms required f or ea ch s t ep have a corresponding number. Please ensure that all reg istra tion f orms are filled out completely! www.kiakima.com 4 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp UNIT COUNT FORM . . . . e second ~te~ 0 f th e registratwn process is a Umt Cou~t that m?1cates the number of Scouts. from your urut attending camp. C~mplete the Unit C~unt Form (KKSR 2) and return it to t~e Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This Step 2 Th (KK.SRS)witbyoutocamp. Donotmailtbisform: have. 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 :OOpm, please be patient as we get ready for you. form should be submitted with a $45 deposit per ---------------:~ Scout. This fee is transferable but not refuDdable. '' " Uponsubmittingthisform,yourunitwillbe CONFIRMATION CHANGES emailed a username and password to log into our When registering online for classes, please online registration system. The online registration save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes site will open mid-April. Registration for classes is place, you will be notified from our administrative on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early. staff prior to your arrival at camp. Form KKSR 2B is included in the registration For your convenience there are computer packet for your convenience if you are unable to terminals available at the Scout Office. Please access the online system. ensure that all adults and youth are entered in & REGISTRATION FORM Step 3 This is the third summer camp pay- ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 3) with $100 per Scout by May 15th. Please submit t-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered. the registration system. ---------------+ CORRESPONDENCE T-Shirt orders may be submitted online or by All summer camp correspondence and written form. Please submit either one or the registration materials should be sent to the Scout other, but not both. Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the Step 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM 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 send it to the camp address. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. summer camp operation will be moved to the camp fac ility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this procedure. The addresses for both SUM.MER CAMP locations are listed in ADDRESSES the table on this page. Before May 31st KiaKima GPS Coordinates N 36.34450531° Step 5 C HECK - IN The registration process is 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 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 5 w 91.59223171° Do NOT use camp mailing address in GPS units. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31st Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com www.kiakima.com It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing Permethrin or DEET willprovide adequate tick protection. K ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, but often times 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. & ,, ---------------· D ANGEROUS WILDLIFE TRANSPORTATION 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. Units visiting KiaKima from other councils are responsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. 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 www.kiakima.com camp vehicles will be allowed to drive in camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted 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. 6 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. 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 Penuethrin • Carry fias.hlights 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 tong-term effects). 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp ------+ CHECK-IN Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning at 1:00 PM and no later than 3 :00 PM on Sunday. Please check in at the Camp Osage Administration Building. The camp is closed between 10:00 AM on Saturday and 1:00 PM 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 boy 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. 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 to eliminate confusion at medical re-check. The 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 then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the Camp Guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the Camp Guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the Troop. Tears in tents will be assessed 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the unit replacing the damaged tent. Scouts and leaders need to prepare for the camp tour soon after arriving at the campsite. There will be time to settle in after the camp tour. Scouts that did not complete swim checks prior to arriving at camp will then change into their swim trunks and head to the waterfront for their swim test. All persons who will use the swimming area, boating area, or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! A ~ Plan to an·;ve between 1:00 PM and 3: 00 PM on Sunday CHECK-JN AT A GLANCE Schedule I :00-3:00 PM 5:45 7:30 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp Camp Osage Assembly Camp Cherokee Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step I. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistanl report to the Administration Building with all the unit's registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Camp Guide who will gu ide you through the check-in procedure. 2. Unit Photogra phs - 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 Ca.mp 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 wiU 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 & leaders wear the BSA Field Uniforms. 6. Lead ers' Meeting - The unil leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders· Meeting after dinner. 7. Ca mpfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Ki ma staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone should wear their BSA Field Unifonn 7 www.kiakima.com ---------------+ SWIM CHECKS When you arrive at camp, you will be allowed to take your Swim Checks over at the Cherokee Waterfont (the Lake). However you may complete your swim checks prior to camp. An adult leader in the troop must have one of the following certifications to supervise the Pre-Camp Swim Checks: BSAAquatics Instructor, BSA Lifeguard, or BSA Swimming & Water Rescue. The BSA Swimming & Water Rescue training is also one of the free trainings offered at camp! 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. -------------· BIKES Bikes are allowed in camp at the discretion of the unit leader. If they are used, then Scouts must wear proper safety helmets. Kia Kirna 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 perfonn a daily safety inspection. --------------· UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS 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. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag cerAdditional photos will be available at $5.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes emonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and time to get the photos processed and back to your leaders are expected to attend the evening flag unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared ceremony in full BSA Field Uniform. Troops are with either BSA Field Uniform or Class B uniforms asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing for your check-in photo. the meals. 4• 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. www.kiakima.com 8 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp LEADERS MEETINGS Units should have at least one leader presenr at each leaders 'meeting. Ml 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. Also, this is an opportunity to have questions answered about your Troop 's week at camp. In addition, a brief Leaders' Meeting wiU be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, unit leaders will get the opportunity to ask questions, get any updates on special events going on in camp, and the daily newsletter will be distributed. A Senior Patrol Leaders' meeting will be held each week-day after lunch to help your Scouts plan their next day at camp. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP + Leaders' Fees are due upon arrival at 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 Boy Scouts and meet membership qualifications. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age and any additional leadership must be 18 or older. Leaders' fees are $ 110 per week. This covers the cost of their food at camp. As an added incentive, you will receive two leaders free if you bring a minimum of 5 boys. 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: #of Scouts # of Leaders @ no char ge 5 2 24 3 32 4 5 40+ Free leader credits will be applied at Check-in. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 9 ------------~ 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. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $40-$60. 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 have an Online Trading Post at www.kiakirna.net ~ ------------,=· VISITORS ,, Visitor's 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 not plan to arrive before 1:00 PM, as Scouts will be involved in merit badge sessions. The Campfire will conclude around 9:30 PM, 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. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. All visitors must possess a visitor's 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 Kim.a to allow visitors to stay overnight. www.kiakima.com C AMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks ofthe South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 15 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a unit will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, a cutting edge technology center, athletics, Life to Eagle, scoutcraft, handicrafts, shooting sports, the Trailblazer l st year program, and aquatics. Most Aquatic activjties, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. (Note: smallboat sailing and motor boating will be held at Camp Cherokee.) Camp Osage includes a new $2.3 Million full service Dining Hall for 2015 and operates for 5 weeks. Camp Cherokee operates weeks 1-3. CAMP CHEROKEE Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an "outpost camp". Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, units still enjoy the "rustic" setting and ''village like" atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with the major difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own tastes. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation book. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrills of small-boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. ------------------·.· Foon S ERVICE -- CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage will enjoy our new state of the art air conditioned Dining Hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Units eat together. Each unit provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. The waiter system will be explained at camp but should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their units at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Children under 6 eat free. www.kiakima.com 10 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp ii• D-IE_T_l\_R_Y_RE_S_T_RI_CT_I_O_N_S At Kia Ki.ma 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, calling the council office or camp, or by submitting the form in the Registration Packet (also available online). In doing this, the administration team can communicate with Scouts/parents and leaders before their stay at camp. MAIL All mail sent to KiaKima should follow the format outlined in the following table. Please remember that the mail takes time and letters mailed after Wednesday will not atTive in time. All mail received after the unit has check out will be returned to sender. All mail can be picked up by the Unit Leader in the Administration Building. There is also a mailbox outside the Admin Building where outgoing mail can be mailed. r Kia Kima Scout Reservation Unit# and Scout's Name 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 \. FACILITIES FOR THE \VIRELESSINTERNET PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED The camp administration building and the Dining Hall both have wireless internet that are open for adults to use. The Dining Hall wifi has a password that will be given to leaders at the Sunday Leaders Meeting and we ask that it is not given to Scouts. A few computers are also located in the administration building for leaders' use. While there is not internet in Camp Cherokee, leaders are more than welcome to drive over to Osage to use the internet. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically challenged Scouts and adult leaders. It is conveniently located near the Central Shower House. Units with special-needs Scouts are given priority in reserving this site. NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. 11 ~ ~ www.kiakima.com --------------------------·• CHECK-OUT The check-out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before lO:OOA.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Guide. 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 Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:30 Breakfast in campsite Step-by-Step: 1. Pick up merit badge paperwork atAdministration Building and go through each item thoroughly before leaving camp. It is very difficult to verify merit badge completion once you leave camp. It is nearly impossible to correct discrepancies once camp is over. 2. Campsite - Eat breakfast with your Camp Guide in your campsite. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 3. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the camp dumpster. 4 . Troop Issue - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Troop Issue and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 5. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration Building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. ~ Please plan your checkout no later than 10:00 AM Staff must prepare campsites for Sunday check-in. www.kiakima.com 12 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp . - . a . MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS 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. M Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with the appropriate icon. We are always looking for skilled instructors of merit badges. If any unit leader possesses a skill that he 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. All programs are available to both camps, but may require shuttling. ----------------------------.;-. ,· KEY TO PROGRAM I CONS 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. Indicates participant ~ Merit Badge required for Eagle m~st pass the BSA One hour session .... II E;31 Two hour session ~ ~ Indicates a prerequisite D ~ EJ D Three hour session f'71 Written material required a ~ m All day program • . Indicates requirements that must be l9"J Indicates requirements that may be ~ completed before coming to camp Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts ~ for this program Program fee or material cost liiiiil completed at borne Recommended for all Scouts to allow more time lJ1l Merit Badge used for Nova or E!t] Supernova Awards 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp swnnmer test 13 rm Program located in li!I Camp Cherokee rm Program located in li!J Camp Osage n. Program located in . . Both Camps www.kiakima.com _A_Q_U-AT-1-CS _A_RE_A--+ e Lifesaving BBR~m ll This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is Swimming 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 13 b) This is a good entry level Aquatics Badge be completed prior to camp. and is required for Eagle. It is strongly suggested that Scouts take this before other Aquatic Badges. Scouts must pass Canoeing the BSA Swimmer Test in order to take this Badge. ae~m• aom11 Swimming Instruction Like the Native Americans that once inhabited this great land before us, your Scouts will learn how to guide their vessels through the swift waters of the South Fork or the This session is for Scouts in the Non-Swim- calming pools of John Cooper Lake. Canoeing on the South mer and Beginner ability groups. The Fork is classic Scouting activity that Kia Kima is known for! instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner's Motor boating test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer's test completes requirement 9 for First Class. In this one hour Merit Badge, scouts will learn the proper IBID llDlllil techniques for operating a motorboat, dropping anchor, fueling, and much more. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise around John Cooper Lake. This takes place in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for Scouts biking there This is a rigorous program that certifies a or an adult leader driving them there. 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. BSA Lifeguard ~DDEJLI~ Mile Swim an• This is not a Merit Badge but a rigorous challenge! Scouts must attend a practice every day building up to the Mile Swim on Saturday Morning. www.kiakima.com 14 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Whitewater Rowing aonm11 In this one hour session, your scouts will learn this unique skill that can turn into a hobby, or even a competitive sport. Small Boat Sailing 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 including knots and rigging. This Badge is not for land lubbers! It's Big Fun in Small Boats! This is in Camp Cherokee and will require travel time for Scouts biking there or an adult leader driving them. Experience the thrills ofrunning class III whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials ofwhitewater 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. -------· HANDICRAFTS AREA • Wood Carving BDllD Great for first-year Scouts! Whether it's carving an elaborate piece or j ust whittling around the campfire, Scouts will always be using the skills they learn here! Totin' Chips may be earned during Open Scoutcraft. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal carving knives. Pocket knives are highly discouraged. Scouts will need $10-$13 to buy a kit from the Trading Post. Basketry aona ~ ~· Kayaking aggn This merit badge will intro~you to recreat= kayaking and help prepare you for advanced paddle sports such as touring/sea and whitewater kayaking. This is a different merit badge than Whitewater and is a great way to prepare for more adventurous paddling trips! 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 15 Each Scout will learn to weave his own basket and make one that he can take home. This is an excellent merit badge for young Scouts. Scouts will need around $10 for basket materials from the Trading Post. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts will need $8-$10 for kits from the Trading Post. www.kiakima.com Photography lltDIJ Beyond capturing family memories, photography offers a chance to be creative. Many photographers use photography to express their creativity, using lighting, composition, depth, color and content to make their photographs into more than snapshots. Good photographs tell us about a person, a news event, a product, a place, a scientific breakthrough, an endangered animal or a time in history. Scouts must bring their own camera and USB cable, so they can download pictures to a computer. ~ ~ Scouts will be taught the basic skills of both front and back country 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 Art & Sculpture done before or after coming to camp. Geocaching This fun one hour Merit Badge session teaches scouts to explore their creative side. They will paint, draw, and sculpt in a variety of media. Their completed artwork will be put on display at the Kia Kima Art Exhibition. There will be a $10.00 fee due at check-in for materials used during the session. Indian Lore llDllLID~ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes, their cultures, and their history. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Scouts will need $8-$20 for the Trading Post, depending on which kit they choose to buy. www.kiakima.com 16 Scouts will be introduced to the growing sport of geocaching. Geocaching is a modern form oftreasure hunting. They will be using GPS 's to hide and find hidden caches around camp. CJB•ciDli (One Class-Two Merit Badges)This is recommended for older Scouts who are interested in high adventure. Scouts will be out and about most of the day learning about techniques, gear, Leave No Trace and trail maintenance. There is an overnighter hike and scouts are encouraged to bring their own backpacks. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Emergency Preparedness Scouts will learn how to Recognize, Prevent, Prepare for and Respond to a wide variety of emergency situations. They will need to bring pen and paper with them to class. First Aid Merit Badge is a prerequisite. Requirements 2c, 8c have to be done at home because they involve the Scout's family. Cooking an~ The Cooking merit badge introduces principles of cooking that can be used both at home and 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 and finish cooking their meals. Fire Safety This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. They will learn about fire prevention in the home and create a protection plan for their family. This is an informative badge with lots of hands on, and includes a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 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! 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. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 17 www.kiakima.com 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. Requirement 5 requires putting together a personal survival kit. This may be done before coming to camp. Scouts should bring these materials to camp. N ATURE LODGE Combined Animal Study aorm:=mm mm This class combines Mammal Study, as well as, Reptile and Amphibian Study merit badges. Scouts will spend time drawing life cycles and observing habitat. A notebook is needed for these badges. Remember that Reptile and Amphibian study requires the Scout to keep a Reptile or Amphibian for at least one month to earn the badge. This, requirement #8, must be completed outside of camp. Scouts will handle wildlife. Nature is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Forestry requires a leaf collection and a report. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection. (Requirement I )These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. This badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are created. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults, soil and stream eros10n. Weat her /Oceanography Dllm ma Scouts will build a weather instmment and use it to track the weather during the week. They will also learn about ocean currents and create a wave box. Weather requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. www.kiakima.com 18 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Landscape Architecture/ Surveying aonm 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 from choosing the plants to designing the water drainage. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Scouts will need to bring a notebook. ------B TECH CENTER BBll 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 class 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 recomended. Fish & Wildlife Management/ Soil & Water Conservation ~· • Robotics Scouts will dive into the amazing world of robotics. They will have the unique opportunity at the Kia Kima Technology 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. DIZ:lll m~a Scouts will learn to conserve and managel:ffiPworld's natural resources. Scouts taking these merit badges will learn about the importance water plays in our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. There is some written material for this badge and a conservation project is also required. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the creek. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 19 www.kiakima.com Nuclear Science/Energy mm11011 Energy drives the world and nuclear energy is constantly becoming more and more utilized. In this session scouts will learn a lot about the different energy sources available and get to try out several experiments. Welding Space Exploration 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 Ready for lift off? Scouts should prepare themselves for different types of welds on a flux core welder. an epic journey through the cosmos*. They will design, construct, launch, and recover a model rocket. One small step for your scout, one giant leap for Scouting! Chemistry *We will not actually leave the planet. maomma Electricity ma on 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 camp. The Cyber Chip can also be completed as a unit. Visit www.scouting. org/cyberchip.aspx for more details. www.kiakima.com 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. Not recommended for first year campers. · 7 1" ' 1 ..... ~ M mno·m 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. 20 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Automotive Maintenance Modem automobiles are important to many aspects ofAmerican life. Scouts will gain an understanding on how a car function 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. Electronics maoa Electronics is the science that controls the behavior of electrons so that some type of useful function is performed. Today, electronics is a fast-changing and exciting field. This is recommended for older Scouts because they will be soldering and building their own circuits. ----------------------------------•. SHOOTING SPORTS Shotgun Shooting 1 ,, A Each Scout taking Rifle ~ m'W IFJI rJW~ Shooting should have a all 111:.1.W ~ 1..)1 distance of at least 13" between the tip of his This program will teach Scouts the basics of thumb and the top ofhis handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety arm. precautions for fireanns. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Rifle Shooting Shooting experience is highly recommended, and this merit badge requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should have the strength and size to manage a 10-pound target rifle. As a means of determining this, the Scout should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his upper arm as shown above. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 21 Free Shoot will be available to all Scouts during Twilight Activities Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. www.kiakima.com Archery · l1Bll Scouts receive experience shooting on recurve bows. It is fun and challenging. The Scouts get to make an arrow and a bow string. Pistol Shooting l1BllEI~ This is not a merit badge, but instead an introductory program only for Venturin2 Scouts. They will learn the safety and handling of pistols. If you are not a Venturer, contact the camp director for details. -----------------------------------· LIFE TO EAGLE 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 would not be advisable for Scouts to take more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sessions require written material. Scouts need to bring a notebook and a pencil/pen. Communication/ Public Speaking Communication is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today's society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in conjunction. Communication requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp . . , ... ... ~ .. Citizenship in the Nation is an Eagle required badge and earned with American Heritage . Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution .• I!' . and Bill of Rights. Scouts will learn about the This is a 1-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will unique history that formed our great nation. learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign Scouts will go on a field trip to complete relations. It is recommended that Scouts have already requirement 2a. Scouts must research fami ly earned Citizenship in the Nation history before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World . www.kiakima.com 22 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Scouting Heritage Eall1DDIZJ Scouts in this merit badge will learn about the great history and tradition of Scouting. They will learn about leaders while also playing old Scouting games. 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 should also research any history of their troop. Scouts will also take a field trip to the local Scouting museum at Old Kia Kima on Friday. --------------------8. SPORTS AREA Golf a EJD ma ·!= ~ ' In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You wiU practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. Pa.rticipa.nts can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! ' , .: 11111 m Personal Fitness .,.L"'ft'll.... li!I E3 lfjJI ....lllliil ··.. ~ .·· This required badge will give Scouts the opportunity to develop a fitness plan that they must maintain for 12 weeks. Scouts will also learn about different diseases related to lack of fitness and nutrition and Cycling learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enThis is the Mountain Biking option of Cycling.This Earolling. gle required badge (alternate for Swimming) will teach scouts how to take care of a bike and will utilize the trails Chess arom1d camp for mountain biking. This is a physically ama~ demandine badee and you will be ridine a lot. Bikes are provided but you may bring your own. Proper safety helmets are required. Scouts will learn the classic game of chess. Going beyond the basics, they will learn different moves and tactics used in the game. A great way to start your career to becoming a Chess International Grandmaster! 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 23 www.kiakima.com --------------------------------'· HIGH ADVENTURE M ERIT BADGES • Search and Rescue 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 perfonn 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. Clim bing ll1EJll 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 ifthat isn't enough, on Friday, they will go off site and get to climb on some real rock faces! Metalwork/ Woodwork BEJii Become a true craftsman by learning to work both in the forge and in the woodshop! This merit badge will take place at the Masera Outpost where Scouts will learn the craft of blacksmithing using different techniques. While some are at the forge, others will be in the woodshop 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 Masera experience! www.kiakima.com 24 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp if you have more than five scouts in Trailblazers, please send an adult leader to assist in the session. Young scouts can get a little rowdy! T e 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. R eguirements that they may accomplish at camp include: Tenderfoot-l,2, 4a,4b,5, 6, 7,9, 11, 12a, 12b Second Class-la, 2, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 6, 7a, 7c First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b~ 8c requirements that aren't offered in the Trailblazer program. This is open to all Scouts! So everyone is welcome to come down and have fun! Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a l mile compass course prepared so that Scouts can complete First Class Requirement 2. Scout leaders will be given the key and are encouraged to assist Scouts with this requirement. This requirement must be completed during a Scout's free time. Water Rescue- Second Class requirement 7b and First Class requirement 9c (demonstrate line rescue) will be offered Monday evening at the waterfront. All Scouts needing this requirement are invited to participate and get signed off whether they are in Trailblazers or not. Scouts must be able to pass the BSA Beginner Swim Test. Twili2ht Opportunities: • Ope n Scoutcraft - the Scoutcraft and Trailblazer staff will open up the Scoutcraft area for anyone who wants to come back and complete something they missed during a class, or have fun doing something we did in session over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fires, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 25 www.kiakima.com -------· TRAILBLAZER O VERNIGHTER On Thursday night the Trailblazers go on an overnight camping trip up to Mt Masera (where the Mountain Man program takes place). They will leave shortly after their session before evening assembly. There they will get to experience several different things such as drinking from our natural spring and seeing 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! ---------------+ OTHER O VERNIGHTERS Wilderness Survival an d Hiking/ Backpacking will also have Overnighters that coincide with the Trailblazers. They will all be near the Masera cabin, however, they will be in different areas than the Trailblazers. Wilderness Survival will be building and sleeping in their shelters, but will eat the same food as the Trailblazers. Hiking/Backpacking will camp away from other groups and will cook and eat backpacking meals as part of the overnight hike on parts of the Ma'kya Trail. All of the groups will be leaving shortly after sessions (so they will not be at evening assembly or at dinner) and will return Friday morning before assembly. We strongly encourage sending an adult leader on the overnighter especially if you have a large number of Trailblazers from your troop. www.kiakima.com 26 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp High Adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base (OVB) has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop 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 1st. Pre-registration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Ozark U ltimateTrek(O.U.T.), Lake Ouchita SummerTrek(L.O.S.T.), COPE, Mountain Man, and our new Pilot ATV Adventure program. AU participants in the O.U.T. and L.O.S.T. programs will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. Ifa Venturing Crew 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 participating in the OVB programs). 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 27 www.kiakima.com PILOT ATV ADVENTURE 0 zark Venture Base's newest program, our Pilot 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. Trail rides will take place on trails specifically designed for our ATVs away from foot and car traffic. 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! This pilot program is brand new for 201 6! Scouts should bring long pants and boots for riding the ATVs. www.kiakima.com 28 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. T he Ozark Ultimate Trek is the perfect combination ofadventure and challenges. Participantswill experience mountain biking, backpacking, navigation, deep water soloing, caving, rappelling, rock climbing, swift water rescue, and white water kayaking. Each program consists of a half-day or full day depending on the time frame. 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 ofmountain 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. Get ready for our 60-foot natural rock 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, A FEW HELPFUL T IPS O F WHAT To B RING ON Y oUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE•••••.. • • • • • • • • Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per unit) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles of water or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent (containing DEET or Permetiuin) Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 29 • • • • • • Flashlight or other portable lighting source Sunscreen Water shoes, aqua socks or old sneakers If you have a backpack stove (bring it-though not required) Raincoat or poncho Hat or cap www.kiakima.com 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 coarse. 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 hydrology of the whitewater, execute proper boat rescue techniques, boat surfing, throw ropes, and much more. This will get you ready to put your new knowledge to the test on the Spring Rivers 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, teambuilding, 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, and 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. www.kiakima.com 30 Scouts and adults participating in the 0. UT. Program should be in good physical shape. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp L.O.S.T. Lake Ouchita Summer Trek Participants must be 13 years ofage by the beginning of camp. However, this program is suggestedfor Scouts 14 years old and up! Sea Kayaks are limited to a waist size of44". T he L.O.S.T. 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 Ouchita is dotted with islands, shoals, gravel REQUIRED GEAR bars and cliffs. Opportunities on this week-long wilderness adventure include snorkeling, GPS Small Tent (l per 2 persons in your group) navigation, hiking, world-class fishing, exploring, or personal hammock shelter Light-weight +20 degree sleeping Bag lakeside camping, deep water soloing and much (target weight< 3 lbs.) more! This program is perfect for Troops, Crews • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • S UGGESTED G EAR • • Camera Journal 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 31 Sleeping Pad 2 Water bottles or hydration bag (target minimum total of 50 oz. storage) Individual Mess Kit or Frisbee wlk.nife, fork, & spoon Pocket knife or multi-tool Waterproofflashlight w/extra bulb & batteries 2 SwimSuits 2 T-Shirts, Shorts & underwear for sleeping Light Fleece or Jacket Shoes suitable for water & light biking (no flip-flops) Dry Shoes for Campsite 2 to 4 pairs of socks Small Camp Towel Personal Toiletries & Towel Rain Gear (no ponchos) Wide Brimmed Hat lnsect Repellent Sunscreen 3 Bandanas Slmglasses & Straps Personal First Aid Kit www.kiakima.com as well as individuals. After checkin and health re-check at Kia Kima Scout Reservation, L.O.S.T. participants will meet their Trek Guides and immediately begin a gear "shakedown" and equipment introduction. Participants will then load up into vehicles and head to the off-site staging area 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 L.O.S.T program must be able to pass the BSA Swimmers Test, be physically fit and be proficient in basic boating skills. This program will provide instruction in touring kayak skills, extremely lite gear camping, trek planning, wilderness camping, open water navigation, and rock climbing. L.O.S.T 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? 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. www.kiakima.com 32 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp CHICKASAW 171 S. HOLL MEMPHIS 901-32 KIAKI ... OUNCIL, BSA rwooo ST. , TN 38112 -4193 A.COM C.0.PE. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience ~· T ·-( '' · . k .· , c- - .i:· #"'~·: •, 'J . ' , - - 't~ ., • .··':.'i. he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced teambuilding 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 Scout 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 physically and mentally challenging excercises 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 a good walk from the main areas of the camp. It's about 3/4 of a mile hike uphill from the Osage Waterfront and about half a mile from the Camp Cherokee parade field. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com Sign up for Metalwork/ Woodwork Merit Badge for the full Masera experience! MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 191h century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate in 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 shotguns and rifles. Be sure to ask the instructor about "Ozark Mountain Skeet Shooting." Scouts will also learn the proper use and care of primitive tools. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Participants will also learn how to safely throw tomahawks. In addition, each Scout will build their own flint and steel fire starting kit that they can take home. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. www.kiakima.com 36 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp S ince 1916 Kia Kilna has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork !liver. Thousands of young men and women have camped beneath the Thunderbird and have grown to love this area of the Ozarks. Bolton Smith, the first president of the Chickasaw Council, purchased and donated the original 160-acre site. Kamp Kia Kima opened for the first season in 1916, just a few months after the purchase of the land. In the early days, Scouts rode the train from Memphis to Hardy and then hiked the remaining distance. Scouts were assigned to Tribes and would stay in stone lodges. In 1963 John Cooper, the developer of Cherokee Village, approached the council with a trade. In exchange for the original site, he would give the council an 860-acre tract along with several construction projects to get it started. In 1964 Kia Kima moved to the current Reservation while the original property is operated and restored as a museum and campground. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 37 www.kiakima.com I n 2016 we will be celebrating the Centennial year of Kia Kima! Every Friday this summer will be Centennial Day with a large celebration taking place. There will be several different events and exhibits throughout the day for Scouts and Scouters to learn about the history of the camp and help preserve the traditions for the next I 00 years. Some of these include a Kia Kima museum, tours of Old Kia Kima (the original property which is a short ways down-river from the Reservation), stories, games, and a time capsule! There will also be a museum that will be open during the Centennial A Kia Kima staff sash from 1933. Day. This museum will display Each patch represents a year at camp. history about Kia Kima throughout the years as well as Scouting in general. Staff docents will be on hand to answer any questions and give more information. If you have r;::::::=========~ any memorabilia or stories you would like to share with the museum, please contact the Reservation Director. All displays are stored and locked up when not on display so that items may safely be returned to owners after the summer. www.kiakima.com 38 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Ifyou are travelling to the other camps Waterfront, you will need to bring your buddy tag with you. M 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. On Monday and Tuesday 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 that 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 Spotts, rappelling, wampus cat racing, volleyball competition, and mountain boarding are just a few of the other activities you may participate in. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp The Iceberg - Test your climbing skills and cool off at the same time at the Cherokee Waterfront. Waterslide - Rocket down our 150' waterslide for a big splash into the Southfork River. The Blob - Take your turn at getting launched into Camp Cherokee Waterfront. Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) - Paddle around the lake at Camp Cherokee on these awesome boards. Muzzleloaders - The Range staffwill offer blackpowder muzzleloaders one night in addition to the normal open Shotgun and Archery. 39 www.kiakima.com Mountain Boarding - This will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically skateboards with oversized wheels. Scouts will get to try out the boards on some of the slopes in the activity fields. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 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! 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 60 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staffwill train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the awesome climbing surface. www.kiakima.com 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 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. Our staff tries as hard as they can to send every scout home with the Merit Badge they signed up for. 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. (i.e. no swimmers pushing) 4. No motors 5. Must be built at camp The boats will be judged on originality, creativity, and whether or not they complete the race, ofcourse. Masera Outpost Demonstration On top ofMasera Mountain at Kia Kima, the Mountain Men live a Pioneer lifestyle. Everyday they work with the Scouts in the Mountain Man program doing activities such as Blacksmithing, Woodwork, 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 Water Carnival Station. The Firemen there will show them the differAfter the Homemade Boat Race, at 3:30 there ent Fire Engines and talk about their jobs as Firemen. will be an Inter-Troop aquatic competition of epic proportions. Troops will go head-to-head in Climbing - The Scouts in Climbing Merit Badge a variety of water based activities. There will be will get a chance to climb on some real rock near events for Swimmers, Beginners and Non-Swim- Batesville, a town close to Kia Kima. They will mers. So everyone can compete! The winner will return in time for dinner. go home with the coveted Water Carnival Award. 41 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp www.kiakima.com Ann ON PROGRAMS Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $20 fee prior to departure. 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? ThenAdd 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 on a first come first served basis. These are very popular and fill up fast so make sure you sign up early! M 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 and will have you back in camp in time to participate in many ofthe evening activities being offered. 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. Open COPE - Offered on Thursday night is an introduction to the COPE program. They will be doing some low elements and games. It's a great way to get your older scouts hooked so they come back next year! Thunderbird Aquatics - This program will be offered in the morning and afternoon on Fridays. Scouts that 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 www.kiakima.com 42 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp C ampfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Council Ring consisting of skits and songs from the staff. Om closing campfire will be held on Friday evenings and will finish out the week w ith awards, the Thunderbird Troop, and an Order of the Arrow Callout 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. V: . ~ spers is an interfaith worship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the hapel and everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the staff will conduct vespers, with assistance of visiting clergy. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. Attending service also counts as credit towards Scouts God & Country Award. In addition to attending Vespers, units are encouraged to conduct services specific to their faith throughout the week. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 43 www.kiakima.com A 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 will make announcements at camp. ~ Unit Elections Ifyou are from the Chickasaw Council and Brotherhood Conversion Ifyou are an Ordeal member ofAhoalan Na- have not had your unit election this year, contact chpikin #558, you will be encouraged to participate the camp chief when you arrive to schedule one! in the Brotherhood Walk, completing your Brotherhood membership in the Order of the Arrow. All Callout Ceremony materials needed for Brotherhood Conversion will Friday night's campfire concludes with be available at the camp office or in your Order of an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potenthe Arrow Handbook. According to National poli- tial new members will be recognized and given cy, Ordeal members of other lodges are unable to information regarding upcoming Ordeals. If you participate in Brotherhood convsersion There will have OA dancers in your unit they are invited to be a $20 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. 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 Summer Fellowship for members of their unit to be called out. Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. Arrowmen from all lodges will have an opportunity to hear the latest OAnews and enjoy some fellowship. www.kiakima.com 44 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp SAT/SUN PROGRAMS Cave Programs require a 1 month reservation. These programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. W hether you are coming to Kia Kima for the first time or if this is your fiftieth, there are many local program opportunities that await your troop . These "add-on-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. Cave Programs require a 1 month reservation. All other programs should be booked through the camp office at least 1 week prior to your arrival or departure day. South Fork Canoe Float - Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older Sprin g R iver W h itewater K ayak boys kayak. Trip Fees: $10 per person with a 8 person Adventure - Scouts and leaders can enjoy mm1mum. the cold waters of the Spring River. The Spring River emerges out of the ground near the M'1ssoun'/Arkans as b order. 0 ver 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the PROGRAM COST the springs that produce the Spring River. Spring River Whitewater This river boasts some 15 shoals, ledges $25.00 per person Kayak Adventure and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a $10.00 per person South Fork Canoe Float great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 Blanchard Springs $76.00 per person* person minimum and 12 person maximum. Wild Cave Tour All fees can be paid at the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration Blanchard Springs $11.00 per adult* fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at Cavern Tour $6.00 for youth 15 and under* least 13 years of age for this program. *Price dependent upon National Park rates. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 45 www.kiakima.com . .. ~ .- ,,,:• . ............. -~ ,, . . ._ ...,..,. . "'\ ...... SAT/SUN PROGRAMS cont. Add-On-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday~· prior to or after your week at summer camp. Blanchard Spr ings Wild Cave Tour - Participants for this adventure should be in good physical shape, wear sturdy shoes or boots, and come prepared to get dirty and have fun. Participants will climb very steep slopes, crawl on hands and knees, pass under low ceilings, and travel through red clay. The tour ends at the Titans, a group of tall spectacular columns deep in a mountain cavern. Hard hats, kneepads, gloves, lights, and belts are provided, along with a souvenir t-shirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a cold cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of3 but no more than 12 participants. Two tours per day are permitted and they are spaced 1 hour apart. This tour is guided by the United States Forest Service. Please make reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $7 6 per person Bla nchar d Sp r ings Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1Yz hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing m1der the Natural Entrance and beside the cave stream before emerging into highly decorated rooms. With nearly 700 stair steps, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or health problems. Trip Fees-$11 for adults and $6 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $8 for adults and $4 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. www.kiakima.com 46 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp ------~ S UMMER CAMP Gon AND 4. Lead Grace at an assembly while at camp. COUNTRY A WARD 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law - "A Scout is Reverent". Discuss bow it applies to you as a Scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. 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, 6, 7 and 8 listed below. 6. 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"? 7. Show bow to properly display and fo ld an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. I. Assist in the raising or lowering of the American Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your unit in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge ofAllegiance while at summer camp. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. 3. Assist in preparing and leading a unit or inter-unit vesper service while at camp. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 47 www.kiakima.com ----------------------------------· KIA KlMA PARTICIPATION AWARD y L e Kia Kima Participation Award is a prestigious honor identified by a special pin only achieved by those Scouts and Adults with the drive 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 l or Option 2. Please list the number of youth earning the award and the number of adults. TROOP: ADULTS: YOUTH: -------------------------------+ Youth Adults Option 1 Do one of the following from list A and four of the followin~ Option 1 Complete 5 of the following D 1. Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post. D from listB D D D D List A Participate in D 1. Add-On-Program D 2. Mile Swim 0 0 D 3. D 4. D OA Brotherhood Conversion Kayak BSA 5. Canoe Float 6. Masera Outpost D D D 7. God & Country Award D D D 0 ListB Participate in D 1. Mountain Boarding D D D D D D D D D D D D D n 0 2. Inter-unit Activity 3. Free Swim 4. Blobbing 5. Free Boating 6. Water Slide 7. Open Shoot 8. Open Handicraft 9. Open Scoutcraft 10. Free Climbing 11. Water Carnival 12. Home-made Boat Race 13. Sports Tournament 14. Kia Kima Shuffie Option 2 D D D D D 1. 2. 3. 4. D D 0 D Option 2 0 D D 0 Complete l of the following 0 Participate in at least 8 activities from list B Trailblazer Program Ozark Venture Base Program BSA Lifeguard www.kiakima.com Participate in OA Brotherhood Conversion. Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening. Serve as an assistant Ranger for one project. Participate in Masera Outpost. Participate in Scout Leader Cookoff. Drive a vehicle on a Jield trip. 8. Participate in Inter-unit Activity. 9. Participate in Blobbing. 10. Assist in a program area for one day. tl. Participate in Scoutmaster Shoot off. 12. Participate in anAdd-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 Waterslide. 20. Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 48 Complete l of the following l. Serve as an assistant Ranger for a part of al least three days. 2. lllstruct a merit badge for a week. 3. Complete the BSA Lifeguard program. 4. Complete the BSA Climbing Instructor Program. 5. Participate in O.U.T. or L.O.S.T. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp -------e-------• M ERIT TROOP • HONOR TROOP In addition to achieving Merit Troop, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. Complete 7 of the 9 following requirements. D The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. D The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters' pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. Out of Council units with their May 15th paperwork submitted on time will receive credit for this requirement. D The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders' meetings. D The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in BSA Field Uniform. D The unit builds a campsite gateway or other large pioneering project. D The unit attends the vespers service or participates in an inter-unit vespers service. D The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to pa1ticipate in the Summer Fellowship D The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. D The unit demonstrates Scout Spirit by participating with songs and skits at assemblies, meal time and the Kia Kima Shuffle. The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week with an average of 80 points or higher. D The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Camp Commissioner or Program Director. D 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. D 50% of youth at camp earn the participation award. D 50% of youth at camp earn the Summer Camp God & Country Award. Tbe Honor Troop and Merit 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. You must be an Honor Troop to be eligible for the Thunderbird Troop: the top troop of the week as picked by Staff. The Staff looks for troops that fully participate at flag ceremonies and go above and beyond during their time at camp. Camp Cherokee (Circle on) 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp D Thunderbird Troop TROOP: Camp Osage • 49 www.kiakima.com T here is still 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 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 ~=~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:!J and teach a course. -----------------· SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES y 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. •l\1--ERI--T•B•AD--G•E-------+ --------------.-. L EADER CooKOFF • Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders' cook-off 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 a seperate entree and dessert category. The winners of each category 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! 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. www.kiakima.com 50 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp TRAINING S OME TRAININGS REQUIRE SIGN UP ON D OUBLEKNOT OR AT CAMP. A FEW DO NOT NEED ANI' PRIOR SIGN UP OR FEES. L 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! Scoutmaster & ---------------~ Aquatics Training Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training Swimming and Water Rescue This training teaches you the important safety aspects of a unit swimming activity. It also allows We plan to offer this course during the morning you to conduct swim checks for your unit. There on Monday and Tuesday if volunteer trainers are is no fee for this course. available. There is a $10 fee for participants. Please contact the Reservation Director if you are willing Paddle Craft Safety to help instruct this course. 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. ·.··r-st• F A•.•d/•c•P•R----------·Ji• i BSA Lifeguard 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 payable to the profesional instructors from Spring River Ambulance Service. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp This is a full week-long course giving participants their BSA Lifeguard certification. More infonnation can be found in the Merit Badge section on Page 14. Kayaking BSA Kayaking BSA is an introduction to Kayaking for adult leaders and older scouts. It takes place one night during Twilight Activities and sign ups are on the Program Add On Board. There is no fee for this course. 51 www.kiakima.com ---------------· Trek Safely • This training is hosted by our Scoutcraft staff. It teaches how to properly prepare for a hiking or backpacking trip. Leaders will learn how to creat contingency plans and recognize when to implement them during trips. There is no fee for this course. --------------· Climb on Safely Y This training is designed to help leaders organizing and managing climbing/rapelling activities at facilities and natural rock. There is no fee for this course. ----------------· COPE Level I Certification This is the Boy Scout 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 troop. You must be over 18. --------------+ Climbing Instructor Certification This will certify leaders as Climbing Instructors Level I. This is a week long course that coincides with the Climbing Merit Badge as they learn to instruct and facilitate Scout climbing. It includes Climb on Safely training. Space is limited, so be sure to register through doubleknot. Range Safety Officer Training 'i• This NRA certification will allow you to safely supervise firing ranges. You will also be able to operate Boy Scout ranges if you have a certified instructor with you. This is an NRA certification that the Boy Scouts ofAmerica uses; however since it is NRA, it is also recognized outside of Scouting. There is a cost of $30 for the RSO certifaction 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. www.kiakima.com 52 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp --------------· Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills y New to camping? Or maybe you haven't been camping a lot since you were a boy? Then IOLS is the training for you! 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. From axes to first aid to orienteering to tree identification, you will learn it all! --------------re., 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. v --------------------------------· NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING T his program is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews. This course is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class or working on Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered during the week of July 17th through July 22nd. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. 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 a well trained 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 Training Chair. Registration will be available on the Council Calendar at www.chickasaw.org beginning February l, 2016. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 53 www.kiakima.com CAMPSITE INSPECTION Funit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council WeekofCamp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite \. United States Flag ls it displayed? Is it displayed properly? _ _ _/5 pts Unit Identification _ _ _/5pts ls the w1it flag or other approp1iate insignia bearing w1it nwnbers easily seen? Tent Appearance _ _ _/l Opts 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? ls 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. _ _ _/lO pts Clean Campsite Area _ _ _/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 WasJ1ing area with cleaned dishes? _ _ _/lO pts Fireguard Chart _ _ _/5pts The unit's fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite's bulletin board. Safety Hazards ____/5pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit _ _ _/5pts Is the unit first aid kit marked, clearly displayed, and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. Latrine _ _ _/5pts The latrine must be reasonably clean. ls there adequate paper and soap available? Bonus Points Does the unit have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? _ _ _/5pts _ _ _/lOOpts TOTAL www.kiakima.com ____/20 pts 54 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp Scouts and leaders are encouraged to treat their clothing with Permanone insect repellent. I NDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST 0 0 0 ------~ • U NIT EQUIPMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Sheeting/Tarps Brooms & 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 recieve ice with their meals. 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Field Unifonns at all evening flag ceremonies, 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 Lmderwear and I-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes Watershoes 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* Boy Scout Handbook* Indjvidual program needs Health Form ("copy" filled out and signed. Medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spendjng money (consult unit leaders-usually $40-$60) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books Bible or personal religious literature Watch Optional 0 Musical Tnstrument 0 Sewing kit* 0 Camera 0 Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* D Sunglasses* * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 55 www.kiakima.com --------------+--------------+ WHAT NOT TO BRING TIPS TO CAMP 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. 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 as well. Any such equipment 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. Prescription drugs should be reported to the camp medical personnel and should be properly secured. 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 experience. The average height of the beds are 14" from the floor to the bottom of the bed if you are looking for footlockers that can fit underneath. No pets ofany kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. --------------·• W HAT KIA • + KlMA PROVIDES Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (Hot showers are available at the 5 shower fac ilities throughout camp.) • + + • • 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board www.kiakima.com 56 2016 Leaders' Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSA G E 2016 Osage Registration Times 9 :00 10:00 I 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Kavakinq I/) Lifesaving <.J +:: Motorboating" C'O :::J er Rowing <( Small Boat Sailing* Swimminq Swimming Instruction Whitewater Art/Sculpture I/) Basketry .:::: C'O Indian Lore <.J :0 Leatherwork c: Photography C'O ::r: Pottery Wood Carving Trailblazers session Backpacking/Hiking Camping ;:: Cooking C'O <.J Emergency Preparedness ::l Fire Safety 0 <.J en First Aid Geocaching Pioneering Wilderness Survival Environmental Science r Cl> Fly Fishing/Fishing C> "'C Fish & Wildlife/Soil & Water 0 ...J Geology Landscape/Surveying ::l Nature/Forestry C'O Combined Animal Study z Weather/Oceanography Automotive Maintainence Chemistry Electricity Cl> Electronics c: Cl> Model Desiqn/lnventinq (,) Nuclear Science/Energy .r: <.J Programming Cl> Robotics Space Exploration Welding Citizenship in the World 0 Cl> a, Cit in Nation/American Heritaqe ~ C'O Communication/Public Speaking ::i w Scouting Heritage Archery Cl> C> Rifle c: C'O Shotgun Shooting 0:: Pistol I Chess I/) Golf 0 Q. Personal Fitness U> Cycling Climbing Merit Badge Session 1 Cl> Search and Rescue Merit Badge ::I c: Cl> Metalwork/Woodwork Cl> I/) COPE Session 1 > C'O Mountain Man ~ ai ..... Lake Ouachita Summer Trek C'O N Ozark Ultimate Trek 0 Pilot A TV adventure Session 1 *NOTE: Classes located at Cherokee, 1.5 miles awav from Osaae Lunch ... - .... - -... ... - I -- I ~ I 11 I I 11 I 11 11 I ~ession 2 ~: ... 4:00 I •: ... 3:00 I I ~: e 2 :00 Lunch I 11 I ~ 11 I I1 I I I I II I Lunch I1 11 11 II I1 I I I I Lunch Lunch I 11 11 11 11 Lunch I I I I Session 2 II Session 2 I All Week All Week I Session 2 CAMP CHEROKEE 12016 Cherokee Registration Times 9:00 10:00 I BSA Lifeguard* Canoeing I Lifesaving Ill Kayaking (..) +: Motorboating t'O :::s a- Rowing <( Small Boat Sailing I Swimming Swimming Instruction Whitewater* Art/Sculpture Basketry ~ I t'O Indian Lore (..) Leatherwork I c: Photography t'O Pottery" :I: Wood Carving Trailblazers Backpacking/Hiking Camping Emergency Preparedness cu .... (..) Fire Safety :::s First Aid 0 (..) Geocaching Cl) Cooking Pioneering Wilderness Survival Environmental Science Fly Fishing/Fishing Q) I C> Fish & Wildlife/ Soil & Water "C Chemistry .....0 Geology Q) Landscape/Surveying :::s t'O Nature/Forestry I z Combined Animal Study vveather1uceanography Automotive Maintainence* Electricity I Electronics Model Design/Inventing (.) .c: Nuclear Science/Energy* (..) Robotics* ~ Programming* Space Exploration Welding* Citizenship in the World 0 Q) c;, Cit in Nation/American Heritage ~ t'O Communication/Public Speaking ::J w Scouting Heritage Archery Q) en Rifle c: t'O Shotgun Shooting Q:'. Pistol I Chess ~ Golf* 0 Q. Personal Fitness Cl) Cycling* Climbing Merit Badge Session 1 Q) Search and Rescue Merit Badge* :::s c: Q) Metalwork/Woodwork Q) COPE Session 1 > Illt'O Mountain Man ..:.:: ....t'O co Lake Ouachita Summer Trek N Ozark Ultimate Trek 0 Pilot ATV adventure Session 1 *NOTE: Classes located at Osaoe, 1.5 miles from Cherokee I ... 11:00 11 2:00 Lunch Lunch ~ I 3:00 I I I 11 j :s - I I I ~ I l ... - ... - I - I Luncn I I I ~ ~ ... I J I I I I I I [uncti I Luncn I I . Session 2 I Session2 I All week All Week Session2 4 :00 Reference rv 0_.... O'> CAMP CHEROKEE r Ct> Q) a. Ct> ~­ G) 1. GHOST DRUM 2. BIGFOOT 3. WHIPPORWHIL 4. DRY BONES 5. ARROWHEAD 6. HOOT OWL 7. ROCKY TOP 8. FLINTSTONE 9. LONGKNIFE 10. BLACKJACK SPRING , ___ ,, ,' \ ,, I I I , , , c:: \ 0 Cf) c:: .. ,,'' 3 3 Ct> ...., \ ~H I ,, , ' C.O.P.E. COURSE ', ..(. Q) lJ JOHN A. COOPER LAKE 3 \::s ~~ ~~ ~/ ~·~ , ARCHERY ~~ c..n co , .- I I I \ ("') I ef , ,, ,, ,' ,' ".. MASERA CABIN LARRY'S .... - - - - LOOKOUT LOY/ER MEADOW 1 RIFLE &SHOTGUN , , ' RANGE,,,'' ~~ ,, , ,, , ,' CAMPOSACE ,, ~ , EAST SHOWERS ,1~ , ,'~ OZARK VENTURE BASE ---~~;E~ 6 TECH CENTER KIAKIMA !I , .. IS§ SCOUT RESERVATION ';I':;" ~:r Q) (') 0 3 I I a: Ct> ti)" ' I 200ft 400ft 600ft 8COft I I I I I 50011 == 1.00011 I MAINlEHANCE AREA j D f RANGER \STAFF CENTER 1. BOBWHITE 2. COPPERHEAD 3. WHITE HO RSE 4. BROKEN BOW 5. WHISP ERINGRAPIDS 6. TURKEY RUN 7. FOXFIRE 8. CEDAR ROCK 9. RUNNING DEER 10. CRAZY WOLF 11. TALKING TURTLE 12. YELLOW DOG 13. DANCING BEAR 14. TALL PINES 15. EAGLES NEST Reference a. GPS COORDINATES: N36.34450531° w91.59223171° E ro (.) ..... Q) E E >Gl'TllFl!ti>'l/1>111 DIRECTIONS TO KIAKIMscouT RESERVATION :::::i (/) .9 lll m ~t =' Q) "O I 1 • ile I hilt ·s C> -~ Q) "O ro Q) -' co ~ PRP.t$tm9 C> N WllN!'f(11tt CHEROKEE VILLAGE C> co FROM MEMPHIS & POINTS EAST · FROM ASH FLAT & POINTS SOUTH Traveling north on Hwy67 turn left into Hwy62/412. Continue 2.3 miles to Hwy 289. Tum right. Travel 1.8 miles turn right onto Hwy 175/Cherokee Rd. After 1.8 mile (and a sharp curve to the right) turn left onto Pottawattamie Rd. _g Continue 1.6 miles on Pottawattamie Rd. until it deadends at Tonganoxie Rd. ~.,.o "'>-"''"Yo4f(C' Turn right and follow Tonganoxie Rd. .6 miles to Weekiwachee Rd. Follow Weekiwachee Rd. 2.3 milesInto Camp. Take Hwy 63 from Jonesboro into Hardy (do not take the Hwy 63 bypass). Turn left onto Hwy 62 and travel 6.8 miles to Tekakwitha Rd. at St. Michael's Church. Turn right onto Tekakwitha Rd. and travel .3 miles to Pottawattamie Rd. and turn left. Follow Pottawattamie Rd. 3.7 miles until it deadends Into Onaga Rd. at the Fire Station. Turn right onto Onaga and travel .9 miles (over Hwy. 175) to Tonganoxie Rd. Turn left onto Tonganoxie Rd. continuing 1.7 miles (passing Lake Omahas) to Weekiwachee Rd. Turn right and follow Weekiwachee Rd. 2.3 miles into Camp. E ~ ro E :.52 ro :.52 ~ Do you have what it takes to be a Kia Kima staff member? Are you ready for the best summers you'll ever have working with us in the Ozarks? We are always looking for outstanding people for everything from cooking in the Dining Hall to Merit Badge instruction to High Adventure. You must be 16 years or older and a registered member of the Boy Scouts. Apply online at www.kiakima.com today! Advertisement Over the past 100 years, 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 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, 0, Kia Kima BSA, all hail! KIA KIMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Kia Kirna Alumni Association is an independently registered 501 (c )3 nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Arkansas. ., . Camp Osage Forgetsomething? Want some awesome Thunderbird gear? Want a snack in between sessions? Want to check out the new merchandise for your collection? Trading rost Want something to remember your great time at Kia Kima? Visit the Trading Post! Advertisement face book ) !>EOPU: a Kia Klma Scout Reservation ho ***** Like us on facebook! We post pictures and updates evety week at camp so there's a good chance you'll see pictures of your troop. 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We battled tomados, rlasti floods, heavy rain!l , and raging rivers The staff were ll't\lleSOme Th See More .W1!> IR~w Staff Plaques The Kia Kima Alumni Association is a registered 501(c)3 nonp<ofil corporation in the Stale of Alkansas et Like Comment Advertisement  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Title A name given to the resource 2016 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Andrew Schrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Andrew Schrack Leaders Guide