13 20 1125 https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/702382e9fe0b41621e67b85ab5f2a5ed.pdf ad00b520f8835cd4d48cf972111e3b65 PDF Text Text l t,~c/ ~\> CJ~ q~~j -~ I ' ' ..--.·· '> ... ,.: ~ ' i \ .:.... E '< ~· .. · L ---. �Mcvi.ch 11, 1981) l~e would Uke :to peMona.Uy we.tccme. you Md IJCWI. TMop :to !Gl4 ti;na Sc.out Re.6eAva.ticn .tft.U 6wnmeJL. (:Je Me 6ttt.e you Md ycM. boy6 i.u<U. ha.ve. al'! ou.:t6.tMdlng Scou.tln.9 e.xpVU.enc.e. when ycu. :take a.dvantage o 6 the planned p11.og1tam and e.xc.eU.e.nt t)a.cllU..hu wh.lch ha.ve. be.en de.vei.oped 601t. all u.nU6 w<..tJWt the Cou.nc.A.l.. Yo!.1.11. Chi.ck.a.6aw Cou.nc.U Camp..Utg Convr;...ttee ha-6 e.nc.ea.vo1t.e.d t.o pMv.lde. e.vC/l.lj ~ac<..U.ty to a.6ouJt.e. the <I UCCC?.66 on ljCl.1.11. ptano. You. w.u.t 6-<.1td -tJU.o Ca.mp Le.a.de.It Manual to be. a. g1te.a:t help to ljott, yo u.11. c.omml.tte.e , a.nd rJOUlt Ju.n-lolt. Leadw a.6 you. i:ila.n qoWT.. Plf..rtJll.a.m. Ca1te6ul. pJtepM..a.tlon -ln eac!1 1.>e.c.tlon w.U.l con:tA.<.bu-te. to a. 1>u.cceo<16u.l :tNJop pltegJta.m a;t camp. You. .ohou.ld u.6e -tJU.o manua.l :to p.ean e.o.c.h Scout' 6 do.il.y 1>chedu.le a.o weft a.o t.Jte plan 601t IJOUll. Tll.Oop. PMgll.am .lcka.6 and oppol'..twl.Weo Me ma.de available 61t.om w/U..ch rJOUll. Tit.cop can chooM. and de.vef.o p a. p11.0g1tam to me« ltA paltZ<.c.u.lalt. ne.edh. We call ljo!.1.11. 6pe.clal ttttx.ntion to .the 6e.ct.lon -lnvotv.lng K.i..a K.lma'o newe.1>t camp; a new !~'?C?.66 S1.1.11.v.lval Carip w/..-lch w<.U be.g-ln .ltA ~t ljeoJt 06 opelta.t(.cn :JtM 6W'r.!Vt. Yoult Scout'6 happ.Ute.66 a.nd 1>11.tU 6act.lon at camp a.Jte. depe.nd.e.nt upon advanced pMgMJT. oef.<!.c.tlon and p.t.an;Ung. I 6 you have a. que.1>.t<.on net a.nl>WeAe.d .ln .the. 60.UOw.lng page.I> cit a pe1t1ional pMbtem, a me.mb<!.lt 06 yoWT.. Camp.(.ng and Act.lv~ Comml.ttee c6 rJOUlt ?.lo.tM.ct, 01t IJOUlt 'l.{.otJt.lc.t Exec.W...lve <1.1.i.U be deUgf-.ted :to 11.JC.l!k 1uU.lt IJOU. ,ln <!.Ve.Jtlj Walj :to -lnl>u.lte .tha..t ljOU/f. u.nlt a.nd ljO/J.lt. bOljl> have. a oa.tU 6a.c. .. to!LrJ expi!M.ence at camp .tJUA "u.mmC/I.. �LOCATION AND STORY OF KIA KH'iA SCOUT RESERVATION Kia Ki ma Scout Reser va tio1 is located near }:ardy, .".rkansas deeo in the Ozark r1ountains . Dedicated in 1954, the x1:?servc.tion consist of three separate camps Camp Osaga , the main camp, Camri c:1ero!<ee. tha out post cam9. end our ne·.~ •:1i1derness survival ca.'!lp, Bet1·1een the th ree camps a Scout :1::i.s over !36\l ncres t o exolore , dotted '"li t!i mo utains, pastures 'Inc: a natur1l1 strear.i river an ~ also a 40 7.Cr>~ man m11de l.~ke . Camp Os age consists of 12 camp sit;,~s , a dir.ino. hall for me<iis , health lodcie and main administr~.tive building •.·ihich houses the Main camr.>'s 'lri mnry f?.ciliti <.: s. The beautiful Sout:1 Fork of the Spring River . (su:ijc ct of a recent National G~o ­ grilrihic artic le ) flows throug!l the middle of tr.0 c?.!111), giving each Scout t he oryportunity of ~oati ng or v1:1 i tc..1,.;ater canoci ng. c.~!'lo Chero kee, our outpost camp. cons is ts of 10 camp sites locat<!d on tr1e banks of t!le beautiful 4'l i'lcre 1ake. Scouts rrep.ar0 tl1f.! i r 0111n rnea ls. r:1c P11tro l ~1ethod is t:1e !'lod::: of operation at Cherokee. '3e9h!1ing t his year Kia Kima Nill off:::r a r.ew th ird camp for use !')y OL!r Scouts leaders. fl new 1·Ji ldarness survival camp wil1 open ~1 it:: the 1980 campin9 s:::;;son. The ne1·1 '!i l dcrn::ss Surviva l Camri nffords 8ach Scout th<:: orportuiit.v cf building his own shelte r f or th" "le0!< ; pr e!)i\ring rioals e ither ~·!ith issuer' food, tr~il pac!< foo!'l , or finding his own food. Program is dc1ivorad ·by s iieciillis t i n Scoutcraft, .l\couatics. nature , and survival trai!lfog. Cam;> 1•1 ill lrnn<J le t~10 i nd ividual trool)s per week and cen accommodate pro vis i ona1 campers. ~nd Trading Post facilitfas, equipped \•;ith sni'\cks , equioment are avai h bl e ~t C'\mr> Os°'g::: and Cherokee. ~an<licrl\ft items, and Scout r·1e r it t3adge and Skill !'M11 r d instruction is o f fr. rod by ciualified counselors , in over 4~ Scout relat ed activity :ind advanc;;:ment s ubjects. Sco uts wi ll be given more ori1Jort unity at l\ctui'll ri'lni< advancement dLiring a '-''C!ek 'l.t summer ccm!J than th::: rest of t :1c year comb i nod. The 1•1at e r of fers eve ry tyre of aquatic 11cti vi ty, (boa ting , ci.lnooi :ig, S\•li rnmi!lg, '.Ind fishing). The l ai'd is r. paradi so for small game ; opossums, dee r , coons • fox0s, r abb its , squirre ls and birds of al l types (and yes, SKunks) can be found in abundaric::. There is most every type of fol iagc and tree n;itivc t o the area found on the Reservation. * * ** * l 980 CAP!P SCHEDULE ·Juile 8 - 14 ............. .......................Staff !3ovclopm::mt Heek June 15 21 ..... ... •... ••. .... . ...... ... ..•. .... .......• First Session Juno 22 .. 28 •..•••.••••••.••••.•...••.•. . .• .... •..• . • ... Second Sessi on June 29 - Ju ly s .... .... .... .. ........................... Third S:;;ss i on Jul y £- - 12 ..... . .•..... ....... •..•..... . •.•... ...•.. • . Four th S:?ss ion July 13 ... 19 .. ..... .. ........ . .... . . . .. ....... . .. ..... . .. . Fifth Session Juiy 20 - 26 . ••....•.•••••••••••••.••••••••••.•..•..•••. •Sixt'.~ Sess i on ***** Tll£ PURPOSE Kia Kima Scout Res crvdt.ion 1,,;ith its colorful history ilnd magic appeal will hignliaht an adventul'C camp whc ro most of the program ~1 ill be troop and patrol c ont0r~d . Its puri:iosc is to i;>ui1 d strength in the Pi'.tro l an1 troop organizati on, as well as t he individual Scout through a day-by-day prograw c f "reel" Sc:-uting . .'\\·sel l trained staff 1~ ill e!1deavor to help you provide s memorab1c prograre for your Scouts . �i<U. :<If·ii'.. SCOUT RESE R.l.IP1T!GN IS O!>E:-l TO P.LL REGARDLESS OF P~~CE, CREED, OR COLOR. REGJSTE~Er; SCOUTS 1\i1~C LE!\~ER.S , CN·lOE - SQ Mi fa C.i:ioe Tri p BOOT - '"1akya Tr<'. i1 Hi k<:> C:WOE ?f,DDLE - Overnight Canoe Tent - Overnight Camping Trip ARROWHEAD - C~mn Cherokee C1;r!iPFIP.t. - C~mp· Os age Ei!ch Scout i'.nd l eader sh;ill receive t ile b'1.sic K:<SR patch :\S 'I pe:rt cf tl1eir camp fee. Segments , for the various programs 11nd l'I Ctiviti es which the camp offers, ;;ire avail abfo to Scouts and 1 aadc rs who partici oat" in th11t Pi1<1s <- of t:-ie camp oro·gram. S<:gm:mts arc on Si\l c for fifty cents each e.t bc-t!l t rading ?OSts. *-.'r*** TROOP J. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. INFORl>'J\TIO!~ R~viG'W Summer C;m~ plans u'lrly. t1rrangc for quali f ied l0nd.orsl1ip for your trocp . Each Troor.i must provide ~n <'.dul t l c'ldcr at least 21 yo~.rs of age. Phn thu :-rogri.\m you \•!?.n t to Achi e ve:. [)\i tc rfTli ne ' lh't 2,~ch Sco1.rt is to ?.cccmoli~. M:.ik;i !\ 1 is t of troo;, gear !\n'i p,:;;rsonn1 gc".r you h>.v0 nnd bring neccss:iry i terns tc c;unp. ;, physical :::x~min~ti on is ne:ce:ss.:1ry for ci\ch Sco1it ".nd le~d.:r. THIS IS ii f·iUST. '";odi C". 1 forms ilrG i'\V"iil '\b 1~' 'It Scout Servi c0 C: :ite r. f"hk: fi n:il t.rranr::;ments fe r safo transport'.'.tio!'l ~f Scouts t o Kia Kim:\ Scout P.c s:::rvati on. Upon ".rr·i v.~1 at c11mn , turn in!\ compl ::;t ::;d rost'3r of Scouts '\t t ;; ;: '\dministration 8ui 1ding. H/\\!E ;i, C.'W iP PROliOTIOf'! iHGHT '.HTH SCOUTS t1f'!D P:,REiHS US l f!G THE KI;, KIMA C ~.LL YOU'. c:·J·\p PR::lf'.'.lTIOi1' C!~t.I?,'.';/,f.l :1ND SCHEDULE ;\ D.",TE . P~ESE"! T:',T! '.)~L SOUTH"!EST ~10RTHEF1ST Er:STERN Ri ch11rd Green 398-4102 J erry Schil c Jim L .ycook 362 -3241 SOUTH CE1ffR;"iL f;rfond"r Bovd 785-8520 • ;~,\SHOBf, SOUTHEP1ST Gus Li r. ds trom St:;;ve t,l dri dg:.; 83~··2535 35 7 ..5774 388-7055 0 :·!ORTH CE:fit;f',L Autn ur D1wi s 526··8656 FIL~i �SUGGESTED P.4RENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR Cf.\!-1P PROMOTION 1. Pre-opening ...•..••••..•••••.••.•. . •.....••.. . . . ... ... ... .. Senior Pe.tro l Le11dcr 2. Opaning Ce r~mony ......................... . .......... . .. . ~ .. .. ... . . .. ....... Scouts ~Jc lcomc Pnr~nts .... . to ...... . . . . .................... .. ... . .. .. ... . . Scoutm~ster Song ? Skit; or Domonstrt1tion . . ........................ . .... . .. ... .. ., .J\11 Scouts C,~m!'> 3. Introduction of Promotion Team .. . ....... .................. .. .... Scoutm;i.s te r 4. Ki11 Kim2 Scout R~sc rv11tion Pro9rcm 5, Ciscussion of Kii'\ Kir.ic Reservation, .:ind your Troop' s i nvo l vcmD::t .. ...... . .. . .. . . District !Ji stri ct Ci1m11 Promotion Chil.i rr:i~;i i'!nd 0-f\ Promotions Tc<'m fl-:irnb cr C~mp ProllK'ti ons Ch<1i rm>.n, Prorioti ons T:.;c:m ~·:cmb2r, Troop L~11dersh i D, ?.nd P~rcnts. 0-~. 6. Scoutm~.s wr 7. Closing Ceremony ..... . .. . .. . ......... . ... . .... .. .. . . .F1sst. Senior P'ltrol Lai'tdJr 8. Rcfrcshmi:::its iii nutc ..... . . . . . . ... . ... .. . .tlC\•1 C11mpi ng :ic 1ps tl1c Scout to .~dv;inc~ . CAMP FEES 19HCl Ki "t Kim11 Scout Res:::rv'!ti on foQ is $50.00 oer Scout ., r e r 11100 1< . t1 $2.0') ~l:! r Scout !<!fund is duo tho troop, follOl~ir.g its st-:.\t i!t c::.mp , if the total $5:1 .00 p1:r Scout foe !•111s Pi\ i d 1:1:10 weeks prior to th<: troops '!rri V'l1 at c.~mr. $10.'.l'.l depos it pe r Scout ., per 1~eek , is du::: prior tc •·li'.y 15 . Fee for 50 mile canoe trek is $58 .00 por Scout -:nd l 2i1dcr wi t11 no r<? f:.ui ds . t.D~LT LF\Df.RSHI P. THE !\DUL T lEf1DERS ~iUST BE 21 LE!i.DERS '1UST BE PRESE:'!T NIGHT .".ND o;,,y. E:1CH U!! IT MUST H!1VE RESPONSIBLE YE:\RS OF .'\GE. REG.ISTRt'\ TION PROCEDURE Trooti roster forms <ire nrovi dcd for you to com\'>lc?tc :'1!1d :Jrirto \vi th you upon your .~rri Vi'.l ilt c;imp. T!•Jo cooics ~ro nocoss11ry. INSURANCE Your Scouts M'C insur'"d l·~!-i il e •.t Ki-'\ Kim~ Scout P,osorv'!tin . Thr;.. Chickas aw Council ci\rrfas both li~.b ility '\nd !'le<lic11l insur~nc~1 on Scouts ilnd Lo'ldcrs attondir.9 camp. From l :00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sund·v supper is first moi':l for troops. arriving prior to 1 :O'.l ri.m. should bring their own lunch. Troops LEAVING CAMP Any Sco1Jt or L011d0r who k'\vc:s Reserv'l t~ on must c'lcci< out t !1rouqh C"-mP offi CG. �DINING H1~LL - OS;~GE Hhofos~me feed wi11 be s e rved c?.fctGri:i style. Scouts sit 10 :-. t il t ilb lc by troops. i"ieals ar<:: ·includod in fee except for lun ch S'\turd:1y :i11d Sund'ly 1.1hich ccsts $1.50. per person for those troops ti'v1t ha v.;; not yet chocke d out , or ch.c C:< in 01'. rly. This payment <loos net i\pp ly to those troops s t ;iyirig for two \·1c oks • DIN ING - CHEROKEE .· Food is ct.c livore d ti.~ice dc:ily to cr.rnositos. DINlN!l Piltrols prop11r:-? thei r o~m meals. ·· !'!ILDERNESS Cf;;;p ;'12als at tile "iilderness Camp will consist cf issued food , trail-pa ck and fi ndi ng ones m-m food. This meal pattern will rotate. Exar.iple ... Breakfast ;:ion d.:iy would b::! .issued ; Tuesday , it would be tr<til pacl< ; 1.1ednesday, no food 1•1oul d be issued. f•ll meals will rotate b this pattern. 1\11 rirecauti o:is for the safety of t he Scouts will be taken . :, He alth Lodpc is ;:wail ab le with a c, ua l i fied me di c:i l corpm1111 a nd doctor on duty 24 hour-s i'. day. In 11d'li t;i on, we hilv:= r;in 11gr0ement wi t~1 Fulton County Hos pi t11 l for em~rgency servi ces. GENER!-1L CLEANL !NESS A Scout is cle'ln, shol'!ers 11nd l a trines are cw r. il ab l 0 fo r Sco~its :ind adults a t e P.ch C'lffi'lS i te. CP1MP TRAD I NG POST Trading Posts are in both Os age .'J.nd Cherokee . H:indicr,1ft i t0ms . ~>.mo T-shirts , sti\mps, souve ni c rs, sn:icks, Scout equipment, cw"lf" mugs , toil ::itri e s , ill'ld oth 2r items of er.mp lif::i r.rc av~ilablc. VEHICLES Iii! C/',MP P'lrking must bo confined to p11 rking lots. Onl y c'lmp v:ihicl e s '!nd do l iv1iry trucks will be po rmittod PilSt parking :irc'ls. Sp .; e d li mit·· 15 mil os nor hours . EOUIP!1ENT ISSUED TO EACH TROOP BY THE RESERVATION Troor.is ~t CilmP Osage wii 1 be i ssu::d t he f ollowi ng ~qu i pme nt if needed : <! !<0rcs ,111<1 l ante rns (1 fo r l a trin'.n 1 fo r tho c11mnsite) , broom, r?.ke, 1 l)a tro l fly, :";moric<rn fl r.g. 1 bulle tin bc11 rd, 6 ~ctivity cha rts, bo~·1 s aw, Igloo cool Gr. Troops i1t Camo Cho rok0c v:il l ba issued trio fo 11 rn•;i ;'lg ~qui pmcn t i f needed : 1 Petrol fly for cook ing, l dining fly for '~" ting 11r oi\, 1 tr:1il c!1of ki t per patrol (a patrol is S ~o rsons), 1 cutl ory kit per pi!trol , 1 dutc:i oven per pr.trol , 1 griddle nor p;;trol, p l .'l. t·~s , cuos '\ncl s il vc rwaro for oec:1 ot:rson , 3 1,.1,% b tubs , 2 dip bags. 2 scrub brus hes , 2 gri 11 s , 1 bow saw, 1 broom, 1 r .:11<e, 2 !<0ros2no l;mte ?"ns (~ for t ho latrine - 1 fnr t h<? C".rnpsite ) , /'irneric<1n fl()g, l bull c ti r. board , 5 activity ch a rts , 1 I9loo cool e r, 1 food stori\go cool e r . Troops a t 1,,lil -:!ernc ss Camp \'rill b(] issu::id th<:' fell ow ing equipment if nee de d : 1 tr~il chef k i t oc r pa trol (<1 0<1tro l is 8 9o rsons) , 1 cutl e ry kit pe r D'ltrol , 1 dutch ov:m ocr pa trol, l griddl e per oatrol, 3 wash tubs., 2 dip ba.os , 2 scrup brus hes. �Jroops are rasoonsibla for all tl10 camp :iqui Dm&nt that it checks out from th:: Com·· pound or Commissary. If t he cquipmcr. t is lost or dana~ed, your TrooQ is ros9onsibl2 for its rcplac:;men t b;;fore l ;;:wing camp . t.l so, e,11 <:!Qui;:>mcnt must be returned clean. WHAT TO 3RING TO cr;:1p Scout Uniform (shorts or l o:ig p~nts) T-shi r ts Socks Extr:i Clothing Jacket Undcr\'lcaiS1•lim Trunks Ra i nv1car Shoes (tonnis and ni k1ng) Pcrson;:,l toi l et i t cJ11s .. to1oml , wash clotl1, so:io, e tc. Scout H~ndbool' P.:ncil ~, :loteboc!< Hcalt~ Cer tificate (a must) Bl ~nk~ts or Sl 2cping Bag Pi 110!" Fishing Gear tio ri t !hdg.:! PZlno'l lets fl 'lS'll i g;1t TP.00? EQUIP:1ENT First f,id Kit FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMP Pi:ick Sko.;ping Bag Uniform Scout !1:indbook Ffal ::!book Elting utensils ilcss Kit CAMP MAILING ADDRESS P.opc or Tt•!i no Troop Flag Pa tro 1 Flaqs f-.mori Ci'l.11 Flag !l11nr!b'Jok for Scoutm~s ~..!t~ Igl oo and Cups L'lntorn i1ny ottv::r msteri <1l s th11t •.vill ~ ..i lp troop: If t~kinq CaM~inq - Cooki ng :!l · Cook Ki t~ .1xe Hanel Ground Cl ot.'1 Compass SCOUT: (~lame? ) Troon : (Number) Kia Ki MI\ Scout CaPJP: C~ntccn Fl ,,s~l i gnt Groui:I Clot'i R~s0rvntion Os.~g(\ or C11cr..,kcc ~lild<::rncss C•.mp Pone.ii~ Hardy , .".rk'lnS >.S 72542 Pocket K.'li fc Extr~ Cl ot:ics S11inming Trunks 501 - 25 7-3F83 or WHEN YOU .'IRRl VE 1. Report to Ca1110 r,amiflis;;r,1ti o,1 Cluilding. Troop st1nd uy . 2. Meet C:i.mp Di rectors, turn in rcmai ni ng feJs 'Ind troop roster fo rms . 3. \•!ith trooo counselor proceed to ClllTll) s1te: ;, . Outl inc Sundzy Program B. Select Tent ~nd Bod C. Chmg:: into Swim Trunks 4. Go to r.:cdicai check ?.t roserv~ticn H~~lci1 Lodge. S. Visit Cining Hal l for U!blc assignments . 5. Go to 1·!atarfront aro;: for swir.i cl<'.ssi f ic1tion lio:i-s•"ill'lllCr - one 1·!ho c;innot swim 50 ft. !lcgi nncr - jun;> i r., swim 50 ft. in d:cp w1 tur. m~r-;, on.; turn S\'limnr.ir - Swi m 75 Y::tr ds, 1~i th strong s troko, 25 yds, res ting bac~s trokc, flo at motionless for 1 minute . 7. Check out oqui pr.i'!nt and tour c~.mp. 8. Check wccl<s oro9ram with your troop counse lor. !1ny questi ons, ?lnaso ask ! 9. Evilning moal 6 :00 p.m. Osllge • 5:30 p. m. Cher okee 10. Progr~m scheduling aftor evening moal 7:00 p.m. ll . C~mofire - 8:3~ P. .m. ( Sund~y ) �INSTRUCTION/\L SCHEDULE . . . . . -- - -. - - . CONSER\/:.n m: SCOUiCR\FT/ f\QU!\TI CS ECOLOGY r1REi\ Di wl <:;t.,.-lu 9:0'.l Cons,:?rv<!ti on S. I\. Envi ronmcnt S ..:1. Smf\ 11 Boat S.'\il i nq f1B ( Ch-:?rokcc on 1y) Nnturo M.B. Lifesaving r: .B. Rowing .:i .B . S~·1.:r.m~.,~ i·~ . E . tJ nn- -st11i rran'."!' rs /I o0 8.}qi nnGrs . C!'J·.iPCR'\FT <; • J{) Swimming Ski 11 J\1·11.1 r1 r~ • --.r t I 10 :00 ;\B if." ;.j B Hi ki ng S.f1 . Cooking ;ui .;s.:1. Fis;1 & Hildl ifc :·m {>lmpi ng ;-LB./S .ii . F'>rosty MB {E66ec.tlve 1- 1-SO, F.lrSt.. "1 ' . d ,.'1 . B. /S . ;·'\ Soi l & \hte r ~ 1.B . .th<?. 60U?~<Ot9 .11£<4 W c;ithor !' : i . B. (Os.cigo Only) added to ~equ.Ute, _ . 1:.nv1 r. :ic1 one.::· !•1. o 1'1onc:errng me11.t6 - "3e c.uM.en..1 . G'2 ol ogy tl .B. qi 1d. Survi Vt\1 .ey cc.>Jt.tt).<.ed hi bc..1.i.ic Uue l>u.ppoJtt ik mm:i 1s 1-i.B. brJ !,me.U~t Red Reptile Stu~y M.B. Em,::r . i'r::'lrer.ess C.JW.6.6 OIL /:e.'1.ltt /..Mn . Plant Science i·i.3 . M.B. (Osaoo onlvl Li fcguar d 13 . S.r.. 12 :30 W\m1rc't\FT FI!:Ul - SPORTS Ri fl c ~ Shotgun Shooting ii.B , LGi\tl1Cr11ork H. B. !hodc.3 rving f1.B. , }) ., D flrc. nry 1 ·i. v . A .,..; ,...., t'I ?~"'"'; ,...,.. Instructionill 71,y-0 £l'lskotry l1.B . and r1rcl1c ry Instruc t i oni\l Ri f l e ilrld f\rchc ry Indian Loro '"1 .S . Gen. Fiel d Sport> Per,fi tness Fi tnoss .... 0 . t,~ L U MC k Env ir . Scienc" ti .B R::ptile Stud._v M.B. rhtur;} r: .B. 1-hnrn'.'! 1s 1,; . ~. Soil "< !bt::r Con. F0rostry Vi .tl. Fish Hildli fc lfi .B. Bot11ny ii. B. Sr.n 11 Boat S11i.11ng LifP.s<tving M.!3. n .R, (Ch:Jr~kcie only) ~- ,,,,,, Canoe i ng M.B . 5.. · . s. 1.,• . 1,rnr.nng Li fc~u:1 d B. S.:._ • • ,. B .<~nmm1 nJ : l. . {<'>e.e. 110.te. above.) Z:'JO 3 :QO f:-: ().') GNERf.;L BOf\iI NG I GEilERi'IL :~tklO I CRf\FT I FREE 5 ::lO R""l • s· . r ::: :·: s·..i noo .":. .ngJt!'.1·;,.· tgun . t3 • First lli d i".B./SJ.. ;~\rcharv }1.B. s'l nna.1i 1'Hl .. ., (Ch::rokoe onl v) Pionacri ng Rif1e r, Shotgun Wild . Survi V'\1 Shooti ng M.B. Erner. Prep• r <idn::ss Gen. Field Spor ts 'i.B.{Ch::r okoe Only C'lffiplng . ,'I. '' B. ;r;) .,\' . " 1 sum I \ . • ( _ ........ - k •• , .-~- - - .. Cooking N. B/S .i'.. - ..t!.ia..un i t J., od i"r" r111l ..v t o ·~ild'1rnoss Surviv<!1 C.'.\mo) .. Lo'l therwork., !foodcarvi n;i G[:.!ER.'.1L FIELD SPORTS 1t Camp Chcrok::c ~ re counseled by LOI':! ..._, . DI N H E f~ Twilight Bo11ting or Cano;Jing , ~ ~' B Mondll.Y , Tue~day , Pcdns2d11y M :l Thursd11y ; 1s .ronorl\Y •. . I:idiiln Fi shing ~i. 6 . m::cts r·londay on 1y 7:30 p.m . M.B. �PROGRAM SCHEDULE SHEET AQUl\TICS !'; ~ ...~ Ht;ND ICRf', FT FIELD SPORTS I ) I "'.; I - r ; g"" 0<::"' ' ..,u .., u ~ :;, s. ·~ VI c: 1. d" I ·~ ' I ...,... ::r I I I Vl I c: I I 7/r.,,,,...,,u l I v _,_7~:/~~~-~-~~7~.~~·-~ _·z.;;: ~~"'--' z:::::..+--+--+--+~i--l--+-+--+--+--+~!--1--+--+--+-+--t---ir-J1--t-+-- n. i J (/ 'I />1~ ~.4-...:J __}. C_,.,_,~. -/ ,,)1,);7,,., A, ,.,, J 1'1 .;1.>z..;(u o J 1~, J ·-l--+--l--1--+-+-+-+-+-t-t-t--1HHr-t-t-·· / 0 11 .7)a~_,.,, 72,,_/_ ;7t; _,124_,_. --------l~-l--+-l-+--+~f-+--l----l--1---+--+--+·--+--lf-+--+--+--+--+---+-·· _,l'-5""-· - -- -- - -+-J-+--J.-+-+-J-+--+•-~--If-,-J--l--+--l-+-t-i--J--r---1----~l ~. 17 - l I 18. I 19. I l I I ..,.·-·l---+-l--~'--1--t--f---t--t-- I I ?1 ; l j I ! I I ' I ~ Scoutmas~rs should ha.ve these sheets fil 1e<1 out and avai 1<1b le at the Sunday ni 9ht pr ogram scheduling m:ceti ng. �J o _. ""::><• I ~. ' I I ' I I -11 I t I f I -· .~ ...~~ "..J. -,"· r w "" ~. "' " ' N . '-' 3 - ·- '- ' -::> "' ~ N "' "'"' Cj ' , I ~ J. - .:> - ~-~.., :"'" r -,-1 ' N ~ I ,_ - ·~ . ' - ... l I:" ('I) ..., 1:- .-- - I f'\ _ _ • -. ------:~---~*;: - ''""'''" "" ·- - - - - : __ _ ·-~--- ' ;;;;_-:;. ::;,""" ,.,, l r,..,,.. +;;.:;f "' '" ;'> •w . N ~ ~ r. > t-- '' S/''w..__ m'"P '''4l!S. . -~"id ' ' -I - - 1· tu Li fo 1m 'J '1"11l!n!l '•: l I i • , u m r i i i; ; ; : -C ! ' -- I '''°" II ' - fl ' '' 0 I -, '-0 - J, - c •. - . Iik i n9S'1" r-- -"'- ! l I --,--- j l I I ITT I I -- -i- - ' """ '" ~ ~...,, •, I I "r. ____ - ,-,--,.. . - ' I l " ' "' "'"' ~"'".,,,,,._ . I . ' I ' '" ""'""' I - - ' ' d I1-r- · ~ - ' - - ,_ I ' - I , ' :zn 0 "" J• .0 :; b I I I I I ~~~ I 11 -;J) ...., "' "' :"> ,.,, I r'..) I _. --- ----- V> n 0 c: -< n .. J <"' :'l ...... g ~ n ;o ,> ~ I I I' �P R 0 G R A M S C H E D Ul E . TUESJ;W f-IO:ml\V SUNDP~Y 11EDNESOf\Y THRUSD!1Y i FRI1F1Y First Call 5:3) - Rcvc ill e: 6 :45 · ~laiters Call 7:00 ·· tl rr:'l!(fost Sorv~d and Fl aq }:ii si n'! 7 :15 - 7 :45 Br e'lkfilst 9 :OC' I :·! S . R U C T I 0 ii i\ l T I f~ E S:CIJ Chur ch 9 :31l f\11 Prog ram f.'. rc(ls are op: n f or :ler i t Badga r ns · R UC T I 0 N A L T I '.i E 10:00 St11ff '10ot i n9 l-lake··up S~,TURD!\Y !li1e S'iii m 8:30 ( 4 hours of tr.~ ir , i ng i n d iS t C\OCtl vJi ll'lllin£? rcqui r 2d CHECK OUT 8 :(10 .• 11 : 3'} I !1 S 12:00 Lunch RVCT I G~ ~ L LUi~CH T l i':E :Jai t r. r C111l 12 :15 - Lunc'1 st;r vud 12:30 - l :O'l • ?. ;O.J S;ifo s~~i m n~ fense t he Pr ogr am - for 1': 11 }\dr.ii n.Bl dg . ~d ult l rarters. 2 :0J * 130 tc sit:1 I ;: S T R U C T I 0 N A l ~" ~\~di c?.1 R~c;1eck T I ME * CamD Tour . *. Swim Ci=leck :i :00 * Dr ?t\•1 Equ i p. I f~ S T R U C T I 0 H ~ L T I fi E * R.e vi e\.'/ Pro or11m , Gen. H:i.n ji cr;ift Gon. ;-1r..ndi cri\f t Gen. H,mdi cr af t '>sn. Handi.craft ll : 'j:"') FREE S4If' F1EE $\~IM FRFfi Sl:JIM FREE S\!Ii>i Ldrs .S ioot ut f" -- r-.: "'! 1 A <"'-- ... ,.. .... Gnn. Fi0l d $ nAlo"te f.i:>" r. ; ,..lrl 0 Tr.:>0P Cookout 1 Uni t Leaders 1 St eak Supper "l"ti t.crs C'l 11 5 ;45 Di nnor S~rvc-1 f. Flag Lo\'/er ing o:00-6: 30 ·Jsn9o l :OJ * C!wck- i n ~t - 7 :')1 SPL ibet i ng Ovc rn ioht Hike (Cam~} Os.:ige ) Ove ni g~1 t Cr.nee Tri ? (Os11ge) Lca~ers Pr ogram Planning Tr"o~ fc: 1 0~1s 1r, Ove r"li ght Hike .Ove rni oht Canoe (Ch.:? rok~e ) Tri ) (Ch')rokce) T11i i gh t [;cati nq l wilight Bn3 ting 8:00 Campti re - 8 ; 30 Song Fest '/c sµt?r S2rvi co j a; -- 30 Tt'\PS - -- 12: 30 $1 . 50 per !XH' SOn (hol d ove r Troops c,1 t f ree ) CPJiP \H DE f1CT. (Th underbird Fr i:e Swi m'l't 1md General Boeti ng (Cherokee; Tn i 1 for 2 ~- ~\'n':~:< of Tears) Trcops SiVSt'l.ff Com!'l:ti ti on (Cherokee) R:ill y} 0vor n i g:1 t c~noa Tri p (Che r 0kec ) $[\ /S t:i ff Compoti t i on Overnight Hi kc Camp Osage (Osage) Twili ght Bo;iti ng Twili gh t Boatin In ter Troor 0-;'\ Fe 11CMs:1i p Reser vati on Camnfi re 8:30 Cariipfi res Di ni ng lfal 1 Vis t ors \'IO lcatn'.) �' Adv11ncerrent is t.'le r rime succ<?Ss in the progr11m. ADVAi\lCEMENT r:i~son th'lt .:i boy st'lys in Scouting. It is his measure of How to M11.ke it harpcn with your Scouts 1. Bef0re C'lmp - knol'I the 2. Set a goal with eed1 boy - drn 11cn!)c hi m. (It is recommondod thnt Scouts work tow11rds a m11ximum of 4 Vierit Badges 11nd/or Sk i l1 !\war ds ) 3. Use of the Progmm Schedule Sheet wil 1 cnabla tie the program needs of your Scouts. 4. Let· JOCI~ 5. ~ 1!1i 1e 6. t.\(;) rit !ladge Cl asses ar \') impor tant, "t camp to ha vo FUN • ?.civ~ncement st11tus of Ci\Ch Scout. CPJll!'.' st<1ff to better serv::? advanced Scouts helc younger Scouts. at cemp· kaep 11ccuri'\te day to d11y adv.)nc(;)ment records. ~ut don' t OVER-DO. r-cmcmber, tile boys '\N Kl.'\ KI:'ll', SCOUT flESERV.HIOi'! ADVANC81ENT ;>'.':OGfl/\M SKILL ;',WARDS Listed !>el0\•1 ?.re 7 skill ":\~'lrds offered t~is summer 'I t requirements th'lt a Scout c'lnnot compl ete ?.t Ki .~ Ki n.-.. c~mll . 1'.lsc listed <tr;: t rios.:: Fi rst .'\td Hiking - Compl:?:te Nquir;:;mont 3 before: cillllp. 1. 5 Cl\noing - (Should b ring~ Scout PilCk to comnl~t'" requirements.) P~Gui rcmcn t I! . '/ Cooki n9 $ S·~ir.ming 6. Environment 1 conscr v".tion - {l'iust be cl assficd as a S\'lirrrn.:? r . ) - Requi r.,ment 4. liECUT 3;\0GES L1sted bel o\'! ar<: 35 irorit b-:dgcs offcrod ~t camp wis surrrn>ir . ,\l sc listed Jr<: those requi r cm::nts th~t a Sccut C'nnot compl ete ~t C~mp Cherokee or Ci!mp Os?.rc. t,11 Merit B'ldgc Y f1rchery r 1\stronomy - 9 :31) Mmr~l c ts C'lCll MUSt be c"mr>l etaly re"-d before e,rriVl'\ l nt Ci.llllp. nigh t /... Bilske tr,y 11 Bi rd Study - 5 :ind 7 - 5: 3:> a.m. 1 .1. 3otaoy I .;S c~ch mornin g Camping - 8'1 - Cherokee - Sa & c - Os11ge �• 11 1 { ,~ Ccnoeing ~ (Must be clcssificd as swirrmcr.) Cooking - Osage - 3 Emergency Preparedness 11 En vi ronrnental Science /?; First ,'lid - (Must have: skill 111·1ard.) 1r Fi sh ;ind l~il dli fe f1anagcment ).<> Fishing - (Applicant must bring his own rod, reel and tackle } ;1,rkansas license required for all over 16 years of age . •:i. 1 Fores try - 7 and 8 ·*J- Geo1ogy 23 lndi nn Lore i Insect Life ,.!. 2( lifesaving - (Must have swimming me rit badge.) ~c Lcatherworl< :.-7 :1c:mmals d Na ture ·· 5 z'i Orkmteering 30 rersonal Fitness - 6 I j 3' Pioneering Pl ant Science s i Reoti le Study - 8 3f Rowing - (i'iust be cl assficd :i.s s1~irnmer.} ;}5° Si gna 11 i ng 3<'. Smell Boat Sai ling - {11ust be cli\ssified es sv;immcr) Cilcrokee only . 3 7 Soi 1 11n<i 3~ \~ater Swimming - (Must have ski 11 !lward) 31 \•leather - Sb g, 5c ¥'" \~i l derness ¥1 '·food Carving. Survival �SPECI!-1LTY OPPORTUNITIES • OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIPS Can be 11rranged for i'\ny troo!). (By ila tional Council regulc:tions, onl y Sco uts classified as beginner or swimmer can make th~ tri p. ) Scheduling can be done '\fter sup:ier Sunday night. LIFEGUARD, B. S .;\ . Effective Janaury 1 , 1980, the followi ng was added t o t ho rcqui rcm.-:m ts for Li f0guar d 8Sf1: "Bi= cur rently ce rtifi ed in basi c life sup!lo rt (CPR) by American Red Cross or .!\mcri can Heart l\ssoci ati on . " i'i?\ ' KYA TRP,Il HIKE Ten mile hiking trail t4liich covers virtually all rioin ts of the reservati on. ARCHERY - Equi pm.')nt furnished. ;\ction archery Mnge provi ded. Fee sf1 ooting 11nd cl11ss ins trution. If ocrsoni'l l arch3ry equi pm.' ?nt is bro ught to c;:imp, i t must be checked i n at the Camp Administration Bui l ding. RIFLE f'Ji:IGE - .22 Rifle Range is available for Badges i!nd recreati onal shooting .O?. cents fJE!r round . Rifl es e r ammuniti on may b~ brought to camp for us e by the individual . /l.11 firearms must be checked into the Camp f1dmi nistmtion Building upo n .~rri v;i1 at c11ml). (No hand guns rie rmitte d), SKEET SHOOTI ~!G at clay pi geons ~1 ith .t:-10 shotgun or 20 9au0e shotgun. Cost 25¢ eac~. ':ILE S1Hl·l - For Sco uts and load-:rs offor cd on Saturtlay mornin~ at 3:30 at Camp Chcr oke::? . (~.ho urs of t r 'lini no in disti\nC:) S\•1 ir:imi n<l r 2qui red) !3" ··1'!ILE Ci\:~aE T~EK - Five full davs on the riv.~ r. SO-mi l e afoot··~ fl oat oi vcn to t hose Scouts c.nd Le'ldr:rs compl e ti ng trek . Counsc·l or wi 1 l ilccomrany troop on t r ok RESE RViiTIO?J CN·lP FI RE Tho vwek at camp 1~ il1 ;,n~ :•1ith the reservnti?n c;impfi rz on Friday night at 8 :00 o .m. Th~ troops of the Ki a Ki rn'I Scout t\cscrv:iti on gathe r fo r t.hc campfi !"'-" whi ch f :iaturcs auti1cnti c Indi :m l)?.ncing, songs, nr esen tation of Cc up feathers , <w1;ird$ , ~.nd m;iny otl1 er even ts. P:i r onts ::ir:i i r.vi t cd ;ind encour.~g0d to attend this ou ts t 11ndi nn ev~nt . �.. TO BE TUR:,IED TROOP ------ O ISTr~ ICT r:·J l·iiiE!.J REGlSTERHlG _ _ _ _ _ _ ,_ _ _ IJEE K OF CN,!P_ __ __ _ _ $1') .00 $40 .00 sr..~ .oo P..2s .Fee Bal an cu 8A.1ance r--nw.g .L~ !IOf :E Nll.ME( Qri nt) PHONE HOf'IE i'10DRESS :i.1n Lcnc!Grs : Scouts : l ,, 3. ·4 . 5 . -;... 7 0 - - " -,, 11'1 J.2 ,.., .la , r1 r: .17. l0 - 'Q 2" 2l 2..~ 2~ ') t- ..,,, 2.6 - I' ' �TO BE TURNE D IN 1~1lEi'I REGISTE RH!G • . . fROOP - -- - - - DISTfHCT ------- '·!£EK OF CN'~P _ __ __ __ I $1C.OO $40 .oo $6.S. OO HOi:E Nfo.ME ( ori nt} HOME !1DDRESS PHONE fbs . F:?.e Ba 1anc(! 8;i. hnce "•··~ ~ ~, f\t('I Leade rs : £m100I ·scouts: 1 ? 3. ·i;, 5. ~ - .) 7 p -··--~ ~ Tn 11 ," , ~ l.:.1 1 r. 1 r- -· , ., lo , (l - .. 2" . I ---· 2' 2~ I 2~ ,_,.., "' ~q_ --"'! 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A Mf: !I ,1?l'I 2 n1!!~~~. 11') re 1\'i.ic.• tu'•", � 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 -~ I ' ' ' i l ..--.·· - \ .:.... - - ---. t, ~c/ ... ~ \> CJ~ E '< q~~j '> ~· ,.: ~ .. · L -- I Mcvi.ch 11, 1981) l~e would Uke :to peMona.Uy we.tccme. you Md IJCWI. TMop :to !Gl4 ti;na Sc.out Re.6eAva.ticn .tft.U 6wnmeJL. (:Je Me 6ttt.e you Md ycM. boy6 i.u<U. ha.ve. al'! ou.:t- 6.tMdlng Scou.tln.9 e.x pVU.enc.e. when ycu. :take a.dvantage o 6 the planned p11.og1tam and e.xc.eU.e.nt t)a.cllU .. hu wh.lch ha.ve. be.en de.vei. oped 601t. all u.nU6 w<..tJWt the Cou.nc.A.l.. Yo!.1.11. Chi.ck.a.6aw Cou.nc.U Camp..Utg Convr;...ttee ha-6 e.nc.ea.vo1t.e.d t.o pMv.lde. e.vC/l.lj ~ac<..U.ty to a.6ouJt.e. the <I UCCC?.66 on ljCl.1.11. ptano. You. w.u.t 6-<.1td -tJU.o Ca.mp Le. a.de.It Manual to be. a. g1te.a:t help to ljott, yo u.11. c.omml.tte.e, a.nd rJOUlt Ju.n-lolt. Leadw a.6 you. i:ila.n qoWT.. Plf..rtJll.a.m. Ca1te6ul. pJtepM..a.tlon -ln eac!1 1.>e.c.tlon w.U.l con:tA.<.bu-te. to a. 1>u.cceo<16u.l :tNJop pltegJta.m a;t camp. You. .ohou.ld u.6e -tJU.o manua.l :to p.ean e.o.c.h Scout' 6 do.il.y 1>chedu.le a.o weft a.o t.Jte plan 601t IJOUll. Tll.Oop. PMgll.am .lcka.6 and oppol'..twl.Weo Me ma.de available 61t.om w/U.. ch rJOUll. Tit.cop can chooM. and de.vef.o p a. p11.0g1tam to me« ltA paltZ<.c.u.lalt. ne.edh. We call ljo!.1.11. 6pe.clal ttttx.ntion to .the 6e.ct.lon -lnvotv.lng K.i..a K.lma'o newe.1>t camp; a new !~'?C?.66 S1.1.11.v.lval Carip w/..-lch w<.U be.g-ln .ltA ~t ljeoJt 06 opelta.t(.cn :JtM 6W'r.!Vt. Yoult Scout' 6 happ.Ute.66 a.nd 1>11.tU 6act.lon at camp a.Jte. depe.nd.e.nt upon advanced pMgMJT. oef.<!.c.tlon and p.t.an;Ung. I 6 you have a. que.1>.t<.on net a.nl>WeAe.d .ln .the. 60.UOw.lng page.I> cit a pe1t1i onal pMbtem, a me.mb<!.lt 06 yoWT.. Camp.(.ng and Act.lv~ Comml.ttee c6 rJOUlt ?.lo.tM.ct, 01t IJOUlt 'l.{.otJt.lc.t E xec.W...lve <1.1.i.U be deUgf-.ted :to 11.JC.l!k 1uU.lt IJOU. ,ln <!.Ve.Jtlj Walj :to -lnl>u.lte .tha..t ljOU/f. u.nlt a.nd ljO/J.lt. bOljl> have. a oa.tU 6a.c. .. to!LrJ expi!M.ence at camp .tJUA "u.mmC/I.. LOCATION AND STORY OF KIA KH'iA SCOUT RESERVATION Kia Ki ma Scout Reser va tio1 is located near }:ardy, .".rkansas deeo in the Ozark r1ountains . Dedicated in 1954, the x1:?servc.tion consist of three separate camps - Camp Osaga , the main camp, Camri c:1ero!<ee. tha out post cam9. end our ne·.~ •:1i1derness survival ca.'!lp, Bet1·1een the th ree camps a Scout :1 ::i.s over !36\l ncres to exolore , dotted '"li t!i moutains, pastures 'Inc: a natur1l1 strear.i river an ~ also a 40 7.Cr>~ man m11de l.~ke . Camp Os age consists of 12 camp sit;,~s , a dir.ino. hall for me<iis , health lodcie and main administr~.tive building •.·ihich houses the Main camr.>'s 'lrimnry f?.ciliti<.:s. The beautiful Sout:1 Fork of the Spring River . (su:ijcct of a recent National G~o grilrihic article ) flows throug!l the middle of tr.0 c?.!111), giving each Scout the oryportunity of ~oati ng or v1:1i tc..1,.;ater canoci ng. c.~!'lo Cherokee, our outpost camp. cons is ts of 10 camp sites locat<!d on tr1e banks of t!le beautiful 4'l i'lcre 1 ake. Scouts rrep.ar0 tl1f.!i r 0111n rnea ls. r:1c P11tro l ~1ethod is t :1e !'lod::: of operation at Cherokee. '3e9h!1ing t his year Kia Kima Nill off:::r a r.ew th ird camp for use !')y OL!r Scouts ~nd leaders. fl new 1·Ji ldarness survival camp wil1 open ~1 it:: the 1980 campin9 s:::;;son. The ne1·1 '!i l dcrn::ss Survival Camri nffords 8ach Scout th<:: orportuiit.v cf building his own shelter f or th" "le0!< ; pr e!)i\ring rioals either ~·!ith issuer' food, tr~il pac!< foo!'l , or finding his own food. Program is dc1ivorad ·by s iieciillist in Scoutcraft, .l\couatics. nature , and survival trai!lfog. Cam;> 1•1ill lrnn<Jle t~10 i ndividual trool)s per week and cen accommodate pro vis i ona 1 campers. Trading Post facilitfas, equipped \•;ith sni'\cks , ~an<licrl\ft items, and Scout equioment are avai h ble ~t C'\mr> Os°'g::: and Cherokee. r·1e rit t3adge and Skill !'M11 rd instruction is of fr. rod by ciualified counselors , in over 4~ Scout relat ed activity :ind advanc;;:ment s ubjects. Scouts wi ll be given more ori1Jort unity at l\ctui'll ri'lni< advancement dLiring a '-''C!ek 'l.t summer ccm!J than th::: rest of t :1c year comb i nod. The 1•1a ter of fers every tyre of aquatic 11cti vi ty, (boa ting , ci.lnooi :ig, S\•li rnmi!lg, '.Ind fishing). The l ai'd is r. paradi so for small game ; opossums, dee r , coons • fox0s, r abb its , squirrels and birds of al l types (and yes, SKunks) can be found in abun daric::. There is most every type of fol iagc and tree n;itivc to the area found on the Reservation. ·Juile 8 June 15 Juno 22 June 29 July £July 13 Juiy 20 * * * * * l 980 CAP!P SCHEDULE - 14 ............. ....................... Staff !3ovclopm::mt Heek 21 ..... ... •... ••. ..... ...... . . . ..•. . . .. .......• First Ses sion .. 28 •..•••.••••••.••••.•...••.•. . .• .... •..• . •... Second Session - July s .... .... .... .. ........................... Third S:;;ss ion - 12 ..... . .•..... ....... •..•..... . •.•... ...•.. • . Four th S:?ss ion ... 19 .. ..... .. ........ . .... . . . .. ....... . .. ..... . .. . Fifth Session - 26 . ••....•.•••••••••••••.••••••••••.•..•..•••. • Sixt'.~ Sess ion * * * * * Tll£ PURPOSE Kia Kima Scout Res crvdt.ion 1,,;ith its colorful history ilnd magic appeal will hignliaht an adventul'C camp whcro most of the program ~1 ill be troop and patrol c ont0r~d . Its puri:iosc is to i;>ui1 d strength in the Pi'.tro l an1 troop organization, as well as t he individual Scout through a day-by-day prograw cf "reel" Sc:- uting . .'\\·sel l trained staff 1~ ill e!1deavor to help you provide s memorab1c prograre for your Scouts . i<U. :<If·ii'.. SCOUT RESE R.l.IP1T!GN IS O!>E:-l TO P.LL REGJSTE~Er; SCOUTS 1\i1~C LE!\~ER.S , REGARDLESS OF P~~CE, CREED, OR COLOR. CN·lOE - SQ Mi fa C.i:ioe Trip BOOT - '"1akya Tr<'. i1 Hi k<:> C:WOE ?f,DDLE - Overnight Canoe Tent - Overnight Camping Trip ARROWHEAD - C~mn Cherokee C1;r!iPFI P.t. - C~mp· Osage Ei!ch Scout i'.nd l eader sh;ill receive t ile b'1.sic K:<SR pa tch :\S 'I pe:rt cf tl1eir camp fee. Segments , for the various programs 11nd l'ICtivities wh ich the camp offers, ;;ire availabfo to Scou ts and 1 aadcrs who particioat" in th11t Pi1<1s <- of t:-ie camp oro·gram. S<:gm:mts arc on Si\l c for fifty cents each e.t bc-t!l t rading ?OSts. *-.'r*** TROOP INFORl>'J\TIO!~ J. R~viG'W Summer C;m~ plans u'lrly. 2. t1rrangc for qualified l0nd.orsl1ip for your trocp. Each Troor.i must provide ~n <'.du l t lc'ldcr at least 21 yo~.rs of age. 3. Phn thu :-rogri.\m you \•!?.nt to Achi e ve:. [)\i tc rfTline ' lh't 2,~ch Sco1.rt is to ?.cccmoli~. 4. M.:ik;i !\ 1 is t of troo;, gear !\n'i p,:;; rsonn 1 gc".r you h>.v0 nnd bring neccss:iry i terns tc c;unp. 5. ;, physical :::x~min~ti on is ne:ce:ss.:1ry for ci\ch Sco1it ".nd le~d.:r. THIS IS ii f·iUST. '";odi C". 1 forms ilrG i'\V"iil '\b 1 ~' 'It Scout Servi c0 C: :iter. 6. f"hk: fi n:il t.rr anr::;ments fer safo transport'.'.tio!'l ~f Scouts to Kia Kim:\ Scout P.cs:::rvati on. 7. Upon ".rr·i v.~1 at c11mn , turn in!\ compl ::;t ::;d rost'3r of Scouts '\t t ;; ;: '\dministration 8ui 1ding. H/\\!E ;i, C.'W iP PROliOTIOf'! iHGHT '.HTH SCOUTS t1f'!D P:,REiHS US l f!G THE KI;, KIMA FIL~i P~ESE"! T:',T! '.)~L C ~.LL YOU'. c:·J·\p PR::lf'.'.lTIOi1' C!~t.I?,'.';/,f.l :1ND SCHEDULE ;\ D.",TE . SOUTH"!EST Ri ch11rd Green 398-4102 SOUTH CE1ffR;"iL f;rfond"r Bovd 785 -8520 • ~10RTHEF1ST J erry Schil c 388-7055 ;~,\SHOBf, Gus Li r. ds trom 83~··2535 Er:STERN Jim L0 .ycook 362 -3241 SOUTHEP1ST St:;;ve t,l dridg:.; 357 .. 5774 :·!ORTH CE:fit;f',L Autn ur D1wi s 526··8656 SUGGESTED P.4RENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR Cf.\!-1P PROMOTION 1 . Pre-opening ...•..••••..•••••.••.•. . •.....••.. . . . ... ... ... .. Senior Pe.tro l Le11dcr 2. Opaning Ce r~mony ......................... . .......... . .. . ~ .. .. ... . . .. ....... Scouts ~Jc lcomc to Pnr~nts .... . ...... . . . . .................... .. ... . .. .. ... . . Scoutm~ster Song? Skit; or Domonstrt1tion . . ........................ . .... . .. ... .. ., .J\11 Scouts 3. Introduction of C,~m!'> Promotion Team .. . ....... .................. .. .... Scoutm;i.s ter 4. Ki11 Kim2 Scout R~sc rv11tion Pro9rcm 5, Ciscussion of Kii'\ Kir.ic Reservation, !Ji strict Ci1m11 Promotion Chil.i rr:i~;i i'!nd 0-f\ Promotions Tc<'m fl-:irnb cr .:ind your Troop's i nvo l vcmD::t .. ...... . .. . .. . . District C~mp ProllK'ti ons Ch<1i rm>.n, 0-~. Prorioti ons T:.;c:m ~·:cmb2r, Troop L~11dersh i D, ?.nd P~rcnts. 6. Scoutm~.s wr iii nutc ..... . . . . . . .... ... ... .tlC\•1 C11mpi ng :ic 1 ps tl1c Scout to .~dv;inc~ . 7. Closing Ceremony ..... . .. . .. . ......... . ... . .... .. .. . . .F1sst. Senior P'ltrol Lai'tdJr 8. Rc frcshmi:::its CAMP FEES 19HCl Ki "t Kim11 Scout Res:::rv'! tion foQ is $50.00 oer Scout., rer 11100 1< . t1 $2.0') ~l:! r Scout !<!fund is duo tho troop, follOl~ir.g its st-:.\t i!t c::.mp, if the total $5:1 .00 p1:r Scout foe !•111s Pi\ id 1:1:10 weeks prior to th<: troops '!rri V'l 1 at c.~mr. $10.'.l'.l deposit per Scout., per 1~eek , is du::: prior tc •·li'.y 15 . Fee for 50 mile canoe trek is $58 .00 por Scout -:nd l 2i1dcr wi t11 no r<? f:.ui ds . E:1CH U!!IT MUST H!1VE RESPONSIBLE t.D~L T LF\Df.RSHI P. THE !\DUL T lEf1DERS ~iUST BE 21 YE:\RS OF .'\GE. LE!i.DERS '1UST BE PRESE:'!T NIGHT .".ND o;,,y. REG.ISTRt'\ TION PROCEDURE Trooti roster forms <ire nrovi dcd for you to com\'>lc?tc :'1!1d :Jrirto \vi th you upon your .~rri Vi'.l ilt c;imp. T!•Jo cooics ~ro nocoss11ry. INSURANCE Your Scouts M'C insur'"d l·~!-i il e •.t Ki-'\ Kim~ Scout P,osorv'!tin . Thr;.. Chickas aw Council ci\rrfas both li~.b ility '\nd !'le<lic11l insur~nc~1 on Scouts ilnd Lo'ldcrs attondir.9 camp. From l :00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Sund·v supper is first moi':l for troops. Troops arriving prior to 1 :O'.l ri.m. should bring their own lunch. LEAVING CAMP Any Sco1Jt or L011d0r who k'\vc:s Reserv'l t~ on must c'lcci< out t !1rouqh C"-mP offi CG. DINING H1~LL - OS;~GE Hhofos~me feed wi11 be served c?.fctGri:i style. Scouts sit 10 :-.t il t ilblc by troops. i"ieals ar<:: ·includod in fee except for lunch S'\turd:1y :i11d Sund'ly 1.1hich ccsts $1.50. per person for those troops ti'v1t ha v.;; not yet chocked out , or ch.c C:< in 01'.rly. This payment <loos net i\pp ly to those troops s t ;iyirig for two \·1coks • . · DIN ING - CHEROKEE Food is ct.c livored ti.~ice dc:ily to cr.rnositos. Piltrols prop11r:-? thei r o~m meals. DINlN!l ·· !'!ILDERNESS Cf;;;p ;'12als at tile "iilderness Camp will consist cf issued food , trail-pack and fi ndi ng ones m-m food. This meal pattern will rotate. Exar.iple ... Breakfast ;:iond.:iy would b::! .issued; Tuesday , it would be tr<til pacl< ; 1.1ednesday, no food 1•1ould be issued. f•ll meals will rotate b this pattern. 1\11 rirecautio:is for the safety of t he Scouts will be taken . :, Health Lodpc is ;:wail ab le with a c,ua l i fied me di c:i l corpm1111 and doctor on duty 24 hour-s i'. day. In 11d'li - t;i on, we hilv:= r;in 11gr0ement wi t~1 Fulton County Hos pi t11 l for em~rgency servi ces. GENER!-1L CLEANL !NESS A Scout is cle'ln, shol'!ers 11nd l a trines are cw r. ilabl0 for Sco~its :ind adults at e P.ch C'lffi'lS i te. CP1MP TRAD I NG POST Trading Posts are in both Os age .'J.nd Cherokee . H:indicr,1ft i t0ms . ~>.mo T-shirts , sti\mps, souve nicrs, sn:icks, Scout equipment, cw"lf" mugs , toil::itrie s , ill'ld oth2r items of er.mp lif::i r.rc av~ilablc. VEHICLES Iii! C/',MP P'lrking must bo confined to p11 rking lots. Only c'lmp v:ihicles '!nd do l iv1iry trucks will be po rmittod PilSt parking :irc'ls. Sp ..; ed limit·· 15 milos nor hours . EOUIP!1ENT ISSUED TO EACH TROOP BY THE RESERVATION Troor.is ~t CilmP Osage wii 1 be i ssu::d t he f ollowi ng ~qu i pment if needed : <! !<0rcs,111<1 l ante rns (1 for l a trin'.n 1 for tho c11mnsite) , broom, r?.ke, 1 l)a trol fly, :";moric<rn fl r.g. 1 bulletin bc11rd, 6 ~ctivity cha rts, bo~·1 saw, Igloo coolGr. Troops i1t Camo Cho rok0c v:il l ba issued trio fo 11 rn•;i ;'lg ~qui pmcn t i f needed : 1 Petrol fly for cooking, l dining fly for '~" ting 11r oi\, 1 tr:1il c!1of ki t per patrol (a patrol is S ~o rsons), 1 cutlory kit per pi!trol , 1 dutc:i oven per pr.trol , 1 griddle nor p;;trol, p l .'l. t·~s , cuos '\ncl s il vc rwaro for oec:1 ot:rson , 3 1,.1,%b tubs , 2 dip bags. 2 scrub brushes , 2 gri 11 s , 1 bow saw, 1 broom, 1 r .:11<e, 2 !<0ros2no l;mte ?"ns (~ for tho latrine - 1 fnr t h<? C".rnpsite ) , /'irneric<1n fl()g, l bullc ti r. board, 5 activity charts , 1 I9loo cool e r, 1 food stori\go coole r . Troops at 1,,lil-:!erncss Camp \'rill b(] issu::id th<:' fell owing equipment if needed : 1 tr~il chef ki t oc r pa trol (<1 0<1tro l is 8 9orsons) , 1 cutl ery kit per D'ltrol , 1 dutch ov:m ocr patrol, l griddle per oatrol, 3 wash tubs., 2 dip ba.os , 2 scrup brushes. Jroops are rasoonsibla for all tl1 0 camp :iq ui Dm&nt that it ch e cks out from th:: Com·· pound or Commissa ry. If t he cq uipmcr. t is lost or dana~ed, your TrooQ is ros9onsibl2 for its rcplac:;men t b;; fore l ;;:wing camp . t.l so, e,11 <:!Q ui;:>mcnt must be r eturn e d clean. WHA T TO 3RING TO cr;: 1p Scout Uniform (shorts o r l o:ig p~nts) T-shi r ts Socks Extr:i Clothing Jacket Undcr\'lc ai- S1•lim Tru nks Ra i nv1car Shoes (tonnis and n i k 1ng) Pcrson;:,l toi l e t i t cJ11s .. to1oml , wash clotl1, so:io, e tc. Scout H~ndb ool' P.:n cil ~, :loteboc!< Hcalt~ Ce r tificate (a must) B l ~nk~ts or Sl 2cp ing Bag Pi 110!" Fishing Gear tio ri t !hdg.:! PZlno'l lets fl 'l S'l l i g;1t FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMP Pi:ick Sko.;ping Ba g Uniform Scout !1:indbook Ffal ::!boo k Elting utensils ilcss Kit C~ntccn Fl ,,s~l i gnt Groui:I Cl ot'i Pone.ii~ Pocket K.'li fc Extr~ Cl ot:ics S11inming Trunks TP.00? EQUIP:1EN T First f,id Kit P.opc or Tt•!i no Troop Flag Pa tro 1 Fl aqs f-.mori Ci'l.11 Fl ag !l11nr!b'Jok for Scoutm~s ~..!t~ Igl oo and Cups L'lntorn i1ny ottv::r msteri <1 l s th11t •.vill ~ ..i lp troop: If t~kinq CaM~inq - Cook i ng :!l Cook Ki t~ · Hanel .1xe Ground Cl ot.'1 Compass CAMP MA ILI NG ADDRESS SCOUT: (~lame? ) Troon : (Numb er) Kia Ki MI\ Scout R~s0rvntion CaPJP: Os .~g(\ or C11cr..,kcc or ~lild<::rn c ss C•.mp Ha rdy , .".rk'lnS >.S 72542 501 - 25 7-3F83 WHEN YOU .'IRRl VE 1 . Report to Ca1110 r, amiflis;;r,1 ti o,1 Cluilding. Troop st1nd uy . 2. Meet C:i.mp Di re ctors, turn in rcm ai ni ng feJs 'Ind troop roste r fo rms . 3. \•!ith trooo counselor proceed to ClllTll) s 1te: ;, . Outl inc Sundzy Program B. Select Tent ~nd Bod C. Chmg:: into Swim Trunks 4. Go to r.:cdica i ch eck ?.t roserv~ticn H~~lci1 Lodge. S. Visit Cining Hal l for U!bl c assignmen ts . 5. Go to 1·!ata rfron t aro;: for s wir.i cl <'.ssi f ic1tion lio:i-s•"ill'lllC r - one 1·!ho c;inno t swim 50 ft. !lcgi nncr - jun;> i r., swim 50 ft. in d:cp w1 tur. m~r-;, on.; turn S\'li mnr.ir - Sw i m 75 Y::tr ds, 1~i th strong s troko, 25 yds, res ting bac~s trokc, flo a t motionless for 1 minute . 7 . Check out oqu i pr.i'!n t and tour c ~.mp. 8. Check wccl< s oro9ram with your troop couns e lor. !1ny questi ons, ?lnaso ask ! 9. Evilning moal 6 :00 p.m. Osllge • 5:30 p. m. Che r okee 10. Progr~m scheduling a ftor evening moal 7:00 p.m. ll . C~mofire - 8:3~ P. .m. ( Sun d~y ) IN. -S-T-R-. U- C- T. ION/\L S. C. HED. U. LE - CONSER\/:.n m: SCOUiCR\FT/ FI!:Ul W\m1rc't\FT f\QU!\TICS ECOLOGY r1REi\ C!'J·.iPCR'\FT SPORTS Di wl <:;t.,.-lu ;\B <; • J{) Swimming Ski 11 J\1·11.1r1 Cons,:?rv<!ti on S. I\. Ri fl c ~ Shotgun 9:0'.l Envi ronmcnt S ..: 1. Hiki ng S.f1 . Shooting ii.B , LGi\tl1Cr11ork H.B. Smf\ 11 Boat S.'\il i nq f1B ( Ch-:?rokcc on 1y) Nnturo M.B. Cooking ;ui .;s.:1. f, lrc.} ) nr y 1.·,i . Dv . !hodc.3rving f1.B. r~• --.r t I if." ;.j B A.,..; ,.. .., t'I ?~"'"'; ,...,.. Lifesaving r: .B. Li fcguard 13 . S .r .. Fis;1 & Hildl ifc :·m {>lmpi ng ;-LB ./S .ii . Instructionill 71,y-0 Rowing .: i .B . {E66ec.tlve 1- 1-SO, F'>rosty MB and r1rcl1c ry £l'lskotry l1.B . 10 :00 .th<?. 60U?~<Ot9 .11£<4 Soi l & \hte r ~ 1.B . Fl. rSt.. "' 1. d ,'1. . B. /S . ;·' \ S~·1.:r.m~.,~ i·~ . E . added to ~equ.Ute- Wc;ithor !':i . B. (Os.cigo Only) me11.t6 - "3e c.uM.en..1 ,_. 1:.nv1 r. :ic1 one.::· !•1. o 1'1onc:errng . Instruc t ioni\l Ri f le t Jnn- -st11i rran'."'! rs .ey cc.>Jt.tt).<.ed hi G'2ol ogy tl .B. qi 1 d. Survi Vt\ 1 ilrld f\rchcry Indian Loro '"1 .S. /I o0 bc..1.i.ic Uue l>u.ppoJtt ik mm:i 1 s 1-i.B. Gen. Field Sport> 8.}qi nnGrs brJ !,me.U~t Red Reptile Stu~y M.B. Em,::r . i'r ::'lrer.ess Per,fi tness Fi tnoss C.JW.6.6 OIL /:e.'1.ltt / .. Mn . Plant Science i·i.3 . M.B. (Osaoo onlvl . .t,.~ .. 0 . 12 :30 L U M C k Envir . Scienc" ti .B C'l ffip.l ng ,'''I . B. ;r;) . ,'\ . Ri" r" l ::: :•·: sJ·t !'.·.tg un Z: 'JO Sr.n 11 Boat S11 i.11n g LifP.s<tving M.!3. R::ptile Stud._v M.B. .s. ·n oo .".. :. ng 1,.·; . t3 • n .R, (Ch:Jr~kcie only) rhtur;} r: .B. First lli d i".B./SJ. . I:idiiln LOI':! M.B. ;~\rcharv }1.B. ~- ,,,,,, Canoe i ng M.B . 1-hnrn'.'! 1s 1,;. ~. (Ch::rokoe onlv) sl' nna. 1i 1'Hl ." .1 ....,, 5.1 ,.r ·n r.n.n g s .1.,• . Soil "< !bt::r Con. Pionacri ng Rif1e r, Shotgun 3 :QO < • • , . B Li fc~u:1d B. S .:._ F0rostry Vi . tl. Wild. Survi V'\1 Shooti ng M.B. Lo'l therwork., . ~nmm1 nJ : l. . {<'>e.e. 110.te. above.) Fish Hildlifc lfi .B. Erner. Prep• r <idn::ss Gen. Field Spor ts !foodcarvi n;i Bot11ny ii. B. 'i.B.{Ch::rokoe Only f:-: ().') GNERf.;L BOf\iING I GEilERi'IL :~tklO I CRf\FT I FREE sum I G[:.!ER.'.1L FIELD SPORTS . 5 ::lO DI N H E f~ Twilight Bo11ting or Cano;Jing , ~ ~' B Cooking N .B/S .i'.. Fi shing ~i. 6 . Mondll.Y , Tue~day , Pcdns2d11y M :l Thursd11y ; 1s .ronorl\Y •. . 1t Camp Chcrok::c m::cts r·londay on 1y ~ re counseled by 7:30 p.m . - - . . - ..t!.ia..un it J., od i"r" \ . • _ ........ - k •• , .-~- ( r111l v to ·~ild'1rnoss Surviv<!1 C.'\mo) .. . .. PROGRAM SCHEDULE SHEET !'; ) ~ .~.. -"'.; g"" <":': 0 ~ ·~ .., .., u u s:;., .:.:.r ·~ ..., Vc:I Vl c: AQUl\TICS FIELD SPORTS Ht;ND I CRf', FT I I I r ; ' I I' I I I I I 1 . d" 7/r.,,,,...,,u I l v I _,_7:~/~~-~~-~~~7~.~~·-~·z~~.";'z;-::-:':::..+--+--+--+~i--l--+-+--+--+--+~!--1--+--+--+-+--t---ir-J1--t-+-- n. i J />1~ ~.4-...:J (/ 'I __ }. C_,.,_,~. -/ ,,)1,);7,,., A, ,.,, J J 1'1 .;1.>z..;(u o 1~, / J 0 11 . 7)a~_,.,, 72,,_/_ ;7t; ·-l--+--l--1--+-+-+-+-+-t-t-t--1HHr-t-t-·· _,124_,_. --------l~-l--+-l-+--+~f-+--l----l--1---+--+--+·--+--lf-+--+--+--+--+---+-· _,l'-"5"-·-------+-J-+--J.-+-+-J-+--+• -~--If-, -J--l--+--l-+-t-i--J--r---1----~- l ~. 17 - l 18. I I 19. I I ?1 I j ! 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R U C T I 0 ii i\ l T I f~ E f\11 Program ( 4 hours of tr.~ ir , f.'.rc(ls a re op: n ing in diS t C\OCtl r n s · T I '.i E for :leri t Badga vJi ll'lllin£? rcqui r2d 10:00 St11ff '10ot in9 R U C T I 0 N A L l-lake··up CHECK OUT 8 :(10 .• 11 :3'} I !1 S R 12:00 Lunch V C T I G ~ ~ L T l i':E $LU1i .~ C50H 1pe2r: 30 !XH'SOn (hol d over Troops :Jai t r.r C111l 12 :15 - Lunc'1 st;rvud 12:30 - l :O'l • ?. ;O.J c,1t f ree ) S;ifo s~~im n~ fense CPJiP \HDE f1CT. l :OJ * C!wck- in ~t the Program - for 1': 11 (Thunderbird Fr i:e Swi m'l't 1md }\dr.iin.Bl dg. ~d ult l rarters. R:illy} General Boeting 2 :0J * 130 tc sit:1 (Cherokee; Tn i 1 for 2 ~- ~\'n':~:< *~" ~\~di c? .1 R~c;1eck I ;: S T R U C T I 0 N A l T I ME of Tears) Trcops CamD Tour - - SiVSt'l.ff *. Swim Ci=leck . :i :00 * Dr ?t\•1 Equi p. I Com!'l:ti ti on * f~ S T R U C T I 0 H ~ L T I fi E (Cherokee) R.e vi e\.'/ Pro o, r 11m Gen. H:i.n ji cr;ift Gon. ;-1r..ndi cri\f t Gen. H,mdi craf t '>sn. Handi.craft ll : 'j:"') FREE S4If' F1EE $\~IM FREE S\!Ii>i FRFfi Sl:JIM Gnn. Fi0ld $ nAlo"te f.i:>" r. ; ,..lrl 0 - f" --- r-.: "'! 1 A <"'-- ... ,.. .... Ldrs .S ioot ut Tr.:>0P Cookout 1 Uni t Leaders "l"ti t.crs C'l 11 5 ;45 Di nnor S~rvc-1 f. Flag Lo\'/er ing o :00-6: 30 ·Jsn9o 1 St eak Supper 7 :')1 SPL ibet ing Ovc rn ioht Hike (Cam~} Os.:ige) Oveni g~1 t Cr.nee Tri? (Os11ge) 0vorn i g:1t c~noa Trip (Che r0kec ) $[\ /St:iff Program Planning Tr"o~ Lca~ers Compoti t i on fc: 1 0~1s 1r, Ove r"li ght Hike Overnight Hi kc Camp Osage .Ove rni oht Canoe (Ch.:? rok~e ) (Osage) Tri ) (Ch') rokce) T11i i ght [;cati nq lwilight Bn3ting Twi li ght Bo;iti ng Twili gh t Boatin 8:00 Campti re - 8; 30 Song Fest '/c sμt?r S2rvi co In ter Troor 0-;'\ Fe 11 CMs:1i p Reservation Cariipfi res Di ni ng lfal 1 Camnfi re 8:30 j -a;3- 0 Tt'\PS Vis tors \'IO lcatn'.) - -- ' ADVAi\lCEMEN T Adv11ncerre nt is t.'le r rime r:i~son th 'lt .:i boy st'lys in Scouting. It is h is measure o f succ<?Ss in the prog r11m . How to M11.ke it harpc n with your Scouts 1. Bef0re C'lmp - knol'I the ?.civ~ncement st11 tus of Ci\Ch Scou t. 2. Se t a goa l with eed1 boy - drn 11cn!)c hi m. (It is r ecommondod thnt Scouts work tow11 r ds a m11 ximum of 4 Vierit Badges 11 nd / or Sk i l1 !\war ds ) 3. Use of the Progmm Schedule Sheet wil 1 cnabla tie CPJll!'.' st<1ff to better se rv::? the program needs of your Scouts. 4. Let · JOCI~ ad vanced Scouts helc younger Scouts. 5. ~1!1i 1 e at cemp· kaep 11 ccu r i'\te day to d11y a dv .)nc(;)ment r ecords. 6 . t.\(;) rit !ladge Cl asses a r \') im po r tant, ~ut don' t OVER-DO. r-cmcmber, tile boys '\N "t camp to ha vo FUN • Kl.'\ KI:'ll', SCOUT flESERV.HIOi'! ADVANC81ENT ;>'.':OGfl/\M SKILL ;',WARDS Listed !>el0\•1 ?. r e 7 skill ":\~'lrds o ffered t~is summer 'I t c~mll . 1'.lsc listed <tr;: t rios.:: req uirements th'lt a Scout c'lnnot compl ete ?. t Ki .~ Ki n.-.. Fi r st .'\td 1. Hiking - Compl:?:te Nquir;:;mont 3 before: cillllp. 5 Cl\noing - (Sh oul d b rin g~ Scout PilCk t o comnl~t'" requirements.) '/ Cook i n9 - P~Gui rcmcn t I! . $ S·~ir.ming - {l'iust be cl assfi cd as a S\'li rrrn.:? r . ) 6. Environment 1 c onsc r v".tion - Requi r.,ment 4. liECUT 3;\0GES L1sted be l o\'! a r<: 35 iro rit b-:dgcs offcrod ~ t camp wis surrrn>ir . ,\l s c listed Jr<: those requi r cm::nts th ~t a Sccut C'nnot com pl ete ~t C~mp Cheroke e or Ci!mp Os?.rc. t, 11 Merit B'ldgc M mr~l c ts MUSt be c"mr> l etaly re"-d before e,rriVl'\ l nt Ci.llllp. Y f1 r chery r 1\stronomy - 9 :31) C'lCll nigh t /... Bilske tr,y 11 Bi rd Study - 5 :i nd 7 - 5: 3:> a.m. c~c h mo rnin g 1 .1. 3o taoy I .;S Camping - 8'1 - Cheroke e - Sa & c - Os 11 ge • 11 Ccnoeing ~ (Must be clcssificd as swirrmcr.) 1 { Cooking - Osage - 3 ,~ Emergency Preparedness 11 En vi ronrnental Science /?; First ,'lid - (Must have: skill 111·1ard.) 1r Fi sh ;ind l~il dli fe f1anagcment ).<> Fishing - (Applicant must bring his own rod, reel and tackle} ;1,rkansas license required for all over 16 years of age . • :i. 1 Fores try - 7 and 8 ·* J- Geo 1 ogy 2 3 lndi nn Lore ,.!. i Insect Life 2( lifesaving - (Must have swimming merit badge.) ~c Lcatherworl< :.-7 :1c:mmals d Na ture ·· 5 z'i Orkmteering 30 rersonal Fitness - 6 j I Pioneering 3' Pl ant Science s i Reoti le Study - 8 3f Rowing - (i'iust be cl assficd :i.s s1~irnmer.} ;}5° Si gna 11 i ng 3<'. Smell Boat Sai ling - {11ust be cli\ssified es sv;immcr) Cilcrokee only . 3 7 Soi 1 11n<i \~ater 3~ Swimming - (Must have ski 11 !lward) 31 \•leather - Sb g, 5c ¥'" \~i lderness Survival ¥ 1 '·food Carving. • SPECI!-1L TY OPPORTUNITIES OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIPS Can be 11rranged for i'\ny troo!). (By ilational Council regulc:tions, only Scouts classified as beginner or swimmer can make th~ tri p. ) Scheduling can be done '\fter sup:ier Sunday night. LIFEGUARD, B. S .;\ . Effective Janaury 1 , 1980, the followi ng was added to tho rcqui rcm.-:m ts for Li f0- guard 8Sf1: "Bi= currently ce rtified in basic life sup!lort (CPR) by American Red Cross or .!\mcri can Heart l\ssoci ati on . " i'i?\ ' KYA TRP,Il HIKE Ten mile hiking trail t4liich covers virtually all rioints of the reservation. ARCHERY - Equi pm.')nt furnished. ;\ct ion archery Mnge provi ded. Fee sf1ooting 11nd cl11ss ins trution. If ocrsoni'l l arch3ry equi pm.'?nt is brought to c;:imp, i t must be checked i n at the Camp Administration Bui l ding. RIFLE f'Ji:IGE - .22 Rifle Range is available for Badges i!nd recreational shooting - . O?. cents fJE!r round . Rifles e r ammunition may b~ brought to camp for use by the individual . /l.11 firearms must be checked into the Camp f1dmi nistmtion Building upon .~rri v;i1 at c11ml). (No hand guns rie rmitte d), SKEET SHOOTI ~!G at clay pi geons ~1 ith .t:-10 shotgun or 20 9au0e shotgun. Cost 25¢ eac~. ':ILE S1Hl·l - For Scouts and load-:rs offor cd on Saturtlay mornin~ at 3:30 at Camp Chcr oke::? . (~.ho urs of t r 'lini no in disti\nC:) S\•1 ir:imi n<l r 2qui red) !3" ··1'!I LE Ci\:~aE T~EK - Five full davs on the riv.~ r. SO -mi l e afoot··~ fl oat oi vcn to t hose Scouts c.nd Le'ldr:rs compl e ting trek . Counsc·lor wi1 l ilccomrany troop on t rok RESERViiTIO?J CN·lP FIRE Tho vwek at camp 1~ il1 ;,n~ :•1ith the reservnti?n c;imp fi rz on Friday night at 8 :00 o .m. Th~ troops of the Ki a Ki rn'I Scout t\cscrv:iti on gathe r fo r t.hc campfi !"'-" whi ch f :iaturcs auti1cnti c Indi :m l)?.ncing, songs, nr esentation of Cc up feathers , <w1;ird$ , ~.nd m;iny otl1 er events. P:i r onts ::ir:i i r.vi tcd ;ind encour.~g0d to attend this outs t 11ndi nn ev~nt . TO BE TUR:,IED r:·J l·iiiE!.J REGlSTERHlG . . TROOP ------ O ISTr~ ICT ______ , _ _ _ IJEEK OF CN,!P _____ _ _ !IOf :E $1') .00 $40 .00 sr..~ .oo Nll.ME(Qrint) HOf'IE i'10DRESS PHONE P..2s .Fee Bal an cu 8A.1ance :i.1n Lcnc!Grs : r--nw.g .L~ Scouts : l ,, 3. ·4. 5 . -;... 7 0 - - " -11'1 ,, J.2 ,.., .la , r- 1 r: .17. l 0 - ' Q 2" 2l 2..~ 2~ ') t- - ..,,, ' 2.6 I ' TO BE TURNED IN 1~1lEi'I REGISTE RH!G • . . fROOP --- --- DISTfHCT ------- '·!£EK OF CN'~P ______ _ HOi:E $1C.OO $40 .oo I $6.S.OO Nfo.ME ( ori nt} HOME !1DDRESS PHONE fbs . 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Title A name given to the resource 1980 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/f3dc975e229e1137e455deb3fc394795.pdf 07a3bf11a84cbb23c977560c2bae3a96 PDF Text Text - IC I -· IN SCOUT RESERVATION ---- '' /anti of tile goltlen /Jaw" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHICKASAW COUNCIL �ICIA ICIMA • SPIR.IT • - KI A KIMA ALMA MATER. H IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . 0 NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF BACK TO CAMP FOR. E - �:;>._ 1981 KIA KIMA SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE 13 20 27 7 14 21 I JUNE I I I I JUNE - JULY - JUNE JULY 6 JULY 12 - 5 11 18 STAFF TRAINING WEEK FIRST WEEK CAMPING SECOND WEEK CAMPING THIRD WEEK CAMPING FOURTH WEFK CAMPING FIFTH WEEK CAMPING I ·TH E PUR POS E· I I I KIA KlMA WITH ITS COLORFUL BACKGROUND AND MAGIC APPEAL TO BOYS WILL PRIMARILY CENTER ITS PROGRAM THIS YEAR IN HELPING THE TROOP LEADERS STRENGHTHEN THE PATROL SYSTEM IN THE TROOP AND SERVE EVERY SCOUT ON THE RESERVATION WITH A DAY TO DAY PROGRAM OF "REAL SCOUTING" . I ' I' I' / I RECOGNilING THAT THE OUT-OF-DOORS IS THE LAND OF THE GROWING BOY EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WILL BE DONE TO FILL HIS DAYS AT CAMP WITH APPEALING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. A WELL TRAINED STAFF WI~L BE ON HAND TO CONTRIBUTE AND SERVE EVERY CAMPER WITH A SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM THAT HE WILL LONG REMEMBER, LORD BADEN POriELL ONCE SAIDJ" MANHOOD NOT SCHOLARSHIP IS THE F: ~cT AiM OF EDUCATION" AND WHAT BETTER PLACE CAN WE BEGIN THAN THE GREAT OUT-OF-DOORS AT KIA KIMA. - �1981 KIA KIMA SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE 13 20 27 SECOND JUN~~IULY - ~ THIRD WEEK CAMPING $ 12 - 11 18 JUNE 7 JUNE 14 JUNE JULY JULY 21 STAFF TRAINING WEEK FIRST WEEK CAMPING WEEK CAMPING FOURTH WEFK CAMPING FI FTH WEEK CAMPING , ·THE PURPOSE· / I KlA KIMA WITH ITS COLORFUL BACKGROUND AND MAGIC APPEAL TO BOYS WILL PRIMARILY CENTER ITS PROGRAM THIS YEAR IN HELPING THE TROOP LEADERS STRENGHTHEN THE PATROL SYSTEM IN THE TROOP AND SERVE EVERY SCOUT ON THE RESERVATION WITH A DAY TO DAY PROGRAM OF II REAL SCOUT I NG" . RECOGNIZING THAT THE OUT-OF-DOORS IS THE LAND OF THE GROWING BOY EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WILL BE DONE TO FILL HIS DAYS AT CAMP WITH APPEALING OUTDOOR ACTIV ITIES. AWELL TRAINED STAFF WILL BE ON HAND TO CONTRIBUTE AND SERVE EVERY CAMPER WITH A SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM THAT HE WILL LONG REMEMBER. LcRD BADEN POriELL ONCE SAID/' MANHOOD NOT SCHOLAR SH I p Is THE F: ~~T AIM OF EDUCATION" AND WHAT BETTER PLACE CAN WE BEGIN THAN THE GREAT OUT-OF - DOORS AT KIA KIMA , \ �KIA KIMAJ NEAR HARDY) ARKANSAS, IS RECOGNIZED BY OUTDOORSMEN AS ONE F THE FINEST WILDLIFE SANCTUAR IES I N THE LOWER OZARKS, BECAUSE OF ITS DENSE WOODS) BRUSHY UNDERGROWTH) AND WIDE OPEN MEADOWS, MANY OF TRAILS THAT CRISS-CROSS THE EIGHT-HUNDRED SIXTY ACRE RESERVATION, , -· .# ' KIA KIMA'S GROGRAPHICAL LOCATION WHERE BIRD HABITATS OF NORTH, EAST, \\r,; )L SOUTH AND WEST COME TOGETHER, MAKES THE RESERVAT ION ONE OF THE FINEST 1 STATIONS FOR BIRD WATCHERS I N THE COUNTRY . You MAY VIEW FOR THE FIRST TIME ALONG THE TRAIL, THE GREAT PILEATED WOODPECKER (THE GREAT LORD GOD) OR THE BROAD WINGED HAWK OR MAYBE AN ENDANGERED SPECIESj THE YELLOW WARBLER, THEN TOO, THE NESTING PHOEBE, THE WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH, THE PRAIRIE WARBLER, THE WESTERN JAY, OR THE SPEEDY ROAD RUNNER, THAT WE SOMETIMES JOKE ABOUT J CAN BE A FEW OF THE THRILLS YOU CAN EXPECT~~~ ON A BIRD HIKE AT (f1 1 KIA KJMA. ~ ~~ KIA KIMA'S AN IMAL FAMILIES INCLUDE THE WHITE TA I LED DEER, THE RED Fox, THE RJVER OTTER, THE INDUSTRIOUS BEAVER, THE RACOON, OPOSSUM AND HMR, ~~TINKY" HIMSELF, KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CONSISTS OF TWO SEPARATE CAMPSj CAMP OSAGE) THE MAIN CAMP) AND CAMP CHEROKEE, THE OUTPOST CAMP, (AMP OSAGE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH FORK RIVER) CONSISTS OF 12 CAMPSITES, A DINT~G HALL FOR MEALS, HEALTH LODGE AND MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING WHICH HOUSES THE MAIN CAMP'S PRIMARY FACILITIES. (AMP CHEROKEE, APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES WEST OF THE MA IN CAMP, OUR OUTPOST CAMP / CONSISTS OF 10 CAMPS I TES IS ~ {§.._'>. LOCATED ON THE BANKS OF THE BEAUTIFUL 40 ACRE LAKE . { ._._..,,,... - ~1 ~ SUPER HIGHWAYS AND RO~DS NOW LEAD FROM THE MEMPHIS AREA STRAIGHT TO THE RESERVATION, BUT IN EARLIER YEARS THE ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION WAS BY TRA I N TO 11ARDY, THEN BY MULE DRAWN WAGON OR HIKE TO CAMP. 2 �......... KIMA (THE EAGLES NEST) IS STEEPED IN TRADITION AND MANY A YARN HAS BEEN SPUN AROUND THE FIRE BY "OLD CAMPERS" AND "MEN OF THE ARROW," IT HAS BEEN TOLD BY THESE BROTHERS OF THE FIRE THAT WHEN THE CALL OF BEST) ~-.THE CHUCK-WILL'S WIDOW AND THE LONESOME WHIPPOORWILL IS AT IT'S YOU CAN HEAR IF YOU LISTEN IN THE SOFT WIND ABOVE YOUR TENT) THE SOUND OF A SPEEDING ARROW FROM THE BOW OF A GREAT WARRIOR AS IT MAKES ITS . ft~~­ ~ . FLIGHT TO THE MEADOW OF A DEPARTED BROTHER, KIA ~~K! \~ f ~( WE Too ARE KIA KIMA BROTHERS) BOUND BY TRADITION AND SACRED TRUST TO KEEP THE FIRES OF SCOUTING BURNING BRIGHTLY AND THE IDEALS OF THE Scour OATH AND LAW EVER MEANINGFUL I~VES OF "KIA KIMA MEN." OUR FIRES MUST BE A LITTLE BRIGHTER) OUR HEARTS A LITTLE LIGHTER) "CHEFRFUL SERVICE TO THE BOYS WE SERVE", LOOKING FOR YOU THIS SUMMER IN "THE LAND OF THE I ' COME WITH A SPIRIT CLEAN AND BRIGHT TJ~ COME WITH A HEART THAT'S TUNED A-RIGH FIND THE FIRE) YOUR BROTHER'S THERE) LET KIA KIMA'S PURPOSE BE YOUR PRAYER. ,.• "" �CANOE·50 Mlle C:anoe Trip BOOT·Maltya Tra.il Hike CANOE PA DDLE·Ovcrniaht Canue Trip TENT·Ovcrn1gh1 Camplna Trip AR ROW HEAO-C:imp O.:ruk.:c CAM PJ-1 RE·CQmp Osaa• ' Patches EAOf scour &SOOUTER Will. RECIEVE BASIC CENTER PATCH AS PART OF C#'P FEE. SE~S FOR VARIOUS PROGRPMS Na). ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES Will. BE ON SPLE AT THE TRADif'G POST FOR FIFTY CENTS EACH F~ l}()SE ~ PROPERLY QUALIFY. Getting The Job Da_ne 1. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7, 8. RE.vi~ YOUR KIA KIMA Slff'\ER C)l1f> PLANS EARLY. AARANGE FOR QUALIFIED AIX.JLT LEADERSHIP TO BE WITH YOUR TROOP AT All. TIMES, PLAN WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE AS A TROO'> WHILE AT KIA KIMA, DE'fE™INE WHAT YOU WANT EAOf SCOUT TO ACC0'-1PLISH WHILE AT KIA KIMA. MAKE A LIST OF TROOP AND PERSONAL GEAR THAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO KIA KIMA, r-'EDICAL FO~ ARE AVAIL.ABLE AT THE scour SERVICE CENTER AND ALL SCOOTS AND LEADERS AR.E REQUIRED TO HAVE GOOD MEDICAL CHECH-UP PRIOR TO ENTERING CN1f>, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFE TRANSPORTAT ION TO & FR0'-1 C#'P , UPON ARRIVAL AT KIA KIMA TURN IN CA"-1P OFF ICE C0'1PLETE ROSTER OF AU. CA.MPERS • ......--------------·y ~~EJ p R 0 M HAVE A CAW PRCl"DTION NIGHT WITH YOUR SCOUTS AND THEIR PARENTS US ING PRa-'OTIONAL MATERIALS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. T PROGRAM, 0 CAu_ UPON YOUR DISTRICT ~ PRQYQTIONAL TEftM TO HELP YOU PUT ON THIS �I I I I I I . SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION PRE OPENING ..•......•........•••... WELCOME I • I I • SKIT OR SONG I I • I I I •• I • I • I I I I I •• ' I I I I • I I I • I I • I •• I I I. I I • I I I ••• ••••••••• I I • I •••• • • ••••••••• .SENIOR PATROL LEADER. I I •••• I • I •••••••••• • I ••••• I I I I I • • • • • • • • • • I I I I . I • • 11 I KIA KIMA PROMOTION PROGRAM •.•••••. I •••••••• I I INTRODUCE CAMP PROMOTION TEAM ••.•• I • I I I I •• I ••• I. SCOUTS. SCOUTMASTER. I I I •• SCOUTS SCOUTMASTER. DISTRICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA'S PROGRAM AND YOUR TROOPS INVOLVEMENT ••••••..•••• • ••• DISTRICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. SCOUTMASTERS MINUTE .•••••.•••••.•. CLOSING CEREMONY ••••....•••. REFRESHMENTS. I I ti I •• I' ~ I • • •••••• HOW CAMPING HELPS BOY ADVANC E. ~wl~~?·, ........ Ass'T. SENIOR PATROL LD. •••••• CAMP FEES 1981 KIA KIMA Scour RESERVATION FEE IS $ I I A$ 10.00 DEPOSIT PER FOR 50 MILE CONOE I FrE FOR PROVISIONAL UNIT IS ' I I 2.00 I •••••••••••• OPEN ING CEREMONY . . ' ....... . .............................. A$ I I FEE 50.00 PER CAMPER WEEK. PER SCOUT REFUND IS DUE TROOP, FOLLOWING ITS STAY AT CAMP IF TOTAL FEE OF EACH CAMPER IS PAID TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP CAMPER PER WEEK IS DUE PRIOR TO MAY 15,1981 . . 55.00 PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS $ 60.QQ PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS TREK IS $ LEADERS FEES ARE SHOWN ON SEPERATE SHEET. ALL UNITS MUST HAVE ADULT LEADrR 21 YEARS AND OLDFR AT ALL TIMES. ROSTER FORMS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOU 10 CC11PLETE AND BRING TO CJIMP WITH YOU, ( MUST BE TURNED IN UPON ARRIVAL) REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: TI\O 1NSUR8NCE COVERAGE: THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL COVERS ALL CJIMPERS' WITH LIABILITY AND MEDICAL COVERAGE. ARRIVAL TIME AT [AMP: CN1P OFFICE WILL REGISTER TROOPS FRa-1 l:CO P.M. TIL 4:aJ P.M. FIRST MEAL WILL BE SUPPER ON SUNDAY EVENit'XJ AT 6:00 P.M, CAMPERS LEAVING CAMP: ANY SCOUT OR LEADER LEAVING CAMP FOR ANY REASON MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH CAMP OFFICE. (NO EXCEPTIONS) - 5 �SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM .FOR CAMP PROMOTION PRE OPENING ......... ............ .... .......... ....... . SENIOR PATROL LEADER. OPEN I NG CEREMONY . .................. ......... I I I • I ' I • • ' ••••• I • I I •••••• • ' ••••••• I • I •• I I • ' I I I I ' ' • I • ' I • ' I I.'.'' I.' I I I I I I I I. I I ••• ' I I I I I I ' I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I •• I I ' I •• I . ' •• I I I I I I • I I I I I • I I I I I SCOUTS . I. I •• I I I I ••••• I I I I I I •• I ' ' ' I,, I ' ' ' I ' • I ••••• I' I I I' I I I I I I ' ' ' ' . ' I. I' •• I. • •• I I I I ' I I I • I. I I I I I I I ••• ' • I I I I I I I I •• I ' I - ••• SCOUTMASTER. WELCOME 'SCOUTS SKIT OR SONG SCOUTMASTER. INTRODUCE CAMP PROMOTION TEAM. .DI STR ICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. KIA KIMA PROMOTION PROGRAM. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA ' S PROGRAM CISTRICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. AND YOUR TROOPS INVOLVEMENT .. .HOW CAMPING HELPS BOY ADVANCE . SCOUTMASTERS MINUTE ... .ASS'T . SENIOR PATROL LD. 11iw:~?· I. ~ CLOSING CEREMONY. REFRESHMENTS ' I - I I CAMP FEES - .... .i.o.1n c.1t.oo DEPOS ;';l' PER CA~PER ' PER WEEK IS DUE PRIOR Tcl MAY . 1981 I FEE FOR 50 MILE c:SNOE TREK rs $ 55 .0Q PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS FFE FOR PROVISIONAL UNIT IS $ 60 ,00 PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS LEADERS FEES ARE SHOWN ON SEPERATE SHEET . ALL UNITS MUST HAVE ADULT LFADfR 21 YCARS /\ND OLDfR AT ALL TIMES. * REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: n..o ROSTER F~s ARE PROVIDED FOR vou To Cel"IPLETE AND BRif\Xj TO CAMP WITH YOU. ( MUST BE TIRNED IN UPON ARRIVAL) lNSUBAlCE COVERAGE: THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL COVERS AU. CAMPERS WITH LIABILITY AND MEDICAL COVERAGE, ARRIVAL TIME AT r.AMP : CAMP OFFICE WILL REGISTER TROOPS FR0'1 l:OO P.M. TIL 4:00 P.M. FIRST MEAL WILL BE SUPPER ON SUNDAY EVENI~ AT 6:00 P.M. CAMPERS LEAVING CAMP: ANY SCOUT OR LEADER LEAVING CAMP FOR ANY REASON MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH CAMP OFFICE . (NO EXCEPTIONS) 5 �UNIT LEAD ERS CAM P FEE SCHE DULE 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 ~ ~ EEK----------$ 175.00 ALL0W~~CL PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING W PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 170.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK------- --- $ 165.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK- ---- - ---$ 160.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ----- $ 155.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 150.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 145.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 140.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- -------$ 135.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- -------$ 130.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 125.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 120.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 115.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT -FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 110.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 105.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- -------$ 100.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 70.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ---- --$ 65.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- - ----$ 60.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ----- $ 55.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 50.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK-- - -------~ 45.00 ALLOWA~CE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ------- $ 35.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 30.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- - ----$ 25.00 ALLOWANCE PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK---- ------$ 20.00 ALLOWANCE UNITS HAVING LESS THAN 5 SCOUTS- LEADER WILL PAY 40.00 FEE \\. ·All FE ES MUS T BE PAID PRIOR TO CAMP I I �·Unit Informa tion· INSURAN< 'E Your S1.ouls arc 111'>11rctl while ,1 t Kia Ki111a Sl'.011 1 lh.·,crv.1tio11 . rlu.: Cl11<.: kasa w <'1n11 11: il cJrric'> both liabili ty a11J mcd11.:a1 in~uram:c 0 11 St..:ou l s and Leader'> allc11d111g C'a 111p. ARR IVAL rtME From 1: 00 P.M. u ntil 4 : 00 P.M. Sunday supper is first meal for troops. Troops arriving prior to I :00 P.M. should bring their own lunch . LEAVING CAMP Any Scou t or leader who kaves Reservation must check o ut through ca mp office . DIN ING llA LL OSJ\(;E Wholesome fuotl wil l be served ca ft:teria style . Scouts sit I 0 10 a table by troops. Meals are inclu ded in foe excep t for lunch Saturday and Sunday which costs $ 1.5 0 per person fo r those troops tha t have not yet checked ou t , or check in ear ly. DLNING - CHEROKEE Food is delivered twice daily to campsites. Patrols prepare their own meals. HEALTH AND SAF ETY AU precautions for the safety of the Scouts will be taken . A Health Lodge is availab le with a qualified first aider and doctor on duty 24 hours a day. In addition , we have an agreement with Fulton County Hospital fo r eme rgency services. GENERAL CLEANLINESS A Scou t is clea n, showers and latrines are available for Scouts and adults at each Campsite. Keep camp clean. t .... CAMP TRADING POST Trading Posts are in both Osage and Cherokee. Handicraft items , Camp T-Shirts~ stamps , souveniers, snacks, scout equipment, camp mugs, toiletries, and other item s of camp li fe are available. EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO EACH TROOP. BY THE RESERVATION Troops at Camp Osage will be issued the following equipment if needed . 2 Kerosene lanterns (l for the latrine ; 1 for the campsite) , broom , rake, I Patro l ny , American flag , 1 bulletin board , 6 activitY charts, bow saw, Igl oo cooler. Troops at Camp Cherokee will be issued the following equipmen t if needed : I patrol fly for cooking, I dining fly fo r eating area, I trail chef kit per patrol (a patrol is 8 persons). I cutlery kit per patrol, 1 dutch oven per patrol, I griddle per patrol. plates, cups and silverware for each person, 3 wash tubs, 2 dip bags, 2 scrub brushes, 2 grills, 1 bow saw, 1 broom , 1 rake, 2 kerosene lanterns (1 for the latrine - I for the campsite), American flag , 1 bulletin board, 6 activity charts, 1 Igloo cooler , 2 food storage coolers. Troops are responsible for all the camp equipment that it checks out from the Compound or Commissary. If the equipment is lost or damaged , your Troop is responsible for its replace· ment before leaving camp. Also , all equipment must be r eturned clean. 7 �WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Scout Uniform (shorts or long pants) T-Shirts TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid Socks l(jt Rope or Twine Extra Clothing Troop Flag Jacket Patrol Flags Underwear Swim Trunks Handbook for Scoutmasters Rain wear Igloo and Cups Shoes (tennis and hiking) Lantern Personal toilet items towel, wash cloth, soap, etc. Any other materials that will help troop Scout Handbook If taking Camping - Cooking MB Pencil & Notebook Cook JGt ·' .. Health Certificate (a must) : : Blankets or Sleeping Bag Ground Cloth Pillow Compass Hand Axe Fishing Gear Merit Badge Pamphlets Flashlight ~ CAMP MAILING ADDRESS Scout: (Name) Troop: (Number) Kia JGma Scout Reservation Camp: Osage or Cherokee Hardy, Arkansas 72542 · · Plan well·· 501-257-3683 �I WHEN YOU ARRIVE I . Report to Camp Administration Build111g. Troop stand by. "> Meet Camp Directors. turn in remaining fees and troop roster forms. 3. With troop counselor proceed to camp site: A. Outline Sunday Program B. Select Tent and Bed C. Change into Swim Trunks 4 . Go to medical check at reservation Health Lodge. 5 . Go to waterfront area for swim classification: Non-s..... ;mmer - one who cannot swim 50 ft. Beginner - jump in, swim 50 ft. in deep water, make one turn Swimmer - Swim 75 yards, with strong stroke, 25 yds. resting backstroke, float motionless for I minute 6. Check out equipment and tour camp. 7. Check weeks program with your troop counselor. Any questions, please ask! 8. Evening meal 6:00 P.M. Osage/5:30 P.M. Cherokee. 9. Program scheduling after evening meal 7: 00 P .M. 10. Campfire - 8:30 P.M. (Sunday). I 9 �WHEN YOU ARRIVE l . Report to Camp Administration Build111g. Troop stand by . .., Meet Camp Directors. turn 111 remaining fre s and troop roster forms. 3. \.\1th troop counselor proceed to camp site: A. Outline Sunday Program B. Select T ent and Bed C. Change 111to Swim Trunks 4. Go to medicaJ check at re~ervation Health ·Lodge. 5. Go to waterfront area for swim classification: Non-swimmer - one who cannot swim 50 ft. Beginner - jump 111 , swim 50 ft. in deep water, make one turn Swimmer - Swim 75 yards, with strong stroke , 25 yds. resting backstroke, noat mot1onless for I minute 6 . Check out equipment and tour camp. 7. Check weeks program with your troop counselor. Any questions, please ask! 8. Evening meal 6:00 P.M. Osage/5:30 P.M . Cherokee. 9. Program scheduling after evening meal 7:00 P.M. -··- -·----------- 9 �· - ,. II .• DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUNDAY TIME MONDAY FIRST CALL 6:30 9:00 BREAKFAST CHURCH--9:30 I NS T U C T I 10:00 STAFF MTG. 11:00 SUNDAY LUNCH \'/AITERS 12:00 CHECK IN * GO TO SITE * MEDICAL CHECK * CAMP TOUR SWIM CHECK 4:00 * * 5:00 WAITERS 5 :45 1:00 2:00 3:00 N FLAG RAISING 7:15 RI 0 D I NS T UC T I 0 NA L p RI 0 D I NS T p RI 0 D CALL 0 f.i UCTION.~ I L LUNCH SERVED 12:15 RE S T SATURDAY BREAKFAST 7:20 ALL PROGRAM MILE SWIM 8:30 AREAS ARE OPEN FOR MERIT BADGE 4 -HOURS Tlt">l N~ !~(; . MAKE UP WORK AND DISTANCE SWIMMING REQUIRED. CHECKOUT -8 -11 : 30 LUNCH 12:30 12:30 PER 0 THUNDERBIRD RALLY D ' I NS T UC T I 0 NA L pI RI 0 D CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS FREE SWIM & GENERAL BO.!T. I NS T U C T I 0 NA L p RI 0 D SCOUTMASTERS STAFF COMP. FOR LAYOVER TRPS. - ' ·- FREE SWIM------GENERAL HANDICRAFT------GENERAL FIELD SPTS DRAW EQUIP. DINNER PROGRAM PLANNING &FLAG LOWERING 6:00-6:45 Ov:E'.RNIGHT HIKE OVERNIGHT HIKE (osage ) (cherokee) OVERNIGHT CANOE tcherokeet L ADERS FE LOWSP TWILIGHT BOATING OVERNIGHT CANOE (osage) CAMPFIRE 8:30 S.M. FELLOWSHIP SONGFEST & GOOD TIME TROOP COOK-OUT CAMP OSAGE OVERNIGHT HIKE (osage) - OVERNIGHT CANOE (cherokee) & TWILIGHT BOATG. - VESPER SERVICE & AFTER GLOW INTER !!'ROOP CAMPFIRES . . TAPS S .M,,.STAFF COMP. (osage) TWIGHLIGHT BOAT . . ~WILIGHT BOATING - -- 8:00 WAITERS CALL 7:00 FRIDAY JJIC'Calr..a!t. ~ S,P,L, MTG, 7:00 THURSDAY p SAFE SWIM DEF. !PROGRAM FOR ALL LEADERS * WEDNESDAY TUESDAY REVEILLE 6:45 LIGHTS OUT EVERY MIGHT 10:30 O.A. FELLOWSHH RESERVATION CAMPFIRE 8:30 DINING HALL VISITORS WELCOME �PROVISION AL UNIT KIA KIMA PROVISIONAL CAMPING UNIT: KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION WILL OPERATE A PROVISIONAL CAM?ING UNIT WITH FOUR PATROLS FOR THE THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS OF CAMP, A TRAINED SCOUTMASTER WILL BE WITH THIS UNIT AT ALL TIMES TO SERVE THOSE SCOUTS WHO FOR SOME REASON COULD NOT ATTEND CAMP WITH THEIR UNIT. - HE WILL HELP PLAN THEIR SCHEDULE AND ALSO USE THE SCHEDULE HIS HOME LEADER MIGHT HAVE HELPED HIM WORK OUT PR IOR OF HIS COMING TO CAMP, TWO WEEK CAMPERS CAN ALSO BE ASSIGNED TO THIS UNIT IF THEY WISH TO STAY AN EXTRA WEEK 1 THE COST FOR THIS PROVISIONAL UNIT WILL BE $ 60,QO PER WEEK PER SCOUT, THE CAMPING COMMITTEE IN NO WAY MEANS TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE UNIT SCOUTMASTER1 BUT REALIZES THAT MANY SCOUTS WILL NOT GET TO HAVE A SUMMER CAMPING EXPERIENCE WITHOUT A SERVICE SUCH AS THE PROV ISIONAL TROOP WE ENCOURAGE ALL UNIT AND DISTRICT LEADERS TO HELP US AS WE TRY TO IMPROVE OUR CAMPING AT KIA KIMA 1 ANO ESPECIALLY YOUR HELP WITH THE PROVISIONAL UNIT. 11 �ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT IS TH E PRIME REASO N THAT A BO Y STAYS IN SCOUTING. IT IS HI S MEASU RE OF SUCCESS IN TH E PROGRAM . HOW TO MAK E IT HAPP EN WITH YOUR SCOUTS I. Before Ca mp - know the advancement sta t us of each Scout. 2. Set a goal with each boy - challe nge him. (IL is' recommended t hat Scouts work towards a maximum o f 4 Ment Badges and/ or Skill Awards.) 3 Use of the Program Sched ule Sheet will enable the camp staff to b1;tter serve the program need s o f your Scouts. 4. Let mo re advanced Scouts h elp younger Sco uts. 5. While at camp kee p accurate day to day advancement records. 6. Watch loose ends - Don't push, but do en~ourage him . SKILL AWARDS ALL MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS MUST BE COMPLETELY READ BEFORE ARRIVAL AT CAMP. Listed below are 7 skill awards offered this summer at camp. Also listed are t hose require~ ments that a Scout cannot ~ompl ete at Kia Kima . First Aid Hiking - Complete requirement 3 before camp . Camping - (Should bring a Scout pa ck Cooking - Requirement 4. Swimming - (Must be classified as a swimmer.) C I.. I JI B I N G 'f D E T R A I I.. FIRST YEAR CPMPER UNIT Environment INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIAL UNIT AVAILABLE AT THE SCOUT SERVICE CENTER Conservation - Requirement 4. ~ • • . -. 1 :~ - ... . .........., - • • t~ ~ :::::=..1 ••.--0.-. • I • • 12 �SPECIALITY OPPORTUNITIES OYI:.RNIGHT CANOE TRIPS can be arranged for any troop. (By National Council regulations, only Sco uts classified as beginner or swimmer can make the trip.) Scheduling can be done after supper Sunday night. 1 Sh.. ~ MA'K!' A TRAIL HJKE - Ten mile hiking trail which covers virtually all points of the reservation. ~- ARCHERY - Equipment furnished . Action archery range provided. Free shooting and class instruction. If personal archery equipment is brought to camp , it must be checked in at the Camp Administration Building. • ,,,,, RIFLE RANGE - .22 Rifle Range is available for Badges and recreational shooting - .02 cents per round. Rifles or ammunition may be brought to camp for use by the individual. All fireanns must be checked into the Camp Administration Building upon arrival at camp. (No hand guns permitted). SKEET SHOOTING at clay pigeons with .410 shotgun or 20 gauge shotgun. Cost 25 cents each. MILE SWIM - For Scouts and leaders offered on Saturday morning at 8:30 at Camp Cherokee. (4 hours of training in distance swimming required) SO-MILE CANOE TREK - Five full days on the river. SO-mile afoot-afloat award given to those Scouts and Leaders completing trek . Counselor will accompany troop on trek (cost per Scout and aduJt.) .S'~5'· 00 d ( ' / RESERVATION CAMPFIRE :-'~ JJ.m \. The week at camp will end with the reservation campfire on Friday night at 8 :30 p.m. The troops of the Kia Kirna Scout Reservatien gather for the campfire which features authentic Indian Dancing, songs, presentation of Coup feathers, awards, and many other events. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend this outstanding event. 13 �• N N ~ ~ N Iw N IN N IN 00 INI ~ ~ INI - IN 0 I ~ loo I~ 1 ~1~1~ lw IN 0 ~ .,, lool~l~l~l~IWIN•- :XI VI () ::r (lj 0.. c: 0 C/) C) 5" 8c: (JQ 3 (lj (lJ 3 :XI II> )> .......... VI -::i · .., <1> • (JQ INST~ VI VI SWIM ::r I c: 0:: ::r SKill AWARD <1> SWIMMING MERIT BADGE LIFESAVING ..... ::r <1> -· M~RIT BADGE VI <1> CANOEING MERIT BADGE ROWING MERIT BADGE SMALL-BOAT VI ::r <1> <1> ..... VI aii" ,... ~ LIFEGUARD Q. m B.S.A. 0 c: ..... ~ "' ::i e!. INSTRUCTIONAL RIFLE & ARCHERY R IFLE & SHOTGUN SHOOTING MB er ARCHERY MERIT BADGE Q. II> < j;;)' ii" I I (/) :I: m m ..... ORIENTEERING MERIT BADGE FISH ING MERIT BADGE II> ..... ..... ::r Cl> C/) c: ::i Q. ~ ::i <§: ..... 'O .., 0 - ~ "'3 3: SWIMMING "'< ~ I ~Al BOATING 0 I I I I I I I . II II II II II illi 111 IIIII ~ ~ 0 �I l • CONSERVATION Sl<llL AWARD ~ > r Sl<ILl AWARD r I I !<~ 111111 tll ENVfRONMENTAl ::><: H r r > '1:: > ~ i::; CJ) MAMMALS MERIT BADGE > z ~y 0 MERIT ~ [Tl '° H '-i o:i > 0 ~OGe ~J_~f--+--+--t--i---~rlc=J__i__t--+--t--t~r-Ll==j_-i__t--+-lf---t---r-=]Js~1~Ro~ - URe MERIT BADGE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION Me ASTRONOMY M.B. MERIT BADGE C') fll U> Cll :I: 0 l:; z 0 z '"'I D-+-+-t-t~~-;;--1 g :I: CAMPING ~ en• ti) U> ::i:: [Tl [Tl '-i ~ H r r -+~, -=c--L--i--t--t--t--t--r-=:i=-~~==~--J~-t--~-t--t--=t==~P~/~O~N~EjEA~/~N;G~=======~ FIRST A ID SKILL AWARD o:i [Tl .. > H - 01 > o:i r [Tl (') MERIT BADGE W/lOEANESS )- SURVIVAL Me FIRST AID MERIT BADGE EMERGErvcy > < Ms PREPAAEorvess COOl(/NG MERIT BAOGe 0\ I I.I\ I.&>. IW w It..>•- -! COOK/NG SKILL AWARD ::0 3: "'O (') ::0 ~ ~ �•• AQU ATIC S SHifVMINGSKI Li /1WARD 9:00 I SMALL BOAT SAILING M.B, lO:CG J 11 :3o NON-SWIM"1ERS BEG INNERS SWIM"IING M.B. LIFESAVING M,B, RO\.'/ ING M,B. LIFEGUARD B.S.A. BE CURRENTLY CERT. IN BASIC LIFE SUPP BY /IMERICAN RED CROSS OR HEART ASSOCIATION. CO"JSERVATI O"l & NATUff Af£A CONSERVATION S.A. ENVIRC1v1ENT S.A. NATURE M.B. IFISH S~ , IEIMR. SC IENCEJ1,B, REPTILE STUDY M,B, M,6lvY'v1ALS M,B, SCOlJTCPAFT ICJWCRAFT IFIELn SPORTS AREA I AffA HANDICRAFT Aff!i HI KING S.A, RIFLE & Sl-OTGUN M.BI LEATHERCRAFT MIB. 'f()()DC.AfVI NG M. B. COOKif'li M.B. /s,A. ARCHERY M. B ORIENTEERif'.KJ M.B. I INSTRUCTIONAL ARCHERY C/IMPING M.B, FIRST AID M.B. M.B, WILDERNESS SURV I PIONEER!~ I RIFLE INSTRUCT ION ARCHERY MI BI GEN, FIELD SPORTS I I BASKETRY M. B, I INDIAN LORE M, B, LUNC H . PERI OD I SMALL BOAT SA ILI f'li (CHERROKEE ONLY) SW IM'1 I f'.K) s A I I 3:00 I SWIM"!If'li M.B. CAMPI~ M.B. ENVIR. SCI. M.B, REPTILE STUDY M.B {IRST AID ~ . B. CHERROKEE LI FESAV I f'.K) MI B. I CANOEING M.B. • FISH & WILDLIFE NATURE M.B. - I LIFEGUARD B.S.A. I PIONEER!~ M.B. WILDERNESS SURV , RIFLE &Sl-OTGUN M.B I INDIAN LORE M.B, ARCHERY M,B, I RIFLE & Sl-OTGUN M.Bt LEATHERY()RK 'f()()DCARVI~ M.B . GEN. FIELD SPORTS DINN ER PERI OD 4:00 I 6:00 I &WILDLIFE ENVIRC1v1ENTAL I :00 I - INST RUCT IONA L SCHE DULE G8~ERAL BOAT! NG-------------C£NERAL H/\NDI CRAFT----------Flff SWIM-----------IDERAL TWILIGHT BOATI NG & CANOE ING SCHEDULE POSTED ON BULLITIN BOARD . Fl ELD SPORTS I FISH!~ M,B, AS FUN G.AMES & t'OVIE~ COO K I~ M,B, couNSELED BY LDRSI s~ ON BULLITIN ON THE MEAOOW, BOARD . AT CHERROKEE �KAMP KIA KIMA TROOP INSPEOION Camp Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ Troop No. _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ YES NO CAMPSITE Grounds clean? Arrangements neat? .......... . .... ... .. . . . .... .... . All construction safe (no hazards}? .... . ........ • ...... REMARKS--------------~ LIV ING QUARTERS Clean and neat? . .................... .. .... . ..... . . Sleeping space per person OK? .... . ..... . ... . ........ . Sleeping arrangements comfortable? ................. . Protection from weather OK? ..... . ...... . . . ..... ... . REMARKS--------------~ SAN ITARY FACILIT IES Latrines clean? .... . ............... . .............. Seat boxes fly-tight ............................... Dishwater disposal satisfactory? ............. .. . ...... Water storage satisfactory? . . . . ..... . . ..... . .. . . . ... . Drainage satisfactory? ............ ... .............. Garbage cans clean and covered? ..................... REMARKS _ __ _ __ __ __ _ _ _ __ PATROL KITCHENS Food storage ((nonperishable) OK? leftover perishables oroperly disposed o f? Dishwashing satisfactory? Cooking utensils and cutlery properly stored? Fire protection satisfactory? 1 2 . . . . . . 3 4 Signed _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,Inspection Officer GOOD CAMPERS FLAG WILL BE AWARDED ALL UN ITS W HOMEET INSPECTI ON REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR RESERVATION CAMPSITES AND ON THE .TRAILS. 17 �To Be Turned l n When Registering NAME (pri nt) Home Phone No. Ho me Address L.:auers : Scou ts: I. ..., <.. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. I 2. l 3. 14. 15. 16. l 7. 18. 19. i 20 . I 'I I II 21. I ...... --· I 23. I 2-l. I _) , -. 2<>. :_7 . :.8. - $10.00 Reserva lion BALANCE BALANCE (Camping) (Canoe Trek ) Fee �CHICICASAH LODG E The Order o( the Arrow emphasizes that a good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcraft but also practices the principles of Scouting expressed in the Scout Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Turn. Particular attention is paid to cheerful service as an essential to a happy camping experience. True brotherhood exists among those who exhibit these traits in their daily lives. The Order as you can see from the statement of purpose is not a program or a thing apart from Scouting. It is a device used in the camping program of the Boy Scouts of America. It has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. It gathers those designated by troops or posts as members of the Order into a local council group known as a lodge. The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is natural that the program and setting of Scout camping should lead to the formation of campers honor societies. In the early years of Scouting in America many such organizations were formed. The success of the Order of the Arrow in its early expansion years was due in large measure to the democratic basis for the selection of candidates; the recognition of the Scout unit; the camping requirement; a practical plan for service to Scouting in which the promotion and improvement of camping, beginning in a boy's own unit, were the central idea; colorful ceremonies; a well-defined plan of organization; literature-covering ceremonies and administration-thal could be easily adapted to local councils; the practical and colorful interpretation of the Seoul Oath and Law; the Good Turn and the spiritual "qualities of Scouting. TI1e Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-doors rather than the indoors. It was born on an island wilderness. It needs the sun and the rain, the woods and the plains, the waters an(l the s.larlit sky. For out of life in the open comes a precious ingredient which our country and any country needs if it is to survive-self-reliance that makes men strong in any time of stress. c :HICKASAH LODGE # 406 WISHING TO HELP IMPROVE THE SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM AT KIA KIMA Scour RESERVATION WILL EMPLOY ONE OF ITS MEMBERS TO JOIN THE KIA KIMA STAFF AS ORDER OF THE ARROW CAMP CHIEF. Hrs SALARY WILL BE IN LINE WITH BY COUNCIL CAMPING COMMITTEE. OTHER STAFF SALARIES AS SET FORTH T Hrs APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE CHICKASAH LoDGE CHIEF AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE LODGE LAY ADVISOR AND THE LODGE STAFF ADVISOR. THIS ADDITION TO OUR SUMMER CAMP STAFF WILL PAY OFF IN A GREAT WAY IN THE LIVES OF OUR KIA KIMA CAMPERS AND THIER LEADERS THIS SUMMER. �GOOD CAMP ERS SASH BEAUTIFUL RED CAMPERS SASH WILL BE AWARDED AL CA?1PERS WHO QUALIFY AS GOOD CAMPERS WHILE AT CAr THIS SUMMER AND CAMPER MAY EARN S~ALL ACTIVITY PATCH TO SEW ON SASH FOR EACH ACTIVITY ENTERE AND HE QUALIFIES SEE Scours KIA KIMA HI KHJG HANDBOOK ... MARKSMANSHIP TREES CANOEING BASKETBALL THRO~·/ AXEMANSHIP GOOD CAMPING AWARD �HOW TO GET TO KIA Kl M.l\ KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUIS J INT . 55 JONESBORO HOW TO GET FROM CHE ROKEE VI LLAGE TO KIA KIM A SCOUT RESERVATI ON TURN R I GHT AT L I BERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHERO KEE VI L· LAG E (y ou will be tu rning ri ght off Ar k . h1gh\l\llly 175 trtv• I 1/1 0 o f 11 m ile. TU AN LEFT ONTO OKM U L GEE. travel l mile. OKM ULGEE WILL T URN I NTO CHEROKE E ROAD (y ou do not make a turn. th 1$ road ch ange will automatically h11p p11n), travel 3 m iles. TURN R IGHT ONTO ONAGA, tr avel 3 /10 of 11 mile. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGU ENOXIE. travel 2 miles. TUA N RIGHT ON WEEK IWACHEE. travEtl 4 /10 of a mile WEEKIWA CHEE WILL TUR N INTO GR A VEL. FOLLOW GRAVEL RO AD To,_.,...,,__ _ _ _. . .~~ CAMP, travel 2 m iles H 0 T T I p s/ \ ·, . 1. Shut off alann clock , reach for coffee , put on pants and put monopoly money in pockeL 2 . Head for door , on \.l.0Y k iss "lit t le lady " good t¥ e a nd -wHOOPS ! Wiat did you forget? 3 . Close door light l y, head out for meeting place , check ooys for explosive s , & load . 4 . Take t~ as p erin , hitch u p mules , I mean slart the engine,& off for 1-55 & brid ge . l:x:>ro . 5 . AL bridg e take t\.o.O tums , fll I r.adiater wi.Lh"Mis sipp i" river t.eter & head for Jones 6 . Kct•p ~igOn on 1-55 to Jones lxiro Ex l t then ontn HYW . 63 to Mgrked Tr ee ( Cottonw:>o d) HARDY , 7 . Afte r seelng Lrce hl•ad out for JONESBORO W\ lcl 1 i s a litL le over half \\Oy to cverylhin g . 8 . WAKF. UP ! ynu Hr C' 11l .Jo1w.s ooro & pe rry ' s T r-u1.:k S Lor . \J 1crt' you can f j 11 & unf ill . ARK,!\NSAS HO/PG 1or orl & w1gon J._011cl 9. AlLL· r 1800 i-J 1·t·o11d li , sl.';i r d 1 .ll 111111y l nr t l nu• lxun\, tl). lr1imso11 c·or11i111•, hv 111lp)1l Ill. 11 1· 11111·1111 \J1ll1• l.'. l ••u·1 l1 ut. lL1td<j,,1 111 IH>Xll•: • .!...l:.!l.J.J l l1 111111111rlh 111111;•, q . 11. llr;id I 11 1 llJ,.ACK RU~~ l• 1l 111 · c-;111•111 I >\ell 11g 111111 J II I I 1· 1 u w1•1 • •1l11·1 11 I /-. c·um 1 .t11l r· . 1 r1· 12 . When you gel Lo IMBODEN l:l' rt':r l quell , d 1 i "k~ns s Leep 11 n tl J '3 : 00 P . M. t. 13 . Be careful nex t 20 mil es ,sha rp curves & hills & llatflelds & McCoys h:ivin g a shoot-ou 's BOMB) 14 . Was h winds h ield r eal good or you will miss HARDY you r next slop . ( check Jimw 15 . Stop at HARPY , drain o u t Miss i pp i W>ter , & refill with Spring river v.oter . cmnp . 16 . Take on rations, thro w a1>''.Y J immy ' s l;oorb, fil l compass with ant i -freeze& ofr for t. rigb your 17 . Ip kC' high "''Y 62 nu 1 or HARDY fo r 2-m Ucs tc,> h i gh wy 17 5 WI i ci1 wi 11 he on , sp.-ay fur scunk.s & fo llow 175 for 2-mllcs Lo CHEROKEE \TILLAGF. . 18 . Pul 1 i n l;1u11~. (OKMULGE E) 19. Tstkl' rlcl1l ;t l LIBERTY CASI! , i;u Lu Lo p or hll l & turn l <·lt :1l f frs t rp:id okmulgee) 20 . lt'o ll n w QKMULOJm l or 1 -m i l L· W1l'rt' IL chang<..>s I n t o C!lEROKHE J)R. (cht'r<'kce sc<r l pecl ' 1-days . ) here t os 1 WlS n o rs Ca 2 1. Follow C!IEHQKEE J -in I IC..'> i-o ONAGA i:a•n• y n u turn right . ( KH 1) 22 . Go 3 /10 milgs on ONACA , then t urn. left on 'l'ONGUENOXIE ( after listening to m ippoorwi.1 23 . Tra v el on TONGUENOXIE t o WEEKlWACHEE , ( in<lian l aLe r k n o W1 as SAM . ) . 24 • .,.WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT 1'0 ~ , BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL ARRIVED" 25 . WHEN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY " TOM-TOM TO DI RECTOR "HAVE �KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATIO~~ OWNED AND OPERATED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL B.S.A. � 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 - IC I IN -· SCOUT RESERVATION ---- '' /anti of tile goltlen /Jaw" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHICKASAW COUNCIL ICIA ICIMA • SPIR.IT • BACK KI A KIMA ALMA MATER. H IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . 0 NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. TO WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF CAMP FOR. E - - I I I I I I I I I I ' ' I ' I 1981 KIA KIMA SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE 7 13 STAFF TRAINING WEEK JUNE 14 20 FIRST WEEK CAMPING JUNE 21 27 SECOND WEEK CAMPING JUNE - JULY - 5 THIRD WEEK CAMPING JULY 6 11 FOURTH WEFK CAMPING JULY 12 - 18 FIFTH WEEK CAMPING ·THE PURPOSE· / I KIA KlMA WITH ITS COLORFUL BACKGROUND AND MAGIC APPEAL TO BOYS WILL PRIMARILY CENTER ITS PROGRAM THIS YEAR IN HELPING THE TROOP LEADERS STRENGHTHEN THE PATROL SYSTEM IN THE TROOP AND SERVE EVERY SCOUT ON THE RESERVATION WITH A DAY TO DAY PROGRAM OF "REAL SCOUTING" . RECOGNilING THAT THE OUT-OF-DOORS IS THE LAND OF THE GROWING BOY EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WILL BE DONE TO FILL HIS DAYS AT CAMP WITH APPEALING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. A WELL TRAINED STAFF WI~L BE ON HAND TO CONTRIBUTE AND SERVE EVERY CAMPER WITH A SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM THAT HE WILL LONG REMEMBER, LORD BADEN POriELL ONCE SAIDJ" MANHOOD NOT SCHOLARSHIP IS THE F: ~cT AiM OF EDUCATION" AND WHAT BETTER PLACE CAN WE BEGIN THAN THE GREAT OUT-OF-DOORS AT KIA KIMA. :;>._ - 1981 KIA KIMA SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE 7 13 STAFF TRAINING WEEK JUNE 14 20 FIRST WEEK CAMPING JUNE 21 27 SECOND WEEK CAMPING JUN~~IULY - ~ THIRD WEEK CAMPING JULY $ 11 FOURTH WEFK CAMPING JULY 12 - 18 FI FTH WEEK CAMPING ·THE PURPOSE· / I , KlA KIMA WITH ITS COLORFUL BACKGROUND AND MAGIC APPEAL TO BOYS WILL PRIMARILY CENTER ITS PROGRAM THIS YEAR IN HELPING THE TROOP LEADERS STRENGHTHEN THE PATROL SYSTEM IN THE TROOP AND SERVE EVERY SCOUT ON THE RESERVATION WITH A DAY TO DAY PROGRAM OF II REAL SCOUT I NG" . RECOGNIZING THAT THE OUT-OF-DOORS IS THE LAND OF THE GROWING BOY EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WILL BE DONE TO FILL HIS DAYS AT CAMP WITH APPEALING OUTDOOR ACTIV ITIES. A WELL TRAINED STAFF WILL BE ON HAND TO CONTRIBUTE AND SERVE EVERY CAMPER WITH A SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM THAT HE WILL LONG REMEMBER. LcRD BADEN POriELL ONCE SAID/' MANHOOD NOT SCHOLAR SH Ip Is THE F: ~~T AIM OF EDUCATION" AND WHAT BETTER PLACE CAN WE BEGIN THAN THE GREAT OUT-OF - DOORS AT KIA KIMA , \ KIA KIMAJ NEAR HARDY) ARKANSAS, IS RECOGNIZED BY OUTDOORSMEN AS ONE F THE FINEST WI LDLIFE SANCTUAR I ES I N THE LOWER OZARKS, BECAUSE OF ITS DENSE WOODS) BRUSHY UNDERGROWTH) AND WIDE OPEN MEADOWS, MANY OF TRAILS THAT CRISS-CROSS THE EIGHT- HUNDRED S I XTY ACRE RESERVATION, , ' \\r,; KIA KIMA ' S GROGRAPHICAL LOCATION WHERE BIRD HABITATS OF NORTH, EAST, )L SOUTH AND WEST COME TOGETHER, MAKES THE RESERVAT I ON ONE OF THE FINEST 1 STATIONS FOR BIRD WATCHERS I N THE COUNTRY . You MAY VIEW FOR THE FIRST TIME ALONG THE TRAIL, THE GREAT PILEATED WOODPECKER (THE GREAT LORD GOD) OR THE BROAD WINGED HAWK OR MAYBE AN ENDANGERED SPECIESj THE YELLOW WARBLER, THEN TOO, THE NESTING PHOEBE , TH E WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH, THE PRAIRIE WARBLER, THE WESTERN JAY, OR THE SPEEDY ROAD RUNNER, THAT .# -· WE SOMETIMES JOKE ABOUT J CAN BE A FEW OF THE THRILLS YOU CAN EXPECT~~~ ON A BIRD HIKE AT KIA KJMA. ~ 1 ( ~~ KIA KIMA'S AN I MAL FAMILIES INCLUDE THE WHITE TA I LED DEER, THE RED Fox, f 1 THE RJVER OTTER, THE INDUSTRIOUS BEAVER, THE RACOON, OPOSSUM AND HMR, ~~TINKY" HIMSELF, KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CONSISTS OF TWO SEPARATE CAMPSj CAMP OSAGE) THE MAIN CAMP) AND CAMP CHEROKEE, THE OUTPOST CAMP, (AMP OSAGE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH FORK RIVER) CONSISTS OF 12 CAMPSITES, A DINT~G HALL FOR MEALS, HEALTH LODGE AND MAIN ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING WHICH HOUSES THE MAIN CAMP'S PRIMARY FACILITIES. (AMP CHEROKEE, APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES WEST OF THE MA IN CAMP, OUR OUTPOST CAMP / CONSISTS OF 10 CAMPS I TES IS ~ {§.._'>. LOCATED ON THE BANKS OF THE BEAUTIFUL 40 ACRE LAKE . { ._._..,,,... ~ - 1 ~ SUPER HIGHWAYS AND RO~DS NOW LEAD FROM THE MEMPHIS AREA STRAIGHT TO THE RESERVATION, BUT IN EARLIER YEARS THE ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION WAS BY TRA I N TO 11ARDY, THEN BY MULE DRAWN WAGON OR HIKE TO CAMP. 2 ......... KIA KIMA (THE EAGLES NEST) IS STEEPED IN TRADITION AND MANY A YARN HAS BEEN SP UN AROUND THE FIRE BY "OLD CAMPERS" AND "MEN OF THE ARROW," IT HAS BEEN TOLD BY THESE BROTHERS OF THE FIRE THAT WHEN THE CALL OF ~-.THE CHUCK-WILL'S WIDOW AND THE LONESOME WHIPPOORWILL IS AT IT'S BEST) YOU CAN HEAR IF YOU LISTEN IN THE SOFT WIND ABOVE YOUR TENT) THE SOUND OF A SPEEDING ARROW FROM THE BOW OF A GREAT WARRIOR AS IT MAKES ITS . ft~~FLIGHT TO THE MEADOW OF A DEPARTED BROTHER, . ~ ~~K! \~ WE Too ARE KIA KIMA BROT HERS) BOUND BY TRADITION AND SACRED TRUST TO f KEEP THE FIRE S OF SCOUTING BURNING BRIGHTLY AND THE IDEALS OF THE Sco ur ~( OATH AND LAW EVER MEANINGFUL I~VES OF "KIA KIMA MEN." OUR FIRES MUST BE A LITTLE BRIGHTER) OUR HEARTS A LITTLE LIGHTER) "CHEFRFUL SERVICE TO THE BOYS WE SERVE", LOOKING FOR YOU THIS SUMMER IN "THE LAND OF THE COME WITH A SPIRIT CLEAN AND BRIGHT ' I COME WITH A HEART THAT'S TUNED A-RIGHTJ~ FIND THE FIRE) YOUR BROTHER'S THERE) LET KIA KIMA'S PURPOSE BE YOUR PRAYER. ,. • "" CANOE·50 Mlle C:anoe Trip BOOT·Maltya Tra.il Hike CANOE PADDLE·Ovcrniaht Canue Trip TENT·Ovcrn1gh1 Camplna Trip ARROW HEAO-C:imp O.:ruk.:c CAM PJ-1 RE·CQmp Osaa• ' Patches EAOf scour & SOOUTER Will. RECIEVE BASIC CENTER PATCH AS PART OF C#'P FEE. SE~S FOR VARIOUS PROGRPMS Na). ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES Will. BE ON SPLE AT THE TRADif'G POST FOR FIFTY CENTS EACH F~ l}()SE ~ PROPERLY QUALIFY. Getting The Job Da_ne 1. RE.vi~ YOUR KIA KIMA Slff'\ER C)l1f> PLANS EARLY. 2, AARANGE FOR QUALIFIED AIX.JLT LEADERSHIP TO BE WITH YOUR TROOP AT All. TIMES, 3, PLAN WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE AS A TROO'> WHILE AT KIA KIMA, 4, DE'fE™INE WHAT YOU WANT EAOf SCOUT TO ACC0'-1PLISH WHILE AT KIA KIMA. 5, MAKE A LIST OF TROOP AND PERSONAL GEAR THAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO KIA KIMA, 6. r-'EDICAL FO~ ARE AVAIL.ABLE AT THE scour SERVICE CENTER AND ALL SCOOTS AND LEADERS AR.E REQUIRED TO HAVE GOOD MEDICAL CHECH-UP PRIOR TO ENTERING CN1f>, 7, MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAFE TRANSPORTAT ION TO & FR0'-1 C#'P , 8. UPON ARRIVAL AT KIA KIMA TURN IN CA"-1P OFF ICE C0'1PLETE ROSTER OF AU. CA.MPERS • ...... --------------·y ~~EJ p R 0 M 0 T HAVE A CAW PRCl"DTION NIGHT WITH YOUR SCOUTS AND THEIR PARENTS US ING PRa-'OTIONAL MATERIALS THAT ARE AVAILABLE AT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. CAu_ UPON YOUR DISTRICT ~ PRQYQTIONAL TEftM TO HELP YOU PUT ON THIS PROGRAM, I I I I I I I I I I ' I SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION . PRE OPENING ..•......•........•••... I •••••••••••• I I I. I .SENIOR PATROL LEADER. OPEN I NG CEREMONY . . ' ....... . .............................. I •••••••••• SCOUTS. WELCOME I • I I • I • I I I • I • I I I I I •• I • I • I I •• I •••• I •••• I • I I I ••• I • I ••••• I I SCOUTMASTER. SKIT OR SONG I I •• ' I I I I • I I I • I • ••••••••• I ••••••••• I I • I • I I I I I I • I I •• I I I •• SCOUTS INTRODUCE CAMP PROMOTION TEAM ••.•• I •••••••••• I I I I. I •• 11 I I ••• I. SCOUTMASTER. KIA KIMA PROMOTION PROGRAM •.•••••. I •••••••• DISTRICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL - TEAM. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA'S PROGRAM AND YOUR TROOPS INVOLVEMENT ••••••..•••• • ••• DISTRICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. SCOUTMASTERS MINUTE .•••••.•••••.•. I • • •••••• HOW CAMPING HELPS BOY ADVANC E. CLOSING CEREMONY ••••....•••. ~ ~wl~~?·, ........ Ass'T. SENIOR PATROL LD. REFRESHMENTS. I I ti I •• I' •••••• CAMP FEES 1981 KIA KIMA Scour RESERVATION FEE IS $ 50.00 PER CAMPER WEEK. A $ 2.00 PER SCOUT REFUND IS DUE TROOP, FOLLOWING ITS STAY AT CAMP IF TOTAL FEE OF EACH CAMPER IS PAID TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP A $ 10.00 DEPOSIT PER CAMPER PER WEEK IS DUE PRIOR TO MAY 15,1981 .. FEE FOR 50 MILE CONOE TREK IS $ 55.00 PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS FrE FOR PROVISIO NAL UNIT IS $ 60.QQ PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS LEADERS FEES ARE SHOWN ON SEPERATE SHEET. ALL UNITS MUST HAVE ADULT LEADrR 21 YEARS AND OLDFR AT ALL TIMES. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: TI\O ROSTER FORMS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOU 10 CC11PLETE AND BRING TO CJIMP WITH YOU, ( MUST BE TURNED IN UPON ARRIVAL) 1NSUR8NCE COVERAGE: ARRIVAL TIME AT [AMP: CAMPERS LEAVING CAMP: - THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL COVERS ALL CJIMPERS ' WITH LIABILITY AND MEDICAL COVERAGE. CN1P OFFICE WILL REGISTER TROOPS FRa-1 l:CO P.M. TIL 4:aJ P.M. FIRST MEAL WILL BE SUPPER ON SUNDAY EVENit'XJ AT 6:00 P.M, ANY SCOUT OR LEADER LEAVING CAMP FOR ANY REASON MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH CAMP OFFICE. (NO EXCEPTIONS) 5 -" - - - - - - SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION . PRE OPENING ......... ............ .... .......... ....... . SENIOR PATROL LEADER. OPEN I NG CEREMONY . .................. ......... I ••• ' I • • ' ••••• I • I I •••••• SCOUTS . WELCOME I I I I • ' I • I • ' •• I I I I I I I ' I I I •• I I I ••• ' I I I • I • ' ••••••• I • I •• I I I I SCOUTMASTER. SKIT OR SONG I I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I •• I I ' I I • I I I ' I I I I ' ' • I • ' I ' ' ' • ' I I ' ' I I I ' I ' • 'SCOUTS INTRODUCE CAMP PROMOTION TEAM. I I •• I.'.'' I.' I I I I I I I I. I,, I' •• I. I SCOUTMASTER. KIA KIMA PROMOTION PROGRAM. I.' •• I I I ••••• I' .DI STR ICT CAMP PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA ' S PROGRAM AND YOUR TROOPS INVOLVEMENT .. I. I •• I I I I ••••• CISTRICT CAM P PROMOTIONAL- TEAM. SCOUTMASTERS MINUTE ... I I I. I I I I •• I I I I I I I I I' .HOW CAMPING HELPS BOY ADVANCE . CLOSING CEREMONY. I''''.' I. I. ~ 11iw:~?· I I I ••• ' I . ASS'T . SENIOR PATROL LD. REFRESHMENTS ' I I I I I • I I I I I • I I I CAMP FEES .i.o.1 n c.1t.oo DEPOS ;';l' PER CA~ PER ' PER WEEK IS DUE PRIOR Tcl MAY . 1981 * I FEE FOR 50 MILE c:SNOE TREK rs $ 55 . 0Q PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS FFE FOR PROVISIONAL UNIT IS $ 60 , 00 PER CAMPER WITH NO REFUNDS LEADERS FEES ARE SHOWN ON SEPERATE SHEET . ALL UNITS MUST HAVE ADULT LFADfR 21 YCARS /\ND OLDfR AT ALL TIMES. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: n..o ROSTER F~s ARE PROVIDED FOR vou To Cel"IPLETE AND BRif\Xj TO CAMP WITH YOU. ( MUST BE TIRNED IN UPON ARRIVAL) lNSUBAlCE COVERAGE: THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL COVERS AU. CAMPERS WITH LIABILITY AND MEDICAL COVERAGE , ARRIVAL TIME AT r.AMP : CAMP OFFICE WILL REGISTER TROOPS FR0'1 l:OO P.M . TIL 4:00 P.M. .... FIRST MEAL WILL BE SUPPER ON SUNDAY EVENI~ AT 6:00 P.M. CAMPERS LEAVING CAMP: ANY SCOUT OR LEADER LEAVING CAMP FOR ANY REASON MUST CHECK OUT THROUGH CAMP OFFICE . (NO EXCEPTIONS) 5 UNIT LEADERS ~ CAMP FEE SCHEDULE ~ 30 PAID CAMPERS PRES ENT FOR CAM PING WEEK----------$ 175.00 ALL0W~~CL 29 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----------$ 170.00 ALLOWANCE 28 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WE EK- --------- $ 165.00 ALLOWANCE 27 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK - ---- - ---$ 160.00 ALLOWANCE 26 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK- - ------- $ 155.00 ALLOWANCE 25 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK- - --- ----- $ 150.00 ALLOWANCE 24 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ---------- $ 145.00 ALLOWANCE 23 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----- - ----$ 140.00 ALLOWANCE 22 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK --------- -$ 135.00 ALLOWANCE 21 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK-- -------- $ 130.00 ALLOWANCE 20 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ---- -- ---- $ 125.00 ALLOWANCE 19 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----------$ 120.00 ALLOWANCE 18 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----------$ 115.00 ALLOWANCE 17 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT -FOR CAMPING WEEK ---------- $ 110.00 ALLOWANCE 16 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ---------- $ 105.00 ALLOWANCE 15 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ---------- $ 100.00 ALLOWANCE 14 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK- --------- $ 70.00 ALLOWANCE 13 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ------- --$ 65.00 ALLOWANCE 12 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK -- --- ----$ 60.00 ALLOWANCE 11 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK --------- $ 55.00 ALLOWANCE 10 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK-- -- ---- --$ 50.00 ALLOWANCE 9 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK-- - -------~ 45.00 ALLOWA~CE 8 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----------$ 35.00 ALLOWANCE 7 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK - - -- ------$ 30.00 ALLOWANCE 6 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK ----- ----$ 25.00 ALLOWANCE 5 PAID CAMPERS PRESENT FOR CAMPING WEEK--- ---- ---$ 20.00 ALLOWANCE UNITS HAVING LESS THAN 5 SCOUTS- LEADER WILL PAY 40.00 FEE \\. ·All FE ES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO CAMP I I ·Unit Information· t INSURAN< ' E Your S1.ouls arc 111'>11rctl while ,1 t Kia Ki111a Sl'.011 1 lh.·,crv.1tio 11 . rlu.: Cl11 <.: kasa w < '1n 11 11: il cJrric'> both liabili ty a11J mcd11.: a1 in~uram: c 0 11 St..:ou l s and Leader'> allc11d111g C'a 111p . ARR I VAL rtME From 1: 00 P . M. u ntil 4 : 00 P . M. Sunday supper is first meal for troops. Troops arriving prior to I : 0 0 P. M. s hould b ring the ir own lunch . LEAVING CA MP Any Scout or leader who kaves Reservation must c h eck o ut through ca m p office . DIN ING llA LL OSJ\(;E Wh olesome fuotl wil l be serve d ca ft:teria s t yle . Scouts sit I 0 10 a table by troops. Meals are inclu ded in foe excep t for lunch Saturday and Sunday which cost s $ 1 .5 0 per person fo r those troops th a t have not yet c hecked out , or check in ear ly. DLNING - C HEROK EE Food is delivered twice daily to campsites. Patrols prepare their own meals. HEALTH AND SAF ETY AU precautions fo r the safety o f the Scouts will be taken . A Health Lodge is ava il ab le w ith a qualified first aider and doctor on duty 24 hours a day. In addition, w e h ave an agreem ent w ith Fulton County Hospital fo r emergency se rv ices. GENERAL CLEANLINESS A Scout is clea n , showers and latrin es are available for Scouts and adults at each Campsite. Keep camp clean. .... CAMP TRADING POST Trading Posts are in b oth O sage and Cherokee. Handicraft items , Camp T-Shi rts~ stamps , souveniers, snacks, scout equipment, camp mugs, toiletries, and other items of camp li fe are avai lable. EQUIPMENT I SSUED TO EACH TROOP. BY THE RESERVATION Troops at Camp Osage will be i ss u ed the following eq uipm e nt if n eeded . 2 Kerosene la nterns (l for the latrine; 1 for the campsite), broom , ra ke, I Patro l ny , Ame rican flag , 1 bulletin board , 6 activitY charts, bow saw, Igl oo cooler. Troops at Camp Cherokee will be issued the following equipment if n eeded : I patrol fly for cooking, I dining fly fo r eating area, I trail c hef kit per patrol (a patrol is 8 persons). I cutlery kit per patrol, 1 dutch oven per patro l, I gridd le per patrol. plates, cups and silverware for each person, 3 was h tubs, 2 dip bags, 2 scrub brushes, 2 grills, 1 bow saw, 1 broom , 1 rake, 2 k erosene lanterns (1 for the latrine - I for the campsite), American flag , 1 bulletin board, 6 a c tivity charts, 1 I gl oo coole r , 2 food storage coolers. Troops are responsible for all the camp equipment that it checks out from the Compound or Commissary. If the equipment is lost or damaged , your Troop is responsi bl e for its replace· 7 ment b efore leaving camp. Also , all equipment must be r eturned clean. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP Scout Uniform (shorts or long pants) T-Shirts Socks Extra Clothing Jacket Underwear Swim Trunks Rain wear Shoes (tennis and hiking) Personal toilet items - towel, wash cloth , soap, etc. Scout Handbook Pencil & Notebook ·' Health Certificate (a must) : Blankets or Sleeping Bag Pillow Fishing Gear Merit Badge Pamphlets Flashlight : . · · P lan well·· TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid l(jt Rope or Twine Troop Flag Patrol Flags Handbook for Scoutmasters Igloo and Cups Lantern Any other materials that will help troop If taking Camping - Cooking MB Cook JGt Hand Axe Ground Cloth Compass ~ CAMP MAILING ADDRESS Scout: (Name) Troop: (Number) Kia JGma Scout Reservation Camp: Osage or Cherokee Hardy, Arkansas 72542 501-257-3683 I I WHEN YOU ARRIVE I . Report to Camp Administration Build111g. Troop stand by. "> Meet Camp Directors. turn in remaining fees and troop roster forms. 3 . With troop counselor proceed to camp site: A. Outline Sunday Program B. Select Tent and Bed C. Change into Swim Trunks 4 . Go to medical check at reservation Health Lodge. 5 . Go to waterfront area for swim classification: Non-s ..... ;mmer - one who cannot swim 50 ft. Beginner - jump in, swim 50 ft. in deep water, make one turn Swimmer - Swim 75 yards, with strong stroke, 25 yds. resting backstroke, float motion less for I minute 6. Check out equipment and tour camp. 7. Check weeks program with your troop counselor. Any questions, please ask! 8. Evening meal 6:00 P.M. Osage/5:30 P.M. Cherokee. 9. Program scheduling after evening meal 7: 00 P .M. 10. Campfire - 8:30 P.M. (Sunday). 9 WHEN YOU ARRIVE l . Report to Camp Administration Build111g . Troop stand by . .., Meet Camp Directors. turn 111 remaining fres and troop roster forms. 3. \.\1th troop counselor proceed to camp site: A. Outline Sunday Program B. Select T ent and Bed C. Change 111to Swim Trunks 4. Go to medicaJ check at re~ervation Health ·Lodge. 5. Go to waterfront area for swim classification: Non-swimmer - one who cannot swim 50 ft. Beginner - jump 111 , swim 50 ft. in deep water, make one turn Swimmer - Swim 75 yards, with s trong stroke , 25 yd s. resting backstroke, noat mot1onless for I minute 6 . Check out equipment and tour camp. 7. Check weeks program with your troop cou nselor . Any questions, please a sk! 8. Evening meal 6:00 P.M. O sage/5:30 P.M . Cherokee. 9. Program scheduling after evening meal 7:00 P.M. -··- -·- ---- -------- 9 II .• · - ,. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY - FIRST CALL 6:30 REVEILLE 6:45 WAITERS CALL 7:00 FLAG RAISING 7:15 BREAKFAST 7:20 9:00 BREAKFAST I N S T U C T I 0 N f.i I p R I 0 D ALL PROGRAM MILE SWIM 8:30 CHURCH--9:30 AREAS ARE OPEN FOR MERIT BADGE 4 -HOURS Tlt">l N~ !~(; . 10:00 STAFF MTG. I N S T U C T I 0 N A L p R I 0 D MAKE UP WORK AND DISTANCE SWIMMING REQUIRED. 11:00 SUNDAY LUNCH I N S T UCTION.~ L p R I 0 D CHECKOUT -8 -11 : 30 LUNCH 12:30 12:00 \'/AITERS CALL 12:15 LUNCH SERVED 12:30 * CHECK IN SAFE SWIM DEF. THUNDERBIRD 1:00 !PROGRAM FOR ALL R E S T P E R 0 D LEADERS RALLY * GO TO SITE JJIC'Calr..a!t.~ 2:00 I N S T U C T I 0 N A L p I R I 0 D CHEROKEE TRAIL FREE SWIM & * MEDICAL CHECK OF TEARS GENERAL BO.!T. * CAMP TOUR ' SCOUTMASTERS 3:00 I N S T U C T I 0 N A L p R I 0 D STAFF COMP. FOR LAYOVER TRPS. * SWIM CHECK - ' ·- 4:00 * DRAW EQUIP. FREE SWIM------GENERAL HANDICRAFT------GENERAL FIELD SPTS 5:00 WAITERS 5 :45 DINNER & FLAG LOWERING 6:00-6:45 TROOP COOK-OUT CAMP OSAGE - S,P,L, MTG, Ov:E'.RNIGHT HIKE OVERNIGHT HIKE OVERNIGHT HIKE S .M,,.STAFF COMP. (osage) (cherokee) (osage) (osage) 7:00 PROGRAM OVERNIGHT CANOE OVERNIGHT CANOE OVERNIGHT CANOE PLANNING tcherokeet L ADERS FE LOWSP (osage) (cherokee) TWILIGHT BOATING TWIGHLIGHT BOAT . . ~WILIGHT BOATING TWILIGHT BOATG. - -- - - CAMPFIRE 8:30 SONGFEST VESPER SERVICE INTER !!'ROOP O.A. FELLOWSHH RESERVATION 8:00 S.M. FELLOWSHIP & GOOD TIME & AFTER GLOW CAMPFIRES DINING HALL CAMPFIRE 8:30 VISITORS WELCOME . . TAPS & LIGHTS OUT EVERY MIGHT 10:30 - PROVISIONAL UNIT KIA KIMA PROVISIONAL CAMPING UNIT: KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION WILL OPERATE A PROVISIONAL CAM?ING UNIT WITH FOUR PATROLS FOR THE THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS OF CAMP, A TRAINED SCOUTMASTER WILL BE WITH THIS UNIT AT ALL TIMES TO SERVE THOSE SCOUTS WHO FOR SOME REASON COULD NOT ATTEND CAMP WITH THEIR UNIT. HE WILL HELP PLAN THEIR SCHEDULE AND ALSO USE THE SCHEDULE HIS HOME LEADER MIGHT HAVE HELPED HIM WORK OUT PR IOR OF HIS COMING TO CAMP, TWO WEEK CAMPERS CAN ALSO BE ASSIGNED TO THIS UNIT IF THEY WISH TO STAY AN EXTRA WEEK 1 THE COST FOR THIS PROVISIONAL UNIT WILL BE $ 60,QO PER WEEK PER SCOUT, THE CAMPING COMMITTEE IN NO WAY MEANS TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE UNIT SCOUTMASTER1 BUT REALIZES THAT MANY SCOUTS WILL NOT GET TO HAVE A SUMMER CAMPING EXPERIENCE WITHOUT A SERVICE SUCH AS THE PROV I SIONAL TROOP WE ENCOURAGE ALL UNIT AND DISTRICT LEADERS TO HELP US AS WE TRY TO IMPROVE OUR CAMPING AT KIA KIMA 1 ANO ESPECIALLY YOUR HELP WITH THE PROVISIONAL UNIT. 11 ADVANCEMEN T ADVANCEME NT IS THE PRIME REASO N THAT A BO Y STAYS IN SCOUTING. I T IS HI S MEASU R E O F SUCCESS IN TH E PROGRAM . H O W TO MAK E IT HAPP EN WITH YOUR SCOUTS I . Be fore Ca mp - k n ow the advancem e nt s ta t us of e ac h Scout. 2. Se t a goal w ith each boy - c halle nge him. (IL is' recommended t hat Scouts work towards a max imum o f 4 Me nt Ba dges and/ or Skill Awards.) 3 Use o f the Program Sch ed ul e Sheet w ill enable the ca mp staff to b1;tte r serve the program n eed s o f your Scouts. 4 . Let m o re advanced Sc outs h elp younger Scouts. 5 . Whil e at c amp kee p accurate day to day advanceme nt records. 6. Wa t ch lo ose ends - Don't push, but do en~ourage him. SKILL AWARDS ALL MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS MUST BE COMPLETELY READ BEFORE ARRIVAL AT CAMP. Listed below are 7 skill awards offered this summer at camp. Al so li s ted are t hose r e quirements that a Scout cannot ~ompl ete at Kia Kima. ~ F irst Aid Hiking - Complete requirement 3 before camp . Camping - (Should bring a Scout pa c k Cooking - R equirement 4. Swimming - (Must be classified as a swimmer.) Environment Conservation - Requirement 4. ~ • t~ ~ :::::=- I ••.--0.-. .. 1 • • C I .. I JI B I N G 'f D E T R A I I .. FIRST YEAR CPMP ER UNIT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIAL UNIT AVAILABLE AT THE SCOUT SERVICE CENTER • . . - ~ : 1 . -...... .... , ... - • • • 12 SPECIALITY OPPORTUNITIES OYI:.RNIGHT CANOE TRIPS can be arranged for any troop. (By National Council regulations, only Scouts classified as beginner or swimmer can make the trip.) Scheduling can be done after supper Sunday night. 1~ MA'K!' A TRAIL HJKE - Ten mile hiking trail which covers virtually all points of the reserva- Sh.. tion. ~- ARCHERY - Equipment furnished . Action archery range provided. Free shooting and class instruction. If personal archery equipment is brought to camp, it must be checked in at the Camp Administration Building. • \. ,,,,, RIFLE RANGE - .22 Rifle Range is available for Badges and recreational shooting - .02 cents per round. Rifles or ammunition may be brought to camp for use by the individual. All fireanns must be checked into the Camp Administration Building upon arrival at camp. (No hand guns permitted). SKEET SHOOTING at clay pigeons with .410 shotgun or 20 gauge shotgun. Cost 25 cents each. MILE SWIM - For Scouts and leaders offered on Saturday morning at 8:30 at Camp Cherokee. ( 4 hours of training in distance swimming required) SO-MILE CANOE TREK - Five full days on the river. SO-mile afoot-afloat award given to those d per Scout and aduJt.) .S'~5'· 00 Scouts and Leaders completing trek. Counselor will accompany troop on trek (cost ' ( / :-'~ JJ.m RESERVATION CAMPFIRE The week at camp will end with the reservation campfire on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. The troops of the Kia Kirna Scout Reservatien gather for the campfire which features authentic Indian Dancing, songs, presentation of Coup feathers, awards, and many other events. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend this outstanding event. 13 -~ • VI () ::r (lj 0.. c: C/) 5" 8 (JQ c: 3 3 (lj II> (lJ VI .......... - · <1> ::i .., • (JQ VI VI ::r 0 c: 0:: ::r "' < <1> ..... ::r <1> VI <1> VI ::r <1> <1> ..... 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IW •• INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE - AQUATICS CO"JSERVATI O"l & I SCOlJTCPAFT I FIELn SPORTS AREA I HANDICRAFT NATUff Af£A CJWCRAFT AffA Aff!i 9:00 I SHifVMING SKI Li /1WARD CONSERVATION S.A. HI KING S.A, RIFLE & Sl-OTGUN M. BI LEA THERCRAFT MI B. SMALL BOAT SAILING M.B, ENVIRC1v1ENT S.A. COOKif'li M.B. /s,A. ARCHERY M. B I 'f()()DC.Af VI NG M. B. NATURE M.B. ORIENTEERif'.KJ M.B. lO:CG J NON-SWIM"1ERS LIFEGUARD B.S.A . IFISH & WILDLIFE C/IMPING M.B, INSTRUCTIONAL BEG INNERS BE CURRENTLY CERT. ENVIRC1v1ENTAL S~ , FIRST AID M.B. ARCHERY I BASKETRY M. B, SWIM"IING M.B. IN BASIC LIFE SUPP LIFESAVING M,B, BY /IMERICAN RED IEIMR. SC IENCEJ1,B, PIONEER!~ M.B, I RIFLE INSTRUCT ION I INDIAN LORE M, B, RO\.'/ ING M, B. CROSS OR HEART REPTILE STUDY M,B, WILDERNESS SURV I I ARCHERY MI BI ASSOCIATION. M,6lvY'v1ALS M,B, GEN, FIELD SPORTS 11 :3o I LUNCH . PERIOD I :00 SMALL BOAT SA I LI f'li LI FESAV I f'.K) MI B. ENVIR. SCI. M.B, CAMPI~ M.B. RIFLE & Sl-OTGUN M.B I (CHERROKEE ONLY) REPTILE STUDY M.B {IRST AID ~ . B. ARCHERY M,B, I INDIAN LORE M.B, CHERROKEE SW I M'1 I f'.K) s I A I I CANOEING M.B. • FISH & WILDLIFE I LIFEGUARD B.S.A. PIONEER!~ M.B. I RIFLE & Sl-OTGUN M.Bt LEATHERY()RK 3:00 I SWIM"!If'li M.B. I NATURE M.B. - WILDERNESS SURV , GEN. FIELD SPORTS 'f()()DCARVI~ M.B . 4:00 I DINNER PERIOD 6:00 I G8~ERAL BOAT! NG-------------C£NERAL H/\NDI CRAFT----------Flff SWIM-----------IDERAL Fl ELD SPORTS I TWILIGHT BOA TI NG & CANOE I NG FUN G.AMES & t'OVIE~ COO K I~ M,B, FISH!~ M,B, AS SCHEDULE POSTED ON BULLITIN BOARD . ON THE MEAOOW, couNSELED BY LDRSI s~ ON BULLITIN AT CHERROKEE BOARD . KAMP KIA KIMA TROOP INSPEOION Camp Name _______ ~ Troop No. ________ _ Date __________ _ CAMPSITE Grounds clean? Arrangements neat? .......... . .... ... .. . . . .... .... . All construction safe (no hazards}? .... . ........ •...... REMARKS--------------~ LIV ING QUARTERS Clean and neat? . .................... .. .... . ..... . . Sleeping space per person OK? .... . ..... . ... . ........ . Sleeping arrangements comfortable? ................. . Protection from weather OK? ..... . ...... . . . ..... ... . REMARKS--------------~ SAN ITARY FACILITIES Latrines clean? .... . ............... . .............. . Seat boxes fly-tight ............................... . Dishwater disposal satisfactory? ............. .. . ...... . Water storage satisfactory? . . . . ..... . . ..... . .. . . . ... . . Drainage satisfactory? ............ ... .............. . Garbage cans clean and covered? ..................... . REMARKS ______________ _ PATROL KITCHENS 1 2 3 Food storage ((nonperishable) OK? leftover perishables oroperly disposed of? Dishwashing satisfactory? Cooking utensils and cutlery properly stored? Fire protection satisfactory? YES NO 4 Signed __________________ ,Inspection Officer GOOD CAMPERS FLAG WILL BE AWARDED ALL UN ITS WHO MEET INSPECTI ON REQUIREMENTS IN THEIR RESERVATION CAMPSITES AND ON THE .TRAILS. 17 To Be Turned ln When Registering Home Home $10.00 NAME (pri nt) Phone Reserva lion BALANCE BALANCE Address No. Fee (Camping) (Canoe Trek) L.:auers: Scouts: I. ..., <.. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. I 2. l 3. 14. 15. 16. l 7. 18. 19. i ' I 20 . I I I 21. I I ...... - - · I 23. I 2-l. - I , - _) . 2<>. :_7 . :.8. CHICICASAH The Order o( the Arrow emphasizes that a good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcraft but also practices the principles of Scouting expressed in the Scout Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Turn. Particular attention is paid to cheerful service as an essential to a happy camping experience. True brotherhood exists among those who exhibit these traits in their daily lives. The Order as you can see from the statement of purpose is not a program or a thing apart from Scouting. It is a device used in the camping program of the Boy Scouts of America. It has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. It gathers those designated by troops or posts as members of the Order into a local council group known as a lodge. LODGE The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is natural that the program and setting of Scout camping should lead to the formation of campers honor societies. In the early years of Scouting in America many such organizations were formed. The success of the Order of the Arrow in its early expansion years was due in large measure to the democratic basis for the selection of candidates; the recognition of the Scout unit; the camping requirement; a practical plan for service to Scouting in which the promotion and improvement of camping, beginning in a boy's own unit, were the central idea; colorful ceremonies; a well-defined plan of organization; literature-covering ceremonies and administration-thal could be easily adapted to local councils; the practical and colorful interpretation of the Seoul Oath and Law; the Good Turn and the spiritual "qualities of Scouting. TI1e Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-doors rather than the indoors. It was born on an island wilderness. It needs the sun and the rain, the woods and the plains, the waters an(l the s.larlit sky. For out of life in the open comes a precious ingredient which our country and any country needs if it is to survive-self-reliance that makes men strong in any time of stress. c:HICKASAH LODGE # 406 WISHING TO HELP IMPROVE THE SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM AT KIA KIMA Scour RESERVATION WILL EMPLOY ONE OF ITS MEMBERS TO JOIN THE KIA KIMA STAFF AS ORDER OF THE ARROW CAMP CHIEF. Hrs SALARY WILL BE IN LINE WITH OTHER STAFF SALARIES AS SET FORTH BY COUNCIL CAMPING COMMITTEE. T Hrs APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE BY THE CHICKASAH LoDGE CHIEF AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE LODGE LAY ADVISOR AND THE LODGE STAFF ADVISOR. THIS ADDITION TO OUR SUMMER CAMP STAFF WILL PAY OFF IN A GREAT WAY IN THE LIVES OF OUR KIA KIMA CAMPERS AND THIER LEADERS THIS SUMMER. GOOD CAMPERS SASH BEAUTIFUL RED CAMPERS SASH WILL BE AWARDED AL CA?1PERS WHO QUALIFY AS GOOD CAMPERS WHILE AT CAr THIS SUMMER AND CAMPER MAY EARN S~ALL ACTIVITY PATCH TO SEW ON SASH FOR EACH ACTIVITY ENTERE AND HE QUALIFIES SEE Scours KIA KIMA HANDBOOK TREES AXEMANSHIP MARKSMANSHIP CANOEING BASKETBALL THRO ~·/ GOOD CAMPING AWARD HI KHJG ... KIA Kl M.l\ HOW TO GETTO KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUIS J INT . 55 HOW TO G ET F ROM CHE ROKEE VI LLAGE TO KIA KIM A SCOUT RESERV ATI ON TURN R I GHT AT L I BERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHERO KEE VI L· LAG E (you will be tu rning ri ght off Ar k . h1gh\l\llly 175 t rtv• I 1/1 0 o f 11 m ile. T U A N LEFT ONTO OKMU L GEE . travel l mile . O KM ULGE E WILL T URN INTO CHEROK E E ROAD (y o u do not make a turn. th1$ road change will automatically h11p p11n), travel 3 m il es . TURN R IGHT ONTO ONAGA, t r avel 3 / 10 of 11 mile. TURN LE FT ONTO TON GU EN OXIE. trave l 2 miles. TUA N RIGHT ON W EE K I WACHEE. travEtl 4 /10 of a mile WEEKIWA CHEE WILL TURN IN T O GR A VEL. FOLL OW GRAVEL RO AD To,_.,...,,_ ____ ... ~~ CAMP, travel 2 m iles H 0 T T I p s/ JONESBORO 1. Shut off alann clock, reach for coffee , put on pants and put monopoly money in pockeL . 2 . Head for door , on \.l.0Y k iss "litt le lady " good t¥ e a nd -wHOOPS ! Wi at did you forget? 3 . Close door lightl y, head out for meeting place, check ooys for explosives , & load . 4 . Take t~ as p erin , hitch u p mules , I mean slart the engine,& off for 1-55 & brid g e . \ ·, 5 . A L bridg e take t\.o.O tums , fll I r.adiater wi.Lh"Missipp i" river t.et er & head for Jones l:x:>ro . 6 . Kct•p ~igOn on 1-55 to Jones l xiro Ex l t then ontn HYW . 63 to Mgr ked T r ee ( Cottonw:>od) 7 . Afte r seelng Lrce hl•ad out for JONESBORO W\ lcl 1 i s a litL le over half \\Oy to HARDY , 8 . WAKF. UP ! ynu Hr C' 11l .Jo1w.s ooro & p e rry ' s T r-u1.:k S Lor . \J 1crt' you can f j 11 & unf ill cverylhing . 9. AlLL· r 1800 i-J 1·t·o11 d li , sl.';i r d 1 .ll 111111y l nr t l nu • lxun\, J._011cl w1gon & orl 1or HO/PG ARK,!\NSAS . Ill. 11 1· 11111·1111 \J1ll1• l.'. l ••u·1 l1 ut. lL1td<j,,1 111 IH>Xll•: • .!...l:.!l.J.Jl l1 111111111rlh 111lp)1l hv c·or11i111•, lr1imso11 t l). 1 1. llr;id I 11 1 llJ,.ACK RU~~ l• 1l 111 · c-;111•111 I >\ ell 11g 111111 J II I I 1 · 1 u w 1•1 • •1l11·1 11 I /-. c·um 1 .t11l r· . 1 r1· 111111;•, q. 12 . When you gel Lo IMBODEN l:l' rt':r l quell , d 1 i "k~ns s Leep 11 n tl J '3 : 00 P . M. 13 . Be careful nex t 20 mil es , sharp curves & hills & llatflelds & McCoys h:ivi n g a shoot-out. 14 . Was h winds h ield r eal good or you will miss HARDY you r next slop . ( check Jimw ' s BOMB) 1 5 . Stop at HARPY , drain o u t Miss i pp i W>ter , & refill with S pring river v.oter . 1 6 . Take o n rations, thro w a1>''.Y J immy ' s l;oorb, fil l compass with ant i -freeze& ofr for cmnp . 17 . Ip kC' high "''Y 62 nu 1 or HARDY fo r 2-m Ucs tc,> h i gh wy 1 7 5 WI i ci1 wi 11 he on your rigb t. 18 . Pul 1 i n l;1u11~. , sp.-ay fur scunk.s & fo llow 1 75 for 2-mllcs Lo CHEROKEE \TILLAGF. . 19. Tstkl' rlcl1l ;t l LIBERTY CASI! , i;u Lu Lo p or hll l & turn l <·lt :1l f frs t rp:id (OKMULGEE) 20 . lt'o ll n w QKMUL OJm l or 1 - m i l L· W1l'rt' IL c hang<..>s I n t o C!lEROKHE J)R. (cht'r<'kce sc<r l pecl okmulgee) ' 2 1. Follow C!IEHQ KEE J -in I IC..'> i-o ONAGA i:a•n• y n u turn right . ( KH Ca rs o n WlS 1 os t here 1-days . ) 22 . Go 3 /10 milgs on ONACA , then t urn. left on 'l'ONGUENOXIE ( after listening to m ippoorwi.11) 23 . Tra v el on TO NGUE NOXIE t o WEEKlWACHEE , ( in<lian l aLe r k n o W1 as SAM . ) 24 • .,.WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT 1'0 ~ , BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL . 25 . WH EN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY " TOM-TOM TO DI RECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATIO~~ OWNED AND OPERATED BY CHICKASAW COUNCIL B.S.A. 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 1981 Title A name given to the resource 1981 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/80bbbc310aaaf1ba45c951ecf0a33fef.pdf 0af66d3100271236d67b8c94d6c50a82 PDF Text Text I 1983 I (NEST OF THE EAGLE) SCOUT llESEllVATION ,, IN THE /anti of I/le goltlen Dow" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHICKASAW COUNCIL �Location And Story Of Kia Kima Scout Reservation Kia Kima Scout Reservation is located near Hardy. Arkansas deep in the Ozark Mountains. lkdkatcd in 1964, the Reservation consists of two st:para tc camps. Camp Osage, the main camp, and Camp Cherokee, the outpost camp. Between the two camps a Scout has over 860 acres to explore, dotted with mountains, pastures and a natural stream river and also a 40 acre manmade lake. Camp Osage consists of 12 campsites, a dining hall for meals, health lodge and main administrative building which houses the main camp's primary facilities. Camp Cherokee, our outpost camp, consists of 10 campsites located on the banks of the beautiful 40 acre lake. The water offers every type of aquatic activity. The land is a paradise for small game; opossums, deer, coons, foxes, rabbits, squirrels and birds of all types (and yes, skunks) can be found in abundance . There is most every type of foli age and tree nat ive to this area found on the Reservat ion. 1983 CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE 12 - 18 , J UNE 19 - 25 JUNE 26 - JULY JULY 3 - 9 , JULY 10 - 16 STAFF DEVELOPMENT WEEK FIRST SESSION SECOND SESSION • • • TH I RD SESSION FOURTH SESSION I I 2 • • • • I I • • • THE PURPOSE Kia KiJua Scout Reservation with its colorful history and magic appeal, will highlight an adventure ca:mp where most of the program will be troop and patrol centered . Its purpose is to build strength in the patrol and troop organization, as well as the individual Scout through a day-by-day program of "real" Scouting. A well trained staff will endeavor to help provide a memorable program for your Scouts. �I M WHEN YOU ARR IVE 1. You will be met by your Unit Counselor . 2. Turn in remaining fees and a updated r oster. 3. With your Unit Counselor, and while touring camp, accomplish the following : a. Select Tent and Bed . b. Change into swim trunks . 4. Co to medical check . 5. Go to waterfront area for swim class i fication . 6. Check out equipmen t a nd tour camp . 7. Check weeks program with your Unit Coun selo r. 8. Even ing meal 6:00 p.m . Osage I 5 : 30 p . m. Cherokee . 9. Scoutmasters Roundtable : Osage 7:00 p . m. I Cherokee after campsite . Roundtables to be held a t respective Nature Lodge . (Sunday) 10 . Campfire - 8:00 p . m. 11 . Parents and friends are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfires ~nd to attend the Friday night campfire. The following are area motels and camp ground you can contact: Best Western Village Inn Rt 3 , Hardy Arkansas 72542 Phone Number 523-2591 - Memphis 1-800-528- 1234 1 adults $29 . 00 2 adults $32.00 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ar 501-856-3753 $22 . 00 $25 . 00 Children under 12 free $3 additional people Weaver Motel Hardy, Arkansas 72542 501-856-3224 $20.80 $18 . 72 $2 additional people Kell y Camp Ground Karl s Camp Ground Many Island Camp Gr ound Sorry no family camping at Kia Kima Scoot Reservation this year . ANY QUEST I ONS ~ PLEASE ASK! �TROOP INFORMATI ON 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Review Summer Camp plans early. Arrange for qualified leadership for your troop. Each troop must provide an adult leader at least 21 years of age. Plan the program you want to achieve. Determi ne what each Scout is to accomplish. Make a list of troop gear and personal gear you have and bring necessary items to camp. A physical examination i s necessary for each Scout and leader. THIS IS A MUST. Medical forms are available at the Scout Servi ce Center. Preschedule your Scouts, wi th the form provided, not later than May 2, 1983 . Additional Scouts can be registered and scheduled after May 2, 1983. HAVE A CAMP PROMOTI ON NIGHT WIT H BOYS AND PARE NTS US I NG TH E KIA KIMA FILM PRESENTATI ON , CALL YOUR CAMPING CHAIRMAN AND SCHEDULE A DATE, 7. SOUTHEAST DISTRICT Aubrey Stephens 725-7747 EASTERN DISTRICT Tom Baucke 756-1716 CRITTENDEN DISTRICT Coy Long 732-5281 NASHOBA DI STRICT Elmer Thomp son 872-3887 SOUTH'4.1EST DISTRICT Wayman Chappel 398-0741 NORTH CENTRAL DIST. Ernest Abron 942-4136 NORTHEAST DI STRICT Dan McGuire 45 2-437 3 NORTH MISSISSIPPI Tom Kennedy 563-2872 SOUTH CENTRAL DIST. Famous Phipps 774-5485 1 Make fin a l arr angements for safe tra n sporta tion of Scouts to Kia Kima Scou t Reservation. CAMP FEES 1983 K.K.S.R . fee is $60 . 00 per Scou t , per week . $25 . 00 camp site reservat i on fee made pr ior to January 1 of e a ch year . $20 . 00 deposit per Scout , per week, is due prior to May 2nd . Balance of Scout cam~ fee ($40 . 00) is due two weeks prior to arrival at camp. ALL SCOUTS mak i ng a S20 . 00 deposit by May 2 will be provided a f r ee T- shirt. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts who a r e in camp . For every 8 Scouts an adul t leader goes free . 1 Scout adult fee i s $55 . 00 t************************ * ~ 2 Scouts adult fee is $50.00 ~EXTRA MEALS FOR VISITORSt 3 Scouts adult fee is $45.00 t* I* Breakfast $2.00 4 Scouts adult fee is $40.00 5 Scouts adult fee is $35 . 00 ~ $2.00 t Lunch t $3.00 ; Supper 6 Scouts adult fee is $30.00 -Ir * 7 Scouts adult fee is $25 . 00 ************************* 8 Scouts adult fee is $00 . 00 EACH UNIT MUST HAVE RESPONSIBLE Example : 22 Scouts - 2 adul ts f r ee DULT LEADERSHIP. LEADERS MUST A 3rd adult pays $30 .0 0 BE PRESENT NI GHT AND DAY. �TROOP IN FORMATI ON CONTIN UED - INSURANCE Your Scouts are insured while at Kia Kima Scout Re servati on . The Chickasaw Coun c i l carr i es both liabi l i ty and medical insurance on Scout s and Leaders attending camp . ARR IVAL TIME From 1 : 00 p . m. un til 4 : 00 p . m. Sunday supper is first meal for troops . LEAV ING CAMP Any Scout or Leader who leaves the Reservation must check out through the camp office. DIN ING HALL - OSAGE Wholesome food will be served three t i mes daily . table by troops. Meals are included in fee . Scouts sit 10 to a DIN ING - CHEROKEE Patrols prepare their meals in campsites . HEALTH AND SAFETY All precautions for the safety of the Scouts will be taken. A Health Lodge is availabl e with a qualified first aider and Doctor on duty 24 hours a day. In addition, we have an agreement with a local hospital for emergency services. GENERAL CLEANLINESS Scout is clean, showers and latrines are available for Scouts and adults at each campsite. Keep camp clean . A CAMP TRADING POST Trading Posts are in both Osage and Cherokee. Handicraft items, Camp T-shirts, stamps, souveniers, and other items of camp life are available VEHICLES IN CAMP Parking must be confined to parking lots . Only camp vehicles and delivery trucks will be permitted past parking areas. Speed limit15 miles per hour . EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO EACH TROOP BY THE RESERVATI ON Troops at Camp Osage will be issued the following equipment if needed: Broom, rake, 1 Patrol Fly, American Flag, 1 bulletin board, activity charts, bow saw and Igloo cooler. Troops at Camp Cherokee will be issued the following equipment, by patrol, if needed: 1 Patrol Fly for cooking , 1 dining fly for eating area, 1 trail chef kit per patrol (a patrol is 8 persons), l cutlery kit per patrol, 1 dutch oven per patrol, 1 griddle per patrol, plates, cups and silverware for each person, 3 wash tubs, 2 dip bags, 2 scrub brushes, 2 grills, 1 bow saw, 1 broom, 1 rake, American flag, 1 bulletin board, activity charts, and 1 Igloo cooler . Troops are responsible for all the camp equipment that it checks out from the compound or commissary. If the equipment is lost or damaged , your troop is responsible for its replacement before leaving camp. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE RETURNED CLEAN . �ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT IS THE PRIME REASON THAT A BOY STAYS IN SCOUT I NG ~ IT IS HIS MEASURE OF SUCCESS IN THE PROGRAM, How TO MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH YOUR SCOUTS 1. Befor e Camp - know the adva nceme nt s t atus of eac h Scout . 2. Se t a goal wi th each boy - c ba l l enge him . towards a maximum of J Merit Badg es . 3. Use of the Pro gram Sc hedu l e She et will enable the camp s t a f f t o be tt e r serv e th e program need s o f your Scouts . 4. Le t more advanced Sco ut s help younge r Scouts . 5. Whil e a t ca mp keep accurat e day t o day advanc ement r ecor ds . 6. Wa t ch loo s e end s - Do n't push, but do e nco urage. (I t i s r econunended t ha t Sco u t s work KI A KIMA SCOUT RESERVAT ION FJRST YEAR CA~~P ER Lis ted b el ow ar e t he skill award s and merit badges o f fe r ed th is summe r in the First Year Camp er Program . Also l isted a r e tho s e r e qu i r ement s that a Scout can not compl e t e a t Kia Kima . FIRST AID SKILL AWARD AND MERIT BADGE . HIKING SK ILL AWARD - WILL NOT COVER REQUIREMENT NUMBER 7. CAMPING SKILL AWARD. COOKING SKILL AWARD - WILL NOT COVER REQUIREMENTS NUMBER SWIMMING SKILL AWARD (If classifh•d a t CITIZENSHIP SKIL L AWARD . CONSERVATION SKILL AWARD . ENV l RON ME NT SK I LL P.WARD , SCOUT TENDERFOOT SECOND CLASS FIRST CLASS Lea st a be2inner) le AND lo . �PROGRMi OPPORTUNI TIES ~~~~~~~--~~~~~- AQUATI CS SWIMMli.-..iG BEACH NBS S. ~ - -~-~- -~ - ~~~~~~.-~~ ~~~~~~~--~~~~-.~~~~~~~~~~~~~--.~~~~~~~~~~~~- NATUF.E MERI l BADGl:.S Environmental Science Learn To Swim Swimming S.A . & Basics Astronomy Swimming M. B. 9:30 p.m. each night Lifesaving M. B. at field sports Lifeguard, B. S . A. This is a three (3) Nature hour class BOA TING BEACH Soil & Water ConservaConservation N - Learn to Row B - General Canoeing S - Canoeing M. B. S - Rowing M. B. S - Small Boat Sailing on the lake only N = Non-swimmer - one wh' cannot swim 0 ft . B = Beginner - Jump in , swim SO ft . in deep water, make one turn S = Swim 75 yards with a STRONG STROKE , 25 yards resting , back stroke , Float motionless for one minute HELPFUL HINT: Schedule your ent ire troop for one session on the Swimming Beach and one session on the Boating Beach . All Troops will hold free swim at 4 : 00 . Fish and Wildlife Management FIELD SPORTS PIONEERING MERIT BADGES MERIT Cam pine Rifle & Shotgun Shooting HANLICRAFT MERIT BADGES BADGES Basketry Pioneering Indian Lore Archery Wilderness Survival Woodcarving Orienteering Cooking Will not cover Req . No 2a and 2 c . Leat.herwork - - - - WH l not cover req. No. 1 Also Offered : Backpacking Will not cover Req. No. l 0 and 11 General Riflf~ Mammals General Archery Forestry Will not cover req. #8 Skeet Shooting AJ so orfered : General Handicraft Reptile Study Will not cover req . #8 Fishing Scout must bring own rod, reel, and tackle. Arkansas license required for all over _l~ ~e~r~ ~f_a~e~ __ _ World Conservation Award Will not cover req . #4 This is a listing of the program opportunitiPs offered at Kia Kima Scout Reservation . Scoutmasters should, in consultation with their Scours , choose those areas in which the Scout n~eds or SK - Skill Awards w~nts to participate . 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MONDAY SUNDAY FfRST CALL TUESDAY 6:30 - REVEILLE 6:45 - WAI TER S CALL 7:00 - BREAKFAST SERVED~ ~ BREAKFAST (8 :30) CHURCH (9 :30) 9:00 I N S T R U CT I 0 NA L 10:00 11: 00 WA ITER CALL 2:00 3:00 LUNCH F I RS T y (12 :00) EA R CA MP E R 12:15 - LUNCH SERVED 12:30 - 1:00 REST HOUR 1: 00 - 2:00 I N S T R U C T I 0 NA L ~HECK-IN 0 TO SITE MED!Ct RECHECK CAMP OUR BWIM HECK RAW EQUIP. i ~oo , - Saf e Swim Defe n se Prograin £o r All Adul t s F RE E 4:00 WAITERS CALL s w I MI G E NE RA L 5:45 - DINNER SE RVED AND FLAG LOWERING 6 : 00 ~CO UTMA S TER S OUNDTABLE (OSAGE) CAM PF I RE ~COU TMAST E RS OVERNl ~HT CANOY TRI P ( HEROKEE ~VERNt8HT CtNOE TWI LIGHT BOATING TWILIGHT BOATING OUNDTABLE (CHEROKEI ) TROOP LEA9ER5 FELLOWSH I P :0 SONG FEST RIP SAGE INTER-TROOP CAMPF IRES ~ �I WEDNESDAY L AND FLAG RAISING 7:15 SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER S C H D UL E OPT IO AL SATURDAY FRfDAY THURSDAY 8:00 - 9:00 ALL PROGRAM AREAS ARE OPEN FOR MERIT BADGE MAKE-UP MILE SWIM CHECK OUT 8:00 - ll:OO PER(OD SENIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING 1:15 S C H DU L E EACH DAY THUNDERBIRD RALLY CAMP-WIDE ACTIVITIES WATER CAR NIVAL HAND I CR F T--F I E L D SP 0 ADULT SHoor RT S Our LEADERS COOKOUT OSAGE COOKOUT 9:30 TWILIGHT BOATING OvERN 15HT CAN01 OA 0RDEAL/BH lRIP ( SAGE & CEREMONY HEROKEE) QA FELLOWSHIP Tw1 LIGHT BoATING VESPER SERVICE TAPS I RESERVATION CAMPFIRE VISITORS WELCOME �SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TROOP ACTIVITIES Overnight Ca noe Trip - Can be arranged for any t roop (by National regula tions, only Scouts classified as beginner or swimmer can make the trip). Non-swimmers will hike to overnight campsite . This is a total troop activity with leaders participating. Canoe to free swim - Be back in time for s upper . Wide Game - Covers entire camp. Water Carnival - Friday af ternoon. Volley Ball - Weekly championship play offs. PATROL ACTIVITIES Cat Eye Trail - I n the dark, follow the trail of cat eyes, as a patrol . Critt er Crawl - Teamwork and a critter wil l h elp your patrol win. Thund er Bjrd Ralley - Friday afternoon . Adventures For Patrol s - Sc hedule with Activities Director . IND1VIDUAJ. ACTIVITIES (WITH A BUDDY) Ma ' Kya Trail Rike - Ten mile hiking trail which covers vjrtually all points of the Reservation . Archery - Equipment furnished. Action archery range provided . Free shooting and class instruction. If personal archery equipment is brought to camp , it must be checked tn at the Camp Administration Building . Rifle Range - . 22 rifle is available for merit badge and recreational shooting . NOTICE: COUNCIL POLICY PROHIBI TS BRINGING FIREARMS TO CAMP . Skeet Shooting - at clay pigeons with 20 gauge shotgun. Cost 25~ each (S for $1 . 00) . Mile Swim - For Scouts and Leaders , offered on Saturday morning at 8 : 30 at the lake. (4 hours of training in distance swimming required). Twilight Boating - The bes t time to boat . Horse Shoe Competition - Weekl y championship for best ringer. 13 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER Rubber rafting on the Southfork - For Scouts who have Swimming Merit Badge . or Thursday - 24 Scouts per day . Tuesday, Wednesd~y, 14 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER High Adventure Program '83 - This is a new unique program for Senior Scouts who will put their camping, cooking, pioneering , aquatics, hiking, backpackjng and many other skills to use . This program is a high adventure activity and will be limited to 18 Scouts on a first-come- first served basis . CAMP-WIDE ACTIVITIES - AT EACB CAMP - AT NIGHT Opening campfire Sunday - Songfest and Stunts Monday - Vesper Service Wednesday RESERVATTON CAMPFIRE The week of camp will be highlighted at the c1osing Campfire Friday night at 8:30 p . m. PARENTS are jnvjted and encouraged t o attend this outstanding event featuring anthenttc I ndiRn Dancing, Songs, Presentation ofCoup Stick. Awards and many other features . �PROGRAM SCHEDULING ' 83 This year program scheduling will be completed prior to going to summer camp. Each Scoutmaster will complete the request for program for his Scouts at the time the $20 .00 registration fee is paid, but no later than May 2, 1983. The program staff will schedule each Scout for instructional periods using your requested schedule as a guide. Upon completion of the camps master weekly program schedule, your approved program schedule will be returned to you by June l, 1983. Scoutmasters are encouraged to schedule your instruction periods by troop as near as possible . Example: Swimming: 9:00 a.m., Canoeing 10:00 a.m., Pioneering, 2:00 p.m., Etc. In the event there is a problem scheduling your troop or an individual Scout you will be contacted that this scheduling problem may be resolved prior to your arrival at KKSR. The requested schedule form has been provided in this booklet for your personal records. Copies of the requested program schedule form are available to be completed and turned in to the Scout Service Center. �WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Rope or Twine Troop Flag Patrol Flags American Flags Handbook for Scoutmasters Igloo and Cups Lantern Any other materials that will help troop. If taking Camping - Cooking MB Your Scouts should bring : Cook Kit Hand Axe Ground Cloth Compass *** ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP April 9 & 10 May 14 & 15 June 4 & 5 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. Only 25 Scouts per hour. Your must reserve a time slot . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * �DAILY CAMP INSPECT ION SHEET DATE POSSIBLE 1. Patrol areas and grounds (Properly arranged, fly, table neat , level, duty roster posted . ) 10 2. Tents and tent areas, trail , clean (tents properly pitched, lines neat, clothes line up) 10 3. Living quarters - Clean, neat 10 - Beds made 10 - Equipment (clothes, shoes arranged) 10 - L<.1 tr ine 10 - Shower 10 4. Personal appearance - cleanliness (uniform properly worn , badges) (Cherokee - Cooking Equipment) 10 5. Patrol ' s Spirit (Flag, yell, totem, etc . ScoutcrafL exhibit) 10 6. Patrols Teamwork 10 Total Score 100 COUP STICK PRESENTED TO THE BEST TROOP OF EACH CAMP AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT RESERVAT ION CAMPFI RE. SCORE �ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION An 0.A . tapout wil l be condu cted at each Sun day Ni ght Campfire if there are those to be tapped out . (Scoutmaster - inform business manager when you check in on Sunday) Those tapped out will have t he opportunity to take their Ordeal on Wednesday night and all day Thursday. ending with their ceremony on Thursday night . They will have Friday morning for makeup work on IDerit badges . O. A. Members who are Ordeal Members and are eligible for Brotherhood may go through the Brotherhood on Thur sday and the Brotherhood Ceremony that night . These new members and new Brotherhood members wi l l be presented at the Friday night campfire . Orde al fee s ar e : $ 10.00 Bro therhood Fees are: $ 7.00 CHICICASAH LODGE The Order or the Arrow emphasi?.CS that a good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcraft but also practices the principles of Scouting expressed in the Scou1 Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Tum. Particular attention is paid to cheerful service as an essential to a happy camping experience. True bro therhood exists among those who exhibit these traits in their dail y lives. The O rder as you can see from the statement of purpose is not a program or a thing apart Crom Scouting. lL is a device used in the camping program of the Doy Scouts of America. IL has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. IL gathers those designated by troops or posts as members of the Order into a local council group known as a lodge. The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is natural that the program and sell ing of Scout camping should lead 10 the formation of campers honor societies. fn rhe early years or Scouting in America many such organizations were formed. The success of the Order of the Arrow in its early e,;pansion years was due in large measu re to the democratic basis for the selection of candidates; the recognition of the Scom 11oit; the camping requirement; a practical plan for service to Scouting in which the promotion and improvement of camping, beginning in a boy's own unit, were the central idea; colorful ceremonies: a well-defined plan of organization; literature-covering ceremonies and administration-that cou ld !>.: eai.ily adapted to local councils; the practical and colorru1 interpretation of the Scout Oath and Law: the Good Turn and the \piritua l 'qualities of Scouting The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-dOQr,r rather than the indoors. IL was born oo an island wilderness. It needs the sun and the ram. the woods and the plains, the waters ancl the starlit skv. For out of life in the open comes a precious ingredient which ourcou n1ry and an) country needs if it is to survive-self-reliance that makes men strong in any um~ of stress �SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION I. Pre-opening ..................... ..................... .....Senior Patrol Lead er 2. Opening Ceremony ...... ........... ..................... ............. Scouts Welcome to Parents ..................... ........ . .... .. ....... .... Scoutmaster Song, Ski t , or Demonst ratio n ............. ............... ............. All Sc:ou ts 3. Introduction of Camp Promotion Team . . ...................... ....... Scoutmaster 4. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Program . . . ... ......... District Camp Promotion Chairman and 0-A Promotions Team Member 5. Discussion of Kfa Kima Reservation , and your Troop's involvement .................. District Camp Promotion Chairman. O·A Promotions Team Member, Troop Leadership, and Parents. 6. Scoutmaster minute ........... How camping helps the Scout to advance . 7. Closing Ceremony ...... ........ . .. .................... Asst . Senior Patrol Leader 8. Refreshments * At your r equest * C ~p Sta.ff Me:!llbeT �CHICKASAW COUNCIL OSAGE CHEROKEE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMPSITE # CAMP WEEK - - - SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR ADULT FEE $60 PER WEEK TROOP #B - - - PHONE: H SCOUT LEADER IN CHARGE AT CAMP T-SHIRT OLD MAY LEADER ' S NAME ADDRESS SCOUT ' S NAME ADDRESS BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA z SCOUT $20 PRE- CAMP FEE BOOK CAMP DEPOSIT PAYMENT REC CAMP FEE PAYMENT TOTAL FEES PAID AT OFFICE TOTAL FEES PAID AT CAMP TOTAL FEES PAID 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 . 1 l. 2. 13 . 4. 15 • . 16 . FOR COUNCIL USE ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER)- FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) SCOUTS AT $20 . 00 ° SCOUTS AT $60.00 = SCOUTS AT $40 . 00 (Balance) SCOUTS AT $40.00 = Receipt II for $ ADULTS Receipt (I for $ RECEIPT if for $ Receipt II for $ RECEIPT /I for $ ADULT FEE IS COMPUTED BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS ATTFNDING CAMP FOR CAMP USE ONLY -- -- Scouts a t $60 . 00 = Adults at $60 . 00 = Adult Allowance BALANCE Previous Pa yment s TOTAL DUE �KIA HOW TO GETTO K 1 M.~ KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUI l NT. I 55 JONESBORO HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT AT LIBERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE (you will w turning ncjn off Ark. h1gh,..y 175 1re11el 1 /1 O of • mile. TUAN LEFT ONTO OKMULGEE. trevtl 1 mile. OKMULGEE WILL TUAN INTO CHEROKEE ROAD (you do no t make e tum. thu road change w11I automatically happen). travel 3 miles. TUAN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA. tr111el 3110 of 1 mile. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGUENOXIE, travel 2m1les. TUAN R I GHT ON WEEKIWACHEE. tra11pl 4 / 10 of a mile WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN INTO GRAVEL. FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO>__.-------~~~ CAMP. travel 2 moles. H 0 T T I p s"' 1. Shut off alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocket. 2. Head for doo r , on ...ay kiss "little lady" good lye and-wHOOPS! "1at did you forget? 3. Close door lightly, head out for meeting place , check boys for explosives , & load. 4. Take t\o:O asper in, hitch up mules, I mean start the engine,& off for [ -55 & bridge. 5. At bridge take tW:> tum=; , fill radiater wiLh"Mjssippi" rlver \.,()ter & head for Jonesboro. 6. Ki.!t:•p ~gon on 1-55 to .Tonc.cillllro Exlt thPn {)lltCl HYW. 6'3 Lo Marked Tree ( Cotton"'°od) 7. After set::lng Ln•e hl•<Jd out for .JONESl\ORO W"li d1 is n 1 ilLIL· over half ....ny to llJ\R01. 8. WAKE UP ! y1111 ;1n· .it .Jo1}l'slnro & Berry ' s Trui.:k. Slq1>, w1 cn• you can f i l l & unfl_ll everythinf 9. AILl'r lff)() ·11•1·11111!:;, SC.:ilrdr llnuny tor Ll1111• l:uinb. l nnd w1g1 1n & or~ lor HOXlE ARKANSAS. Ill. l\i- 1.1 11 ·111 1 WI 111• Lll.'tl '•llll!. LL 11ilv• .11 llllXlt·: . 1 rgiIJ 1_111111 1111.-rli llllf) ll Ill· n1111i11g I f"1llll H•lllt11 . 11 . 1l1•:1tl I 1•1 !H,.A~I<. JWt;t:, 1.. 1 I~ 1'.·111 ·111 I l'." I 111'. 1111·11 11 I I I 1· t " w1!J •11l11·r II f l-. 1·111~11.ild •· . 11· 1· 111111;-•.ry. 12. When you gel Lo lMBODEN l'C n•<tl qucit, d1 lrkt-n<-: s IP<'P 1111tll 'J:OO 1'.M. tJ. Be careful nexl 20 miles,slwrp curv~s & hills & lfatfields & McCoys having a shoot-<>ut. 14. Wash windshield real good or ynu will miss HARDY your next stop. ( <·heck J jmmy 's BOMB) LS. Stop at HARDY, drain out Miss i.ppi w:>ter, & refill with Spring river \o.Oter. 16. Take on rati1>rl.c;, throwa way Jimmy's lxrnrb, fill compac;s wi.lh anti-freeze& off ror camp . 17. J".tke higl1w1y <12 1111 1 nf llt\lWY for 2-1llllL's t0 highwiy 175 \filch will he on your right. 18. Pu! 1 in L1u11d,..y, "'J>r. 1y r,1r s1·u11ks .\ (ollpw 175 for 2-1lll1L·~ to CHEROKEE VTLLACF.. I 9. T.tkt• right .1l 1,11\ERTY LJ\Sll, r ,11 t11 l11p ul h 11 l .\ turn 11·1 t :it ri r;.;t rpad (OKMULGEE) 20. l11l l11w OK'IL1,q:1·: l11r l111i ll' w11.· 1t IL d1:111 g 1.-s lntn CllE(WKrt:: J)R. (t'ht•rt1k1.•l' scalped okmulgce) ' 21. FolhlwC!IEHOKl:: I;; j~uil{'"i •.o llNALI\ Wl'rl' v1111 Lum right.( Kit C:;1rson W1S loot here 3-days .) 22. Go 3/10 miles on ONACA, UH'I\ Lum ldt un TONCUENOXlE (after listening to Wi ippoorwill) 23. Trcivel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKlWACHEE, ( 111d i an 1 later knOWl as SAM.) 24 . WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO ~. BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH ~L. 7'i. WHF.N YOH I.ET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY " TOM-TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" \? �ICIA ICIMA • SPIR.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH- FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY. 0 NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF BACK TO CAMP FOR. ME � 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 1983 I I (NEST OF THE EAGLE) SCOUT llESEllVATION ,, IN THE /anti of I/le goltlen Dow" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHICKASAW COUNCIL Location And Story Of Kia Kima Scout Reservation Kia Kima Scout Reservation is located near Hardy. Arkansas deep in the Ozark Mountains. lkdkatcd in 1964, the Reservation consists of two st:para tc camps. Camp Osage, the main camp, and Camp Cherokee, the outpost camp. Between the two ca mps a Scout has over 860 acres to explore, dotted with mountains, pastures and a natural s tream river and also a 40 acre manmade lake. Ca mp Osage consists of 12 campsites, a dining hall for meals, health lodge and main administrative building which houses the main camp's primary facilities. Camp Cherokee, our outpost camp, consists of 10 campsites located on the banks of the beautiful 40 acre lake. The water offers every type of aquatic activity. The land is a paradise for small game; opossums, deer, coons, foxes, rabbits, squirrels and birds of all types (and yes, skunks) can be found in abundance . There is most every type of foli age and tree nat iv e to t his area found on the Reservat ion. JUNE 12 - 18 , J UNE 19 - 25 I JUNE 26 - JULY 2 JULY 3 - 9 , JULY 10 - 16 I 1983 CAMP SCHEDUL E • • • • THE PURPOSE STAFF DEVELOPMENT WEEK I FIRST SESSION I • • • SECO ND SESSION • • • TH I RD SESSION FOUR TH SESSION Kia KiJua Scout Reservation with its colorful history and magic appeal, will highlight an adventure ca:mp where most of the program will be troop and patrol centered . Its purpose is to build strength in the patrol and troop organization, as well as the individual Scout through a day-by-day program of "real" Scouting. A well trained staff will endeavor to help provide a memorable program for your Scouts. WHEN YOU ARR IVE 1. You will be met by your Unit Counselor . 2 . Turn in remaining fees and a updated r oster. 3. With your Unit Counselor, and while touring camp, accomplish the following : a. Select Tent and Bed . b. Change into swim trunks . 4 . Co to medical check . 5 . Go to waterfront area for swim class i fication . 6 . Check out equipment a nd tour camp . 7 . Check weeks program with your Unit Coun selo r. 8. Even ing meal 6:00 p.m . Osage I 5 : 30 p . m. Cherokee . 9 . Scoutmasters Roundtable : Osage 7:00 p . m. I Cherokee after campsite . Roundtables to be held a t respective Nature Lodge . 10 . Campfire - 8:00 p . m. (Sunday) 11 . Parents and friends are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfires ~nd to attend the Friday night campfire. The following are area motels and camp ground you can contact: Best Western Village Inn Rt 3 , Hardy Arkansas 72542 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ar Weaver Motel Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Kel l y Camp Ground Karl s Camp Ground Many Island Camp Gr ound Phone Number 523-2591 - Memphis 1-800-528- 1234 501-856-3753 501-856-3224 1 adults $29 . 00 $22 . 00 2 adults $32.00 $25 . 00 Children under 12 free $3 additional people $18 . 72 $20.80 $2 a dditional people Sorry no family camping at Kia Kima Scoot Reservatio n this year . ANY QU E ST I ON S ~ PLEA SE ASK ! I M TROOP IN FORMATI ON 1. Review Summer Camp plans early. 2. Arrange for qualified leadership for your troop. Each troop must provide an adult leader at least 21 years of age. 3. Plan the program you want to achieve. Determi ne what each Scout is to accomplish. 4. Make a list of troop gear and personal gear you have and bring necessary items to camp. 5. A physical examination i s necessary for each Scout and leader. THIS IS A MUST. Medical forms are available at the Scout Servi ce Center. 6. Preschedule your Scouts, wi th the form provided, not later than May 2, 1983 . Additional Scouts can be registered and scheduled after May 2, 1983. HAVE A CAMP PROMO TI ON NIGH T WIT H BOYS AND PARE NTS US I NG TH E KIA KIMA FILM PRESEN TATI ON , CALL YOUR CAMPING CHAIRMAN AND SCHEDULE A DATE, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT EASTERN DISTRICT CRITTENDEN DISTRICT Aubrey Stephens Tom Baucke Coy Long 725-7747 756-1716 732-5281 NASHOBA DI STRICT SOUTH'4.1EST DISTRICT NORTH CENTRAL DIST. Elmer Thom p son Wayman Chappel Ernest Abron 872-3887 398-0741 942-4136 NORTHE AST DI STRICT NORTH MISSISSIPPI SOUTH CENTRAL DIST. Dan McGuire Tom Kennedy Famous Phipps 1 45 2-437 3 563-2872 774-5485 7 . Ma k e fin a l arr a n gements for safe tra n sporta tio n of Scouts to Kia Kim a Sc ou t Reservation. CA MP FEES 1983 K.K.S.R . fee is $60 . 00 per Scou t , per week . $25 . 00 camp site reservat i on fee made pr ior to January 1 of e a ch year . $20 . 00 deposit per Scout , per week, is due prior to May 2nd . Balance of Scout cam~ fee ($40 . 00) is d ue two weeks prior to arrival at camp. ALL SCOUTS mak i ng a S20 . 00 deposit by May 2 will be provided a f r ee T- shirt. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of Sco u ts who a r e in camp . For every 8 Scouts an adul t leader goes free . 1 Scout adult fee i s $55 . 00 t************************ ~ * 2 Scouts adult fee is $50.00 3 Scouts adult fee is $45.00 4 Scouts adult fee is $40.00 5 Scouts adult fee is $35 . 00 6 Scouts adult fee is $30.00 7 Scouts adult fee is $25 . 00 8 Scouts adult fee is $00 . 00 Ex ample : 22 Scouts - 2 adul ts f r ee 3rd adult pays $30 .0 0 ~EXTRA MEALS FOR VISITORSt * * I Breakfast $2.00 t t Lunch $2.00 ~ ; Supper $3.00 t * -Ir ************************* EACH UNIT MU ST HAVE RESPON SIBLE ADULT LE ADER SHIP. LEADERS MUST BE PR ESENT NI GHT AND DAY. TROOP IN FORMA TI ON CON TIN UED - INS URA NCE You r Scouts are insured while at Kia Kima Scout Re servati on . The Chick asaw Coun c i l carr i es both liabi l i ty and medical insurance on Scout s and Leaders attending camp . ARR IVAL TIME From 1 : 00 p . m. u n til 4 : 00 p . m. Sunday supper is first meal for troops . LEAV ING CAM P Any Scout or Leader who leaves the Reservation must check out through the camp office. DIN ING HALL - OSAGE Wholesome food will be served three t i mes daily . Scouts sit 10 to a table by troops. Meals are included in fee . DIN ING - CHEROK EE Patrols prepare their meals in campsites . HEALT H AND SAFETY All precautions for the safety of the Scouts will be taken. A Health Lodge is availab l e with a qualified first aider and Doctor on duty 24 hours a day. In addition, we have an agreement with a local hospital for emergency services. GENERAL CLEA NLINESS A Scout is clean, showers and latrines are available for Scouts and adults at each campsite. Keep camp clean . CAMP TRADING POST Trading Posts are in both Osage and Cherokee. Handicraft items, Camp T-shirts, stamps, souveniers, and other items of camp life are available VEHICLES IN CAMP Parking must be confined to parking lots . Only camp vehicles and delivery trucks will be permitted past parking areas. Speed limit- 15 miles per hour . EQUIPMEN T ISSUED TO EACH TROOP BY THE RESERVA TI ON Troops at Camp Osage will be issued the following equipment if needed: Broom, rake, 1 Patrol Fly, American Flag, 1 bulletin board, activity charts, bow saw and Igloo cooler. Troops at Camp Cherokee will be issued the following equipment, by patrol, if needed: 1 Patrol Fly for cooking , 1 dining fly for eating area, 1 trail chef kit per patrol (a patrol is 8 persons), l cutlery kit per patrol, 1 dutch oven per patrol, 1 griddle per patrol, plates, cups and silverware for each person, 3 wash tubs, 2 dip bags, 2 scrub brushes, 2 grills, 1 bow saw, 1 broom, 1 rake, American flag, 1 bulletin board, activity charts, and 1 Igloo cooler . Troops are responsible for all the camp equipment that it checks out from the compound or commissary. If the equipment is lost or damaged , your troop is responsible for its replacement before leaving camp. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE RETURNED CLEAN . ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT IS THE PRIME REASON THAT A BOY STAYS IN SCOUT I NG ~ IT IS HIS MEASURE OF SUCCESS IN THE PROGRAM, How TO MAKE IT HAPPEN WITH YOUR SCOUTS 1 . Befor e Camp - know the ad v a nceme nt s t atus of each Scout . 2 . Se t a goal wi th each boy - c bal l e n ge him . (I t i s r econune nded t ha t Sco u t s work towards a maximum of J Merit Badges . 3 . Use of the Pro gram Sc h e du l e Sh e et will e nable the c am p s t a f f t o be tte r serv e th e program need s o f yo ur Scouts . 4 . Le t more advanced Sco uts help younge r Scouts . 5 . Whil e a t ca mp k eep accurat e day t o day advan c ement r ecor ds . 6. Wa t c h loo s e e nd s - Do n't push, but d o e nco urage. KI A KIMA SCOUT RESERVAT I ON FJRST YEAR CA~~P ER L is ted b e l ow ar e t he skill award s and me rit badges o f fe r e d th is summ e r in the First Ye ar Camp e r Program . Also l isted a r e tho s e r e qu i r e me nt s that a Scout can not comple t e a t Kia Kima . FIRST AID SKILL AWARD AND MERIT BADGE . HIKING SK ILL AWARD - WILL NOT COVER REQUIREMENT NUMBER 7. CAMPING SKILL AWARD. COOKING SKILL AWARD - WILL NOT COVER REQUIREMENTS NUM BER le AND lo . SWIMMING SKILL AWARD (If classifh•d a t Le a st a be2inner) CITIZENSHIP SKIL L AWARD . CONSERVATION SKILL AWARD . ENV l RON ME NT SK I LL P.WARD , SCOUT TENDERFOOT SECOND CLASS FIRST CLASS PROGRMi OPPORTUNI TIES ~~~~~~~--~~~~~- -~-~- -~-~~~~~~.-~~~~~~~~~--~~~~-.~~~~~~~~~~~~~--.~~~~~~~~~~~~- AQUATI CS SWIMMli.-..iG BEACH N - Learn To Swim B - Swimming S.A . & Basics S - Swimming M. B. S. - Lifesaving M. B. ~ - Lifeguard, B.S.A. This is a three (3) hour class BOA TING BEACH N - Learn to Row B - General Canoeing S - Canoeing M. B. S - Rowing M. B. S - Small Boat Sailing on the lake only N = Non-swimmer - one wh' cannot swim 0 ft . B = Beginner - Jump in , swim SO ft . in deep water, make one turn S = Swim 75 yards with a STRONG STROKE , 25 yards resting , back stroke, Float motionless for one minute HELPFUL HINT: Schedule NATUF.E MERI l BADGl:.S Environmental Science Astronomy 9:30 p.m. each night at field sports Nature Soil & Water ConservaConservation Fish and Wildlife Management Mammals Forestry Will not cover req. #8 Reptile Study Will not cover req . #8 Fishing Scout must bring own rod, reel, and tackle. Arkansas license required for all over _l~ ~e~r~ ~f_a~e~ __ _ your entire troop for one World Conservation session on the Swimming Award Beach and one session on Will not cover req . #4 the Boating Beach . All Troops will hold free swim at 4 : 00 . PIONEERING MERIT BADGES Cam pine Pioneering Wilderness Survival Cooking Will not cover Req . No 2a and 2 c . Backpacking Will not cover Req. No. l 0 and 11 FIELD SPORTS MERIT BADGES Rifle & Shotgun Shooting Archery Orienteering Also Offered : General Riflf~ General Archery Skeet Shooting - - - - HANLICRAFT MERIT BADGES Basketry Indian Lore Woodcarving Leat.herwork WH l not cover req. No. 1 AJ so orfered : General Handicraft This is a listing of the program opportunitiPs offered at Kia Kima Scout Reservation . Scoutmasters should, in consultation with their Scours, choose those areas in which the Scout n~eds or w~nts to participate. SK - Skill Awards MB - Merit Badge I I N r--r- -u 00 I '-.! OJ Ul ...c::- l..N I VJ N r r---r- 00 '-.! OJ Ul ..[::- -u )> j -i ;:::o C) r I I I -I---t---r-- I I - n r--- I I---1--- ~ .......-- - I - I I r-- .---- I ~ I I r-- I I HI I I r--- I ~ I .--- I ~ ~ ~ - r-- -I--- -.-- i---- I 1--- ~ .---- r---- I I r--- - - I ~ ~ r--- I I .I. L-=r= l .j. - _J I '-· L ~ I I I I (/) -u )> -u r (/) r -u -u r )> -l ;:::o C) I --t--- ..L-r--... 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GENERAL HANDICRAFTS RIFLE: & SHOTGUN SHOOTING M.a. ARCHERY M.B. ORIENTEERING M .a. GENERAL RIFLE GENERAL ARCHERY SKEET SHOOTING 1st YEAR CAMP[R HIGH ADVENTURE: PROGRAM. 'BJ -0 )> (/) r (/) \J \J r ,., r \J )> -l ::::0 0 r ,_ - - \J 1--1 0 -z rn rn ::::0 1--1 z Gl - - - :::c )> z - 0 1--1 n - ::::0 )> 11 - -l (/) - 11 1--1 - rn r 0 (/) \J 0 ::::0 -l (/) - - (/) \J rn - n 1--1 )> r \J ::::0 0 Gl ::::0 )> 3 (/) rn (/) :::c rn rn -l ... SU NDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FfRST CALL 6:30 - REVEILLE 6:45 - WAI TER S CALL 7 :00 - BREAKFA ST SERVED~ ~ 9 :00 BREAKFAS T (8 :30) CHURCH (9 : 30) I N S T R U C T I 0 N A L 10:00 11: 00 LUN CH (12 : 00) F I R S T y E A R C A M P E R WA IT ER CALL 12: 15 - LUNCH SERVED 12:30 - 1: 00 REST HOUR 1: 00 - 2: 00 ~HECK-IN I N S T R U C T I 0 N A L 2 :00 0 TO S I TE i ~oo - Saf e Swim MED!Ct RECHECK , Defe n se Prograin CAMP OUR £o r All Adult s BWIM HECK RAW EQUIP. 3:00 4:00 F R E E s w I M I G E N E R A L WAITER S CALL 5:45 - DINNER SE RVED AND FLAG LO WE RI NG 6 : 00 ~ CO UTMA S TER S OUND TABLE ( OSAGE) OVERNl ~ HT CANOY TRI P ( HERO KEE ~VERNt8HT Ct NOE RIP SAGE CAM PF I RE TWI LI GHT BOATIN G TWILIGHT BOA TIN G ~ ~COU T MAST E RS INT ER- TROOP OUNDTABL E (CHEROKE I ) TROOP LEA9ER5 FELLOWSH I P :0 CA MPF I RES SON G FES T I WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRfDAY SATURDAY AND FLAG RAISING 7:15 SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER 8:00 - 9:00 S C H D U L E OPT IO AL PER(OD ALL PROGRAM AREAS ARE OPEN FOR MERIT BADGE MAKE-UP SENIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING 1:15 EACH DAY S C H D U L E HAND I CR F T--F I E L D S P 0 R T S ADULT SHoor Our LEADERS COOKOUT OSAGE COOKO UT TWILIGHT BOATING OvERN 15HT CAN01 lRIP ( SAGE & HEROKEE) OA 0RDEAL/BH CEREMONY Tw1 LIGHT BoATQA FELLOWSHIP ING VESPER SERVICE L THUNDERBIRD RALLY CAMP-WIDE AC TIVITIES WATER CAR NIV AL TAPS 9:30 RESERVATION CAMPFIRE VISITORS WELCOME MILE SWIM CHECK OUT 8:00 - ll:OO I SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES TROOP ACTIVITIES Overnight Ca noe Trip - Can be arranged for any t roop (by National regula tions, only Scouts classified as beginner or swimmer can make the trip). Non-swimmers will h ike to overnight campsite . This is a total troop activity with leaders participating. Canoe to free swim - Be back in time for s upper . Wide Game - Covers entire camp. Water Carnival - Friday af ternoon. Volley Ball - Weekly championship play offs. PATROL ACTIVITIES Cat Eye Trail - I n the dark, follow the trail of cat eyes, as a patrol . Critt er Crawl - Teamwork and a critter will h elp your patrol win. Thund er Bjrd Ralley - Friday afternoon . Adventures For Patrol s - Sc hedule with Activities Director . IND1VIDUAJ. ACTIVITIES (WITH A BUDDY) Ma ' Kya Trail Rike - Ten mile hiking trail which covers vjrtually all points of the Reservation . Archery - Equipment furnished. Action archery range provided . Free shooting and class instruction. If personal archery equipment is brought to camp , it must be checked tn at the Camp Administration Building . Rifle Range - . 22 rifle is available for merit badge and recreational shooting . NOTICE: COUNCIL POLICY PROHIB I TS BRINGING FIREARMS TO CAMP . Skeet Shooting - at clay pigeons with 20 gauge shotgun. Cost 25~ each (S for $1 . 00) . Mile Swim - For Scouts and Leaders , offered on Saturday morning at 8 : 30 at the lake. (4 hours of training in distance swimming required). Twilight Boating - The bes t time to boat . Horse Shoe Competition - Weekly championship for best ringer. 13 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER Rubber rafting on the Southfork - For Scouts who have Swimming Merit Badge . Tuesday, Wednesd~y, or Thursday - 24 Scouts per day . 14 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER High Adventure Program '83 - This is a new unique program for Senior Scouts who will put their camping, cooking, pioneering , aquatics, hiking, backpackjng and many other skills to use . This program is a high adventure activity and will be limited to 18 Scouts on a first-come- first served basis . CAMP-WIDE ACTIVITIES - AT EACB CAMP - AT NIGHT Opening campfire Sunday - Songfest and Stunts Monday - Vesper Service Wednesday RESERVATTON CAMPFIRE The week of camp will be highlighted at the c1osing Campfire Friday night at 8:30 p . m. PARENTS are jnvjted and encouraged t o attend this outstanding event featuring anthenttc I ndiRn Dancing, Songs, Presentation ofCoup Stick. Awards and many other features . PROGRAM SCHEDULING ' 83 This year program scheduling will be completed prior to going to summer camp. Each Scoutmaster will complete the request for program for his Scouts at the time the $20 .00 registration fee is paid, but no later than May 2, 1983. The program staff will schedule each Scout for instructional periods using your requested schedule as a guide. Upon completion of the camps master weekly program schedule, your approved program schedule will be returned to you by June l, 1983. Scoutmasters are encouraged to schedule your instruction periods by troop as near as possible . Example: Swimming: 9:00 a.m., Canoeing 10:00 a.m., Pioneering, 2:00 p.m., Etc. In the event there is a problem scheduling your troop or an individual Scout you will be contacted that this scheduling problem may be resolved prior to your arrival at KKSR. The requested schedule form has been provided in this booklet for your personal records. Copies of the requested program schedule form are available to be completed and turned in to the Scout Service Center. WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Rope or Twine Troop Flag Patrol Flags American Flags Handbook for Scoutmasters Igloo and Cups Lantern Any other materials that will help troop. If taking Camping - Cooking MB Your Scouts should bring : Cook Kit Hand Axe Ground Cloth Compass * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP April 9 & 10 May 1 4 & 15 June 4 & 5 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. Only 25 Scouts per hour. Your must reserve a time slot . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DAILY CAMP I NSPECT ION SHEET 1 . Patrol areas and grounds (Properly arranged, fly, table neat , level, duty roster posted . ) 2 . Tents and tent areas, trail , clean (tents properly pitched, lines neat, clothes line up) 3 . Living quarters - Clean, neat - Beds made - Equipment (clothes, shoes arranged) - L<.1 tr ine - Shower 4 . Personal appearance - cleanliness (uniform properly worn , badges) (Cherokee - Cooking Equipment) 5. Patrol ' s Spirit (Flag, yell, totem, etc . ScoutcrafL exhibit) 6. Patrols Teamwork DATE POSSIBLE 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Total Score 100 COUP STICK PRESENTED TO THE BEST TROOP OF EACH CAMP AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT RESERVAT ION CAMP FI RE. SCORE ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION An 0.A . tapout wil l be conducted at each Sunday Ni ght Campfire if there are those to be tapped out . (Scoutmaster - inform business manager when you check in on Sunday) Those tapped out will have t he opportunity to take their Ordeal on Wednesday night and all day Thursday. ending with their ceremony on Thursday night . They will have Friday morning for makeup work on IDerit badges . O.A. Members who are Ordeal Members and are eligible for Brotherhood may go through the Brotherhood on Thur sday and the Brotherhood Ceremony that night . These new members and new Brotherhood members wil l be presented at the Friday night campfire . Ordeal fee s are : $10.00 Brotherhood Fees are: $7.00 CHICICASAH The Order or the Arrow emphasi?. CS that a good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcraft but also practices the principles of Scouting expressed in the Scou1 Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Tum. Particular attention is paid to cheerful service as an essential to a happy camping experience. True bro therhood exists among those who exhibit these traits in their daily lives. The Order as you can see from the statement of purpose is not a program or a thing apart Crom Scouting. lL is a device used in the camping program of the Doy Scouts of America. IL has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. IL gathers those designated by troops or posts as members of the Order into a local council group known as a lodge. LODGE The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is natural that the program and selling of Scout camping should lead 10 the formation of campers honor societies. fn rhe early years or Scouting in America many such organizations were formed. The success of the Order of the Arrow in its early e,;pansion years was due in large measure to the democratic basis for the selection of candidates; the recognition of the Scom 11oit; the camping requirement; a practical plan for service to Scouting in which the promotion and improvement of camping, beginning in a boy's own unit, were the central idea; colorful ceremonies: a well-defined plan of organization; literature-covering ceremonies and administration-that could !>.: eai.ily adapted to local councils; the practical and colorru1 interpretation of the Scout Oath and Law: the Good Turn and the \piritual 'qualities of Scouting The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-dOQr,r rather than the indoors. IL was born oo an island wilderness. It needs the sun and the ram. the woods and the plains, the waters ancl the starlit skv. For out of life in the open comes a precious ingredient which ourcoun1ry and an) country needs if it is to survive-self-reliance that makes men strong in any um~ of stress SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION I. Pre-opening ............................................... Senior Pat rol Lead er 2. Opening Ceremony ...... ........... .................................. Scouts Welcome to Parents ............................. . .... .. ....... .... Scoutmas ter Song, Ski t , or Demon st rati o n ............. ............... ............. All Sc:ou ts 3. Introduction of Camp Promotion Team . . ............................. Scoutmas ter 4 . Kia Kima Scout Rese rvation Program . . . ... ......... Distric t Camp Prom otion Chairman and 0-A Promotions Team Member * C ~p Sta.ff Me:!llbeT 5. Di scussion of Kfa Kima R ese rvation , and your Troop's involvement .................. District Camp Promotion Chairman. O·A Promotions Team Member , Troop Leadersh ip , and Pa rents. 6. Scoutmaster minute ........... How camping helps the Scout to advance . 7. Closing Cere mony ...... ........ . .. .................... Asst . Senior Patrol Leader 8. Refreshments * At your r equest CHICKASAW COUNCIL KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OSAGE CHEROKEE CAMPSITE # CAMP WEEK --- SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR ADULT FEE $60 PER WEEK SCOUT LEADER IN CHARGE AT CAMP TROOP # 1 1 1 1 1 ---- T-SHIRT SCOUT $20 PRE- CAMP MAY OLD BOOK CAMP FEE LEADER ' S NAME ADDRESS z REC DEPOSIT PAYMENT SCOUT 'S NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 . 9. 0. l. 2. 3 . 4 . 5 • . 6 . FOR COUNCIL USE ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER)- FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) SCOUTS AT $20 . 00 ° SCOUTS AT $60.00 = SCOUTS AT $40 .00 (Balance) SCOUTS AT $40.00 = Receipt II for $ ADULTS Receipt (I for $ RECEIPT if for $ Receipt II for $ RECEIPT /I for $ ADULT FEE IS COMPUTED BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS ATTFNDING CAMP PHONE: H B CAMP TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL FEE FEES PAID FEES PAID FEES PAYMENT AT OFFICE AT CAMP PAID FOR CAMP USE ONLY -- Scouts a t $60. 00 = --Adults at $60 . 00 = Adult Allowance BALANCE Previous Pa yment s TOTAL DUE HOW TO GETTO KIA K 1 M.~ KIA KIMA CHER OKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUI I l NT. 55 HOW TO GE T FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT AT LIBERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE (you will w turning ncjn off Ark. h1gh,..y 175 1re11el 1 /1 O of • mile. TUAN LEFT ONTO OKMULGEE. trevtl 1 mile. OKMULGEE WILL TUAN INTO CHEROKEE ROAD (you do not make e tum. thu road change w11I automatically happen). travel 3 miles. TUAN RIGHT ONTO O NAGA. tr111el 3110 of 1 mile. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGUENOXIE, travel 2m1les. TUAN R IGHT ON WEEKIWACHEE. tra11pl 4 / 10 of a mile WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN INTO GRAVEL. FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO>__.-------~~~ CAMP. travel 2 moles. H 0 T T I p s"' JONESBORO 1. Shut off alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocket. 2. Head for doo r , on ...ay kiss "little lady" good lye and-wHOOPS! "1at did you forget? 3. Close door lightly, head out for meeting place , check boys for explosives , & load. 4. Take t\o:O asper in, hitch up mules, I mean start the engine,& off for [ -55 & bridge. 5. At bridge take tW:> tum=; , fill radiater wiLh"Mjssippi" rlver \.,()ter & head for Jonesboro. 6. Ki.!t:•p ~gon on 1-55 to .Tonc.cillllro Exlt thPn {)lltCl HYW. 6'3 Lo Marked Tree ( Cotton"'°od) 7. After set::lng Ln•e hl•<Jd out for .JONESl\ORO W"li d1 is n 1 ilLIL· over half ....ny to llJ\R01. 8. WAKE UP ! y1111 ;1n· .it .Jo1}l'slnro & Berry ' s Trui.:k. Slq1>, w1 cn• you can fill & unfl_ll everythinf 9. AILl'r lff)() ·11•1·11111!:;, SC.:ilrdr llnuny tor Ll1111 • l:uinb. l nnd w1g1 1n & or~ lor HOXlE ARKANSAS. Ill. l\i- 1.1 11 ·111 1 WI 111• Lll.'tl '•llll!. LL 11ilv• .11 llllXlt·: . 1 rgiIJ 1_111111 1111.-rli llllf)ll Ill· n1111i11g I f"1llll H•lllt11 . 11 . 1l1•:1tl I 1•1 !H,.A~I<. JWt;t:, 1 .. 1 I~ 1'.· 111 ·111 I l'." I 111'. 1111· 11 11 I I I 1· t " w1!J • 11l11·r II f l-. 1·111~11.ild • · .11· 1· 111111;-•.ry. 12. When you gel Lo lMBODEN l'C n•<tl qucit, d1 lrkt-n<-: s IP<'P 1111tll 'J:OO 1'.M. tJ. Be careful nexl 20 miles,slwrp curv~s & hills & lfatfields & McCoy s having a shoot-<>ut. 14. Wash windshield real good or ynu will mis s HARDY your next stop. ( <·heck J jmmy 's BOMB) LS. Stop at HARDY, drain out Miss i.ppi w:>ter, & refill with Spring river \o.Oter. 16. Take on rati1>rl.c;, throwa way Jimmy's lxrnrb, fill compac;s wi.lh anti-freeze& off ror camp . 17. J".tke higl1w1y <12 1111 1 nf llt\lWY for 2-1llllL's t0 highwiy 175 \filch will he on your right. 18. Pu! 1 in L1u11d,..y, "'J>r.1y r,1r s1·u11ks .\ (ollpw 175 for 2-1lll1L·~ to CHEROKEE VTLLACF.. I 9. T.tkt• right .1l 1,11\ERTY LJ\Sll, r ,11 t11 l11p ul h 11 l .\ turn 11·1 t :it ri r;.;t rpad (OKMULGEE) 20. l11l l11w OK'IL1,q:1·: l11r l111i ll' w11.· 1t IL d1:111 g 1.-s lntn CllE(WKrt:: J)R. (t'ht•rt1k1.•l' scalped okmulgce) ' 21. FolhlwC!IEHOKl:: I;; j~uil{'"i •.o llNALI\ Wl'rl' v1111 Lum right.( Kit C:;1rson W1S loot here 3-days .) 22. Go 3/10 miles on ONACA, UH'I\ Lum ldt un TONCUENOXlE ( after listening to Wi ippoorwill) 23. Trcivel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKlWACHEE, ( 111d i an 1 later knOWl as SAM.) 24 . WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO ~. BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH ~L. 7'i. WHF.N YOH I.ET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY " TOM-TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" \ ? ICIA ICIMA • SPIR.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~ IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH - FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY. 0 NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S . A. ALL HAIL. BACK TO WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF CAMP FOR. ME 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 1983 Title A name given to the resource 1983 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/75be3c557eb44a452cdacef7547ae903.pdf 49ca3661de71d826d9be3524f1765f66 PDF Text Text TROOP LEADER'S GUIDE BOOK Catch the IN 1984 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In the land of the Golden Bow June 16 - 23 June 24 - 30 July 1 - 7 Jul y 8 - 14 July 15 - 21 First Week Second Week Third Week Fourth Week Fisth Week KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AND LEADERS) REGARDLESS OF RACE) CREED OR COLOR . 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H A R D Y , MAP J I REV I SED A R K A N S A S 10 / 82 BY T268$ �LOCAL INFORMATION Parents are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfire and to attend the Friday night campfi re . Sorry, no fam ily camping at Kia Kima Scout Reservation this year. CAMPGROUNDS Kelly Campgrounds 235 Sites, Hardy, Ark. 501-856-2356 1 block S. Hwy 62 Pondcrosa Motel & Trailer Park 12 full hookup sites Hardy, Ark . 501-856-3753 Hwy 62, 3 miles toward Ash Flat Many Island Camp 40 sites, Hardy, Ark 50l-856-345l 8 miles N of Hardy 2.75 mi. off Hwy 63 **********************************************************k***************** MOTELS 1 Adult 2 Adult 32.00 Best Western Village Inn Rt 3, Hardy, Ark 72542 523 - 2591 ( Memphis ) 1-800-528-1234 29 .00 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark 501-856-3753 25 . 00 22 . 00 Children under 12 free . $3 Additional peopl e Weaver Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark 501 -856 -3224 20.80 18 . 72 $2 Additional people *************************************************************************** POINTS OF INTEREST Blanchard Springs Bull Shoals Lake Greers Ferry Reservation Dog Patch USA -1- I �KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP COUNSELOR Each Unit will have assigned to them a Troop Counsel or. The Troop Counselo r will func tion simila rly to a Camp Commiss ione r. He will help you and your Troop with programs , ideas, equipmen t reque s t s and any other area in whic h you may need assistan ce. He will be a great resource for your Troo p . Don't hesitate to call upon him for help and assistan ce . Be sure to invite him to have a meal with your Tro op o r attend a campfire . CAMP STAFF Your Camp Staff i s composed o f many fine young me n wh o are employed f o r t il ~ sole purpose o f serving you and your Troop . The young men on the ~ ta!f are ou t s tanding Scout s from our own Troo ps and have been campers before at our camp. They are eagerly looking forward to working with you. Be sure to get to know them. Invite them to particip ate in a Troop Campfir e. I -2- �GENERAL INFORMATION THE SCOUTMASTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE CAMP: **************************************************************************** 1. Review the advancement objectives of each Scout with the Patrol leaders. This is a MUST for a successful sunnner. 2. Counsel with scouts who plan to take Merit Badges or Skill Awards so that a proper balance and variety can be achieved in their program. **************************************************************************** 3. Supervise the planning of the Troop ' s program with the Troop Leaders' Council. Senior Patrol Leaders should be prepared to run the program during Camp. 4. Arrange with your Troop Committee for adequate transportation to Camp. (Please note that the National Council of BSA does not approve the transportation of passengers in the beds of trucks, trailers or campers.) 5. Distribute Medical Record forms to Scouts and Scouters. Every Scout and Leader must have a physical examination upon arrival in camp. There are no provisions for medicals at camp or at nearby clinics. 6. May 2nd - A $20 deposit per scout, per week, is to be paid to the Council Service Center by this date. All Scouts making a $20 deposit by May 2 will be provided a free Camp T-shirt. 7. Preschedule your Scouts with form provided not later than May 2nd. Scheduling of Merit Badge/Skill Award classes will b e on a first come, first serve base . New Scouts added to your Troop can be registered and scheduled after May 1st. 8. June 1st - Full payment of fees of $60 is due for every Scout. Payable at the Scout Office . 9. Attend the Camp Leaders orientation dinner at McLemore Christian Church on March 20th. This is a very important meeting . The meeting will begin at 6:30 p . m. in the Fellowship Hall . 10. The Council Camping Committee in the spirit of making our camp self reliant and operational for our Scouts has determined the following policy: "Full refunds for Scouts not attending camp will only be given if the Troop notifies the Council Service Center THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. Special cases such as sickness will be dealt with individually." A penalty fee of $20 will be accessed to each boy if he does not attend camp. Your co- operation in this matter will be greatl y appreciated. 11. Check with Troop Quartermaster and Senior Patrol Leader to see that .•they have carried out their assignments. l~. Complete Unit Roster in triplicate by arrival time at Camp. - 3- I I I I I I �I I I I I I I ' I I 'I 'I 13. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts who are in camp. adult fee $5 5. 00 1 scout 5 scouts adult fee $35.00 2 scouts adult fee 50. 00 adult fee 6 scouts 30 .00 3 scouts adult fee 45.00 7 scouts adult fee 25. 00 adult fee 8 scouts 00.00 4 scouts adult fee 40 .00 Each Troop is entitled to one "free" adult with every eight Scouts. Many committees have been successful in arranging for two leaders to go to Camp. Both men have more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficient. AT CAMP: 1. Meet the Troop Counselor in the parking lot and proceed to check in at the Administration Building. 2. Supervise setting up campsite . . • assign boys, through your Senior Patrol Leader to tents by natural Patrol groupings. Change into swim trunks. 3. Submit Medical Rec ord forms for each Scout and Scouter camping with your Troop at Medical re-check. 4. Swim classification at waterfront area. 5. Check out equipment and tour camp. 6. Meet with Troop Counselor to review your Troops' camp week program. 7. At 4:30 p.m. Senior Patrol Leader attend the Sunday Senior Patrol Leader Council Meeting. 8. Scoutmasters' Roundtable: Osage 7 p.m./ Cherokee after campfire. Nature Lodge. 9. Campfire - 8 p . m. (Sunday) 10 . Supervise program and hold daily Troop Leaders Council. THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You are a leader who plans the encampment with the Patrol Leaders under ad u lt supervision. You make assignments to Patrol Leaders for their part in th e Troop's program and follow through to insure that these assignments are carried out. BEFORE CAMP: 1. Plan the program with your Scoutmaster by following the instructi on in the Camp Leaders' Guidebook. -4- �2. Call at least two (2) meetings of the Troop Leaders' Council. A. B. The first one to help you plan the program. The second one to make arrangements. 3. Complete the two advancement charts attached, cover with plastic and take to Camp for posting on Troop Bulletin Board. 4. Make sure each Patrol has its own Patrol Flag and Patrol Yell. Bring them to Retreat Ceremonies. 5. With the Quartermaster check on Troop equipment needed and make tent assignments before you leave for camp by natural Patrols where ever possible. 6. Instruct Patrol Leaders to strive for advancement objectives for each Scout in his Patrol and to have a "full" Patrol for camp. CHECK LIST AT CAMP: 1. On arrival, post on bulletin board: C. A. Advancement Charts D. B. Troop's program for the week Fire Guard Chart Duty Roster 2. Meet with the Scoutmaster, Quartermaster and Troop Counselor to review the program. 3. Represent your Troop on the Camp Senior Patrol Leader Council. 4. Conduct Troop on tour and orientation of camp if needed. 5. Conduct flag ceremonies in campsite. 6. After the noon meal each day, conduct a meeting of the Troop Leader's Council to review the program for the next day. 7. A. Designate responsibility for each activity. B. Have Patrol Leader report on the advancement of each Scout in his Patrol. C. Discuss the results of the morning inspection with the Patrol Leaders. Make the program work by "following through" on all assignments that you make to Patrol Leaders. Each evening just before the flag ceremony recognize those Scouts in your Troop who have completed an advancement skill by holding a "roll call" and recording the test that they passed on the Advancement Chart. 8. REMEMBER •••.•• That you, the Senior Patrol Leader, gives leadership to your Troop program at Suumer Camp just as you do the rest of the year. - 5- �f FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP May 5 & 6 June 2 & 3 July 7 & 8 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. Only 25 Scouts per hour. You must r ese rve a time slot. LEADERS'S MEETING The Chickasaw Council endeavors to provide its Troops with the best possible Summer Camp Experience. To facilitate this , we encourage you and your Senior Patrol Leader to attend the Leaders' Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Ma/1~d at McLemore Christian Church. We will begin our me et ing at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 9:00 p.m. THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEM S: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Final count on attendance. Arrival time. (approximate) Program needs and desires of the Troop. How many boys will be enrolling in each of the Merit Badge or Skill Awards offered. (SCHEDULE) Ideas for camp-wide events . Specific help needed from the Camp Staff. Others - 6- �CHECK- IN PROCEDURES Check off each item as you compl ete it! ~~- 1. Your Troop Counse lor or his aide will meet you at the parking lot when you arrive. Plan to arrive at camp as a Troop between 1 p m and 4 p.m. The Troop Counse lor will take you to the Camp Admini st r ation Buildin g to registe r and will take your Unit to the campsi te. Turn a comple ted Uni t Roster in at this time. CAMP OPENS AT 1:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER. 2. Have all persons (Scouts and adults) get into swim suits (with shoes, towel and medica l form) fo r medica l recheck and swim classif ication . To save time you may ask your Scouts to wear swim suits undern eath thei r clothes . 3. After your medica l recheck , go directl y to the waterfr ont area for your swim classif ication s . 4. After your swim check - pick up equipm ent and tour camp. 5. Return to your site, change into uniform , and set it up as you will use it during the week. Equipm ent can be secured from the Camp Quarte rmaste r. Equipm ent must be returne d the followi ng Saturda y before your Troop checks out. 6. Cheroke e Units should prepare for food service deliver y at 5 p . m. Evening meal at 5 : 30 p.m. Osage Units will have the evening meal at 6 p.m. Scouts sit 10 to a table by troop. Waiters should be sent to the Dining Hall one - half hour prior to the meal. Please send an experie nced Scout. PLEASE NOTE: The first meal served to your Troop will be Sunday Supper and the last meal will be Saturda y Breakf ast. 7. Adult leaders should report to Nature Lodge for Scoutm asters Roundt able. Osage 7:00 p.m./ Cheroke e after camp f ire. 8. At 6:00 p.m. a Retreat Ceremon y will be held with all Osage Troops at the Dining Hall. 9. 8:00 p.m. - Opening Campfi re. All Troops assemb le. Followi ng the campfi re will be the Order of the Arrow Tapout, if require d. 10. Trading Post will be open after campfi re. 11. Reserv ation Campfi re. The week of camp will be highlig hted at the closing campfi re Friday night. Parents are invited and encoura ged to attend . 12. Taps is at 10:00 p.m. All Scouts must be in Campsi te . - 7- �I I I CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES VISITING DAYS FOR PARENTS • ~ I I •l Meal costs are: Breakfast - $2.00 2.00 Lunch 3.00 Dinner All visitors must check in at the Administration Office. vehicles must remain 1n Parking Area. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! l { l l l All INSURANCE All Camp Fees include a health and accident insurance coverage. Scouts & Leaders are covered. All accidents or illnesses MUST be reported to the Health Lodge. HEALTH & SAFETY A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED OF EACH SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER before coming to Camp. The necessary form is provided by the Council and includes a Health history to be filled out by the parents of the Scouts as well as the medical examination by the family physician. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! A recheck will be made at Camp on Sunday afternoon upon arrival. A Camp Health and Safety Director, a doctor and a qualified first aider are on duty 24 hours a day. All first aid treatment will be given at the Health Lodge, except in emergency case s. Please, please report all accidents to the Health Lodge • l •I Parents are welcome to visit the Camp at any time, however normally a boy is away from home only one week, and a daily visit would interfere with his program. If they come on Sunday, during check-in, they a r e cordially invited to bring a picnic supper. If possible, staff guides will be provided to show groups around the camp and explain the program areas and points of interest . Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements at the Administration Office at least 24 hour s in advance of the meal . RIFLE AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Single shot, bolt action, .22 calibre rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, and archery equipment are provided at the range in Camp. Only camp ammo may be used. NO EXCEPTIONS!! B.S.A. Policy mandates that no handguns will be permitted in Camp. INDIVIDUALS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM BRINGING RIFLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT TO CAMP. Field Sports equipment must be checked in at the Administration Office immediately upon arrival at Camp Skeet Shooting (5 for $1.00) SWIM Clay pigeons with 20 gauge shotgun. $.25 ea After the medical recheck, the entire Troop will proceed to the waterfront area where each Scout and Scouter will be classified according to his proficiency. It is important that every member of the Troop attend this sesson. Scouts will be classified as follows: 1. Non-swimmer 2. Beginner 3. Swimmer -8- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES (continued) MAIL SERVICE Daily deliveries and collections are made at the Camp. Mail wi 11 be picked up at the Administration Office a fter 1: 00 P.•m each day. It would be very helpful if the Scouts would ask their correspondents t o include their Troop number and camp site in the address: t Example: Troop # Campsite Kia Kima Scout Reservati _o_n~~~~~~~~~~~~ Camp Osage or Camp Cherokee Hardy, Arkansas 72542 TRADING POST A Trading Post is operated in Camp for the sa le of camping supplies, handicraft items, stationery and stamps, and souvenirs. The Trading Post is open: Sunday 1:00 p.m. to S:OOp.m. After Campfire Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m . to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Closed Afternoon) 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After Campfire Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ADVANCEMENT It is hoped each Scout will advance one rank or earn at least one merit badge during his week in Camp . This is the time to get in those outdoor and aquatics req uirement s that are difficult to obtain at home. Some requirements for particular merit badges must be completed at home prior to arrival at Camp. Please guide your Scouts on this matter. FIRST YEAR CAMPERS Care should be taken for the NEW CAMPER. Too many times , the first camping experience is his last because of the way he is treated by Leaders and fellow Scouts while at Camp . We want you to have fun, but NOT at the expense of an inexperienced camper. There are numerous instances where "hazing" has led to serious consequences, both to the physical well-being and emotional stability of the boy. -9- I �I I CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continue d) LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at ANY TLME -for any reason must stop at the Administr ation Office, clear it with the Camp Director, and SIGN OUT. When returning , stop and SIGN IN. NO SCOUTS will be permitted to leave Camp without the permissio n of the Scoutmas ter. This is so we know your whereabou ts in case an emergency arises. CONDUCT The main object of the "Chickasa w Council's Camp" is to give every Scout and Leader a fine camping adventure , filled with good Scouting and fun ... the Law of the Camp is the Scout Oath and Scout Law, taught through the basic fundament als of Scout Camping which are: Woodcraf t, Campcraft , Aquatics, and Physical Fitness, with th e ideals of Scouting - namely; Character Building and Citizensh ip Traini ng - always in mind. Some tools and equipment are available for loan by t he Camp CAMP QUARTERMASTER for Troop use. When you check out th is equipment it should be inspected by you and the Quarterm aster. A charge will be made for all damaged and lost equipmen t. Please return equipment immedia te ly after use so others may have it. Hours: I I I I I l I I l DINING HALL PROCEDURES AND TROOP DINING AREAS Sunday l :00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a . m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p .m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a .m. to 11 :30 a .m. Closed PM Saturday 8:30 a.m . to 11:30 a.m. CAMP OSAGE: You will be notified concernin g your seating arrangeme nts in the Dining Hall before the first meal . Every effort will be made to have all your Scouts seated by Patrols in one area. This is a good way to promote good table manners and fellowshi p. Meals are served on time; Scouts and Leaders are expected to be on time always! The Dining Hall is operated on the HOST SYSTEM, which is explained in detail later in this booklet. CAMP CHEROKEE : Patrols prepare their meals in campsit e . SENIOR PATROL Senior Patrol Leaders will be formed into a Council and become the decision-m aking body for the camp for the week. LEADERS' The Senior Patrol Leader Council will run on a regular basis. ROUNDTABLES OR COUNCIL PARKING ALL cars will be kept in assigned "Parking Areas". For safety's sake, none may be kept at the sites. This is a State and National Boy Scout policy. - 10- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) TRANSPORTATION For a safe trip to and from camp, the following should have your careful consideration : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The driver MUST be licensed. The driver MUS~ be 21 years of age or older. The vehicle MUST be inspected and certified as being in good condition as to brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, etc. Except in rare instances or in emergencies, all driving must be done in the daylight hours. Traffic and speed regulations MUST be complied with. There should be a relief driver for every group, at least 18 years of age. Adequate property damage and public liability insurance ($50,000 - $100,000 minimum) should be carried. TRUCKS MAY NOT be used to transport persons. Five persons for each car and seven for each station wagon should be the limit. PETS IN CAMP In compliance with state health and safety codes no dogs or other pets are permitted in Camp during the summer camping season. This is in line with the bes t health and safety procedures and is a ruling of the Council Camping Committee. MISCELLANEOUS Shoes should be worn at all times, by all persons, to prevent stone bruises and cuts which may prohibit swimming. VEHICLE PERMITS Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle permits are restricted to Camp service vehicles only. Any requests for special dispensation for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Council Camping Committee 30 days prior to arrival at camp. NO permits may be issued without written approval by the Council's Camping Committee. TREE DAMAGE NO trees are to be cut - at any time - without specific permission from the Camp Director. A $5.00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced by the Camp Ranger. LOST & FOUND Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Administration Office. I I I -11- I �• I II I I I I I I I I CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (cont inued ) CAMPSITE INSPECTION Your unit' s si te will be inspe c ted by the Camp Comm ission er. A Troop assig ned inspe ctor for the Unit shoul d inspe ct your site each morn ing t o be sure thing s are in orde r for the camp i nspe ction . A clean camp is a most impor tant facto r in estab lishi ng and main tainin g high mora le in your Unit and in the Camp. A SCOUT IS CLEAN . The Camp Scou tmast er will be inform ed daily of any unsa tisfa ctory cond ition s. The follo wing items will be check ed : 1. POLICE - UP ENTIRE CAMPSITE AREA: This can be accom plishe d each morn ing after break fast • 2. GROUNDS IN CAMPSITE : Free o f paper , trash , bottl es, cans etc . Leave grass and leave s on the groun d - but not on platf orms . Burn paper in camp fire area. 3. LIVING QUARTERS: Roll and tie up side wall of tents when weath er perm its. Clean under bunks and aroun d platfo rms . Bed and insid e of tent neat and in place . 4. BEDS AND CLOTHING: Make all beds, so that they are neat and order ly . Air bed cloth es daily . No nails on t ent pole s . S. LATRINE : Sweep and scrub down lat r ine daily . paper in prope r place - no signs of waste . 6. TRASH BARRELS: For cans, glass , tinfo il, etc. empti ed week ly by Camp Staff . 7. SLOP CANS: For food only with lid tight ly close d at all times . Will be empti ed week ly by Camp Staff . (Cher okee only . ) 8. FIRE PAILS : For "Fire Use" only. No refus e or garba ge in cans. Have them fille d at all times with fresh water for each tent. Repla ce water daily . 9. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Are on a "loan " basis by the camp. Shoul d be prope rly used and store d in place s desig nated . Toile t Will be 10 . TENTAGE: Ropes , pegs, and poles in prope r place s. Adju st ropes to allow for weath er cond ition s. NO perso nal gear hangi ng on poles , ropes or t ents . NO cloth es lines from tent to tent, or tent to tree. 11. NO TABS STAKED IN BOTTOM OF TENTS. Taut line hitch used on all ropes . Cloth es lines to be erect ed in rear of camp ing area and from up-ri ghts insid e tent only in bad weat her. 12. WASH STANDS: Clean and free of soap and tooth paste , no perso nal artic les, etc. No signs of waste wate r. -12- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION (continued) 13 . TRAILS: Leading to site are considered part of campsite. Free of paper, ect. Leaves, grass and twigs aid in conservation and should not be disturbed. Do not rake or sweep trails or campsite grounds. Remember - Mother Nature knows much better than we. Be conservation-minded 14. FLAGS: Troops are encouraged to bring a 3' X 5' American flag and Troop Flag. FIRE INFORMATION An alarm (3 blasts of horn) will be sounded for all fires and emergencies. Know where your fire fighting tools are located Organize your "Fire Guard" immed iat ely upon arrival in Camp. Use the Fire Guard Charts supplied by the Camp, and post it on your Troop Bulletin Board. IN CASE OF FIRE: 1. If you discover a fire, report it to the nearest Staff Member. 2. Units are to remain at their campsite or wherever they happen to be when the alert is sounded. 3. In the event of a second alert, Unit Fire Wardens are to report to the Administration Building for instructions from the Camp Fire Warden. (One per Unit) At Cherokee - report to the Wonder Building. 4. Scouts should not go to the fire unless directed to do so by the Camp Fire Warden through your Unit Fire Warden. 5. Follow ALL POINTS of the "Unit Fireguard Plan" at all times. 6. Teach Scouts the proper way to build, care for, and put out fires. A good Scout cares for his fire and put~ it out when he is finished. 7. The Camp Director will issue all directions in case of an emergency. *************************************************************************** The Reservation Director reserves the right to adjust or change campsite assignments based on facilities available and the number of campers to be accommodated. In the event of limited facilities, troops MAY be asked to share a campsite with another troop. *************************************************************************** -13 - �• ' ' 'I TROOP ORGANIZATION IN CAMP The same Troop Organ izatio n used to condu ct your year-r ound progra m is the one you use to condu ct your Troop 's summer camp progra m. Many Scout maste rs have found that when the entir e Troop will not be in Camp, the r e -orga nizat i on of Patro ls and the elect ion of new or tempo rary Patro l Leade rs shoul d be condu cted well in advan ce of comin g to Camp . This will give the new Patro l a chanc e to devel op Patro l spiri t and give the new leade rs some "on the job traini ng". Howev er, your main ob jectiv e shoul d be to see that every Scout gets t o camp. Isn't that why he really joined your Troop in the first place ? A Troop well organ ized in this matte r will not only have a stimu lating camp exper ience , but also have well- traine d junio r leade rs for the next fall's progra m. Each Troop must be under the direc tion of a compe t ent male adult leade r ( at least 21 years of age) who is in r es id ence at all times with the Troop . This indiv idual , norma lly the Scout maste r, is in charg e of the entire camp life of the Troop . ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS shoul d be in charg e of a phase of camp life assign ed by the Scout maste r. It is sugge sted that they be place d in direc t charg e of the progra m or comm issary opera tions . JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are usual ly given speci fic respo nsibi lities invo l ving defin ite skill s, such as inst ructo rs in camp craft, natur e, or certa i n activ ities such as camp fires and games . SENIOR PATROL LEADER, as the boy leade r of the Troop , shoul d condu ct the Troop leade rs counc il and be r espon sib l e for the progra m sched uling , inspe ction s, roll calls , and the coord inatio n of t he indiv idual Patro ls. PATROL LEADERS shoul d act in their usual capac ity as the boy leade rs of the Patro ls in all their Patro l activ ities. They repre sent the ir Patro l in the Troop Leade rs Counc il . At lea s t once a day, usual ly durin g rest perio d, the Troop Leade rs Counc il shoul d meet to discu ss the day's sched ule of duty and progra m. Each Patro l will then be respo nsible for its share of the overa ll activ ity and progra m. This group is respo nsible for the daily inspe ction s, all Troop activ ities, the plann ing for and scorin g of the "Camp Natio nal Stand ard Troop " ratin g. A SCOUTMASTER ACHIEVES ONE OF THE GOALS OF SCOUTING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - BY DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO BOYS AND TEACHING THEM TO MEET IT. - 14- �F/IMILl STYLE /:l__65T Sy~t~M OF Fk~ tH·I'#, and be given During tour of Camp, Osage Units will visit the Dining Hall in the same seated be will table assignm ents. All members of the same Unit week. the out area. You will occupy these SAME TABLES through occupy Unit Leaders and Staff Members will act as table advisor s and System" "Host the that it to see 11 wi positio ns marked as "guests ". They t at conduc and sation conver the guide as explain ed is carried out, and also their tables. . Each table is to designa te a waiter for each day in advance (Please post on Campsi te Bulleti n Board.) -15- �• The seating a r rangement should rotate one place each day (except the guest positions who will occupy the same seat all week) as shown in the diagram • " HOST SYSTEM" - A pr ime camp objective is to t r a i n the Scout in those good manners and court esies essential to one who trie s to live up t o the princ i pl es of t he Scout Oath and Law . The Hos t is responsible f or intr oduct i ons, for general guidance to the tone and level of conversations, and i nst r ucts the waiter when to secure "refills", and when to go fo r the ne xt course . He makes sure everyone gets equal portions of food t he first time around, and that the guests are served first. THE ASSISTANT HOST aids the host; serves the vegetables or salads, and observes the routine so that he may successfully succeed the host. WAITERS report 30 minut e s in advance of mealtime and properly set up the tables. Waiters are the only persons who may go back to the serving window for seconds and are the only person except the Dining Hall Steward who moves around in the Dining Hall during meals. They return all dirty dishes, food, etc, at the close of the meal, clean the tables with hot soapy water, and clean up in the general area of their table. The GUESTS can do much to make the meal more orderly and enjoyable. GRACES APROVED BY PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, JEWISH, AND MORMON SCOUTING I I' I I I I I I -- CO~I TTEES MORNING GRACE : 1. "Gracious Giver of a l l good, Thee we thank for rest and food. Grant that a l l we do and say, in Thy service be this day." Amen. 2. "Our Father, we thank Thee for this new day and for Thy loving care. Help us to be mindful of Thee in these happy , sunlit hour s." Amen. 3. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy care throughout the night and for th i s new day. Guide us by Thy spirit, and at the close of this day we be not ashamed before Thee." Amen. NOON GRACE: 1. "Father, for this noonday meal, we would speak the praise we feel. Health and strength we have from Thee, help us Lord to faithful be." Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, help us to see the beautiful things on earth and sky which a r e tokens of Thy love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here . May the food we eat and all Thy blessings help us to better serve Thee." Amen. 3. "Our Father in Heaven, as this day leads on, let us not forget our obligation to honor and serve Thee. We thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty . Bless thereto our use and our lives to Thy s ervice . " Amen. -16- ON �EVENING GRACE: 1. "Tireless Guardian on our way, Thou has kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request care continued, pardon rest." Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day and for Thy presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have failed to be today." Amen. 3. "Our Father, God, we thank Thee for this evening meal. As Thou has been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful of Thee, that we may know and do Thy wi 11. 11 Amen. 4. "Our Father in Heaven, Thou has given us all things richly to enjoy. We bring our thanks to Thee at this evening meal. Bless us as we partake of this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others." Amen. GRACES SUITABLE FOR ANY MEAL: Lord's Prayer Philmont Blessing "For food, for rainment, for life, for opportunity, "For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, 0 Lord. 11 Amen. -17- �• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •I :L___ _ l - tB - �FLEX PROGRAM Just as the Dallas Cowboys are known for their famous "flex defense", the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is known for its "Flex Program". This simply means nothing is locked in concrete, our program is flexible to meet the needs of our campers. The key camp staff members that will serve as Area Directors this sunnner are busy finalizing their programs for the 1984 season. As a follow-up to this guide a special "Program Update" wi 11 be available for Unit Leaders at the May 2nd Leaders Meeting. -19- �- -- - --- ---~~ -- -·- ~· --. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE SUNDAY TIME MONDAY TUESDAY 6:-5U 9·00 REVEILLE I BREAKFAST CHURCH--9 :30 ' STAFF MTG. 10:00 ... 6:45 I WEDNESDAY WAITERS CALL s T ucT I 0 N :~ FRIDAY THURS~.~y 7:OJ FLAG RAIS I t-lJ p I I NS T I UC T I 0 NAIL 7:15 I RI 0 D I p ... Ri 0 D BREAKFAST SAT! 'RD.'\Y 7:ZJ ALL PROGRAM AREAS ARE OPE~ FOR MERIT BADGE MA.KE UP WORK ,_11:00 __ ISUNDAY __________ LUNCH_.____________ __P I __________ I NS T____________ I U C T I 0 N____________ AIL R I 0 D ....____________ 12:00 HAITERS 1:00 * CHECK I I 2:00 3:00 I I IN * GO TO SITE * MEDICAL CHECK * CAMP TOUR * 4:00 * CALL 12:15 SAFE SWIM DEF. !PROGRAM FOR ALL LEADERS LU~CH SERVED 12:30 PER 0 D RE S T I NS T U C T I 0 NAIL p I NS T ~ UC T I 0 ~ AIL P mR I 0 D SWIM CHECK DRAW EQUIP. 5: 00 I WAITERS 5:45 o:.:ZRNIGHT HIKE (osage) 7:00 OVERNIGHT CANOE THUNDERBIRD RALLY FREE SWIM & GENERAL BOAT. RI 0 D SCOUTMASTERS STAFF COMP. WATER CARNIVAL FREE SWIM------ DI~ER & Fl.Jail LO'n£RI~ 6:00-6:45 I OVERNIGHT HIKE I OVERNIGHT CANOE (cherokee) lRCX:>P COOK-QUT CNlfJ OS.AO E OVERNIGHT HIKE (oeage) OVERNIGHT CANOE 'i I OVERNIGHT . HIKE (Cherokee) (cherokee> cRN6~fg~Ige) LRADERS FELLOWSP. 'IVILIGHT BOATING I TWIGHLIGHT BOAT. l:rWILIGHT BOATING I TWILIGHT BOATG. (cherokee) 8:00 CAMPFIRE S . M. FELLOWSHIP SONGFEST ' (osage) INTER TROC:' r.AMPF'TRF.~ CHECKOt:T -8 -11 : 30 LUNCH 12: 30 VESPER SERVICE TAPS &LIGHTS OUT EVERY NIGHT 10:30 O.A. FELLOWSHI,RESERVATION DINING HALL CAMPFIRE VISITORS WELCO~ FOR LAYOVER TRPS. �• • I -I I •I I EAGLES NEST (TROOP LEADER TRAINING) Eagles Nest is the Chickasaw Council's version of the nationally recommended Troop Leader Training Conference. This program will be very valuable in the training of Troop leaders. Any Scout in your troop currently filling a leadership position is eligible to participate. A Scout who you feel is destined for a leadership position in the near future may also attend upon the recommendation of his Scoutmaster. Since the training will take place in a Camp setting, it is important that the Scout has completed the hiking, camping , and cooking skill awards. Eagles Nest will stress two areas of benefit to your Troop. The first is scoutcraft skill with emphasis on learning new skills and how they can be passed onto other members of the Troop and Patrol. The second is leadership skills that will make the troop leader more effective in his responsiblity . Eagles Nest is scheduled for the third week of Camp (July 1-7, 1984) at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation. The conference will be under the direction of Bob Yahola. The cost is $85.00 per Scout. Make plans now to have your Troop represented! ADULT SCOUT LEADERS DEVELOPMENT Adult Scout Leader Training is simply collecting what we already know about boys and organizing this information towards the aims and methods of the Boy Scout Program . Leaders who know the ways and hows of the program will be more effective in their roles, and as a result Scouts will be able to achieve the aims of the program. Training in character, citizenship and personal fitness - while having fun. This year at Kia Kima Scout Reservation we offer Leader Training each day. The sessions are scheduled - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructors will be qualified Scouters attending Camp with you. PROVISIONAL CAMPING A provisional Troop headed by a camp staff member of the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is available for those scouts that wish to return to camp for an additional one, two, three or four weeks. Also if for some reason your troop is not coming to camp He can still attend. This troop functions like a home troop, except that it is made of scouts from throughout our council. Provisional camping provides an additional opportunity to complete merit badges along with other special advancements and achievements available at camp. The provisional camping fee is $70.00 -20- �LAYING OUT THE PROGRAM Now, wha t abou t your SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM? Will it be purpo seful , excit ing, and full of fun? Will it meet our gene ral campi ng objec tives ? Will it be so condu cted as to stren gthen your year- round orga nizat ion, to stren gthen Patro ls as work ing units ? The answe r to all t hese quest ions will be YES if you and your Patro l Leade rs begin now t o plan your pr ogram to meet these objec tives . The follw ing is desig ned to help you pre pare a top-f light progr am. REMEMBER ---Th e succe ss of your camp progr am wi ll be measu red by the exten t to which your Unit has learn ed the follow ing thing s: To stand on its own feet, To use its own boy leade rs, To train its own instr ucto rs, To acqu ire new inter ests. These may se r ve to stimu late the build ing of your Unit 's progr am throu ghou t t he year. A good progr am for the camp fol l ows along the idea of a morni ng activ ity as a learn ing sessi on, an after noon activ ity as a doing sessi on, and the eveni ng activ ity as a fun sessi on. MR. CAMP SCOUTMASTERS: Here are some DO'S and DONT'S on Unit Progr ammi ng: DO 1. Set a tone that will give your Troop camp real class . Insis t on good manne rs, good f e llows hip, clean sport sman ship, clean fun, and a clean camp. 2. Allow Patro ls to plan and car ry out some thing s they thoug ht of and want to do. 3. Have enoug h progr am to keep every one busy - BUT •• .•. . ..• . 4. Allow for and sugge st some time when a fella can "go and do something with a pal or two". 5. Keep the OUTing in ScOUTing --- go on an overn ight OUT of Camp. 6. Be sure there 's perso nal achie veme nt, advan ceme nt poss ibili ties, a nd fun in the progr am . 7. Keep in perso nal touch with what 's happe ning in the Unit - - - get verba l Patro l Repo rts each day . 8. Make the metho d succe ed by EXPECTING and HELPI NG it to work . -21 - �I I I I I I I DON' T 1. Allow too many activities to be scheduled. r e l axing. Camping should be 2. Be alarmed if things happen that are not in the schedule some circumstances warrant changes in plans. 3. Engage in activities that can be done better in town, like baseball, and football. 4. Overlook the four big items in program - - WOODCRAFT, CAMPCRAFT, AQUATICS, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. 5. Judge the success of the camp by the number of Merit Badges earned. (But there should be some.) 6. Give boys a title and a camp leadership job and then do all the leading yourself. 7. Permit a camp violation, an error in operation to presist or continue. "Stop the Show" - -- correct it immediately. A Scout Camp is a TRAINING CAMP. Be kind but firm when necessary. The follwing pages will give you the details about program planning and activities at Camp. Laying out the Sunnner Camp Program should be a major topic of interest at Troop Leaders Council Meetings for several weeks before your Unit actually goes to camp. It is a responsibility that cannot be done in haste or at the last minute. So use your guide sheets in this booklet as an aid. Remember, Camp is conducted on a TROOP, PATROL, AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS, and a program cannot be decided upon independently. To be sure, it may be necessary to occasionally shift certain program items that you have listed on your schedule, in order to accomodate everyone, but this will be done when no other alternative is possible. Let's dramatize how your Unit might go about arranging its summer program. Here we go! Let's imagine we're talking this over with the boy leaders of your Unit. I I FIRST, how about the fixed items? Some fixed items like retreat, meals, campwide campfires, and taps are a lready listed on your program. l NEXT, what does our Unit need? What skill practice and advancement experience is needed? Let ' s STOP A MINUTE and take a good look at the Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class requirements. What does a Scout have to DO to advance to these ranks? l I l l The next logical questionis "Why can't my boys become First or Second Class Scouts at Camp? The answer is, " If you PLAN for it, they can." At Camp the opportunities for Scoutcraft advancement is much greater than in the home community, so don ' t miss the once - a- year opportunity to move your Scouts ahead one rank. -22- �REMEMBER, a boy becomes a Scou t in the fullest sense of the word, only when he has become a Scou t Hiker and a Scout Camper. Let's review the four steps of advanceme nt to see how they fit with your Camp plans. 1. PREPARATION: By preparati on in the Scouting program, be sure that your camp program, planned in advance, includes the opportuni ty for every Scout to participa te in all the skills required as a part of a natural hiking and camping experienc e. 2. QUALIFICATION: How does he qualify? "By passing a test" is the obvious answer. But, the obvious answer is wrong. He qualifies by using the skills required. He sharpens an axe in order to cut wood to build a fire to cook a meal because he's hungry. When he has done this, there is little need for the axe sharpenin g test or the fire - building test, because he has passed them. A TROOP DAY OR OVERNIGHT HIKE WHILE AT CAMP CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS AIM . 3. 4. REVIEW: RECOGNITION: By a Progress Review. Plan to have your entire Troop Committee come to camp on Friday for this . Boys who qualify in camp but not given the opportuni ty for review and recognitio n until Fall, often lose interest By a Court of Honor. The Scout should have this recognitio n as soon as possible, perhaps at a Troop Campfire immediate ly after the Campwide Campfire on Friday night. All Badges and awards available at the Administr ation Office. Skill awards should be presented daily . Now, that we have reviewed the four steps 1n advancem ent, let's plan for it. Let's take an INVENTORY of our needs by using the FORMS ATTACHED. Having made such a list as this, you may be wondering about what items the Camp provides. Camp program areas may be divided into three (3) groups: Aquatics, Field Spor t s, and Scoutcraf t . (Physical Training is built into all of Scouting' s Activitie s.) In the aquatics and field sports areas qualified adults from the Camp Staff must be on hand; however, they may call upon your Unit's Junior Leaders to assist them. The Scoutcraf t areas include Nature, Conservat ion , Campcraf t, Pathfindi ng, Rope Yard, Woodtools , and the Tracking and Trailing area. Some of these areas should be duplicate d in each Tr oop Campsite . It is expected that the Troops will use their own leadershi p in these areas with the assistanc e of your Camp Commissio ner in either the Camp or Troop areas. There are several reasons for this: 1. Your Unit's Patrol and Junior Leaders know the specific needs of your boys and can direct their instructio n to meet those needs. -23- I •I I I I I I I I •I ...... �•I I - 2. By using your own instructors in giving demonstrations, you are helping t o st r engthen the operation of the Pat r ol Method. 3. This i s one of the finest oppoortunities to meet one of our camping goals - TO TRAIN BOYS FOR LEADERSHIP. Scoutmasters should certainly be continually training t heir boy leaders throughout the year. Then, too, the Camp Commissioner wi l l work with your boy leaders. MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES: Listed below are a number of Merit Badges wh i ch can be earned in whole or in part at summer camp. It should be borne in mind that since a Merit Badge is recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in a ce r tain field, MERE ATTENDANCE AT INSTRUCTION SESSIONS DOES NOT ENTITLE A BOY TO A MERIT BADGE . In many cases, however, t he boy who does not c omplete all the requirements satisfactorily will be given a cer tification of "Partial Completion." Some boys may wish to stay a second week just to complete Merit Badges. A provisional Troop will be available just for t his purpose . STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE: 1. The Scout picks the subject s in which he is interested, secures the Merit Badge pamphlets, and studies the requirements well before going to camp. USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO PREVENT HIS NOT OVEREXTENDING HIMSELF. A boy should NOT TRY to ge t too many Merit . Badges at camp; it is better to earn one or two and do the requirements WELL . 2. Before approaching a Merit Badge Counselor, a boy should know what the requirements are for that particular Merit Badge, and what will be expected of him. 3. There are many r equirements which CAN and MUST be completed before go1ng to Camp. (See notes on following pages*) 4. You, the Scoutmaster, can give your boys a hand by POI NTING OUT which Merit Badges are available, and HELPING THEM plan t o tr y for a few. 5. The Scoutmaster should be prepare d t o ha nd in a schedule of the Scouts wishing to take Merit Badge / Skill Award work b y name, subject, Troop numbe r by the May 2nd meeting. - 24- �SKILLS AWARDS 1. FIRST AID 2. HIKING - 3. CAMPING 4. CITIZENSHIP 5. COOKING - Requir ement #le and #ld cannot be compl eted. cannot comple te Requir ement 5.b. 6. SWIMMING -Must qualif y as beginn er. 7. CONSERVATION 8• ENVIROMENT Requir ement #7 cannot be compl eted. Camp Osage MERIT BADGES AT CAMP The follow ing is a partia l list of Merit Badges availa ble at Camp: 1. ARCHERY 2. ASTRONOMY Certai n option al requir ement s requir e a month of record keepin g. By select ing the proper option s, th is Merit Badge can be comple ted in Camp. 3. BASKETRY Mater ial for this craft can be purcha sed in the Tradin g Post for the approx iamate cost of $7.00; some knowle dge of of identi ficati on is reconn nended . 4. BACKPACKING Requir ement #10 & #11 cannot be compl eted at camp. Can comple te if taken on the High Adven ture Progra m. 5 . CAMPING Requir ement #8 must be verifi ed by Unit Leade r. Scouts are encour aged to bring their own backpa ck and tent for the overni ght experi ence . 6. CANOEING 7. COOKING Cherok ee can comple te - osage requir ement #3 cannot be compl eted. 8. ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE Scouts should have writin g abilit y since a lot writte n work is requir ed. 9. FIRST AID 10. FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 11. FISHING 12. FORESTRY Eviden ce for requir ement #8 cannot be comple ted unless verifi ed made by Unit Leade r. - 25 - I I I I I I �I I I I I I I I MERIT BADGES (continued) 13. HIKING Evidence for requirement #3 & #4 must be verif ied by the Unit Leader. 14. INDIAN LORE Material for requirement #2 are available 1n the Trading Post. 15. LEATHERWORK Materials for requirement #2 are availabl e 1n the Trading Post. 16 . LIFESAVING Interpretation of requirement #14 has caused some difficulty in Scout Troops. The Scout completing requirement #14 does not have to be certified in C.P.R., but rather have an understanding of the skill after 3 hours of instructions. Requirement #8 & #15 (street clothes). Street clothes mean low shoes, socks, pants , belt long sleeve shirt, jacket or sweat shirt. 17. MAMMALS 18 . NATURE Requirement #5 cannot be completed. For requirements involving a month of record-keeping, evidence can be brought to Camp. 19. ORIENTEERING 20. PIONEERING 21. REPTILE STUDY Requirement #8 cannot be completed at Camp. 22. RIFLE & SHOTGUN SHOOTING Firearms are provided and ammunition 1s available at minimum cost. 23. ROWING 24. SMALL BOAT SAILING (Cherokee Only) 25. SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 26. SWIMMING Requirement #5 cotton shirt & pants. 27. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 28. WOODCARVING Many of these Merit Badges can be started , but not completed at Camp, because of the requirements. Paritial completion forms will be issued t o boys for requirements completed at Camp. I •I -26- �l AQUATICS The Kia Kima Scout Reserv ation offers numerou s opport unities for Scouts of all skill levels in water related activi ties. An experie nced staff awai ts to provide basic instruc tions as well as advance d Merit Badge instruc tion. All of the BSA aquatic related Merit Badges are availab le except Motor Boating . AQUATIC SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Anyone partici pating in aquatic activit ies must have a current (w ithi n 36 months) Physic ian's Certifi ed Medica l Examin ation, take the swim test cla ss ificati on and attend the aquatic orienta tion . 2. Non swimmers may go boating but must wear a P.F.D. (Person al Flotati on Device ) and be accomp anied by a swimme r. Canoes and sail boats may only be used by swimme rs, P.F.D. 's must be used at all times. 3. A "Safe Swim Defense " and "Safety Afloat" Certifi cation will be conduc ted for all Unit Leaders during their week at Camp. This certificatio n is a must before conduc ting a Troop swim or Troop boating activit y. 4. The "Buddy System" is the backbon e of the BSA aquatic s program . The buddy system and proper use of the buddy tags will be explai ned at the aquatic s orienta tion. Our goal is to have "EV ERY SCOUT A SWIMMER AND EVERY SWIMMER A LIFE SAVER". SPECIAL AQUATIC AWARDS BSA LIFEGUARD Scouts must hold Swimming, Life Saving and Rowing Merit Badges . C.P .R . Certifi cation is require d prior to Camp. Scouts will earn a pocket size certifi cate and are entitle d to wear the patch on their swim trunks. MILE SWIM The Mile Swim is held on Thursda y evening s 4:30 p.m. at the Lake at Camp Cheroke e under the superv ision of the Aquatic s Direct or. Scouts wishing to partici pate must succes sfully comple te 4 hours of trainin g in distanc e swimmi ng. Each Scout succes sfully comple ting the Mile Swim will receive a pocket size certifi cate and are entitle d to wear the patch on their swim trunks. -27 - I I I I 1 I I �FIELD SPORTS The Fiel d Sport s area i nc l udes t he Rifle and Arch ery Range , Ori e ntee ring . The Range Offic e r will cond uct range orie ntati on at the Camp fire Circ le . The Arch ery and Rifle /Sho tgun Orie ntati on will be give n at this time . OLE MAN OF THE RIFLE / OLE MAN OF THE BOW SHOOT Eac h week , the Range Offi cer will cond uct a Rifle Matc h of all lead ers (over age 18). Ole Man of the Bow will also be cond uc ted at Arch ery Range each week . Spec ific times for all shoo ts will be anno unce d at the Sund ay Leade r s Roun dtabl e. SC OU TC RAFT Cert ain Meri t Badg es are desig ned to chal leng e Scou ts more than othe rs. Matu rity of an indiv idua l some times mean s the diffe renc e betw een just passi ng the badg e or havin g a reall y mean ingfu l expe rienc e. The four Scou tcraf t Meri t Badg es have vary ing degr ees of diff icul ty whic h requ ire expe rienc e, at times size , and a matu rity of judge ment whic h most of our youn ger Scou ts do not poss ess. A clos er look at those badg es, hope fully , will give you, the Unit Lead er, an oppo rtuni ty to bett er coun sel your Scou ts as to the desi rabi lity of them takin g these badg es whil e a t Camp. CAMPING This is the fina l test of a Scou t's abil ity to be home in the wood s. Youn ger scou ts, even if t hey have the requ ired twen ty nigh ts of camp ing, do not have the insig ht to deal with what this badg e can offe r. The over nigh t shou ld be an oppo rtuni ty for Scou ts to rela te expe rienc es they have had on the trai l to peer s who can appr ecia te what is being said . Unit Lead ers shou ld be awar e that smal l two- man tents are to be brou ght to camp for the over nigh t. PIONEERING This badg e has a proj ect i n it that youn ger, sma l ler boys have diff icul ty in maki ng mean ingfu l cont ribu tions of labo r. They , at time s feel left out of what is going on , wher eas the next year they migh t be bigg er and bett er able to cope with the proj ect. COOKING Youn ger Scou ts usua lly do not have the patie nce to prep are the meal s effe ctive ly and do not have the fire mana geme nt skil ls to sa fely work in the cook ing area . Some times cont rol of every situa tion becom es diff icul t if the matu rity of the Scou t is lack ing . WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Most of the intri caci es of the badg e are lost on youn ger Scou ts . Altho ugh they learn the bas ic requ irem ents, this badg e is de s igned for more in depth chall enge s whic h the olde r boy can appr e c iate and whic h is hind ered by the youn ger boy who is stil l st r uggl ing wi t h the basic requ irements . Matu rity of expe r i ence and judgm ent woul d incre ase the enjoyment of t h is badg e for every one takin g it. -28- �I SCOUTCRAFT (continued) ECOLOGY/CONSERVATION The Ecology/Conservation program is headquartered in the Nature Lodge. This area offers the most Merit Badges of any program area in camp . Astronomy, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Mammals, Nature, Reptile Study, Soil & Water Conservation and Fishing. Each week the Ecology/Conservation staff offers special programs for Scouts to participate as individuals, Patrols or Troops. Turtle Races, Critter Crawls, and Star Study are just a few. Camp conservation projects are also available upon request. HANDICRAFT The Handicraft Area is headquartered in Handicraft Tent. Scouts can receive instruction Basketry, Woodcarving and Leatherwork as well as Indian Lore. CAMP WIDE EVENTS Each year a campwide event is conducted to challenge the teamwork, resourcefulness and Scout Spirit of Patrols. This year is no exception. Since the Patrol method is the name of the game, we are currently planning an event that will significantly strengthen your Scout Patrols. This should serve to be a real asset to your overall Troop program. TROOP ACTIVITIES Every Troop is encouraged to take an overnighter and cook two (2) meals during the week. Your assigned campsite is only a "base" - the starting point to fun and adventure. The Central Camp is only a place for instruction. Real Scout Camp happens in the other 865 acres known as Camp and its surrounding land . Don't short-change your Scouts - plan now to see it all. This experience will enable a Scout to complete part of his Camping Skill Award requirements and many of the Merit Badge Requirements. This Camp experience may be done in the following ·ways: OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP - This is a troop activity with Leaders participating. OVERNIGHT HIKING TRIP - This is a troop activity with Leaders participating FREE SWIM - LAKE FREE SWIM - RIVER CANOE TO FREE SWIM SCHEDULE YOUR TROOPS OVERNIGHT AND FREE SWIM AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ON SUNDAY. -29- �• •I THE HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM I I I I I I I 'I ' ' ' I The Chickasaw Council again offers a High Adventure Activity for the more experienced Scout Camper. It will extend the Kia Kima Reservation Program . This year's activity will be Canoeing on the Eleven Point River and Backpacking through the Grand Gulf, a natural fault area near Thayer, Mo .. This experience will call upon the skills and resourcefulness of all participants. The qualifications for participation in this High Adventure Experience are : 1. Have at least 2 years of summer camp experience. 2. Hold First Class Progress Award. 3. Be proficient in First Aid, Camping,Swimming and Cooking. 4. Have reached 14th birthday by January 1, 1984. 5. Be in good physical shape . Thi~ High Adventure Experience will be open to THE FIRST 11 SCOUTS PER WEEK THAT QUALIFY AND SIGN UP BY MAY 2ND. HISTORIC TRAilS AW.ARD ~~ - 30- �CAMPSITE INSPECTION GUIDE TROOP PATROL CAMPSITE AREA: Are Are Are Are Are Trails leading to area clean? grounds clean and neat - NO papers or rubbish? fireplace s clean? instructio ns posted on bulletin board? fire pail filled to overflowi ng and in place? I TENTS: Are they properly erected? Are the correct knots used? Clove hitch around poles? 2 half hitches, or taut line hitch at stakes? Boxline at Grommet? Are loose ropes neatly done up? Has all needed patching been done? Have all ropes been replaced? Are front poles straight? Does each tent have a clothesli ne inside or out? Are all wet or damp swimsuits , towels, washcloth es, etc. on outside lines except in rainy weather? Is floor clean? Is equipment and clothing neatly folded and stored? Are shoes neatly arranged under bed? Is there a supply of dry wood under tent platform or cover? Are the beds made neatly? EQUIPMENT: CHEROKEE ONLY: A Troop broom? In leader's or SPL's tent? A large trash can for glass and metal? Are papers sorted out and burned daily? Fire fighting equipment stored in place? Troop & American Flags flying in Camp? Latrines - Showers clean? Slop can, lid tightly closed with food only? Cooking gear? -31 - u �PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Here is a list of Personal Equipme nt needed for an enjoyab le experien ce at Camp. Add any items you feel importa nt. Stress the importan ce of a good "Scout Pack". We suggest that for any campout that each item of clothing be labeled. CLOTHING AND BEDDING OPTIONAL (continu ed) Complete Scout Surmner Uniform - -with knee socks. Extra shorts or pants & shirts ===Dail y change of underwe ar & socks Handker chiefs --Bath i ng trunks - -Rainco at or Poncho Rubbers or Boots _ _Pajamas Sweater or Jacket Sneakers or Moccasin s Sleeping bag or warm blankets - -Pillow (if desired) TOILETRY ARTICLES Toothbru sh and paste Hand towels Bath towels Wash cloths _ _Comb, brush, mirror Soap in containe r MUST FOR A HAPPY WEEK Knapsack --Knif e, fork, spoon ==Fla shlight Scout Handbook ==Pen , pencil, pad _ _Compass Scout Advancem ent Card OPTIONAL Camera _ _ Insect repellen t (no spray cans) Mess Kit and Canteen - -Bible or Prayer Book - 32- _ _ Fishing Tackle Sewing Kit - -Indivi dual first aid kit SUGGESTED TROOP EQUIPMENT _ _American Flag Troop Flag --Firs t Aid Kit _ _Extra Rope Hammer Wire Assorted Nails Pliers Scout Field Book Troop Advancem ent Cha rt --Camp fire Materia ls --Bind er Twine Thumbta cks Clock Merit Badge Applica tions Patrol Flags - -Soap (dishwas hing) Axes and Saws ==Patr ol Cooking Kits Water buckets --Che f's Tool Kits �CH IC IC Jl SJ lH LODGE r:-0 \~ The Order of the Arrow emphasizes 1ha1 a good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcra ft but also practices the principle s of Scoutinl! expressed in the Scout Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Turn. Particula r attention is paid to cheerful service as an essential to a happy camping experienc e. True brotherho od exists among those who exhibit these t raits in their daily lives. The Order as you can see from the statemen t of purpose is not a program or a thing apart from Scout ing. It is a device used in the camping program of 1he Boy Scouts of America. It has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. It gather' tho'e designate d by troops o r posts as members of the Orde r into a local council group known as a lodge. ~~ :;::..; The O rder of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is natural that the program and selling of Scout camping should lead to the formati on of camper' honor societies. In the earl y years of Scouting in America many s uch organizat ions were formed . The success of the O rder of the Arrow in its early expansion years was due in large measure to the democrat ic basis for the selection of cand idates; the recognitio n of the Scout unit ; the camping requirem ent; a practical plan for service to Scouting in which t he promotion and improvemen t of camping. beginning in a boy's own unit. were the central idea ; colorful ceremoni es; a well-defin ed plan of organization; li1era1urc- covering ceremonies and adminis1ra1ion- 1ha1 could 0.: ca~oly adapted w local c0uncib. 1hc practical and colorful in1erprcta1ion of the Seoul Oath and Law ; the Good Turn and t he ' Pi ritual ' qualitic~ of Scouting The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-do ors rather than the indoors. It was born on an island wilderness. It needs the sun and the rain. the woods and the plains, the waters anc' the suirlit sky. An O. A. tapo ut will be cond ucted at each Sund ay Nigh t Camp fire i f there are those to be tappe d ou t . (Scou tmas t e r - infor m busin ess mana ger when you check in on Sund ay) Tho se tappe d out wil l have the oppo rtuni ty to their Orde al on Thur sday nigh t and all da y Frida y, endin g with take thei r cerem ony on Frida y nigh t. 0 . A. Members who are Orde a l Members and are. :elig for Broth erho od may go through the Broth erhoo d on Frida y and the ible Broth erhoo d Cerem ony that nigh t. The se new memb ers and Broth erhoo d memb ers will b e prese nted at the Frida y nigh t camp fire . $1 2 .00 ] For out of hfc in 1he op.:n comes a preci0us ingredien t which our country and nny country needs if it is to survive-s elf-relian ce that makes men strong in any time of stress. ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION Orde al fees are l J J I __, J I J J �KIA HOW TO GETTO KIM.~ KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE • • • • • v- •I J 55 JONESBORO HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION I I TO ST LOUI TURN RIGHT AT LIBERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHEROKEE VIL· LAGE (you will be rurning right off Ark . h1gh-y 175 travel 1110 of 11 mile. TUAN LEFT ONTO OKMULGEE, travel 1 mile. OKMULGEE WILL TUAN INTO CHEROKEE ROAD (you do not make e tum, this road change will automatically happen). travel 3 miles. TUAN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA, travel 3110 of 11 mile. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGUENOXIE, travel 2 miles. TURN RIGHT ON WEEKIWACHEE, t<av~I 4/10 of a mole WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN INTO GRAVEL, FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO / HOT TIPS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Shut off alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocke t. Head for door, on way kiss "little lady" good bye and WHOOPS! what did you forget? Close door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives, & load. Tak~ two asperin, hitch up mules, I mean start the engine, & off for I-55 & bridge. At bridge take two turns, fill radiater with "Missippi" river woter & head for Jonesboro . Keep wagon on I-55 to Jonesboro Exit then onto HYW. 63 to Marked Tree (Cottonwood) After seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a litt l e over half way to HARDY. WAKE UP! you are at Jonesboro & Barry's Truck Stop, where you can fill & unfill everything After 1800 seconds, search Jimmy for time bomb, load wagon & off for HOXIE ARKANSAS. Be careful while crossing tracks at HOXIE, train from north might be coming from south . Head for BLACK ROCK but be careful going thru little towns, sheriff & constable are hungry. When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3:00 P.M. · Be careful next 20 miles, sharp curves & hills & Hatfields & McCoys having a shoot-out . Wash windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop. (check Jimmy's BOMB) Stop at HARDY, drain out Missippi woter, & refill with Spring river woter. Take on rations, throw away Jimmy's bomb, fill compass with anti-freeze & off for camp . Take highway 62 out of HARDY for .2 miles to highway 175 which will be on your right. Pull in laundry, spray for scunks & fol l ow 175 for 2 miles to CHEROKEE VILLAGE. Take right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at first road (OKMULGEE) Follow OKMULGEE for l mile where it changes into CHEROKEE DR. (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Follow CHEROKEE 3 miles to ONAGA where you turn right. (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days.) Go 3/10 miles on ONAGA, then turn left on TONGUENOXIE (after listening t o whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM.) WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP, BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL . WHEN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM-TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" �ICIA ICIMA • SPIA.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. HIGH ABOVE THE SOUTH - FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . ONWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF BACK 10 CAMP FOR. ME � 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 TROOP LEADER'S GUIDE BOOK Catch the IN 1984 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In the land of the Golden Bow June 16 - 23 June 24 - 30 July 1 - 7 Jul y 8 - 14 July 15 - 21 First Week Second Week Third Week Fourt h Week Fisth Week KIA KIMA SCOUT RES ER VA TION IS OP EN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOU TS AND LEADERS) REGA RDLE SS OF RAC E) CRE ED J OR CO LOR . ,-- 1 I t____ - _J ... r--F'='llllllllllF~ ... --==-.. ~--'1 .. ~~ .. ~-t .. lr-....... ~ ...... r;:;;:~ .. ~:.:llllE~--~::;:1111.:"' ___ _____/! A ADM, BLDG B BOATING C C 0 M P 0 U N D / I I --------- COPPERHEAD P 0 INT ~ • \ ' \ \ \ \ \ CAMP CHEROKEE D DINING HALL 1 GHOST DRUM 2 BIG FOOT 3 WH I PPOORW I LL 41~ FLIN8TONE •o II 0 CK Y TO p 8 ARROWHEAD rj 8 L A C K J A C It e ~ i:>llY BONES t 'l H 0 0 T 0 W L 10 LONG KNIFE l I I I I DUMP CAMP OSAGE i - 1 BOBWHITE 2 COPPERHEA D 3 WH I TE HORSE 4 BROKEN BOW 6 WHISPER I NG RAPIDS 8 7 I 8 1 1 9 o 1 1 1 2 TURKEY RUN l FOX FIRE CEDAR ROCK llUNN I NG DEER CRAZY WOLF I TALKING TURTLE YELLOW DOG J F CAlt,FlllE CIRCLE H HOSPITAL N NATURE LODGE :i: 0 Q ~ P PARKING R R A N G E R S SWIM AREA "' :I "' "' :i: 0 _, I I I "- I -- '6,:: ;.;4\t - - 9. ~1 1~ -1 Nt ' \ • s:s I D .6, I 12 H~ p/~T~ I 1 \/2 -~~~-J ~~ fj_~- t• I L l.£.1 • ' _J ----- - -- __ - ___ _ KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHICKASAW COUNCIL B.S.A. H A R D Y , A R K A N S A S MAP REV I SED 10 / 82 BY T268$ LOCAL INFORMATION Parents are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfire and to attend the Friday night campfi re . Sorry, no fam ily camping at Kia Kima Scout Reservation this year. Kelly Campgrounds 235 Sites, Hardy, Ark. Pondcrosa Motel & Trailer Park 12 full hookup sites Hardy, Ark . Many Island Camp 40 sites, Hardy, Ark CAMPGROUNDS 501-856-2356 501-856-3753 50l-856-345l 1 block S. Hwy 62 Hwy 62, 3 miles toward Ash Flat 8 miles N of Hardy 2.75 mi. off Hwy 63 **********************************************************k***************** Best Western Village Inn Rt 3, Hardy, Ark 72542 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark Weaver Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark MOTELS 523 - 2591 ( Memphis ) 1-800-528-1234 501-856-3753 501 -856 -3224 1 Adult 2 Adult 29 .00 32.00 22 . 00 25 . 00 Children under 12 free . $3 Additional people 18 . 72 20.80 $2 Additional people *************************************************************************** POINTS OF INTEREST Blanchard Springs Bull Shoals Lake Greers Ferry Reservation Dog Patch USA -1- I I KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP COUNSELOR Each Unit will have assigned to them a Troop Counselor. The Troop Counselor will func tion simila rly to a Camp Comm iss ione r. He will help you and your Troop with programs, ideas, equipment reque s t s and any other area in whic h you may need assistance. He will be a great resource for your Troo p . Don't hesitate to call upon him for help and assistance . Be sure to invite him to have a meal with your T roop o r attend a campfire . CAMP STAFF Your Camp Staff i s comp osed o f many fine young me n wh o are employed f o r t il ~ sole purpose o f serving you and your Troop . The young men on the ~ ta!f are ou t s tanding Scout s from our o wn Troops and have been campers before at our camp. They are eagerly looking forward to working with you. Be sure to get to k now them. Invite them to participate in a Troop Campfire. -2- GENERAL INFORMATION THE SCOUTMASTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE CAMP: **************************************************************************** 1. Review the advancement objectives of each Scout with the Patrol leaders. This is a MUST for a successful sunnner. 2. Counsel with scouts who plan to take Merit Badges or Skill Awards so that a proper balance and variety can be achieved in their program. **************************************************************************** 3. Supervise the planning of the Troop ' s program with the Troop Leaders' Council. Senior Patrol Leaders should be prepared to run the program during Camp. 4. Arrange with your Troop Committee for adequate transportation to Camp. (Please note that the National Council of BSA does not approve the transportation of passengers in the beds of trucks, trailers or campers.) 5. Distribute Medical Record forms to Scouts and Scouters. Every Scout and Leader must have a physical examination upon arrival in camp. There are no provisions for medicals at camp or at nearby clinics. 6. May 2nd - A $20 deposit per scout, per week, is to be paid to the Council Service Center by this date. All Scouts making a $20 deposit by May 2 will be provided a free Camp T-shirt. 7. Preschedule your Scouts with form provided not later than May 2nd. Scheduling of Merit Badge/Skill Award classes will be on a first come, first serve base . New Scouts added to your Troop can be registered and scheduled after May 1st. 8 . June 1st - Full payment of fees of $60 is due for every Scout. Payable at the Scout Office . 9. Attend the Camp Leaders orientation dinner at McLemore Christian Church on March 20th. This is a very important meeting . The meeting will begin at 6:30 p .m. in the Fellowship Hall . 10. The Council Camping Committee in the spirit of making our camp self reliant and operational for our Scouts has determined the following policy: "Full refunds for Scouts not attending camp will only be given if the Troop notifies the Council Service Center THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. Special cases such as sickness will be dealt with individually." A penalty fee of $20 will be accessed to each boy if he does not attend camp. Your co- operation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. 11. Check with Troop Quartermaster and Senior Patrol Leader to see that .•they have carried out their assignments. l~. Complete Unit Roster in triplicate by arrival time at Camp. - 3- I I I I I I I I I I I I I ' I I ' I - ' I 13. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts who are in camp. 1 scout adult fee $5 5. 00 5 scouts adult fee $35.00 2 scouts adult fee 50. 00 6 scouts adult fee 30 .00 3 scouts adult fee 45.00 7 scouts adult fee 25. 00 4 scouts adult fee 40 .00 8 scouts adult fee 00.00 Each Troop is entitled to one "free" adult with every eight Scouts. Many committees have been successful in arranging for two AT CAMP: leaders to go to Camp. Both men have more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficient. 1. Meet the Troop Counselor in the parking lot and proceed to check in at the Administration Building. 2. Supervise setting up campsite . . • assign boys, through your Senior Patrol Leader to tents by natural Patrol groupings. Change into swim trunks. 3. Submit Medical Rec ord forms for each Scout and Scouter camping with your Troop at Medical re-check. 4. Swim classification at waterfront area. 5. Check out equipment and tour camp. 6. Meet with Troop Counselor to review your Troops' camp week program. 7. At 4:30 p.m. Senior Patrol Leader attend the Sunday Senior Patrol Leader Council Meeting. 8. Scoutmasters' Roundtable: Osage 7 p.m./ Cherokee after campfire. Nature Lodge. 9. Campfire - 8 p . m. (Sunday) 10 . Supervise program and hold daily Troop Leaders Council. THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You are a leader who plans the encampment with the Patrol Leaders under adult supervision. You make assignments to Patrol Leaders for their part in the Troop's program and follow through to insure that these assignments are carried out. BEFORE CAMP: 1. Plan the program with your Scoutmaster by following the instruction in the Camp Leaders' Guidebook. -4- 2. Call at least two (2) meetings of the Troop Leaders' Council. A. The first one to help you plan the program. B. The second one to make arrangements. 3. Complete the two advancement charts attached, cover with plastic and take to Camp for posting on Troop Bulletin Board. 4. Make sure each Patrol has its own Patrol Flag and Patrol Yell. Bring them to Retreat Ceremonies. 5. With the Quartermaster check on Troop equipment needed and make tent assignments before you leave for camp by natural Patrols where ever possible. 6. Instruct Patrol Leaders to strive for advancement objectives for each Scout in his Patrol and to have a "full" Patrol for camp. CHECK LIST AT CAMP: 1. On arrival, post on bulletin board: A. Advancement Charts C. B. Troop's program for the week D. Fire Guard Chart Duty Roster 2. Meet with the Scoutmaster, Quartermaster and Troop Counselor to review the program. 3. Represent your Troop on the Camp Senior Patrol Leader Council. 4. Conduct Troop on tour and orientation of camp if needed. 5. Conduct flag ceremonies in campsite. 6. After the noon meal each day, conduct a meeting of the Troop Leader's Council to review the program for the next day. A. Designate responsibility for each activity. B. Have Patrol Leader report on the advancement of each Scout in his Patrol. C. Discuss the results of the morning inspection with the Patrol Leaders. 7. Make the program work by "following through" on all assignments that you make to Patrol Leaders. 8. Each evening just before the flag ceremony recognize those Scouts in your Troop who have completed an advancement skill by holding a "roll call" and recording the test that they passed on the Advancement Chart. REMEMBER •••.•• That you, the Senior Patrol Leader, gives leadership to your Troop program at Suumer Camp just as you do the rest of the year. - 5- f FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP May 5 & 6 June 2 & 3 July 7 & 8 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. Only 25 Scouts per hour. You must r ese rve a time slot. LEADERS'S MEETING The Chickasaw Council endeavors to provide its Troops with the best possible Summer Camp Experience. To facilitate this , we encourage you and your Senior Patrol Leader to attend the Leaders' Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Ma/1~d at McLemore Christian Church. We will begin our me et ing at 7:00 p.m. and conclude by 9:00 p.m. THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEM S: 1. Final count on attendance. 2. Arrival time. (approximate) 3. Program needs and desires of the Troop. 4. How many boys will be enrolling in each of the Merit Badge or Skill Awards offered. (SCHEDULE) 5. Ideas for camp-wide events . 6. Specific help needed from the Camp Staff. 7. Others - 6- CHECK- IN PROCEDURES Check off each item as you c omp l ete it! ~~- 1. Your Troop Counselor or his aide will meet you at the parking lot when you arrive. Plan to arrive at camp as a Troop between 1 p m and 4 p.m. The Troop Counselor will take you to the Camp Administr ation Building to register and will take your Unit to the campsite. Turn a completed Uni t Roster in at this time. CAMP OPENS AT 1:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER. 2 . Have all persons (Scouts and adults) ge t into swim suits (with shoes, towel and medical form) fo r medical recheck and swim classification. To save time yo u may ask your Scouts to wear swim suits underneath their clothes . 3. After your medical recheck, go directly to the waterfront area for your swim classifications . 4. After your swim check - pick up equipment and tour camp. 5. Return to your site, change into uniform, and set it up as you will use it during the week. Equipment can be secured from the Camp Quartermaster. Equipment must be returned the following Saturday before your Troop checks out. 6. Cherokee Units should prepare for food service delivery at 5 p . m. Evening meal at 5 : 30 p.m. Osage Units will have the evening meal at 6 p.m. Scouts sit 10 to a table by troop. Waiters should be sent to the Dining Hall one- half hour prior to the meal. Please send an experienced Scout. PLEASE NOTE: The first meal served to your Troop will be Sunday Supper and the last meal will be Saturday Breakfast. 7. Adult leaders should report to Nature Lodge for Scoutmasters Roundtable. Osage 7:00 p.m./ Cherokee after camp f ire. 8. At 6:00 p.m. a Retreat Ceremony will be held with all Osage Troops at the Dining Hall. 9. 8:00 p.m. - Opening Campfire. All Troops assemble. Following the campfire will be the Order of the Arrow Tapout, if required. 10. Trading Post will be open after campfire. 11. Reservation Campfire. The week of camp will be highlighted at the closing campfire Friday night. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. 12. Taps is at 10:00 p.m. All Scouts must be in Campsite . - 7- I I I • ~ I I • l l • I l { l l l VISITING DAYS FOR PARENTS INSURANCE HEALTH & SAFETY RIFLE AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT SWIM CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES Parents are welcome to visit the Camp at any time, however normally a boy is away from home only one week, and a daily visit would interfere with his program. If they come on Sunday, during check-in, they a r e cordially invited to bring a picnic supper. If possible, staff guides will be provided to show groups around the camp and explain the program areas and points of interest . Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements at the Administration Office at least 24 hour s in advance of the meal . Meal costs are: Breakfast - $2.00 Lunch 2.00 Dinner 3.00 All visitors must check in at the Administration Office. All vehicles must remain 1n Parking Area. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! All Camp Fees include a health and accident insurance coverage. Scouts & Leaders are covered. All accidents or illnesses MUST be reported to the Health Lodge. A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED OF EACH SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER before coming to Camp. The necessary form is provided by the Council and includes a Health history to be filled out by the parents of the Scouts as well as the medical examination by the family physician. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! A recheck will be made at Camp on Sunday afternoon upon arrival. A Camp Health and Safety Director, a doctor and a qualified first aider are on duty 24 hours a day. All first aid treatment will be given at the Health Lodge, except in emergency cas e s. Please, please report all accidents to the Health Lodge • Single shot, bolt action, .22 calibre rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, and archery equipment are provided at the range in Camp. Only camp ammo may be used. NO EXCEPTIONS!! B.S.A. Policy mandates that no handguns will be permitted in Camp. INDIVIDUALS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM BRINGING RIFLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT TO CAMP. Field Sports equipment must be checked in at the Administration Office immediately upon arrival at Camp Skeet Shooting - Clay pigeons with 20 gauge shotgun. $.25 ea (5 for $1.00) After the medical recheck, the entire Troop will proceed to the waterfront area where each Scout and Scouter will be classified according to his proficiency. It is important that every member of the Troop attend this sesson. Scouts will be classified as follows: 1. Non-swimmer 2. Beginner 3. Swimmer -8- CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES (continued) MAIL SERVICE TRADING POST ADVANCEMENT FIRST YEAR CAMPERS Daily deliveries and collections are made at the Camp. Mail wi 11 be picked up at the Administration Office after 1: 00 P.•m each day. It would be very helpful if the Scouts would ask their correspondents t o include their Troop number and campsite in the address: t Example: Troop # Campsite Kia Kima Scout Reservati_o_n~~~~~~~~~~~~ Camp Osage or Camp Cherokee Hardy, Arkansas 72542 A Trading Post is operated in Camp for the sale of camping supplies, handicraft items, stationery and stamps, and souvenirs. The Trading Post is open: Sunday Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday Friday Saturday 1:00 p.m. to S:OOp.m. After Campfire 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Closed Afternoon) 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After Campfire 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It is hoped each Scout will advance one rank or earn at least one merit badge during his week in Camp . This is the time to get in those outdoor and aquatics requirements that are difficult to obtain at home. Some requirements for particular merit badges must be completed at home prior to arrival at Camp. Please guide your Scouts on this matter. Care should be taken for the NEW CAMPER. Too many times , the first camping experience is his last because of the way he is treated by Leaders and fellow Scouts while at Camp . We want you to have fun, but NOT at the expense of an inexperienced camper. There are numerous instances where "hazing" has led to serious consequences, both to the physical well-being and emotional stability of the boy. -9- I I I I I I I I l I I l CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at ANY TLME -for any reason must stop at the Administration Office, clear it with the Camp Director, and SIGN OUT. When returning, stop and SIGN IN. NO SCOUTS will be permitted to leave Camp without the permission of the Scoutmaster. This is so we know your whereabouts in case an emergency arises. CONDUCT The main object of the "Chickasaw Council's Camp" is to give every Scout and Leader a fine camping adventure, filled with good Scouting and fun ... the Law of the Camp is the Scout Oath and Scout Law, taught through the basic fundamentals of Scout Camping which are: Woodcraft, Campcraft, Aquatics, and Physical Fitness, with th e ideals of Scouting - namely; Character Building and Citizenship Trai ni ng - always in mind. CAMP QUARTERMASTER DINING HALL PROCEDURES AND TROOP DINING AREAS SENIOR PATROL LEADERS' ROUNDTABLES OR COUNCIL PARKING Some tools and equipment are available for loan by t he Camp for Troop use. When you check out th is equipment it should be inspected by you and the Quartermaster. A charge will be made for all damaged and lost equipmen t. Please return equipment immedia te ly after use so others may have it. Hours: Sunday l :00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a . m. to 1 1:30 a.m. 2:00 p .m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a .m. to 11 :30 a .m. Closed PM Saturday 8:30 a.m . to 11:30 a.m. CAMP OSAGE: You will be notified concerning your seating arrangements in the Dining Hall before the first meal . Every effort will be made to have all your Scouts seated by Patrols in on e area. This is a good way to promote good table manners and fellowship. Meals are served on time; Scouts and Leaders are expected to be on time always! The Dining Hall is operated on the HOST SYSTEM, which is explained in detail later in this booklet. CAMP CHEROKEE : Patrols prepare their meals in campsite . Senior Patrol Leaders will be formed into a Council and become the decision-making body for the camp for the week. The Senior Patrol Leader Council will run on a regular basis. ALL cars will be kept in assigned "Parking Areas". For safety's sake, none may be kept at the sites. This is a State and National Boy Scout policy. - 10 - CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) TRANSPORTATION For a safe trip to and from camp, the following should have your careful consideration : 1. The driver MUST be licensed. 2. The driver MUS~ be 21 years of age or older. 3. The vehicle MUST be inspected and certified as being in good condition as to brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, etc. 4. Except in rare instances or in emergencies, all driving must be done in the daylight hours. 5. Traffic and speed regulations MUST be complied with. 6. There should be a relief driver for every group, at least 18 years of age. 7. Adequate property damage and public liability insurance ($50,000 - $100,000 minimum) should be carried. 8. TRUCKS MAY NOT be used to transport persons. 9. Five persons for each car and seven for each station wagon should be the limit. PETS IN In compliance with state health and safety codes no dogs or CAMP other pets are permitted in Camp during the summer camping season. This is in line with the bes t health and safety procedures and is a ruling of the Council Camping Committee. MISCELLANEOUS Shoes should be worn at all times, by all persons, to prevent stone bruises and cuts which may prohibit swimming. VEHICLE PERMITS TREE DAMAGE LOST & FOUND Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle permits are restricted to Camp service vehicles only. Any requests for special dispensation for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Council Camping Committee 30 days prior to arrival at camp. NO permits may be issued without written approval by the Council's Camping Committee. NO trees are to be cut - at any time - without specific permission from the Camp Director. A $5.00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced by the Camp Ranger. Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Administration Office. -11- I I I I • I II I I I I I I I I CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION Your unit's site will be inspec ted by the Camp Commissioner. A Troop assigned inspector for the Unit should inspect your site each morning t o be sure things are in orde r for the camp i nspection. A clean camp is a most impor tant factor in establishing and maintaining high morale in your Unit and in the Camp. A SCOUT IS CLEAN . The Camp Scoutmaster will be informed daily of any unsatisfactory conditions. The following items will be checked : 1. POLICE - UP ENTIRE CAMPSITE AREA: This can be accomplished each morning after breakfast • 2. GROUNDS IN CAMPSITE : Free o f paper, trash, bottles, cans etc . Leave grass and leaves on the ground - but not on platforms. Burn paper in campfire area. 3. LIVING QUARTERS: Roll and tie up side wall of tents when weather permits. Clean under bunks and around platforms . Bed and inside of tent neat and in place. 4. BEDS AND CLOTHING: Make all beds, so that they are neat and orderly . Air bed clothes daily. No nails on t ent pole s . S. LATRINE : Sweep and scrub down lat r ine daily . Toilet paper in proper place - no signs of waste. 6. TRASH BARRELS: For cans, glass, tinfoil, etc. Will be emptied weekly by Camp Staff . 7. SLOP CANS: For food only with lid tightly closed at all times. Will be empti e d weekly by Camp Staff . (Cherokee only . ) 8. FIRE PAILS : For "Fire Use" only. No refuse or garbage in cans. Have them filled at all times with fresh water for each tent. Replace water daily. 9. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Are on a "loan" basis by the c amp. Should be properly used and stored in places designated. 10 . TENTAGE: Ropes, pegs, and poles in proper places. Adjust ropes to allow for weather conditions. NO personal gear hanging on poles, ropes or t ents . NO clothes lines from tent to tent, or tent to tree. 11. NO TABS STAKED IN BOTTOM OF TENTS. Taut line hitch used on all ropes. Clothes lines to be erected in rear of camping area and from up-rights inside tent only in bad weather. 12. WASH STANDS: Clean and free of soap and toothpaste, no personal articles, etc. No signs of waste water. -12- CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION (continued) FIRE INFORMATION 13 . TRAILS: Leading to site are considered part of campsite. Free of paper, ect. Leaves, grass and twigs aid in conservation and should not be disturbed. Do not rake or sweep trails or campsite grounds. Remember - Mother Nature knows much better than we. Be conservation-minded 14. FLAGS: Troops are encouraged to bring a 3' X 5' American flag and Troop Flag. An alarm (3 blasts of horn) will be sounded for all fires and emergencies. Know where your fire fighting tools are located Organize your "Fire Guard" immed iately upon arrival in Camp. Use the Fire Guard Charts supplied by the Camp, and post it on your Troop Bulletin Board. IN CASE OF FIRE: 1. If you discover a fire, report it to the nearest Staff Member. 2. Units are to remain at their campsite or wherever they happen to be when the alert is sounded. 3. In the event of a second alert, Unit Fire Wardens are to report to the Administration Building for instructions from the Camp Fire Warden. (One per Unit) At Cherokee - report to the Wonder Building. 4. Scouts should not go to the fire unless directed to do so by the Camp Fire Warden through your Unit Fire Warden. 5. Follow ALL POINTS of the "Unit Fireguard Plan" at all times. 6. Teach Scouts the proper way to build, care for, and put out fires. A good Scout cares for his fire and put~ it out when he is finished. 7 . The Camp Director will issue all directions in case of an emergency. *************************************************************************** The Reservation Director reserves the right to adjust or change campsite assignments based on facilities available and the number of campers to be accommodated. In the event of limited facilities, troops MAY be asked to share a campsite with another troop. *************************************************************************** -13- • ' ' ' I TROOP ORGANIZATION IN CAMP The same Troop Organization used to conduct your year-round program is the one you use to conduct your Troop's summer camp program. Many Scoutmasters have found that whe n the entire Troop will not be in Camp, the r e -organization of Patrols and the election of new or temporary Patrol Leaders should be conducted well in advance of coming to Camp . This will give the new Patrol a chance to develop Patrol spirit and give the new leaders some "on the job training". However, your main ob jective should be to see that every Scout gets t o camp. Isn't that why he really joined your Troop in the first place? A Troop well organized in this matter will not only have a stimulating camp experience, but also have well-trained junior leaders for the next fall's program. Each Troop must be under the direction of a compe t ent male adult leader ( at least 21 years of age) who is in r esidence at all times with the Troop. This individual, normally the Scoutmaster, is in charge of the entire camp life of the Troop. ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS should be in charge of a phase of camp life assigned by the Scoutmaster. It is suggested that they be placed in direct charge of the program or commissary operations. JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are usually given specific responsibilities invo l ving definite skills, such as inst ructors in campcraft, nature, or certain activities such as campfires and games . SENIOR PATROL LEADER, as the boy leader of the Troop , should conduct the Troop leaders council and be r esponsib l e for the program scheduling, inspections, roll calls, and the coordination of t he individual Patrols. PATROL LEADERS should act in their usual capacity as the boy leaders of the Patrols in all their Patrol activities. They represent the ir Patrol in the Troop Leaders Council . At leas t once a day, usually during rest period, the Troop Leaders Council should meet to discuss the day's schedule of duty and program. Each Patrol will then be responsible for its share of the overall activity and program. This group is responsible for the daily inspections, all Troop activities, the planning for and scoring of the "Camp National Standard Troop" rating. A SCOUTMASTER ACHIEVES ONE OF THE GOALS OF SCOUTING - LEADERSH IP DEVELOPMENT - BY DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO BOYS AND TEACHING THEM TO MEET IT. - 14- F/IMILl STYLE /:l__65T Sy~t~M OF Fk~ tH·I'#, During tour of Camp, Osage Units will visit the Dining Hall and be given table assignments. All members of the same Unit will be seated in the same area. You will occupy these SAME TABLES throughout the week. Unit Leaders and Staff Members will act as table advisors and occupy positions marked as "guests". They wi 11 see to it that the "Host System" as explained is carried out, and also guide the conversation and conduct at their tables. Each table is to designate a waiter for each day in advance. (Please post on Campsite Bulletin Board.) -15- • I ' I I I I I I I -- The seating a r ran gement should rotate one place each day (except the guest positions who will occupy the same seat all week) as shown in the diagram • " HOST SYSTEM " - A pr ime camp objective is to t r a i n the Scout in those good mann ers and cou rt esies essential to one who trie s to live up t o the princ i pl es of t he Scout Oath and Law . The Hos t is responsible f or intr odu ct i ons, for general guidance to the tone and level of conversations, and i n st r ucts the waiter when to secure "refills", and when to go fo r the ne x t co urse . He makes sure everyone gets equal portions of food t he first time around, and that the guests are served first. THE ASSISTANT HOST aids the host; serves the vegetables or salads, and observes the routine so that he may successfully succeed the host. WAITERS report 30 minut e s in advance of mealtime and properly set up the tables. Waiters are the only persons who may go back to the serving window for seconds and are the only person except the Dining Hall Steward who moves around in the Dining Hall during meals. They return all dirty dishes, food, etc, at the close of the meal, clean the tables with hot soapy water, and clean up in the general area of their table. The GUESTS can do much to make the meal more orderly and enjoyable. GRACES APROVED BY PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, JEWISH, AND MORMON CO~ITTEES ON SCOUTING MORNING GRACE : 1. "Gracious Giver of a l l good, Thee we tha nk for rest and food. Grant that a l l we do and say, in Thy service be this day." Amen. 2. "Our Father, we thank Thee for this new day and for Thy loving care. Help us to be mindful of Thee in these happy , sunlit hou r s." Amen. 3. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy care throughout the night and for th i s new day. Guide us by Thy spirit, and at the close of this day we be not ashamed before Thee." Amen. NOON GRACE: 1 . "Father, for this noonday meal, we would speak the praise we feel. Health and strength we have from Thee, help us Lord to faithful be." Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, help us to see the beautiful things on earth and sky which a r e tokens of Thy love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here . May the food we eat and all Thy blessings help us to better serve Thee." Amen. 3. "Our Father in Heaven, as this day leads on, let us not forget our obligation to honor and serve Thee. We thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty . Bless thereto ou r use and our lives to Thy s ervice . " Amen. -16- L EVENING GRACE: 1. "Tireless Guardian on our way, Thou has kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request care continued, pardon rest." Amen. 2 . "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day and for Thy presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have failed to be today." Amen. 3 . "Our Father, God, we thank Thee for this evening meal. Thou has been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful Thee, that we may know and do Thy wi 11. 11 Amen. As of 4. "Our Father in Heaven, Thou has given us all things richly to enjoy. We bring our thanks to Thee at this evening meal. Bless us as we partake of this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others." Amen. GRACES SUITABLE FOR ANY MEAL: Lord's Prayer Philmont Blessing "For food, for rainment, for life, for opportunity, "For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, 0 Lord. 11 Amen. -17- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I : L___l _ - tB - FLEX PROGRAM Just as the Dallas Cowboys are known for their famous "flex defense", the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is known for its "Flex Program". This simply means nothing is locked in concrete, our program is flexible to meet the needs of our campers. The key camp staff members that will serve as Area Directors this sunnner are busy finalizing their programs for the 1984 season. As a follow-up to this guide a special "Program Update" wi 11 be available for Unit Leaders at the May 2nd Leaders Meeting. -19- ---~~-- - -- - --- -·-~· --. DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY I WEDNESDAY THURS~.~y FRIDAY 6:--5U REVEILLE 6:45 WAITERS CALL 7 :OJ FLAG RAIS I t-lJ 7 :15 BREAKFAST 9·00 BREAKFAST I :~ s T u c T I 0 N I p I R I 0 D I ALL PROGRAM ' CHURCH--9 :30 AREAS ARE OPE~ FOR MERIT BADGE MA.KE UP WORK 10:00 STAFF MTG. I N S T I U C T I 0 N AIL p R i 0 D 11:00 ISUNDAY LUNCH I N S T I U C T I 0 N AIL P I R I 0 D SAT! 'RD.'\Y 7:ZJ CHECKOt:T -8 -11 : 30 LUNCH 12: 30 ,_ __ ... __________ _. ______________________________________ ... __________ .... __________ __ 12:00 HAITERS CALL 12:15 LU~CH SERVED 12:30 1:00 * CHECK IN I I * GO TO SITE 2:00 * MEDICAL CHECK 3:00 * CAMP TOUR I I * SWIM CHECK 4:00 * DRAW EQUIP. SAFE SWIM DEF. !PROGRAM FOR ALL LEADERS I N S T R E S T U C T I 0 N AIL I N S T ~ U C T I 0 ~ AIL FREE SWIM------ P E R 0 D p R I 0 D P m R I 0 D THUNDERBIRD RALLY SCOUTMASTERS STAFF COMP. WATER CARNIVAL 5: 00 I WAITERS 5:45 DI~ER & Fl.Jail LO'n£RI~ 6:00-6:45 lRCX:>P COOK-QUT CNlfJ OS.AO E 7:00 CAMPFIRE 8:00 S . M. FELLOWSHIP o:.:ZRNIGHT HIKE I OVERNIGHT HIKE (osage) (cherokee) OVERNIGHT CANOE I OVERNIGHT CANOE (cherokee) (osage) LRADERS FELLOWSP. OVERNIGHT HIKE 'i OVERNIGHT . (oeage) HIKE (Cherokee) OVERNIGHT CANOE I (cherokee> cRN6~fg~Ige) 'IVILIGHT BOATING I TWIGHLIGHT BOAT. l:rWILIGHT BOATING I TWILIGHT BOATG. SONGFEST ' INTER TROC:' r.AMPF'TRF.~ VESPER SERVICE TAPS & LIGHTS OUT EVERY NIGHT 10:30 O.A. FELLOWSHI,RESERVATION DINING HALL CAMPFIRE VISITORS WELCO~ FREE SWIM & GENERAL BOAT. FOR LAYOVER TRPS. •• I -I I • I I EAGLES NEST (TROOP LEADER TRAINING) Eagles Nest is the Chickasaw Council's version recommended Troop Leader Training Conference. valuable in the training of Troop leaders. of the nationally This program will be very Any Scout in your troop currently filling a leadership position is eligible to participate. A Scout who you feel is destined for a leadership position in the near future may also attend upon the recommendation of his Scoutmaster. Since the training will take place in a Camp setting, it is important that the Scout has completed the hiking, camping , and cooking skill awards. Eagles Nest will stress two areas of benefit to your Troop. The first is scoutcraft skill with emphasis on learning new skills and how they can be passed onto other members of the Troop and Patrol. The second is leadership skills that will make the troop leader more effective in his responsiblity . Eagles Nest is scheduled for the third week Kia Kima Scout Reservation. The conference Bob Yahola. The cost is $85.00 per Scout. Troop represented! of Camp (July 1-7, 1984) at the will be under the direction of Make plans now to have your ADULT SCOUT LEADERS DEVELOPMENT Adult Scout Leader Training is simply collecting what we already know about boys and organizing this information towards the aims and methods of the Boy Scout Program . Leaders who know the ways and hows of the program will be more effective in their roles, and as a result Scouts will be able to achieve the aims of the program. Training in character, citizenship and personal fitness - while having fun. This year at Kia Kima Scout Reservation we offer Leader Training each day. The sessions are scheduled - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Instructors will be qualified Scouters attending Camp with you. PROVISIONAL CAMPING A provisional Troop headed by a camp staff member of the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is available for those scouts that wish to return to camp for an additional one, two, three or four weeks. Also if for some reason your troop is not coming to camp He can still attend. This troop functions like a home troop, except that it is made of scouts from throughout our council. Provisional camping provides an additional opportunity to complete merit badges along with other special advancements and achievements available at camp. The provisional camping fee is $70.00 -20- LAYING OUT THE PROGRAM Now, wha t about your SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM? Will it be purposeful, exciting, and full of fun? Will it meet our general camping objectives? Will it be so conducted as to strengthen your year-round organization, to strengthen Patrols as working units? The answer to all t hese questions will be YES if you and your Patrol Leaders begin now t o plan your pr ogram to meet these objectives . The follwing is designed to help you pre pare a top-flight program. REMEMBER ---The success of your camp program wi ll be measured by the extent to which your Unit has learned the following things: To stand on its own feet, To use its own boy leaders, To train its own instructors, To acquire new interests. These may ser ve to stimulate the building of your Unit's program throughout t he year. A good program for the camp fol l ows along the idea of a morning activity as a learning session, an afternoon activity as a doing session, and the evening activity as a fun session. MR. CAMP SCOUTMASTERS: Here are some DO'S and DONT'S on Unit Programming: DO 1. Set a tone that will give your Troop camp real class. Insist on good ma nners, good f e llowship, clean sportsmanship, clean fun, and a clean camp. 2. Allow Patrols to plan and ca r ry out some things they thought of and want to do. 3. Have enough program to keep everyone busy - BUT •• .•. . ..• . 4. Allow for and suggest some time when a fella can "go and do something with a pal or two". 5. Keep the OUTing in ScOUTing --- go on an overnight OUT of Camp. 6. Be sure there's personal achievement, advancement possibilities, a n d fun in the program . 7 . Keep in personal touch with what's happening in the Unit - - - get verbal Patrol Reports each day . 8. Make the method succeed by EXPECTING and HELPING it to work. -21 - I I I I I I I I l l I l l DON' T 1. Allow too many activities to be scheduled. Camping should be r e l axing. 2. Be alarmed if things happen that are not in the schedule - some circumstances warrant changes in plans. 3. Engage in activities that can be done better in town, like baseball, and football. 4. Overlook the four big items in program - - WOODCRAFT, CAMPCRAFT, AQUATICS, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. 5. Judge the success of the camp by the number of Merit Badges earned. (But there should be some.) 6. Give boys a title and a camp leadership job and then do all the leading yourself. 7. Permit a camp violation, an error in operation to presist or continue. "Stop the Show" - -- correct it immediately. A Scout Camp is a TRAINING CAMP. Be kind but firm when necessary. The follwing pages will give you the details about program planning and activities at Camp. Laying out the Sunnner Camp Program should be a major topic of interest at Troop Leaders Council Meetings for several weeks before your Unit actually goes to camp. It is a responsibility that cannot be done in haste or at the last minute. So use your guide sheets in this booklet as an aid. Remember, Camp is conducted on a TROOP, PATROL, AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS, and a program cannot be decided upon independently. To be sure, it may be necessary to occasionally shift certain program items that you have listed on your schedule, in order to accomodate everyone, but this will be done when no other alternative is possible. Let's dramatize how your Unit might go about arranging its summer program. Here we go! Let's imagine we're talking this over with the boy leaders of your Unit. FIRST, how about the fixed items? Some fixed items like retreat, meals, campwide campfires, and taps are a lready listed on your program. NEXT, what does our Unit need? What skill practice and advancement experience is needed? Let ' s STOP A MINUTE and take a good look at the Tenderfoot, Second, and First Class requirements. What does a Scout have to DO to advance to these ranks? The next logical questionis "Why can't my boys become First or Second Class Scouts at Camp? The answer is, " If you PLAN for it, they can." At Camp the opportunities for Scoutcraft advancement is much greater than in the home community, so don ' t miss the once - a- year opportunity to move your Scouts ahead one rank. -22- REMEMBER, a boy becomes a Scou t in the fullest sense of the word, only when he has become a Scou t Hiker and a Scout Camper. Let's review the four steps of advancement to see how they fit with your Camp plans. 1. PREPARATION: 2. QUALIFICATION: 3. REVIEW: 4 . RECOGNITION: By preparation in the Scouting program, be sure that your camp program, planned in advance, includes the opportunity for every Scout to participate in all the skills required as a part of a natural hiking and camping experience. How does he qualify? "By passing a test" is the obvious answer. But, the obvious answer is wrong. He qualifies by using the skills required. He sharpens an axe in order to cut wood to build a fire to cook a meal because he's hungry. When he has done this, there is little need for the axe sharpening test or the fire - building test, because he has passed them. A TROOP DAY OR OVERNIGHT HIKE WHILE AT CAMP CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS AIM . By a Progress Review. Plan to have your entire Troop Committee come to camp on Friday for this . Boys who qualify in camp but not given the opportunity for review and recognition until Fall, often lose interest By a Court of Honor. The Scout should have this recognition as soon as possible, perhaps at a Troop Campfire immediately after the Campwide Campfire on Friday night. All Badges and awards available at the Administration Office. Skill awards should be presented daily . Now, that we have reviewed the four steps 1n advancement, let's plan for it. Let's take an INVENTORY of our needs by using the FORMS ATTACHED. Having made such a list as this, you may be wondering about what items the Camp provides. Camp program areas may be divided into three (3) groups: Aquatics, Field Spor t s, and Scoutcraft . (Physical Training is built into all of Scouting's Activities.) In the aquatics and field sports areas qualified adults from the Camp Staff must be on hand; however, they may call upon your Unit's Junior Leaders to assist them. The Scoutcraft areas include Nature, Conservation , Campcraft, Pathfinding, Rope Yard, Woodtools, and the Tracking and Trailing area. Some of these areas should be duplicated in each Tr oop Campsite . It is expected that the Troops will use their own leadership in these areas with the assistance of your Camp Commissioner in either the Camp or Troop areas. There are several reasons for this: 1. Your Unit's Patrol and Junior Leaders know the specific needs of your boys and can direct their instruction to meet those needs. -23- I • I I I I I I I I • I ...... • I I - 2. By using your own instructors in giving demonstrations, you are helping to st r engthen the operation of the Patr ol Method. 3. This i s one of the finest oppoortunities to meet one of our camping goals - TO TRAIN BOYS FOR LEADERSHIP. Scoutmasters should certainly be continually training t heir boy leaders throughout the year. Then, too, the Camp Commissioner wi l l work with your boy leaders. MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES: Listed below are a number of Merit Badges whi ch can be earned in whole or in part at summer camp. It should be borne in mind that since a Merit Badge is recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in a cer tain field, MERE ATTENDANCE AT INSTRUCTION SESSIONS DOES NOT ENTITLE A BOY TO A MERIT BADGE . In many cases, however, the boy who does not c omplete all the requirements satisfactorily will be given a cer tification of "Partial Completion." Some boys may wish to stay a second week just to complete Merit Badges. A provisional Troop will be available just for t his purpose . STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE: 1. The Scout picks the subjects in which he is interested, secures the Merit Badge pamphlets, and studies the requirements well before going to camp. USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO PREVENT HIS NOT OVEREXTENDING HIMSELF. A boy should NOT TRY to get too many Merit . Badges at camp; it is better to earn one or two and do the requirements WELL . 2. Before approaching a Merit Badge Counselor, a boy should know what the requirements are for that particular Merit Badge, and what will be expected of him. 3. There are many r equirements which CAN and MUST be completed before go1ng to Camp. (See notes on following pages*) 4. You, the Scoutmaster, can give your boys a hand by POI NTING OUT which Merit Badges are available, and HELPING THEM plan t o try for a few. 5 . The Scoutmaster should be prepare d to hand in a schedule of the Scouts wishing to take Merit Badge / Skill Award work by name, subject, Troop number by the May 2nd meeting. - 24- SKILLS AWARDS 1. FIRST AID 2. HIKING - Requirement #7 cannot be completed. 3 . CAMPING 4. CITIZENSHIP 5. COOKING - Requirement #le and #ld cannot be completed. Camp Osage cannot complete Requirement 5.b. 6. SWIMMING -Must qualify as beginner. 7 . CONSERVATION 8 • ENVIROMENT MERIT BADGES AT CAMP The following is a partial list of Merit Badges available at Camp: 1. ARCHERY 2. ASTRONOMY Certain optional requirements require a month of record keeping. By selecting the proper options, this Merit Badge can be completed in Camp. 3. BASKETRY Material for this craft can be purchased in the Trading Post for the approxiamate cost of $7.00; some knowledge of of identification is reconnnended. 4. BACKPACKING Requirement #10 & #11 cannot be completed at camp. 5 . CAMPING 6. CANOEING 7. COOKING Can complete if taken on the High Adventure Program. Requirement #8 must be verified by Unit Leader. encouraged to bring their own backpack and tent overnight experience . Scouts are for the Cherokee can complete - osage requirement #3 cannot be completed. 8. ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE Scouts should have writing ability since a lot written work is required. 9. FIRST AID 10. FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 11. FISHING 12. FORESTRY Evidence for requirement #8 cannot be completed unless ve rified made by Unit Leader. - 25 - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • I MERIT BADGES (continued) 13. HIKING Evidence for requirement #3 & #4 must be verif ied by the Unit Leader. 14. INDIAN LORE Material for requirement #2 are available 1n the Trading Post. 15. LEATHERWORK Materials for requirement #2 are availabl e 1n the Trading Post. 16 . LIFESAVING Interpretation of requirement #14 has caused some difficulty in Scout Troops. The Scout completing requirement #14 does not have to be certified in C.P.R., but rather have an understanding of the skill after 3 hours of instructions. Requirement #8 & #15 (street clothes). Street clothes mean low shoes, socks, pants , belt long sleeve shirt, jacket or sweat shirt. 17. MAMMALS 18 . NATURE Requirement #5 cannot be completed. involving a month of record-keeping, brought to Camp. 19. ORIENTEERING 20. PIONEERING For requirements evidence can be 21. REPTILE STUDY Requirement #8 cannot be completed at Camp. 22. RIFLE & SHOTGUN SHOOTING Firearms are provided and ammunition 1s available at minimum cost. 23. ROWING 24. SMALL BOAT SAILING (Cherokee Only) 25. SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 26. SWIMMING Requirement #5 cotton shirt & pants. 27. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 28. WOODCARVING Many of these Merit Badges can be started , but not completed at Camp, because of the requirements. Paritial completion forms will be issued t o boys for requirements completed at Camp. -26- AQUATICS The Kia Kima Scout Reservation offers numerous opportunities for Scouts of all skill levels in water related activities. An experienced staff awa i ts to provide basic instructions as well as advanced Merit Badge instruction. All of the BSA aquatic related Merit Badges are available except Motor Boating. AQUATIC SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS 1 . Anyone participating in aquatic activities must have a current (w ithi n 36 months) Physician's Certified Medical Examination, take the swim test cla ss ification and attend the aquatic orientation . 2. Non swimmers may go boating but must wear a P .F.D. (Personal Flotation Device) and be accompanied by a swimmer. Canoes and sail boats may only be used by swimmers, P.F.D.'s must be used at all times. 3. A "Safe Swim Defense" and "Safety Afloat" Certification will be conducted for all Unit Leaders during their week at Camp. This certification is a must before conducting a Troop swim or Troop boating activity. 4. The "Buddy System" is the backbone of the BSA aquatics program. The buddy system and proper use of the buddy tags will be explai ned at the aquatics orientation. Our goal is to have "EV ERY SCOUT A SWIMMER AND EVERY SWIMMER A LIFE SAVER". SPECIAL AQUATIC AWARDS BSA LIFEGUARD Scouts mu st hold Swimming, Life Saving and Rowing Merit Badges. C.P .R . Certification is required prior to Camp. Scouts will earn a pocket size certificate and are entitled to wear the patch on their swim trunks. MILE SWIM The Mile Swim is held on Thursday evenings 4:30 p.m. at the Lake at Camp Cherokee under the supervision of the Aquatics Director. Scouts wishing to participate must successfully complete 4 hours of training in distance swimming. Each Scout successfully completing the Mile Swim will receive a pocket size certificate and are entitled to we ar the patch on their swim trunks. -27- l I I I I 1 I I FIELD SPORTS The Field Spo rt s area i nc l udes t he Rifle and Archery Range , Ori e nteering . Th e Range Office r will conduct range orientation at the Campfire Circle . The Archery and Rifle/Shotgun Orientation will be given at this time . OLE MAN OF THE RIFLE / OLE MAN OF THE BOW SHOOT Ea c h week, the Range Officer will conduct a Rifle Match of all leaders (over age 18). Ol e Man of the Bow will also be conduc ted at Archery Range each week. Specific times for all shoots will be announced at the Sunday Leade r s Roundtable. SC OU TC RAFT Certain Merit Badges are designed to challenge Scouts more than others. Maturity of an individual sometimes means the difference between just passing the badg e or having a really meaningful experience. The four Scoutcraft Merit Badges have varying degrees of difficulty which require experience, at times size, and a maturity of judgement which most of our younger Scouts do not possess. A closer look at those badges, hopefully, will give you, the Unit Leader, an opportunity to better counsel your Scouts as to the desirability of them taking these badges while a t Camp. CAMPING PIONEERING COOKING WILDERNESS SURVIVAL This is the final test of a Scout's ability to be home in the woods. Younger scouts, even if t hey have the required twenty nights of camping, do not have the insight to deal with what this badge can offer. The overnight should be an opportunity for Scouts to relate experiences they have had on the trail to peers who can appreciate what is being said. Unit Leaders should be aware that small two - man tents are to be brought to camp for the overnight. This badge has a project i n it that younger, sma l ler boys have difficulty in making meaningful contributions of labor. They , at times feel left out of what is going on , whereas the next year they might be bigger and better able to cope with the project. Younger Scouts usually do not have the patience to prepare the meals effectively and do not have the fire management skills to s a fely work in the cooking area. Sometimes control of every situation becomes difficult if the maturity of the Scout is lacking . Most of the intricacies of the badge are lost on younger Scouts . Although they learn the bas ic requirements, this badge is de s igned for more in depth challenges which the older boy can apprec iate and which is hindered b y the younger boy who is still str uggling wi t h the basic requirements . Maturity of exper i ence and judgment would increase the enjoyment of t h is badge for everyone taking it. -28- SCOUTCRAFT (continued) ECOLOGY/CONSERVATION The Ecology/Conservation program is headquartered in the Nature Lodge. This area offers the most Merit Badges of any program area in camp . Astronomy, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Mammals, Nature, Reptile Study, Soil & Water Conservation and Fishing. Each week the Ecology/Conservation staff offers special programs for Scouts to participate as individuals, Patrols or Troops. Turtle Races, Critter Crawls, and Star Study are just a few. Camp conservation projects are also available upon request. HANDICRAFT The Handicraft Area is headquartered in Handicraft Tent. Scouts can receive instruction Basketry, Woodcarving and Leatherwork as well as Indian Lore. CAMP WIDE EVENTS Each year a campwide event is conducted to challenge the teamwork, resourcefulness and Scout Spirit of Patrols. This year is no exception. Since the Patrol method is the name of the game, we are currently planning an event that will significantly strengthen your Scout Patrols. This should serve to be a real asset to your overall Troop program. TROOP ACTIVITIES Every Troop is encouraged to take an overnighter and cook two (2) meals during the week. Your assigned campsite is only a "base" - the starting point to fun and adventure. The Central Camp is only a place for instruction. Real Scout Camp happens in the other 865 acres known as Camp and its surrounding land . Don't short-change your Scouts - plan now to see it all. This experience will enable a Scout to complete part of his Camping Skill Award requirements and many of the Merit Badge Requirements. This Camp experience may be done in the following · ways: OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP - This is a troop activity with Leaders participating. OVERNIGHT HIKING TRIP - This is a troop activity with Leaders participating FREE SWIM - LAKE FREE SWIM - RIVER CANOE TO FREE SWIM SCHEDULE YOUR TROOPS OVERNIGHT AND FREE SWIM AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ON SUNDAY. -29- I •• I I I I I I I I ' I ' ' ' I THE HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM The Chickasaw Council again offers a High Adventure Activity for the more experienced Scout Camper. It will extend the Kia Kima Reservation Program . This year's activity will be Canoeing on the Eleven Point River and Backpacking through the Grand Gulf, a natural fault area near Thayer, Mo .. This experience will call upon the skills and resourcefulness of all participants. The qualifications for participation in this High Adventure Experience are : 1. Have at least 2 years of summer camp experience. 2. Hold First Class Progress Award. 3. Be proficient in First Aid, Camping,Swimming and Cooking. 4. Have reached 14th birthday by January 1, 1984. 5. Be in good physical shape . Thi~ High Adventure Experience will be open to THE FIRST 11 SCOUTS PER WEEK THAT QUALIFY AND SIGN UP BY MAY 2ND. HISTORIC TRAilS AW.ARD ~~ - 30- TROOP AREA: TENTS: EQUIPMENT: CHEROKEE ONLY: CAMPSITE INSPECTION GUIDE PATROL CAMPSITE Are Trails leading to area clean? Are grounds clean and neat - NO papers or rubbish? Are fireplaces clean? Are instructions posted on bulletin board? Are fire pail filled to overflowing and in place? Are they properly erected? Are the correct knots used? Clove hitch around poles? 2 half hitches, or taut line hitch at stakes? Boxline at Grommet? Are loose ropes neatly done up? Has all needed patching been done? Have all ropes been replaced? Are front poles straight? Does each tent have a clothesline inside or out? Are all wet or damp swimsuits, towels, washclothes, etc. on outside lines except in rainy weather? Is floor clean? Is equipment and clothing neatly folded and stored? Are shoes neatly arranged under bed? Is there a supply of dry wood under tent platform or cover? Are the beds made neatly? A Troop broom? In leader's or SPL's tent? A large trash can for glass and metal? Are papers sorted out and burned daily? Fire fighting equipment stored in place? Troop & American Flags flying in Camp? Latrines - Showers clean? Slop can, lid tightly closed with food only? Cooking gear? -31 - I u PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Here is a list Camp. Add any "Scout Pack". be labeled. of Personal Equipment needed for an enjoyable experience at items you feel important. Stress the importance of a good We suggest that for any campout that each item of clothing CLOTHING AND BEDDING Complete Scout Surmner Uniform --with knee socks. Extra shorts or pants & shirts ===Dail y change of underwear & socks Handkerchiefs --Bathing trunks --Raincoat or Poncho Rubbers or Boots __ Pajamas Sweater or Jacket Sneakers or Moccasins Sleeping bag or warm blankets --Pillow (if desired) TOILETRY ARTICLES Toothbrush and paste Hand towels Bath towels Wash cloths __ Comb, brush, mirror Soap in container MUST FOR A HAPPY WEEK Knapsack --Knife, fork, spoon ==Flashlight Scout Handbook ==Pen, pencil, pad __ Compass Scout Ad vancement Card OPTIONAL Camera __ Insect repellent (no spray cans) Mess Kit and Canteen --Bible or Prayer Book - 32- OPTIONAL (continued) __ Fishing Tackle Sewing Kit --Individual first aid kit SUGGESTED TROOP EQUIPMENT __ American Flag Troop Flag --First Aid Kit __ Extra Rope Hammer Wire Assorted Nails Pliers Scout Field Book Troop Advancement Cha rt --Campfire Materials --Binder Twine Thumbtacks Clock Merit Badge Applications Patrol Flags --Soap (dishwashing) Axes and Saws ==Patrol Cooking Kits Water buckets --Chef's Tool Kits CHICICJlSJlH r:-0 \~ ~~ :;::..; The Order of the Arrow emphasizes 1ha1 a good Scout camper is not o nly proficient in the s kills of Scoutcraft but also practices the principles of Scoutinl! expressed in the Scout Oath and Law and in the tradition of the Good Turn. Particular attention is paid to cheerful service as a n essential to a happy camping experience. True brotherhood exists among those who exhibit these t raits in their daily lives. The Order as you can see from the statement of purpose is not a program or a thing apart from Scout ing . It is a device used in the campin g program of 1he Boy Scout s of America. It has its roots in the troop and post that goes camping. It gath er' tho'e designated by troops o r posts as members of the Orde r into a local council group known as a lodge. LODGE The O rder of the Arrow is a thing of the individual rather than of the mass. It is nat ural th at the program and sellin g of Scout camping should lead to the formati on of camper' honor societies. In the earl y years of Scouting in America m any s uch organization s were formed . The success of the O rder of the Arrow in its ea rly expansion years was due in large measure to the democratic basis for the sele cti o n of cand idates; the recognition of th e Scout u nit; the camping requirement ; a pract ical plan for service to Scouting in which the promotion and improvement of camping. begin ning in a boy's own unit. were the central idea ; colorful ceremonies; a well-defined plan of o rganization; li1 era1urc- covering ceremonies and admin is1ra1i o n - 1ha1 could 0.: ca~oly adapted w local c0uncib. 1hc practica l a n d colo r ful in1e rprcta1 ion of the Seoul Oath and Law ; the Good Turn and t he ' Pi rit ual ' qualitic~ of Scouting The Order of the Arrow is a thing of the out-of-doors rather than the indoors. It was born on an island wilderness . It needs the sun and the rain. the woods and the plains, the waters anc' the suirlit sky. For out of hfc in 1he op.: n comes a preci0us ingr edient which our country and nny country needs if it is to survive-self-reliance that makes men strong in any time of st ress. ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION An O. A. tapout will be conducted at each Sunday Night Campfire i f l ] J J I _ _, J there are those to be tapped out . I (Scoutmast e r - inform business manager when you check in on Sunday) J Th o se tapped out wil l have the opportunity to take their Ordeal on J Thursday nigh t and all day Friday, ending with their ceremony on Friday night. 0 . A . Members who are Ordea l Members and are. :eligible for Brotherhood may go through the Brotherh ood on Friday and the Brotherhood Ceremony that night. Th e se new members and Brotherhood members will b e presented at the Friday night campfire . Ordeal fees are $1 2 .00 •• • I •• I • I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. HOW TO GETTO KIA KIM.~ KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUI v- HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT AT LIBERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHEROKEE VIL· LAGE (you will be rurning right off Ark. h1gh-y 175 travel 1110 of 11 mile. TUAN LEFT ONTO OKMULGEE, travel 1 mile. OKMULGEE WILL TUAN INTO CHEROKEE ROAD (you do not make e tum, this road change will automatically happen). travel 3 miles. TUAN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA, travel 3110 of 11 mile. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGUENOXIE, travel 2 miles. TURN RIGHT ON WEEKIWACHEE, t<av~I 4/10 of a mole WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN INTO GRAVEL, FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO / HOT TIPS J 55 JONESBORO Shut off alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocket. Head for door, on way kiss "little lady" good bye and WHOOPS! what did you forget? Close door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives, & load. Tak~ two asperin, hitch up mules, I mean start the engine, & off for I-55 & bridge. At bridge take two turns, fill radiater with "Missippi" river woter & head for Jonesboro . Keep wagon on I-55 to Jonesboro Exit then onto HYW. 63 to Marked Tree (Cottonwood) After seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a litt l e over half way to HARDY. WAKE UP! you are at Jonesboro & Barry's Truck Stop, where you can fill & unfill everything After 1800 seconds, search Jimmy for time bomb, load wagon & off for HOXIE ARKANSAS. Be careful while crossing tracks at HOXIE, train from north might be coming from south. Head for BLACK ROCK but be careful going thru little towns, sheriff & constable are hungry. When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3:00 P.M. · Be careful next 20 miles, sharp curves & hills & Hatfields & McCoys having a shoot-out . Wash windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop. (check Jimmy's BOMB) Stop at HARDY, drain out Missippi woter, & refill with Spring river woter. Take on rations, throw away Jimmy's bomb, fill compass with anti-freeze & off for camp . Take highway 62 out of HARDY for .2 miles to highway 175 which will be on your right. Pull in laundry, spray for scunks & fol l ow 175 for 2 miles to CHEROKEE VILLAGE. Take right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at first road (OKMULGEE) Follow OKMULGEE for l mile where it changes into CHEROKEE DR. (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Follow CHEROKEE 3 miles to ONAGA where you turn right. (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days.) Go 3/10 miles on ONAGA, then turn left on TONGUENOXIE (after listening t o whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM.) WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP, BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL . WHEN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM-TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" ICIA ICIMA • SPIA.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. HIGH ABOVE THE SOUTH - FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . ONWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. BACK 10 WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF CAMP FOR. ME 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 1984 Title A name given to the resource 1984 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/9c446a7a92760053f347c2d0ba56ac67.pdf 81c023f32748e8388a34bbe63c5f91a9 PDF Text Text TROO P LEADER'S GUIDE BOOK Catch the In 1985 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In The Foothills Of The Ozarks HARDY, ARKANSAS JUNE 14-!6 JUNE 23-29 Jl1NE 29-30 JIJNE 30-July JULY 7-13 JULY 13-14 JULY 14-20 JULY 21 28 OA ORDEAL AND BROTHERHOOD CANOE TREK FIRST W£EK LAD AND DAD 6 SECOND WEEK THIRD WEEK LAD AND DAD FOURTH WEEK iIFTH WEEK CANOE TREK EAGLE NEST CANOE TREK NAT. JA.'fBOREE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AND LEADERS) REGARDLESS OF RACEJ CREED) OR COLOR. �~66 7 6 ..._...___ COPPEllHEAD CH IE 11 0 KIE IE I P 0 I H T 5 I \ 1I ' ' _J 1 CAMP 1 2 3 4 5 \ \ 10 CH IE II 0 KIE IE 0 H0 S T D II UM BIO FOOT WHIPPOORWILL FLIHSTONf ARAOWHIEAD 8 7 8 II 0 C K Y T 0 P D II Y II 0 NIE S K H I F E L 0" 0 II 1 0 II LACK JACK .__ l \ A ADM, llLDO T TRADING POST II llOATIHO c W WONDER BLOG. COMPOUHO D D IHIH O F H H CAlllPFllllE CIRCLE HO SP ITAL HATUllE LODOE p PARKIHO \ HALL R RAH0 E A s SWIM AREA FI IE L D I I D CAMP 2 3 4 s u .. OSAOIE BOBWHITE COPPERHEAD WHITE HORSE B ROKIE H BOW p 1I 1 I ' H~ 'A / 2 1 I 61 •T 12 I I p - I ~~~-I ~- R # ,"a '- - - - __ L- - - -l.£..m• --- - J KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHICKASAW COUNCIL B .S .A. H A RD Y , MAP J ~ ~ N' ·, , I RAPIDS WH ISPIEll lH O TURKEY R U H IS FOX FIRIE 7 IS CIEDAR ROCK 11 RUHHIH O DEER CRAZY WOLF I 1 0 TALKING TURTLE 1 1 1 2 YELLOW DOO l REVISIED A R K A H S A S 3/ 85 BY 72542 r211e[i) �ESTABLISHED 1910 HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR • PRODUCER 0 1" CA M DEN R O A O GRAVEL, CONCRETE ANO ASPHALT AGG REGATES . R O AD BASE MATER IALS ANO OTHER GRANUL.AR CON STRUCTION MATERIALS. SWAYNE LATHAM, JR. V . Chmn . G ENE RAL OFFI CES P. 0. BOX I 683 - MEMPHIS , TE NN . 381 01 Dear Camp Leader : The Chickasaw Council , Boy Scouts of America , welcomes you to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation, an 866 acre Scout faci l ity nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains near Hardy , Arkansas . Our present Scout Reservat ion was built and opened in 1964 to rnee~ ~h e needs of our youth both today and tomorrow . In the past year , around $350,000 has been spent at Kia Kima on a brand new 250 man dining hall and kitchen, new chapel, new trading post and troop issue building. Nineteen new latrines , showers, and wash stands are installed . One hundred fifty new mattresses should improve sleeping conditions and kayaking will be a part of summer water activiites . The Kia Kirna Scout Reservation is operated f or the benefit of the youth of Chickasaw Council . The camp represents a substantial investment by business, industry, scout families and friends of scouting from within our Council who believe in the Scout Camping method. The 1985 Camp Staff stands ready to serve you and your Scouts this s ummer . We wi ll assist you in providing your boys the kind of Scout Camping Experience as promised in the official Scout Handbook . Best wi s h es for a s uc cessful camping season . Yours in Scouting , __d~~ Swayne Latham , Jr . Council Camping Chairman SLjr : gcr �LOCAL INFORMATION Parents are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfire and to attend the Friday night campfire . Sorry, no family camping at Kia Kima Scout Reservation this year. CAMPGROUNDS Kelly Campgrounds 235 Sites, Hardy , Ark . 501-856-2356 1 block S. Hwy 62 Ponder osa Motel & Traile r Park 12 full hookup sites Hardy, Ark. 501-856- 3753 Hwy 62, 3 miles toward Ash Flat Many Island Camp 40 sites, Hardy, Ark 501-856-3451 8 miles N of Hardy 2 . 75 mi. off Hwy 63 **************************************************************************** MOTELS l Adult 2 Adult 32.00 Best Western Village Inn Rt 3, Hardy, Ark 72542 523-2591 ( Memphis ) 1-800-528-1234 29 .00 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark 501-856-3753 25 .00 22 . 00 Children under 12 free . $3 Additional people Weaver Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark 501-856-3224 20 . 80 18. 72 $2 Additional people *************************************************************************** POINTS OF INTEREST Blanchard Springs Bu 11 Shoa 1 s Lake Greers Ferry Reservation Dog Patch USA -1- �BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TROOP COUNSELOR Each Unit will have assigned to Lhem a Troop Counselor . The Troop Counselor will function similarly to a Camp Commissione r. He wil l help you and your Troop with programs, ideas , equipment requests and ~ny other area in which you may need assistance. He will be a great resource for your Tr oop . Don 't hesitate to call upon him fo r help and assistance . Be sure to invite him to have a meal with your Troop or attend a campfire. CAMP STAFF Your Camp Sta ff is composed of many fine young men who are employed for the sole purpose of servi ng you and your Troop . The young men on the Staff are outstanding Scouts from our own Troops aod have been campers before at ou r camp . They are eagerly looking fo rward to working with you . Be sure to get to know them . Invit e them Lo participate in a Tr oop Campfi r e . -2- �GENERAL INFORMATION THE SCOUTMASTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE CAMP: **************************************************************************** 1. Review the advancement objectives of each Scout with the Patrol leaders. This is a MUST for a successful suIIDller . 2. Counsel with scout s who plan to take Merit Badges or Skill Awards so that a proper balance and variety can be achieved in their program . **************************************************************************** 3. Supervise the planning of the Troop's program with the Troop Leaders ' Council . Senior Patrol Leaders should be prepared to run the program during Camp. 4. Arrange with your Troop Committee for adequate transportation to Camp . (Please note that the National Council of BSA does not approve the transportation of passengers in the beds of trucks, trailers or campers . ) 5. Distribute Medical Record forms to Scouts and Scouters . Every Scout and Leader must have a physical examination upon arrival in camp. There are no provisions for medicals at camp or at nearby clinics. 6. March 26th - Attend the Camp Leaders orientation dinner at McLemore Christian Church. This is a very important meeting . The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 7 April 30th - A $20 deposit per scout, per week, is to be paid to the Council Service Cent er by this date. All Scouts making a $20 deposit by April 30th will be provided a free Camp T-shirt. 8. April 30th - Preschedule your Scouts with form provided . Scheduling of Merit Badge/Skill Award classes will be on a first come, first serve base. New Scouts added to your Troop can be registered and scheduled after April 30th 9. June l st - Full payment of fees of $60 is due for every Scout. Payable at the Scout Office . 10 . The Council Camping Committee in the spirit of making our camp self reliant and operational for our Scouts has determined the following policy: "Full r efunds for Scouts not attending camp wi 11 only be given if the Troop notifies the Council Service Center THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. Special cases such as sickness will be dealt with individually." A penalty fee of $20 will be accessed to each boy if he does not attend camp . Your co-operation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. 11. Check with Troop Quartermaster and Senior Patrol Leader to see that they have carried out their assignments. 12 . Complete Unit Roster in triplicate by arrival time at Camp . -3- �13. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts who are in camp. 1 scout adult fee $55 .00 s scouts adult fee $35.00 2 scouts adult fee so .00 6 scouts adult fee 30.00 3 scouts adult fee 45 .oo 7 scouts adult fee 25 .oo 4 scouts adult fee 40 . 00 8 scouts 00.00 adult fee Each Troop is entitled to one "free" adult with every eight Scouts . Many committees have been successful in arranging for two leaders to go to Camp. Both men have more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficie nt. There will be no fee for one adult for Troops with less than eight scouts in attendance AT CAMP: l. Meet the Troop Counselor in the parking lot and proceed to check in at the Administration Building . 2. Supervise set ting up campsite ..• assign boys, through your Senior Patrol Leader to tents by natural Patrol groupings . Change into swim trunks. 3. Submit Medical Record forms for each Scout and Scouter camping with your Troop at Medical re-check. 4. Swim classification at wat erfront area. S. Check out equipment and tour camp . 6. Meet with Troop Counselor to review your Troops ' camp week program . 7. At 4:30 p . m. Senior Patrol Leader attend the Sunday Senior Patrol Leader Council Meeting. 8. Scoutmasters ' Roundtable: Osage 7 p . m. / Cherokee after campfire. Nature Lodge. 9. Campfire - 8 p.m . (Sunday) 10 . Supervise program and hold daily Troop Leaders Council . THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER ' S RESPONSIBILITIES You are the leader who plans the encampment with the Patrol Leaders under adult superv1s1on. You make assignmen t s to Patrol Leaders for their part in the Troop ' s program and follow through to insure that these assignments are carried out. BEFORE CAMP: 1. Plan the program with your Scoutmaster by following the instruction in the Camp Leaders' Guidebook. -4- �2. Call at least two (2) meetings of the Troop Leaders' Council. A. B. The first one to help you plan the program . The second one to make arrangements. 3. Complete the two advancement charts attached, cover with plastic and take to Camp for posting on Troop Bulletin Board . 4. Make sure each Patrol has its own Patrol Flag and Patrol Yell. Bring them to Retreat Ceremonies. 5. With the Quartermaster check on Troop equipment needed and make tent assignments before you leave for camp by natural Patrols where ever possible. 6. Instruct Patrol Leaders to strive for advancement objectives for each Scout in his Patrol and to have a "full " Patr ol for camp. CHECK LIST AT CAMP: 1. On A. B. arriva l , post on bulletin board: Advancement Charts C. Troop ' s program fo r the week D. Fire Guard Chart Duty Roster 2. Meet with the Scoutmaster, Quartermas t er and Troop Counselor to review the program. 3. Represent your Troop on the Camp Senior Patrol Leader Council. 4. Conduct Troop on tour and orientation of camp if needed. 5. Conduct flag ceremonies in campsite. 6. After the noon meal each day, conduct a meeting of the Troop Leader ' s Council to review the program for the next day. A. Designate responsibility for each activity . B. Have Patrol Leader report on the advancement of each Scout Ln his Patrol. C. Discuss the results of the morning inspection with the Patrol Leaders. 7. Make the program work by " following through " on all assignments that you make to Patrol Leaders . 8. Each evening just before the flag ceremony recognize those Scouts in your Troop who have completed an advancement skill by holding a "roll call" and recording the test that they passed on the Advancement Chart. REMEMBER ... . . . That you, the Senior Patrol Leader, gives leadership to your Troop program at Summer Camp just as you do the rest of the year. -5- �FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP May 4 & 5 June l & 2 June 8 &9 July 20 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location . Only 20 Scouts per hour . You must reserve a time slot . -6- �CHECK-IN PROCEDURES Check off each item as you complete it! 1. Your Troop Counselor or his aide will meet you at the parking lot when you arrive . Plan to arrive at camp as a Troop betwe en l p m and 4 p.m. The Troop Counselor will take you to the Camp Administration Building to register and will take your Unit to the campsite . Turn a completed Unit Roster in at this time . CAMP OPENS AT 1:00 P. M. ON SUNDAY . PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER. 2. Have all persons (Scouts and adults) get into swim suits (with shoes, towel and medical form) for medical recheck and swim classification . To save time you may ask your Scouts to wear swim suits underneath their clot hes . 3. After your medical recheck, go directly to the wat e rfront area for your s wim c lassifi cations . 4. After your swim check - pick up equipment and tour camp . S. Return to your site, change into uniform, and set it up as you will use it during the week . Equipment can be secured from the Camp Quarte rma ster. Equipment must be returned the following Saturday before your Troop checks out . SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM 1. Cherokee Units should prepare for food service delivery at 5 p.m. Evening meal at 5:30 p . m. Osage Units will have the evening meal at 6 p . m. Scouts sit 8 to a table by troop . Waiters should be sent to the Dining Ball one-half hour prior to the meal . Please send an experienced Scout. PLEASE NOTE: ~~- The first meal served to your Troop will be Sunday Supper and the last meal will be Saturday Breakfast. 2. Adult leaders should report to Nature Lodge for Scoutmasters Roundtable. Osage 7:00 p.m./ Cherokee after campfire. 3. At 6:00 p.m. a Retreat Ceremony will be held with all Osage Troops at the Dining Rall . 4. 8:00 p.m. - Opening Campfire. All Troops assemble. Following the campfire wi 11 be the Order of the Ar row Ta pout, i f required . 5. Trading Post will be open after campfire. 6. Reservation Campfire . The week of camp will be highlighted at the closing campfire Friday night . Parents ar e invited and encouraged to attend . 7. Taps is at 10:00 p.m. All Scouts must be -7- ~n Campsite . �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES VISITING DAYS FOR PARENTS Parents are welcome to visit the Camp at any time, however normally a boy is away from home only one week, and a daily visit would interfere with his program . If they come on Sunday, during check-in, they are cordially invited to bring a picnic supper . If possible, staff guides will be provided to show groups around the camp and explain the program areas and points of interest. Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements at the Administration Off ice at least 24 hours in advance of the meal . Meal costs are: Breakfast - $2 . 00 2.00 Lunch 3.00 Dinner All visitors must check in at the Administration Office . vehicles must remain tn Parking Area . NO EXCEPTIONS!!! All INSURANCE All Camp Fees include a health and accident insurance coverage . Scouts & Leaders are covered. All accidents or illnesses MUST be reported to the Health Lodge. HEALTH & SAFETY A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED OF EACH SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER before coming to Camp . The necessary form is provided by the Council and includes a Health hist ory to be filled out by the parents of the Scouts as well as the medica l examination by the family physician. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! be made at Camp on Sunday afternoon upon arrival . A Camp Health and Safety Director, a doctor and a qualified first aider are on duty 24 hours a day . All first aid treatment will be given at the Health Lodge, except in emergency cases . Please, please report all accidents to the Health Lodge. A recheck wil l I RIFLE AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT Single shot, bolt action, .22 calibre rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, and archery equipment are provided at the range in Camp . Only camp ammo may be used . NO EXCEPTIONS!! B.S.A. Policy mandates that no handguns will be permitted in Camp. INDIVIDUALS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM BRINGING RIPLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT TO CAMP. Field Sports equipment must be checked in at the Administration Office immediately upon arrival at Camp Skeet Shooting ( 5 for $1 . 00 ) SWIM Clay pigeons with 20 gauge s hotgu n. $ . 25 ea After the medical recheck, the entire Troop will proceed to the waterfront area where each Scout and Scouter will be classified according to his proficiency. It is important that every member of the Troop attend this sesson. Scouts will be classified as follows: 1. Non-swimmer 2 . Beginner 3. Swimmer -8- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES (continued) MAIL SERVICE Daily deliveries and collections are made a t the Camp . Mail will be picked up at the Administration Office afte r 1:00 p.m each day. It would be very helpful if the Scou ts would ask their co r respondents to include their Troop number and campsite in the address : Example : Campsite Troop # Kia Kima Scout Reservation Camp Osage or Camp Cherokee Hardy, Ar ka nsas 72542 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TRADING POST A Tradi ng Post is opera t ed in Camp fo r the sa l e of camping supplies, ha ndi c r aft items, stationery a nd stamps , and souvenirs . ADV ANCEM.ENT It is hoped each Scout will advance one rank or earn at l east one mer i t badge during his week in Camp . This is the time to ge t in those outdoo r and aquatics requirements that a r e diffic u lt to obtain at home . Some requiremen ts for particula r merit badges must be completed at home prior to arrival at Camp . Please guide you r Scouts on this matter . FIRST YEAR CAMPERS Care should be taken for the NEW CAMPER . Too many times, the first camping experience is his last because of the way he is treated by Leaders and fellow Scouts while at Camp . We want you to have fun, but NOT at the expense of an inexperienced camper . There are numerous instances where "hazing" has led to serious consequences, both to the physical well-being and emotional s t ability of the boy. -9- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at ANY TIME -for any reason must stop at the Administration Office, clear it with the Camp Directo r , and SIGN OUT . When returning, stop and SIGN I N. NO SCOUTS will be permitted to leave Camp without the permission of the Scoutmaster. This is so we know your whereabouts in case an emergency arises. CONDUCT The main object of the " Chickasaw Council's Camp" is to give every Scout and Leader a fine camping adventure, filled with good Scouting and fun .. . the Law of the Camp is the Scout Oath and Scout Law , taught through the basic fundamentals of Scout Camping which are: Woodcraft, Campcraft , Aquatics, and Physica l Fitness, with the ideals of Scouting - namely; Character Building and Citizenship Trai ning - always in mind. CAMP Some tools and equipment are available for loan by the Camp QUARTERMASTER for Troop use . When you check out this eq uipment it should be inspected by you and the Quartermaster. A charge will be made for all damaged and lost equipment . Please return equipment immediately after use so others may have it. Hours: DINING HALL PROCEDURES AND TROOP DINING AREAS Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p . m. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p . m. to 5:00 p . m. Friday 8:30 a .m. to 11:30 a.m . Closed PM Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CAMP OSAGE: You will be notified concerning your seating arrangements in the Dining Hall before the first mea 1. Every effort will be made to have all your Scouts seated by Patrols in one area. This is a good way to promote good table manners and fellowship. Meals are served on time; Scouts and Leaders are expected to be on time always! The Dining Hall is operated on the ROST SYSTEM, which is explained in detail later in this booklet. CAMP CHEROKEE: Patrols prepare their meals in campsite. SENIOR PATROL Senior Patrol Leaders will be formed into a Council and become the decision-making body for the camp for the week. LEADERS' COUNCIL The Senior Patrol Leader Council will run on a regular basis . PARKING ALL cars will be kept in assigned "Parking Areas". safety's sake, none may be kept at the Troop Sites . a State and National Boy Scout policy. - 10- For This is �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) TRANSPORTATION For a safe trip to and from camp, the following should have your careful consideration: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The driver MUST be licensed. The driver MUST be 21 years of age or older. The vehicle MUST be inspected and certified as being in good condition as to brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, etc . Except in rare instances or in emergencies, all driving must be done in the daylight hours. Traffic and speed regulations MUST be complied with. There should be a relief driver for eve r y group, at least 18 years of age. Adequate property damage and public liability insurance ($50,000 - $100,000 minimum) should be carried . TRUCKS MAY NOT be used to transport persons . Five persons for each car and seven for each station wagon should be the limit. PETS IN CAMP In compliance with state health and safety codes no dogs or other pets are permitted in Camp during the summer camping season . This is in line with the best health and safety procedures and is a ruling of the Counci l Camping Committee. MISCELLANEOUS Shoes should be worn at all times, by all persons, to prevent stone bruises and cuts which may prohibit swimming . VE RI CLE Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle permits are restricted to Camp service vehicles only. Any requests for special dispensation for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Council Camping Committee 30 days prior to arrival at camp. NO permits may be issued without written approval by the Council ' s Camping Committee . PERMITS TREE DAMAGE NO trees are to be cut - at any time - without specific permission from the Camp Di~ector. A $5 . 00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced by the Camp Ranger. LOST & FOUND Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Administration Office. -11- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION - Your unit's site will be inspected by the Camp Commissioner. A Troop assigned inspector for the Unit should inspect your site each morning to be sure things are in order for the camp inspection . A clean camp is a most important factor in establishing and maintaining high morale in your Unit and in the Camp. A SCOUT IS CLEAN. The Camp Scoutmaster will be informed daily of any unsatisfactory conditions. The following items will be checked: 1 . POLICE - UP ENTIRE CAMPSITE AREA: This can be accomplished each morning after breakfast. 2. GROUNDS IN CAMPSITE: Free of paper, trash, bottles, cans etc. Leave grass and leaves on the ground - but not on platforms. Burn paper in campfire area. 3. LIVING QUARTERS: Roll and tie up side wall of tents when weather permits. Clean under bunks and around platforms. Bed and inside of tent neat and in place. 4. BEDS AND CLOTHING: Make all beds, so that they are neat and orderly. Air bed clothes daily . No nails on tent poles. 5. LATRINE: Sweep and scrub down latrine daily. paper in proper place - no signs of waste . 6. TRASH BARRELS: For cans, glass, tinfoil, etc. emptied weekly by Camp Staff . 7. SLOP CANS: For food only with lid tightly closed at all times. Will be emptied weekly by Camp Staff. (Cherokee only . ) 8. FIRE PAILS: For "Fire Use 11 only. No ref use or garbage in cans. Have them filled at all times with fresh water for each tent. Replace water daily . 9. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Are on a "loan" basis by the camp. Should be properly used and stored in places designated. Toilet Will be 10. TENTAGE: Ropes, pegs, and poles in proper places. Adjust ropes to allow for weather conditions. NO personal gear hanging on poles. ropes or tents. NO clothes lines from tent to tent, or tent to tree. 11. NO TABS STAKED IN BOTTOM OF TENTS. Taut line hitch used on all ropes. Clothes lines to be erected in rear of camping area and from up-rights inside tent only in bad weather. 12. WASH STANDS: Clean and free of soap and toothpaste, no personal articles, etc . No signs of waste water. -12- �CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION (continued) 13. TRAILS: Leading to site are considered part of campsite. Free of paper, ect. Leaves, grass and twigs aid in conservation and should not be disturbed. Do not rake, sweep trails or camp grounds. Remember - Mother Nature knows much better than we. Be conservation-minded 14 . FLAGS: Troops are encouraged to bring a 3 ' X 5' American flag and Troop Flag . FIRE INFORMATION An alarm (3 blasts of horn) will be sounded for all fires and emergencies . Know where your fire fighting tools are located Organize your "Fire Guard" immediately upon arrival in Camp . Use the Fire Guard Charts supplied by the Camp, and post it on your Troop Bulletin Board . IN CASE OF FIRE: 1. If you discover a fire, report it to the nearest Staff Member. 2. Units are to remain at thei r campsite or wherever they happen to be when the alert is sounded . 3. In the event of an alert, Unit Fire Wardens are to report to the Administration Building for i nstructions from the Camp Fire Warden . (One per Unit) At Cherokee - report to the Wonder Building. 4. Scouts should not go to the fire unless directed to do so by the Camp Fire Warden through your Unit Fire Warden . 5. Fol low ALL POINTS of the "Unit Fireguard Plan" at all times . 6. Teach Scouts the proper way to build , care for, and put out fires . A good Scout ca res for his f ire and puts it out when he is finished . 7. The Camp Director will issue a l l directions in case of an emergency . *************************************************************************** The Council Camping Committee has directed the Reservation Director to adjust or change campsite assignments based on facilities available and the number of campers to be accommodated. In the event of limited facilities, troops MAY be asked to share a campsite with another troop. *************************************************************************** -13- �TROOP ORGANIZATION IN CAMP The same Troop Organization used to conduct your year-round program is the one you use to conduct your Troop ' s suo:mer camp program. Many Scoutmasters have found that when the entire Troop will not be in Camp, the re-organization of Patrols and the election of new or temporary Patrol Leaders should be conducted well in advance of coming to Camp. This will give the new Patrol a chance to develop Patrol spirit and give the new leaders some "on the job trai ni ng ". However, your main objective should be to see that every Scout gets to camp. Isn't that why he really joined you.r Troop in the first place? A Troop we ll organized in this matter will not only have a stimulating camp experie nce , but also have well-trained junior leaders for the next fall's program. Each Troop must be under the direction of a competent male adult leader (at least 21 years of age) who is in residence at all times with the Troop. This individual, normally the Scoutmaster, is in charge of the entire camp life of the Troop. ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS should be in charge of a phase of camp life assigned by the Scoutmaster . It is suggested that they be placed in direct charge of the program or commissary operations . JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are usually given specific responsibilities involving definite skills, such as instructors in campcraft, nature, or certain activities such as campfires and games . SENIOR PATROL LEADER, as the boy leader of the Troop, should conduct the Troop leaders council and be responsible for the program scheduling, inspections, roll calls, and the coordination of the individual Patrols. PATROL LEADERS should act in their usual capacity as the boy leaders of the Patrols in all their Patrol activities . They represent their Patrol in the Troop Leaders Council. At least once a day, usually during rest period, the Troop Leaders Council should meet to discuss the day's schedule of duty and program. Each Patrol will then be responsible for its share of the overall activity and program. This group is responsible for the daily inspections, all Troop activities, the planning for and scoring of the "Honor Troop" rating. A SCOUTMASTER ACHIEVES ONE OF THE GOALS OF SCOUTING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - BY DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO BOYS AND TEACHING THEM TO MEET IT . -14- �,;.,._.·,~ .s.,,,Jc flos+ s.,,Je m ~ /:f'pd,·Nff During tour of Camp, Osage Units will visit the Dining Hall and be given table assignments. All members of the same Unit will be seated in the same area. You will occupy these SAME TABLES throughout the week. Unit Leaders and Staff Members will ac t as table advisors and occupy positions marked as "guests". They will see to it that the "Host System" as explained is carried out, and also guide the conversation and conduct at their tables. Each table is to designate a waiter for each day in advance. (P l ease post on Campsite Bulletin Board.) -15- �The seating arrangement should rotate one place each day ( except the guest positions who will occupy the same seat all week) as shown in the diagram. "HOST SYSTEM" - A prime camp objective is to train the Scout in those good manners and court esies essential to one who tries to live up to the principles of the Scout Oath and Law . The Host is responsible for introduc tions, for general guidance to the tone and level of conversations, and instructs the waiter when to secure "refills", and when to go for the next co urs e . He makes sure everyone gets e qual portions of food the first time around, and that the guests are served first . THE ASSISTANT HOST aids the host; serves the vegetables or salads , and observes the rou t i ne so that he may successfully s uc ceed the host. WAITERS r e port 30 minutes in advanc e of mealtime and properly set up the tables . Waiters are the only persons who ma y go back to the serving window for seconds and are the only person except the Dining Hall Steward wh o moves around in the Dining Hall during meals. They return all dirty dishe s, food, etc, at the c lose of the meal, c lean the tables with hot soapy water, and clean up in the general area of their table . The GUESTS can do much to make the meal more orderly and enjoyable . GRACES APROVED BY PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, JEWISH, AND MORMON COMMITTEES SCOUTING MORNING GRACE: 1. " Gracious Giver of all good, Thee we thank f or rest and fo od . Grant that all we do and say, in Thy service be this day. " Amen. 2. "Our Father, we thank Thee for thi s new day and for Thy loving care . Help us to be mindful of Thee in these happy, sunlit hours ." Amen. 3. "Heave nly Father, we thank Thee for Thy care through ou t the night and for this new day. Guide us by Thy spirit, and at the close of thi s day we be not ashamed before Thee." Amen . NOON GRACE: 1. "Father, for this noonday meal, we would speak t he praise we feel . Health and strength we have from Thee, help us Lord to faithf u l be. 11 Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, help us to see t he beautiful things on earth and s ky whi ch are tokens of Thy love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here . May the food we eat and all Thy blessings help us to better serve Thee. 11 Amen . 3. "Our Father in Heaven, as this day leads on, let us no t forget our obligat i on to honor and serve Thee. We thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty . Bless thereto our use and our lives to Thy serv ice. " Amen. -16- O~ �EVENING GRACE: 1. "Tireless Guardian on our way, Thou has kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request care continued, pardon rest." Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day and for Thy presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have failed to be today." Amen. 3. "Our Father, God, we thank Thee for this evening meal. As Thou has been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful of Thee, that we may know and do Thy wi 11. 11 Amen . 4. "Our Father in Heaven, Thou has given us all things richly to enjoy. We bring our thanks to Thee at this evening meal. Ble ss us as we partake of this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others." Amen . GRACES SUITABLE FOR ANY MEAL: Lord's Prayer Philmont Blessing "For food, for rainment, for life, for opportunity, "For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, 0 Lord." Amen . - 17- �-18- �FLEX PROGRAM Just as the Dallas Cowboys are known for their famous "flex defense", the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is known for its "Flex Program". This simply means nothing is locked 1n concrete, our program flexible to meet the needs of our campers. LS The key camp staff members that will serve as Area Directors this summer are busy finalizing their programs for the 1985 season . -19- �DAILY ONDAY M SUNDAY TIME REVE ILLE ST 9:00 BREAKFAST CHURCH--9:30 I 10:00 STAFF MTG. I NS T 11:00 SUNDAY LUNCH 12:00 1:00 HAITERS * :~ ~ 7:OJ FLA£J RAI S !~ - SATURDAY FRIDAY 7:15 7:CJ BREAKFAST t4 C .~ M P I DE VJ 0 NA GA~ E CHECKOL'T -8-11 : 30 LL'"SCH 12 : 30 UCT I O N .~ 12 :15 SAFE SWI !-i DEF . l>ROGRA.'i FOR ALL LEADERS CHECK IN WA ITERS CALL UC T I 0 ti ST CALL 6:45 UC T I THU RS DAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FIRST CALL 6:30 I PROGRA.~ S C~EDU LE SERVED 12:30 LU~lCH RE S T PER 0 D THUNDERBIRD RALLY • GO TO SITE 2:00 3:00 * MEDICAL CHECK * CAMP TOIJR * SWIM CHECK 4:00 * 5:00 5:45 pI RI 0 D I NS T I UC T I 0 ~~ AL pI RI 0 D D I~ER &FLAG l..()r£Ri t-«.J O•lRNIGHT HIKE (oeage) 7:00 8:00 6:o:H):45 OVERNIGHT HIKE (ch e r okee) ~ CP1"P COOK-QlJT OS.OOE SONGFEST FOR LAYOVER TRPS. - SCOUTMASTERS COOKOUT OVER!': IGHT HIKE (Cherokee) OVERNIGHT HIKE ( oeege) OVERNIGHT CANOE OVERNIGHT CANOE ov-~e:WoE (OSA.QE) ~erok eKw WSP L ERS F TWILIGHT BOATING TWIGHLIGHT BOAT. tllJILIGHT BOATING CAMPFIRE S.H . FELLOWSHIP FR.EE S'loll H 6 GENERAL BOAT. WATER CARN IVAL FRE E SWIM--- --- DRAW EQUIP . WAITERS U CT I 0 ~ A L I NS T cRNo~N f g~Ig e> TWILIGHT BOATG. CHAPEL - OSAGE CHAPE!. - CHEROKEE O.A . FELLOWSH I P RESERVATION CAMPFIRE INTERTROCP INTERTROOP SITORS WEI.CO~ VI CHEROKE OSAGE RE RE I r:;AMPFI CAMPF TAPS & LIGHTS OUT EVERY NI GHT 10:30 �PROGRAM NOTES �EAGLES NEST (TROOP LEADER TRAINING) Eagles Nest is the Chickasaw Council's version of the nationally recommended Troop Leader Training Conference. This program will be very valuable in the training of Troop leaders. Any Scout in your troop currently filling a leadership position is eligible to participate. A Scout who you feel is destined for a leadership position in the near future may also attend upon the recommendation of his Scoutmaster . Since the training will take place in a Camp setting, it is important that the Scout has completed the hiking, camping, and cooking skill awards. Eagles Nest will stress two areas of benefit to your Troop. The first is scoutcraft skill with emphasis on learning new skills and how they can be passed onto other members of the Troop and Patrol. The seco nd is leadership skills that will make the troop leader more effective in his responsiblity. Eagles Nest is scheduled for the third week of Camp (July 7-13, 1985) at the Kia Kima Scout Reserva tion . The confe renc e will be under the dir ection of The cost is $85. 00 per Scout. Make plans now to have your Troop represen t ed! ADULT SCOUT LEADERS DEVELOPMENT Adult Sco ut Leader Training is simply collecting what we already know about boys and organizing this information toward s the aims and methods of the Boy Scout Prog ram. Leaders who know the wa ys and hows of the program will be more effective in their roles, and as a result Scouts will be able to achieve the aims of the program . Trai ning in character, citizenship and personal fitness - while having fu n. This year at Kia Kima Scout Reservation we offer Leader Training each day. The sessions are scheduled - 10:00 a.m . - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m . Instructors will be qualified Scouters a ttending Camp with you . PROV IS[ONAL CAMPING A provisional Troop headed by a camp staff member of the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is available for those scouts that wish to return to camp for an additional one, two, three or four weeks. Also if for some reason your troop is not coming to camp Re can still attend . This troop functions like a home troop, except that it is made of scouts from throughout our council . Provisional camping provides an additional opportunity to complete merit badges along with other special advancements and achievements available at camp. The provisional camping fee is $70 . 00 -20- �LAYING OUT THE PROGRAM Now, what about your SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM? Will it be purposeful, exciting, and full of fun? Will it meet our general camping objectives? Will it be so conducted as to strengthen your year-round organization, to strengthen Patrols as working units? The answer to all these questions will be YES if you and your Patrol Leaders begin now to plan your program to meet these objectives . The follwiog is designed to help you pre pare a top-flight program. REMEMBER ~-The success of your camp program will be measured by the extent to which your Unit has learned the following things: To stand on its own feet, To use its own boy leaders, To train its own instructors , To acquire new interests . These may serve to stimulate the building of your Unit's program throughout the year . A good program for the camp follows along the idea of a morning actlvity as a learning session, an afternoon activity as a doing session, and the evening activity as a fun session. MR. CAMP SCOUTMASTERS: Here are some DO'S and DONT'S on Unit Programming: DO l. Set a tone that will give your Troop camp real class. Insist on good manners, good fellowship, clean sportsmanship, clean fun, and a clean camp . 2. Allow Patrols to plan and carry out some things they thought of and wan t to do. 3. Have enough program to keep everyone busy - BUT ... .. . ... . 4. Allow for and suggest some time when a fella can "go and do something with a pal or two". 5. Keep the OOTing in ScOUTing --- go on an overnight OUT of Camp. 6. Be sure there ' s persona l achievement, advancement possibilities, and fun in the program. 7. Keep in personal touch with what's happening in the Unit - - - get verbal Patrol Reports each day . 8. Make the method succeed by EXPECTING and HELPING it to work. -21- �DON'T Campi ng should be I. Al low too many activities to be scheduled . r ela xing. 2. Be alarmed if things happen that are not in the schedule some ci rcumstances warrant changes in plans . 3. Engage in activities that can be done better in t own, like base ball, and football . 4. Overlook the four big items in program -- WOODC RAFT, CAMPCRAFT, AQUATICS, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS . 5. Judge the success of the camp by Lhe number of Merit Badges earned. (But there should be some . ) 6. Give boys a title and a camp leadership job and then do all the leading yourself . 7. Permit a camp violation, an er r or in operation to presis t or continue. "Stop the Show" - - correc t it immediately . A Scout Camp is a TRAINING CAMP . Be kind but firm when necessary. The follwing pages will give you the details about program planning and activities at Camp. Laying out the Sulllller Camp Program sho uld be a major topic of i nter est at Troop Leaders Council Meetings for several weeks befo r e your Unit actually goes to camp. It is a responsibility that cannot be done in haste or at the last minute. So use your guide sheets in t his booklet as a n aid. Remember, Camp is conducted on a TROOP , PATROL , AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS, and a program cannot be decided upon independen tl y . To be s ure, it may be necessary to occasio nally shift certain program items that you have listed on your schedule, in orde r to accomodate eve r yone, but this will be done wh e n no other alternative is possible . Let ' s dramat ize how your Unit might go about arranging its summer program. Here we go! Let's imagine we 're t alking this over with the boy leaders of your Oni t. FIRST, how about the fixed items? Some fixed items like retreat, meals, campwide campfi r es, and taps are already l isted on you r pr ogram . NEXT, what does our Unit need? What ski l l practice and advancement experie nce is needed? Let's STOP A MINUTE and take a good look at the Tende r foo t , Second , and Fir st Class r equirements . What does a Scou t have to DO to advance to these ranks? The next l ogical questioni s "Why can ' t my boys become Fi r st or Second Class Scouts at Camp? The answer is, "If you PLAN for it, they can. " At Camp the opportunities for Scoutcraft advancemen t is much great e r than in the home community, so don't miss the once-a-year opportunity to move your Scouts ahead one ra nk . -22- �REMEMBER, a boy becomes a Scout in the fullest sense of the word, only when he has become a Scout Hiker and a Scout Camper . Let's review the four steps of advanc emen t to see how they fit with your Camp plans . 1• PREPARATION: By preparation in the Scouting program, be sure that your camp program, planned in advance, i nclude s the opportunity for every Scout to participate in all the skills r e qu ired as a part of a natural hiking and camping e xper ience . 2. QUALIFICATION : Row does he qualify? "By pas si ng a test " is the obvious answer. But, the obvious answer is wrong. Be qual if ies by using the skills required. He sharpens an axe in order to cut wood to build a fire to cook a meal because he's hungry. When he has done this, ther e is little need for the axe sharpening test or the fire-building t e st, because he has passed them. A TROOP (DAY OR OVERNIGHT) HIKE WHILE AT CAMP CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS AIM . 3. REVIEW: By a Progress Review. Plan to have your entire Troop Committee come to camp on Friday for this . Boys who qual ify in camp bu t not given the opportunity for r ev ie w and recognition unt i l Fall, often lose interest 4. RECOGNITION: By a Court of Honor . The Scout should have this recognition a s soon as poss i ble , perhaps at a Troop Campfire immediat e ly after the Campwide Campfire on Friday night . All Badges and awards available at the Administration Off ic e . Skill awards should be prese nted daily . Now, t ha t we have reviewed t he four s teps i n advancement, le t's plan for it . Let's take an INVENTORY of our needs by us i ng the FORMS ATTACHED. Having made such a list as this, you may be wondering about what items the Camp provides . Camp program areas may be divided into three (3) groups : Aquatics, Field Sports, and Sco u tcraft . (Physical Tra ini ng is buil t in t o all of Scouting's Activities . ) In the aquatics and field s ports areas qualified adults from the Camp Staff must be on ha nd; however, they may call upon your Unit 's Junio r Leaders to assist t hem . The Scoutcraft areas include Nature, Conse rvation, Campcraft, Rope Yar d and Woodt ools. Some of these areas should be duplicated in each Troop Campsite. It is expected that the Troops will use their own leadership in t hese areas with the assistance of your Camp Commissioner in either th e Camp or Troop areas. There are several reasons for this: 1. Your Unit's Patrol and Juni o r Leaders know the specific needs of your boys and can direct their instruction to meet those needs. -23- �2. By using your own instructors in giving demonstrations, you are helping to strengthen the operation of the Patrol Method. 3. This is one of the finest oppoortunities to meet one of our camping goals - TO TRAIN BOYS FOR LEADERSHIP. Scoutmasters should certainly be cont inually training their boy leaders throughout the year. Then, too, the Camp Commissioner will work with your boy leaders. MERIT BADGE OPPORTONITIES: Listed below are a number of Merit Badges which can be earned in whole or in part at summer camp . It should be borne in mind that since a Merit Eadge is recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in a certain field, MERE ATTENDANCE AT INSTRUCTION SESSIONS DOES NOT ENTITLE A BOY TO A MERIT BADGE. In many cases, however, tbe boy who does not complete all the requirements satisfactorily will be given a certification of "Par tial Completion . " Some boys may wish to stay a second week just to complete Merit Badges. A provisional Troop will be available just for this purpose. STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE: 1. The Scout picks the subjects i n which he is interested, secures the Merit Badge pamphlets, and studies the requiremen t s well before going to camp. USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO PREVENT HIS NOT OVEREXTENDING HIMSELF. A boy should NOT TRY to get too many Merit Badges at camp; it is better to earn one or two a.nd do the requirements WELL . 2. Before approaching a Merit Badge Counselor, a boy should know what the requirements are for that par ticu lar Merit Badge, and what will be expected of him. 3. There are many requirements which CAN and MUST be completed before going to Camp. (See notes on following pages*) 4. You, the Scoutmaster, can give your boys a hand by POINTING OUT which Merit Badges are available, and HELPING THEM plan to try for a fe w. 5. The Scoutmaster should be prepared to hand in a schedule of the Scouts wishing to take Merit Badge/Skill Award work by name> subject, Troop number by May 2nd -24- �SKILLS AWARDS 1. FIRST AID 2. HIKING - 3. CAMPING 4. CITIZENSHIP 5. COOKING - Requirement Ulc and ll d cannot be completed . cannot complete Requirement 5 .b . 6. SWIMMING - Mus t qualify as a swimmer. 7. CONSERVATION 8. ENVIROMENT Requirement #7 cannot be comple ted. Camp Osa ge MERIT BADGES AT CAMP The following is a partial list of Merit Badges availab l e at Camp : 1 . ARCHERY 2. ASTRONOMY Certain optional requirements requir e a month of record keepi ng. By selecting the pr oper options, this Merit Badge ca n be completed in Camp . 3 . BASKETRY Mat er i a l for this craft can be purchased in the Trad ing Post for the approxiamate cost of $7 . 00; some knowledge of of identifica tion is recommended . 4. BACKPACKING Requirement # 10 & #11 cannot be completed a t camp . Can complete if taken on the High Adventure Program . 5 . CAMPING Requirement #8 must be verified by Onit Leader. Scou t s are encouraged to bring their own backpack and ten t for the overnight e xper i e nce . 6 . CANOEING Must have Swimming Skill Award 7. COOKING Cherokee can complete - osage r equirement #3 cannot be completed . 8 . ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE Scouts should have writing ability since writt en work i s re qu ir~ d. a 9 . FI RST AID 10 . FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 11 . FISHING 12 . FORESTRY Evidence for requirement #8 cannot be completed unless verified made by Unit Leader. -25- lot �MERIT BADGES (continued) Evidence for requiremeot #3 & #4 must be verified by the Unit Leader- . 13 . HIKING 14 . INDIAN LORE Material for requirement #2 are available in the Trading Post. 15 . LEATHERWORK Materials for requirement if2 ar e available 1.o the TradiT'lg Post . 16 . LIFESAVING Interpr-etation of requir-ement #14 has caused some difftculty in Scout Troops. The Scout comple t£og requirement lfl4 does not ha ve to be certif.i.ed in C . P. R. , but r~ the r have an understanding of the ski l l aft er 3 hours of ins t ruc ti ons . Requirement #8 & #15 (s t reet clothes) . Street clothes mean l ow shoes, socks, pants, belt long sleeve button down shirt, jacket or sweat shirt . ( 2 hrs) 17 . MAMMALS Requirement 115 cannot. be completed . For requir.emen ts involving a month of record-keeping, evidence can be brought to Camp . 18. NATURE 19 . ORIENTEERING 20 . PIONEERING 21 . REPTILE STUDY 22 . RIFLE Requirement #8 cannot be c ompl e t ed at Camp . & SHOTGUN SHOOTING 23 . ROWING Fi rearms are provided and ammunition is available at mi nimum cost . Must have Swimming Skill Award. 24. SMALL BOAT SAILING (Cherokee Only) Must have Swimming Skill Award . 25 . SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 26 . SWIMMING Requirement #5 cotton long sleeve shirt & pants, preferably blue jeans . 27 . WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 28 . WOODCARVING Many of these Merit Badges can be sta r ted, but oot completed at Camp, because of the requirements. Paritial completion forms will be issued to boys for requirements completed at Camp . -26- �AQUATICS The Kia Kima Scout Reservation offers numerous opportun ities for Scouts of all skill levels in water re l ated activities. An experienced staff awaits to provide basic instructio ns a s well as advanced Merit Badge instruction. All of the BSA aquatic related Merit Badges are ava i lable except Motor Boating . AQUATIC SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Anyone participating in aquat ic act i vities must have a current (within 36 months) Physician's Certif i ed Med ical Exami nat ion, take the swim test classifica tio n and at t end t h e aquati c orie ntati on . 2. Canoes and sai l - boa ts may only be used by swimmers, P.F . D.' s mus t be used at all times. Do not sign up fo r a ny boating without Swimming Ski 11 Award . 3. A "Safe Swim Defen se " and " Safety Afloat " Certification will be conducted for all Uni t Leaders during their week at Camp . This ce r tification is a must before conducting a Tr oo p swim or Troop boa t ing activity . 4. The " Buddy System" is the backbone of the BSA aquatics program. The buddy system and proper use of t he buddy tags wi 11 be explained at the aquatics orientation. Our goal is to have " EVERY SCOUT A SWIMMER AND EVERY SWIMMER A LIFE SAVER" . SPECIAL AQUATIC AWARDS BSA LIFEGUARD Scouts must hold Swimming, Life Saving, Canoeing, First Aid and Rowing Merit Badges . C. P.R. Certification is required prior to Camp . This is a 30 hour course. Scout will be at the waterfront all day. Scouts will earn a pocket size certificate and are entitled to wear the patch oo their swim trunks. MILE SWIM The Mile Swim is held on Thursday evenings 4:30 p.m . at the Lake at Camp Cherokee under the supervision of the Aquatics Director . Scouts wishing to participate must successfully complete 4 hours of training in distance swimming. Each Scout successfully completing the Mile Swim will receive a pocket size certificate and are entitled to wear the patch on their swim trunks. KAYAKING Will be offered at the river. Scout must have rowing, canoeing and swimming merit badges to participate. SNORKELING BSA Scout must have swimming merit badge to participate. Each scout successfully completing this course will receive a wallet card and entitled to wear the patch on their swim trucks . -27- �FIELD SPORTS The Field Sports area includes the Rifle and Archery Range, Orienteering . The Range Officer wi ll conduct range orientation at the Range . The Archery and Rifle/Shotgun Orientation will be given at this time. OLE MAN Of THE RIFLE / OLE MAN OF THE BOW SHOOT gach weP.k, the Range Officer will conduct a Rifle Match of all leaders (over age 18) . Ole Man of the Bow will also be conducted at Archery Range each we ek . Specific times for all shoots will be announced at the Sunday Leaders Roundcable. SCOUTC RAFT - Certain Merit Badges ar e designed to challenge Scouts more than others. Maturity of an i ndividual sometimes means the difference between just passing the badge or having a really meaningful experience. The four Scoutcraft Merit Badge s have varying degrees of difficulty which require expP. rience, at time s size, and a maturity of judgement which most of our younger Scouts do not possess. A closer look at those badges, hopefully, will give you, the Unit Leader, an opportunity to better counsel your Scouts as to the desirability of them taking these badges while at Camp . CAMPING This is the final test of a Scout's ability to be home in the woods. Younger scouts, even i f they have the required twenty nights of camping, do not have the insight to deal with what this badge can o Efe r. The overnight should be an opportunity for Scouts to relate ex periences they have had on the trail to peers who cao appreciate what is being said. Unit Leaders should be aware that small two-man tents are to be brought to camp for the overnight . PIONEERING This badge has a pr oject in it that younger, smaller boys have difficulty in making meaningful contributions oE labor. They, at times feel left out of what is going on, whereas the next year they might be bigger and better able to cope with th e projec t . COOKING Younger Scouts usually do not have the patience to prepare the meals effectively and do not have the fire management skills to safely work in the cooking area. Sometimes control of every situation becomes difficult if the maturity of the Scout is lacking . WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Most of the intricacies of the badge are lost on younger Scouts . Although they learn the basic requirements, this badge is designed Eor more in depth challenges which the older boy can appreciate and which is hindered by the younger boy who is still struggling with the basic requirements . Maturity of experience and judgment would increase the enjoyment of this badge for everyone taking it. -28- �THE HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM The Chickasaw Council agaio offers a High Adventure Activity for the more experienced Scout Camper . It will extend the Kia Kima Reservation Program. This year ' s act1v1ty will be Canoeing one of several rivers in the area. This experience will call upon the skills and resourcefulness of all participants. The qualifications for participation in this High Adventure Experience are: 1. Have at least 2 years of summer camp expertence. 2. Hold First Class Progress Award. 3. Hold merit badges in First Aid and Swimming. in camping and cooking. 4. Have reached 14th birthday by January 1, 1985. 5. Be in good physical shape. Be proficient This High Adventure Experience will be open to THE FIRST 11 SCOUTS PER WEEK 1lfAT QUALIFY AND SIGN UP BY APRIL 30ni. -10- �CAMPSITE fNSPECT lON GUIDE PATROL TROOP CAMPSCTE AREA : Are Are Are Are Are Trails leading t o area clean? grounds clean and neat - NO pape rs or rubbish? fireplaces c lean? instructions posted on bulletin board? fi r e pail filled to overflowing and in plac e? Tl:.NTS: Are t hey properly erected? Are t he co rrect knot s used? Clov ~ ~itc h aruuod poles? 2 half hitches, o r tant l ine hit c h at stakes? Boxline at Gr ommP.t? Are loose ropes neatly done 11p? Has all needed patc hi 11g been done? Have all ropes been rep la ced? Are front poles st ra ight? Does each t e nt have a ~ lotheslinP ou t si de? Are all w~t o r damp s wimsui ts , towels, wa shclothes, etc. on out s ide lines except in rainy weather? Is floor c l~<in? Is equipment and clothi ng 11P:1t: ly f»Ld ed u :td 5to r ed? Are shoes nea tly ar r anged unde r bed? ls there a su pply of dry wood under tent pla tfo rm or cove r? Are thr ht>rls made nt>.H ly? EQlJ[?MENT: ln lea der 1 s or SPL ' s t e nt? A Troop brooru? A larg~ t r 8sh ca n for glas s and meta l? Are papers sorted ou t ~n d bur nPd rlai ly ? Fi r~ f iRhting Pquipment stor ed ~n pl~ce? Troop & Am:~ r u:~n Fl a)!.'i flyi ng i..1 Camp? La t ctne ~ - Sh:Y*e r ·3 - l :oa :i ? ONLY: S l o p c::t11, l i i Cor.k i 'lg g<>~1 r . tigh~l·r t t~an r-lo$~ d ,n d :11 -31- r ..rich food qnly? d ri. ~ d? �- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Here is a list of Personal Equipment needed for an enjoyable experience at Camp. Add any items you feel important. Str ess the importance of a good "Scout Pack" . We suggest that for any campout that each item of clothing be l abeled . CLOTHING AND BEDDING OPTIONAL (continued) Complete Scout Sumner Uniform --with knee socks. Extra shorts or pants & shirts --Daily change of underwear & socks --Handkerchiefs --Bathing trunks --Raincoat or Poncho --Rubbers or Boots ==Pajamas Sweater or Jacket Sneakers --Sleeping bag or warm blankets - - Pillow (if desired) _ _ Fishing Tackle Sewing Kit Individual first aid kit TOILETRY ARTICLES Toothbrush and paste Hand towels Bath towels Wash cloths ==Comb, brush, llll.rror _ _ Soap in container MUST FOR A HAPPY WEEK Knapsack --Knife, fork, spoon ==Flashlight Scout Handbook ==Pen, pencil, pad _ _Compass Scout Advancement Card OPTIONAL Camera Insect repellent (no spray cans) --Mess Kit and Canteen Bible or Prayer Book -32- SUGGESTED TROOP EQUIPMENT _ _American Flag Troop Flag --First Aid Kit _ _Extra Rope Hammer Wire Assorted Nails Pliers Scout Field Book Troop Advancement Chart - - Campfire Materials --Binder Twine Thumbtacks Clock ~Merit Badge Applications Patrol Flags ==Soap (dishwashing) Axes and Saws ==Patrol Cooking Kits Water buckets --Chef's Tool Kits �CHICICASAH ~ YI LODGE ::-~'1 The O rder o f lhe Arrow cm 1h:11 a good Seoul c:impcr 1~ not u n iv proficicn l m 1hc: 'k ill~ nf Scou1c r:ift bu1 alw pr<1c11c~ 1hc pr mci pks o f Scou1'"ll c;11pre'>Sed m 1he Scou1 O a th 3nd Llw a nd m 1hc traditio n or the Good Turn Pa n1e ular auenllo n 1~ paid to c heuful service as an e~sc oual io a happ) camping cllpcnencc. True bro1herhood u 1sts nmong. 1ho se who e1C.h1b1t 1hesc 1rni1s in their daily hvc• 1 h <' Order as yo u can sec from the Stdtt ml'nl o f p urpose is m>t a pw1m1 m o r a 1hmg a part from Scout mg It i ~ a d e vice u~cd m 1he cam ping proivam o f 1hc.- Boy Sco uts o f A merica It has n~ roots m the tf0<1p anJ post 1h.11 !!OC• c:im p1ng It !!3th<·r.. 1hc.-e dcs1!!na ted bv t n>op~ or posts d' mem bers o f lhL' Order ml<' a local council i:roup kno wn a< a lod!!e. The O rder of the Arrow 1s a 1h111f? of 1k 111d11 1dua/ ra ther 1h:in o f the mass pha,11~ II 1< natural that the program and \<'llln!! of Seoul camping ~houh.I lead 10 the fonnauo n o f campc~ honor MX1c11cs In 1he ear l) years of Scouting 1n Ame rica ma m such o rgnmzalton< were formed 1 he succc~s of the O rder ol the: Ar ww m 11 \ earl) o;p;m ~•On y~J f\ wa\ due m la rge meas ure I<' rh•• d e moc ra tic ha, 1< for lh<' sclcc110n o f c nnd1datc:s ; 1hc rccogni11o n o f 1h" Sco ut unit : the cam ping req uire me nt , a pracuca l plan for <.crv1ce to 'icoullnj! in whic h th« prt)mo1t1•n a nd 1m pr.1ve m, n1 "' c a m p ml!. hr11mn 1 n~ in .J h<ly' •)WO unu. were 1ht <.cn1r.1I 11.le.i. c11lnrfu l cercmom<'~ 3 wcll -·ldmcd pl a n o r Orj1Jnl73 inn. htcralurc ., uvcrmj.' \er" "'Onie' And .1dm ml\tra11<>n- 1h.11 .:uuld he .1.io1r1nl ''' l•...·al c<>unc1h th• pr.1ct1c:il .ind colorful mtcrprc1.111nn of the Sc1•u1 0Jth .ind l J" thl' G1>1'1d Turn :i nd 1hc 'P•fllUJI quJht1c< o f S..t1u1mi: ,.,,,,f\ The Order o f the Arrow 1s a tlunR n/ the 0111-<1/-donrs ra1he r 1ha n the indoors. It was born o n an i~land wil1c rness II needs the sun and the r~•m. 1hc woods and the plains. tht> w:i1crs a nil 1he u.·uln skv For o ut of hk in 1he opt>n cttmcs a p rec1<'us ingredient v. h1ch ourcoi..n lr) and :i n) cou nt') needs 1f •t lS to surv1•-.. - ~ff-rchancc that ma kes men Siron!! in a n) 11me o f sircss ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION An O. A. tapout will be conducted at each Sunday Nigh t Campfire if there are those to be tapped out. (Sco u tmaster - inform business manager when you check in on Sunday) Those tapped out will have the oppo rtunity to t ake t he ir Ordeal on Thursday night and all day Friday , ending with their ceremony on Friday night. 0.A. Members who are Ordeal Members a nd are ·eligible fo r Broth er hoo d may go through t he Brotherhood on Friday and the Brothe rhood Ceremony t hat night. These new members and Brotherhood members will be presented at the Friday night campfire. Ordeal f ees are $12 . 00 �I 1 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPSITE # CHEROKEE OSAGE CAMP AT CHARGE IN LEADER SCOUT MALE ADULT L!ADU- NAME ADDRESS SCOUT' S HAMB ADDRESS I KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR CAMP WEEK PHONE : H TROOP fl T-SHIRT CARP SCOUT $2 0 PR&-- CAMP FEE FEE APR 30 DLD BOOK CAMP ,. r PAYMENT DEPOSIT BAYMEBT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ADULT FEE $60 PER WEEK B ----- TOTAL --~ TOTAL FEES PAID FEES PAID AT CAKP TOTAL PEES PAID AT OFFICE 1. 2. --·-·. - . -· l. -· - 4. 5. 6. 7. . 8. ~ - 9. J.o. J.1. 12. 13. 14. 1f l 6. FOR COUNCIL USE ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE SCOUTS AT $20.00 • SCOUTS AT $40.00 (Balance) &.ceipt I lece1pt I for S for $ CEllTE~ FOR CAMP USE ONLY FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) SCOUTS AT $60.00 • SCOUTS AT $40.00 • Scouts at $60.00 • -- Adults Fee • -t e deposi t ' 86 camp si ADULTS RECEIPT I J.ece1pt I for $ RECEIPT I Al>ULT RE IS COMPUTED BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS ATTFNDING CAMP ., for $ for $ 'IDfA1 Previous Pa)98llts TOTAL DUE 25.00 �TO CH ICKASAW COUNCIL SCOUT RESERVATION VIA HARDY, ARKANSAS \ 1> KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION ' ~ I ', ~v,...,. ""' ~ :lt" -- MA IN GATE \ -Y ~ ,... -, J I, ("'} ?,,... ~V' o' 1~...._ GRAVE L ROAD BEG INS <::.. "V' -?.). n n 0 c z ,..,, :I: V' :I: ;:o 0 )> ;:o -4 -0 ........ ~ ,..,, ,..,, re ;:o ~ (:) ~ ..., -r z 0 -4 ITI 0 "" z ~ - I ~1.3 (:; f r\ r if ~J ~ ;: VILLAG CENTER ~ (J § CHEROEKEE~ ;o J CHEROKEE RD. (ALSO STATE RT. 175) -i "'°' (), 7 CHANUTE LAKE AUGUST, 1 9~2.:'\. TROOP 256~ �BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CHICKASAW COUNCIL KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TROOP REQUESTED PROGRAM SCHEDULE SHEET (one per Pacrol) CAMP WEEK ----SCOUT'S NAME OSAGE/CHEROKEE CAMP SITE I TROOP I '--- PATROL DISTRICT Number of years at: KKSR 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 Age Progress Award N-T- 2-1 -S-L-E Swim Classification N-B-S p. () N Learn to Swim B Swimming t[D s Swimminp, u s A t1 . B N Every Scout in You r Troop should take one of chese 5 session. © Life Saving M.B. - B - S (§) s Life Guard BSA T N I c B&S s s Lea rn to Row Every Scout in you r Troop chould take Learn to Canoe one of these 5 sessions. Canoeinr, M.B. s Rowine M.B. s Sailing M. B. Kayaking Cherokee Only Osap,e Only FREE SWIM g~Ut 4 p . m. daily l":on. -Thurs. 2nd First Aid @:}] 1st First Aid M. B. S s c 2nd Hikingl 0 0 1st Camping ~ T ® B psiteT Citizenship u TROOP ACTIVITY Hiking M:B.' Camping M. B. c 1st Cooking R Cooking A F T Backpack ® cg M.B. M.B. Wilderness Sur . MB . Pioneering M.B . CHEROKEE ONLY �SCOUT'S NAME TIWOP I F s - - -- - Try 2 davs General Rifle 1 p Rifle & Shot Gun M.B. E 0 L R D T General Archery H A t-: D I M.B. Archery s Orienteering M.B. c General Handicrafts R A F Bas,.etry M.B. tndian Lore M.~. T Lea therwo rk H.B. s Wood Carving M.B. Conservation E !TI] (5.A."'J c Environment 0 L 0 Forestry M.B. G y Try 2 days Environment: Sc . M. B (@ Soil & Water Na cure c. ~ . B. M.B. Reptile Study M.B. Fish & Hildlife MallllDals M.B. FishJ.n6 M.B. M.B. Asrronomy M.8. Evening Ses.sion Pacrol Total TOTAL S.A . EARNED TOTAL M. B. EARNED PROGRESS A. EARNED N-T-2-1-S-L-E 1. Record Progress Award and swim classification for each Scour 2. Black in all spaces where S . A. or H.B. has been earned prior to arrival to camp. 3. Place X in spaces for desired program at camp (No more chan 5 x's per Scout) �HOW TO GETTO KI A KI M.C\ KIA KIMA CHE ROKEC VI LLAGE TO ST LOUI I SS JO NESBORO HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA K IMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT A T LI BERTY CA SH GROCER Y ST ORE I N CHEROKEE VI L · LAC...E lvou .... 11 ~ "''"'"II rtgh t o ff A t k ht gh-v 175 ttev• I 1/10 of a mol e. TURN LEFT ON TO OKM ULGEE. travel I mol e OKMULGEE WILL TU A N I N TO CHEROKE E ROAO (yO<J do not make a t um, th• • road cl'tanqe will automatocallv h aooe n I, 11avel 3 mol et nJRN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA, travel 3/ 10 o l a mil e . fURN LEFT ONTO TONGUE N OXI E. tr avel 2 m iles . TURN RIGHT ON WEEKI W ACHEE. tr~· ~I 4 /10 o f a mol e WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN I N TO GRAVEL. FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO--------~H~O T TI p s/ 10. : 1. 12 . St1ul ot f alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money i n pocket . llcad for door, on way kiss "little ladv" good bye and WHOOPS ! wha t did you forget? Cl1>se door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives, & l oad . T<1kL• two asperin, hilch up mule s, I mean start the e ngine, & off for I-55 & b r idge . At bridge take two turns, flll radiater with "Missippi " rive r wote r & head fo r Jon esbo r o . Keep wagon on I-SS Lo Jonesboro Exit then onlo HYW . 63 to Ma r ked Tree (Co tt onwood) r\fler seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a little over hal f way t o HARDY . where you can fill & unfill everything . \~AKE UP! you are at Jonesbo~o & Barry ' s Truck Stop , wagon & off fo r HOXIE ARKANSAS. load , bomb time for Jimmy AftPr 1800 seconds , search north might be coming f r om sou t h . from Be careful while c_ro.:~s_ing tracks at HOXIE, train , sheriff & constable a r e hungry . towns HeJd f0r BLACK ROCK but be careful going tliru little When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3:00 P . M. ! '. lh• i.:areful next 20 miles , sharp curves & I. 3. 4. 5. b. 7. s. 9. 14. 15. l 6. 1 7. : 8. :9. 20 . 21. 22 . 23. 24 . 2 5. hil~ ~ H.'.l t ficlds & McCoys h avi ng a shoot-out . windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop . (ch eck Jimmy ' s BOMB) Stop at HARDY , drain out Missippi water, & refill with Spring river wo t e r. T;1ke on rations, throw away Jimmy ' s bomb, fill compass with anti-freeze & off for camp . lake highway 62 Put of HARDY for 2 miles lo highway 175 which will be on you r r ight. CHEROKEE VILLAGE . Pu~ 1 in laundry, spray for scunks & fol low l 7S for 2 miles to Ta_ke_ right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at fi r st road (OKMULGEE) Fol !ow OKMULGEE for l_ mile where i t changes into CHEROKEE DR . (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Foll· w CHEROKEE 3 miles to O~AGA where you turn right . (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days . ) (,.) 3}10 miles on ONAG~ , then turn left on TONGUENOXIE (after listen in g to whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM . ) h'EEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP , BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVFRED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL . \ifIE-N •{off GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM-TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARR IVED" ~~1sh �ICIA ICIMA • SPIA.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~ IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY. O NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF BACIC TO CAMP FOR. E � 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 TROOP LEADER'S GUIDE BOOK Catch the In 1985 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In The Foothills Of The Ozarks HARDY , ARKANSAS JUNE 14-!6 OA ORDEAL AND BROTHERHOOD JUNE 23-29 FIRST W£EK CANOE TREK Jl1NE 29-30 LAD AND DAD JIJNE 30-July 6 SECOND WEEK CANOE TREK JULY 7-13 THIRD WEEK EAGLE NEST JULY 13-14 LAD AND DAD JULY 14-20 FOURTH WEEK CANOE TREK JULY 21 28 iIFTH WEEK NAT. JA.'fBOREE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AND LEADERS) REGARDLESS OF RACEJ CREED) OR COLOR. 1- 1 I .__ ~66 7 6 5 CH IE 11 0 KIE IE _J 10 CAMP CH IE II 0 KIE IE 1 0 H 0 S T D II UM 8 2 BIO FOOT 7 3 WHIPPOORWILL 8 4 FLIHSTONf II 5 ARAOWHIEAD 1 0 l I I II 0 C K Y T 0 P D II Y II 0 NIE S L 0" 0 K H I F E II LACK JACK D u .. p 2 3 4 s IS 7 IS CAMP OSAOIE BOBWHITE COPPERHEAD WHITE HORSE B ROKIE H BOW WH ISPIEll lH O TURKEY R U H FOX FIRIE CIEDAR ROCK 1- I RAPIDS I 1 1 11 0 1 1 1 2 RUHHIH O DEER CRAZY WOLF I TALKING TURTLE YELLOW DOO I J A II c D F H H p R s ADM, llLDO llOATIHO COMPOUHO D IHIH O HALL I ..._...___COPPEllHEAD P 0 I H T T TRADING POST W WONDER BLOG. I \ ' ' \ \ \ \ CAlllPFllllE CIRCLE HO SP ITAL HATUllE LODOE PARKIHO R A H 0 E A SWIM AREA FI IE L D l N' ·, , ~ ~ 61 I ' •T 12 H~ I ' A p - I I / 2 ~~~-I 1 ~- R # ,"a L l.£..m• ' J ----- - -- __ - --- - KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHICKASAW COUNCIL B .S .A. H A R D Y , A R K A H S A S 72542 MAP REVISIED 3/ 85 BY r211e[i) - SWAYNE LATHAM, JR. V . Chmn . Dear Camp Leader : ESTABLISHED 1910 HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR • PRODUCER 0 1" CAM DEN RO A O GRAVEL, CONCRETE ANO ASPHALT AGG REGATES . R O AD BASE MATERIALS ANO OTHER GRANUL.AR CON STRUCTION MATERIALS. G ENE RAL OFFI CES P. 0. BOX I 683 MEMPHIS, TENN. 381 01 The Chickasaw Council , Boy Scouts of America , welcomes you to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation, an 866 acre Scout faci l ity nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains near Hardy , Arkansas . Our present Scout Reserva t ion was built and opened in 1964 to rnee~ ~h e needs of our youth both today and tomorrow . In the past year , around $350,000 has been spent at Kia Kima on a brand new 250 man dining hall and kitchen, new chapel, new trading post and troop issue building. Nineteen new latrines , showers, and wash stands are installed . One hundred fifty new mattresses should improve sleeping conditions and kayaking will be a part of summer water activiites . The Kia Kirna Scout Reservation is operated f or the benefit of the youth of Chickasaw Council . The camp represents a substantial investment by business, industry, scout families and friends of scouting from within our Council who believe in the Scout Camping method. The 1985 Camp Staff stands ready to serve you and your Scouts this s umm er . We wi ll assist you in providing your boys the kind of Scout Camping Experience as promised in the official Scout Handbook . Best wi s h es for a s uc cessful camping season . SLjr : gcr Yours in Scouting , __d~~ Swayne Latham , Jr . Council Camping Chairman LOCAL INFORMATION Parents are encouraged to stay for Sunday night campfire and to attend the Friday night campfire . Sorry, no family camping at Kia Kima Scout Reservation this year. Kelly Campgrounds 235 Sites, Hardy , Ark . Ponderosa Motel & Trailer Park 12 full hookup sites Hardy, Ark. Many Island Camp 40 sites, Hardy, Ark CAMPGROUNDS 501-856-2356 501-856- 3753 501-856-3451 1 block S. Hwy 62 Hwy 62, 3 miles toward Ash Flat 8 miles N of Hardy 2 . 75 mi. off Hwy 63 **************************************************************************** Best Western Village Inn Rt 3, Hardy, Ark 72542 Ponderosa Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark Weaver Motel Highway 62, Hardy, Ark MOTELS 523-2591 ( Memphis ) 1-800-528-1234 501-856-3753 501-856-3224 l Adult 2 Adult 29 .00 32.00 22 . 00 25 .00 Children under 12 free . $3 Additional people 18. 72 20 .80 $2 Additional people *************************************************************************** POINTS OF INTEREST Blanchard Springs Bu 11 Shoa 1 s Lake Greers Ferry Reservation Dog Patch USA -1- KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP COUNSELOR Each Unit will have assigned to Lhem a Troop Counselor . The Troop Counselor will function similarly to a Camp Commissione r. He will help you and your Troop with programs, ideas , equipment requests and ~ny other area in which you may need assistance. He will be a great resource for your Tr oop . Don 't hesitate to call upon him fo r help and assistance . Be sure to invite him to have a meal with your Troop or attend a campfire. CAMP STAFF Your Camp Sta ff is composed of many fine young men who are employed for the sole purpose of servi ng you and your Troop . The young men o n the Staff are outstanding Scouts from our own Troops aod have been campers before at our camp . They are eagerly looking fo rw ard to working with you . Be sure to get to know them . Invite them Lo participate in a Tr oop Campfi r e . -2- GENERAL INFORMATION THE SCOUTMASTER'S RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE CAMP: **************************************************************************** 1 . Review the advancement objectives of each Scout with the Patrol leaders. This is a MUST for a successful suIIDller . 2. Counsel with scout s who plan to take Merit Badges or Skill Awards so that a proper balance and variety can be achieved in their program . **************************************************************************** 3. Supervise the planning of the Troop's program with the Troop Leaders ' Council . Senior Patrol Leaders should be prepared to run the program during Camp. 4 . Arrange with your Troop Committee for adequate transportation to Camp . (Please note that the National Council of BSA does not approve the transportation of passengers in the beds of trucks, trailers or campers . ) 5 . Distribute Medical Record forms to Scouts and Scouters . Every Scout and Leader must have a physical examination upon arrival in camp. There are no provisions for medicals at camp or at nearby clinics. 6. March 26th - Attend the Camp Leaders orientation dinner at McLemore Christian Church. This is a very important meeting . The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 7 April 30th - A $20 deposit per scout, per week, is to be paid to the Council Service Cent er by this date. All Scouts making a $20 deposit by April 30th will be provided a free Camp T-shirt. 8 . April 30th - Preschedule your Scouts with form provided . Scheduling of Merit Badge/Skill Award classes will be on a first come, first serve base. New Scouts added to your Troop can be registered and scheduled after April 30th 9. June l st - Full payment of fees of $60 is due for every Scout. Payable at the Scout Office . 10 . The Council Camping Committee in the spirit of making our camp self reliant and operational for our Scouts has determined the following policy: "Full r efunds for Scouts not attending camp wi 11 only be given if the Troop notifies the Council Service Center THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL. Special cases such as sickness will be dealt with individually." A penalty fee of $20 will be accessed to each boy if he does not attend camp . Your co-operation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. 11. Check with Troop Quartermaster and Senior Patrol Leader to see that they have carried out their assignments. 12 . Complete Unit Roster in triplicate by arrival time at Camp . -3- 13. AT CAMP: Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts who are in camp. 1 scout adult fee $55 .00 s scouts adult fee $35.00 2 scouts adult fee so .00 6 scouts adult fee 30.00 3 scouts adult fee 45 . oo 7 scouts adult fee 25 .o o 4 scouts adult fee 40 . 00 8 scouts adult fee 00.00 Each Troop is entitled to one "free" adult with every eight Scouts . Many committees have been successful in arranging for two leaders to go to Camp. Both men have more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficient. There will be no fee for one adult for Troops with less than eight scouts in attendance l. Meet the Troop Counselor in the parking lot and proceed to check in at the Administration Building . 2. Supervise set ting up campsite ..• assign boys, through your Senior Patrol Leader to tents by natural Patrol groupings . Change into swim trunks. 3 . Submit Medical Record forms for each Scout and Scouter camping with your Troo p at Medical re-check. 4 . Swim classification at wat erfront area. S . Check out equipment and tour camp . 6 . Meet with Troop Counselor to review your Troops ' camp week program . 7. At 4:30 p . m. Senior Patrol Leader attend the Sunday Senior Patrol Leader Council Meeting. 8. Scoutmasters ' Roundtable: Osage 7 p . m. / Cherokee after campfire. Nature Lodge. 9. Campfire - 8 p.m . (Sunday) 10 . Supervise program and hold daily Troop Leaders Council . THE SENIOR PATROL LEADER ' S RESPONSIBILITIES You are the leader who plans the encampment with the Patrol Leaders under adult superv1s1on. You make assignmen t s to Patrol Leaders for their part in the Troop ' s program and follow through to insure that these assignments are carried out. BEFORE CAMP: 1 . Plan the program with your Scoutmaster by following the instruction in the Camp Leaders' Guidebook. -4- 2. Call at least two (2) meetings of the Troop Leaders' Council. A. The first one to help you plan the program . B. The second one to make arrangements. 3. Complete the two advancement charts attached, cover with plastic and take to Camp for posting on Troop Bulletin Board . 4. Make sure each Patrol has its own Patrol Flag and Patrol Yell. Bring them to Retreat Ceremonies. 5. With the Quartermaster check on Troop equipment needed and make tent assignments before you leave for camp by natural Patrols where ever possible. 6. Instruct Patrol Leaders to strive for advancement objectives for each Scout in his Patrol and to have a "full" Patrol for camp. CHECK LIST AT CAMP: 1. On arrival , post on bulletin board: A. Advancement Charts C. B. Troop ' s program fo r the week D. Fire Guard Chart Duty Roster 2 . Meet with the Scoutmaster, Quartermas t er and Troop Counselor to review the program. 3 . Represent your Troop on the Camp Senior Patrol Leader Council. 4. Conduct Troop on tour and orientation of camp if needed. 5. Conduct flag ceremonies in campsite. 6 . After the noon meal each day, conduct a meeting of the Troop Leader ' s Council to review the program for the next day. A. Designate responsibility for each activity . B. Have Patrol Leader report on the advancement of each Scout Ln his Patrol. C. Discuss the results of the morning inspection with the Patrol Leaders. 7. Make the program work by "following through " on all assignments that you make to Patrol Leaders . 8. Each evening just before the flag ceremony recognize those Scouts in your Troop who have completed an advancement skill by holding a "roll call" and recording the test that they passed on the Advancement Chart. REMEMBER ... . . . That you, the Senior Patrol Leader, gives leadership to your Troop program at Summer Camp just as you do the rest of the year. -5- FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP May 4 & 5 June l & 2 June 8 & 9 July 20 Call Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location . Only 20 Scouts per hour . You must reserve a time slot . -6- CHECK-IN PROCEDURES Check off each item as you complete it! 1. Your Troop Counselor or his aide will meet you at the parking lot when you arrive . Plan to arrive at camp as a Troop betwe en l p m and 4 p.m. The Troop Counselor will take you to the Camp Administration Building to register and will take your Unit to the campsite . Turn a completed Unit Roster in at this time . CAMP OPENS AT 1:00 P . M. ON SUNDAY . PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER. 2 . Have all persons (Scouts and adults) get into swim suits (with shoes, towel and medical form) for medical recheck and swim classification . To save time you may ask your Scouts to wear swim suits underneath their clot h es . 3 . After your medical recheck, go directly to the wate rfront area for your s wim c lassifi cations . 4. After your swim check - pick up equipment and tour camp . S . Return to your site, change into uniform, and set it up as you will use it during the week . Equipment can be secured from the Camp Quarte rma ster. Equipment must be returned the following Saturday before your Troop checks out . SUNDAY EVENING PROGRAM 1. Ch erokee Units should prepare for food service delivery at 5 p.m. Evening meal at 5:30 p . m. Osage Units will have the evening meal at 6 p . m. Scouts sit 8 to a table by troop . Waiters should be sent to the Dining Ball one-half hour prior to the meal . Please send an experienced Scout. PLEASE NOTE: The first meal served to your Troop will be Sunday Supper and the last meal will be Saturday Breakfast. ~~- 2 . Adult leaders should report to Nature Lodge for Scoutmasters Roundtable. Osage 7:00 p.m./ Cherokee after campfire. 3 . At 6:00 p.m. a Retreat Ceremony will be held with all Osage Troops at the Dining Rall . 4. 8:00 p.m. - Opening Campfire. All Troops assemble. Following the campfire wi 11 be the Order of the Ar row Ta pout, if required . 5. Trading Post will be open after campfire. 6. Reservation Campfire . The week of camp will be highlighted at the closing campfire Friday night . Parents ar e invited and encouraged to attend . 7. Taps is at 10:00 p.m. All Scouts must be ~n Campsite . -7- I VISITING DAYS FOR PARENT S INSURANCE HEALTH & SAFETY RIFLE AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT SWIM CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES Parents are welcome to visit the Camp at any time, however normally a boy is away from home only one we ek, and a daily visit would interfere with his program . If they come on Sunday, during check-in, they are cordially invited to bring a picnic supper . If possible, staff guides will be provided to show groups around the camp and explain the program areas and points of interest. Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements at the Administration Off ice at least 24 hours in advance of the meal . Meal costs are: Breakfast - $2 . 00 Lunch 2.00 Dinner 3.00 All visitors must check in at the Administration Office . All vehicles must remain tn Parking Area . NO EXCEPTIONS!!! All Camp Fees include a health and accident insurance coverage . Scouts & Leaders are covered. All accidents or illnesses MUST be reported to the Health Lodge. A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED OF EACH SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER before coming to Camp . The necessary form is provided by the Council and includes a Health hist ory to be filled o ut by the parents of the Scouts as well as the medica l examination by the family physician. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! A recheck wil l be made at Camp on Sunday afternoon upon arrival . A Camp Health and Safety Director, a doctor and a qualified first aider are on duty 24 hours a day . All first aid treatment will be given at the Health Lodge, except in emergency cases . Please, please report all accidents to the Health Lodge. Single shot, bolt action, .22 calibre rifles, 20 gauge shotguns, and archery equipment are provided at the range in Camp . Only camp ammo may be used . NO EXCEPTIONS!! B.S.A. Policy mandates that no handguns will be permitted in Camp. INDIVIDUALS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM BRINGING RIPLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPME NT TO CAMP. Field Sports equipment must be checked in at the Administration Office immediately upon arrival at Camp Skeet Shooting - Clay pigeons with 20 gauge s h otgun. $ . 25 ea ( 5 for $1 . 00 ) After the medical recheck, the entire Troop will proceed to the waterfront area where each Scout and Scouter will be classified according to his proficiency. It is important that every member of the Troop attend this sesson. Scouts will be classified as follows: 1. Non-swimmer 2 . Beginner 3. Swimmer -8- CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION & SERVICES (continued) MAIL SERVICE TRADING POST ADV ANCEM.ENT FIRST YEAR CAMPERS Daily deliveries and collections are made a t the Camp . Mail will be picked up at the Administration Office afte r 1:00 p.m each day. It would be very helpful if the Scou ts would ask their co r respondents to include their Troop number and c a mpsite in the address : Example : Troop # Campsite ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kia Kima Scout Reservation Camp Osage or Camp Cherokee Ha rdy, Ar ka nsas 72542 A Tradi n g Post is opera t ed in Camp fo r the sa l e of c a mping supplies, handi c r aft items, station ery a nd stam ps , and souvenirs . It is hoped each Scout will advance one rank or earn at l east one mer i t badge during his week in Camp . Th is is the time to ge t in those outdoor and aquatics requirements that a r e diffic u lt to obtain at home . Some requiremen ts for particula r merit badges must be completed at home prior to arrival at Camp . Please guide you r Scouts on this matter . Care should be taken for the NEW CAMPER . Too many times, the first camping experience is his last because of the way he is treated by Leaders and fellow Scouts while at Camp . We want you to have fun, but NOT at the expense of an inexperienced camper . There are numerous instances where " hazing" has led to serious consequences, both to the physical well-being and emotional s t ability of the boy. -9- CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) LEAVING CAMP CONDUCT CAMP QUARTERMASTER DINING HALL PROCEDURES AND TROOP DINING AREAS SENIOR PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL PARKING Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at ANY TIME -for any reason must stop at the Administration Office, clear it with the Camp Director , and SIGN OUT . When returning, stop and SIGN I N. NO SCOUTS will be permitted to leave Camp without the permission of the Scoutmaster. This is so we know your whereabouts in case an emergency arises. The main object of the "Chickasaw Council's Camp" is to give every Scout and Leader a fine camping adventure, filled with good Scouting and fun .. . the Law of the Camp is the Scout Oath and Scout Law, taught through the basic fundamentals of Scout Camping which are: Woodcraft, Campcraft , Aquatics, and Physica l Fitness, with the ideals of Scouting - namely; Character Building and Citizenship Training - always in mind. Some tools and equipment are available for loan by the Camp for Troop use . When you check out this equipment it should be inspected by you and the Quartermaster. A charge will be made for all damaged and lost equipment . Please return equipment immediately after use so others may have it. Hours: Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p . m. Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p .m. to 5:00 p .m. Friday 8:30 a .m. to 11:30 a.m . Closed PM Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CAMP OSAGE: You will be notified concerning your seating arrangements in the Dining Hall before the first mea 1. Every effort will be made to have all your Scouts seated by Patrols in one area. This is a good way to promote good table manners and fellowship. Meals are served on time; Scouts and Leaders are expected to be on time always! The Dining Hall is operated on the ROST SYSTEM, which is explained in detail later in this booklet. CAMP CHEROKEE: Patrols prepare their meals in campsite. Senior Patrol Leaders will be formed into a Council and become the decision-making body for the camp for the week. The Senior Patrol Leader Council will run on a regular basis . ALL cars will be kept in assigned "Parking Areas". safety's sake, none may be kept at the Troop Sites . a State and National Boy Scout policy. - 10- For This is CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) TRANSPORTATION For a safe trip to and from camp, the following should have your careful consideration: 1 . The driver MUST be licensed. 2 . The driver MUST be 21 years of age or older. 3 . The vehicle MUST be inspected and certified as being in good condition as to brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, etc . 4 . Except in rare instances or in emergencies, all driving must be done in the daylight hours. 5. Traffic and speed regulations MUST be complied with. 6 . There should be a relief driver for ever y group, at least 18 years of age. 7. Adequate property damage and public liability insurance ($50,000 - $100,000 minimum) should be carried . 8. TRUCKS MAY NOT be used to transport persons . 9. Five persons for each car and seven for each station wagon should be the limit. PETS IN In compliance with state health and safety codes no dogs or CAMP other pets are permitted in Camp during the summer camping season . This is in line with the best health and safety procedures and is a ruling of the Counci l Camping Committee. MISCELLANEOUS Shoes should be worn at all times, by all persons, to prevent stone bruises and cuts which may prohibit swimming . VE RI CLE PERMITS TREE DAMAGE Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle permits are restricted to Camp service vehicles only. Any requests for special dispensation for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Council Camping Committee 30 days prior to arrival at camp. NO permits may be issued without written approval by the Council ' s Camping Committee . NO trees are to be cut - at any time - without specific permission from the Camp Di~ector. A $5 . 00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced by the Camp Ranger. LOST & FOUND Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Administration Office. -11- - CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION Your unit's site will be inspected by the Camp Commissioner. A Troop assigned inspector for the Unit should inspect your site each morning to be sure things are in order for the camp inspection . A clean camp is a most important factor in establishing and maintaining high morale in your Unit and in the Camp. A SCOUT IS CLEAN. The Camp Scoutmaster will be informed daily of any unsatisfactory conditions. The following items will be checked: 1 . POLICE - UP ENTIRE CAMPSITE AREA: This can be accomplished each morning after breakfast. 2. GROUNDS IN CAMPSITE: Free of paper, trash, bottles, cans etc. Leave grass and leaves on the ground - but not on platforms. Burn paper in campfire area. 3. LIVING QUARTERS: Roll and tie up side wall of tents when weather permits. Clean under bunks and around platforms. Bed and inside of tent neat and in place. 4 . BEDS AND CLOTHING: Make all beds, so that they are neat and orderly. Air bed clothes daily . No nails on tent poles. 5. LATRINE: Sweep and scrub down latrine daily. Toilet paper in proper place - no signs of waste . 6. TRASH BARRELS: For cans, glass, tinfoil, etc. Will be emptied weekly by Camp Staff . 7. SLOP CANS: For food only with lid tightly closed at all times. Will be emptied weekly by Camp Staff. (Cherokee only . ) 8. FIRE PAILS: For "Fire Use 11 only. No ref use or garbage in cans. Have them filled at all times with fresh water for each tent. Replace water daily . 9. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Are on a "loan" basis by the camp. Should be properly used and stored in places designated. 10. TENTAGE: Ropes, pegs, and poles in proper places. Adjust ropes to allow for weather conditions. NO personal gear hanging on poles. ropes or tents. NO clothes lines from tent to tent, or tent to tree. 11. NO TABS STAKED IN BOTTOM OF TENTS. Taut line hitch used on all ropes. Clothes lines to be erected in rear of camping area and from up-rights inside tent only in bad weather. 12. WASH STANDS: Clean and free of soap and toothpaste, no personal articles, etc . No signs of waste water. -12- CAMP STANDARDS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES (continued) CAMPSITE INSPECTION (continued) FIRE INFORMATION 13. TRAILS: Leading to site are considered part of campsite. Free of paper, ect. Leaves, grass and twigs aid in conservation and should not be disturbed. Do not rake, sweep trails or camp grounds. Remember - Mother Nature knows much better than we. Be conservation-minded 14 . FLAGS: Troops are encouraged to bring a 3 ' X 5' American flag and Troop Flag . An alarm (3 blasts of horn) will be sounded for all fires and emergencies . Know where your fire fighting tools are located Organize your "Fire Guard" immediately upon arrival in Ca mp . Use the Fire Guard Charts supplied by the Camp, and post it on your Troop Bulletin Board . IN CASE OF FIRE: 1. If you discover a fire, report it to the nearest Staff Member. 2. Units are to remain at thei r campsite or wherever they happen to be whe n the alert is sounded . 3 . In the event of an alert, Unit Fire Ward ens are to report to the Administration Building for i nstructions from the Camp Fire Warden . (O ne per Unit) At Cherokee - report to the Wonder Building. 4 . Scouts should not go to the fire unless directed to do so by the Camp Fire Warden through your Unit Fire Warden . 5. Fol low ALL POINTS of the "Unit Fireguard Plan" at all times . 6. Teach Scouts the proper way to build , care for, and put out fires . A good Scout ca res for his f ire and puts it out when he is finished . 7 . The Camp Director will issue a l l directions in case of an emergency . *************************************************************************** The Council Camping Committee has directed the Reservation Director to adjust or change campsite assignments based on facilities available and the number of campers to be accommodated. In the event of limited facilities, troops MAY be asked to share a campsite with another troop. *************************************************************************** -13- TROOP ORGANIZATION IN CAMP The same Troop Organization used to conduct your year-round program is the one you use to conduct your Troop ' s suo:mer camp program. Many Scoutmasters have found that when the entire Troop will not be in Camp, the re-organization of Patrols and the election of new or temporary Patrol Leaders should be conducted well in advance of coming to Camp. This will give the new Patrol a chance to develop Patrol spirit and give the new leaders some "on the job traini ng". However, your main objective should be to see that every Scout gets to camp. Isn't that why he really joined you.r Troop in the first place? A Troop well organized in this matter will not only have a stimulating camp experience , but also have well-trained junior leaders for the next fall's program. Each Troop must be under the direction of a competent male adult leader (at least 21 years of age) who is in residence at all times with the Troop. This individual, normally the Scoutmaster, is in charge of the entire camp life of the Troop. ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS should be in charge of a phase of camp life assigned by the Scoutmaster . It is suggested that they be placed in direct charge of the program or commissary operations . JUNIOR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS are usually given specific responsibilities involving definite skills, such as instructors in campcraft, nature, or certain activities such as campfires and games . SENIOR PATROL LEADER, as the boy leader of the Troop, should conduct the Troop leaders council and be responsible for the program scheduling, inspections, roll calls, and the coordination of the individual Patrols. PATROL LEADERS should act in their usual capacity as the boy leaders of the Patrols in all their Patrol activities . They represent their Patrol in the Troop Leaders Council. At least once a day, usually during rest period, the Troop Leaders Council should meet to discuss the day's schedule of duty and program. Each Patrol will then be responsible for its share of the overall activity and program. This group is responsible for the daily inspections, all Troop activities, the planning for and scoring of the "Honor Troop" rating. A SCOUTMASTER ACHIEVES ONE OF THE GOALS OF SCOUTING - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - BY DELEGATING RESPONSIBILITY TO BOYS AND TEACHING THEM TO MEET IT . -14- ,;.,._. ·,~ .s .,,,Jc flos+ s.,,Je m ~ /:f'pd,·Nff During tour of Camp, Osage Units will visit the Dining Hall and be given table assignments. All members of the same Unit will be seated in the same area. You will occupy these SAME TABLES throughout the week. Unit Leaders and Staff Members will ac t as table advisors and occupy positions marked as "guests". They will see to it that the "Host System" as explained is carried out, and also guide the conversation and conduct at their tables. Each table is to designate a waiter for each day in advance. (P l ease post on Campsite Bulletin Board.) -15- The seating arrangement should rotate one place each day ( except the guest positions who will occupy the same seat all week) as shown in the diagram. "HOST SYSTEM" - A prime camp objective is to train the Scout in those good manners and court esies essential to one who tries to live up to the principles of the Scout Oath and Law. The Host is responsible for introduc tions, for general guidance to the tone and level of conversations, and instructs the waiter when to secure "refills", and when to go for the next course . He makes sure everyone gets equal portions of food the first time around, and that the guests are served first . THE ASSISTANT HOST aids the host; serves the vegetables or salads , and observes the rout i ne so that he may successfully succeed the host. WAITERS r e port 30 minutes in advance of mealtime and properly set up the tables . Waiters are the only persons who may go back to the serving window for seconds and are the only person except the Dining Hall Steward who moves around in the Dining Hall during meals. They return all dirty dishes, food, etc, at the close of the meal, c lean the tables with hot soapy water, and clean up in the general area of their table . The GUESTS can do much to make the meal more orderly and enjoyable . GRACES APROVED BY PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC, JEWISH, AND MORMON COMMITTEES O~ SCOUTING MORNING GRACE: 1. "Gracious Giver of all good, Thee we thank for rest and food . Grant that all we do and say, in Thy service be this day. " Amen. 2 . "Our Father, we thank Thee for thi s new day and for Thy loving care . Help us to be mindful of Thee in these happy, sunlit hours ." Amen. 3. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy care through ou t the night and for this new day. Guide us by Thy spirit, and at the close of thi s day we be not ashamed before Thee." Amen . NOON GRACE: 1. "Father, for this noonday meal, we would speak t he praise we feel . Health and strength we have from Thee, help us Lord to faithf ul be. 11 Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, help us to see the beautiful things on earth and sky which are tokens of Thy love. Walk with us in the days we spend together here . May the food we eat and all Thy blessings help us to better serve Thee. 11 Amen . 3 . "Our Father in Heaven, as this day leads on, let us not forget our obligati on to honor and serve Thee. We thank Thee for these gifts of Thy bounty . Bless thereto our use and our lives to Thy service." Amen. -16- EVENING GRACE: 1. "Tireless Guardian on our way, Thou has kept us well this day. While we thank Thee, we request care continued, pardon rest." Amen. 2. "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this day and for Thy presence in it. Forgive us if we have not made it a better day and help us to be tomorrow what we have failed to be today." Amen. 3. "Our Father, God, we thank Thee for this evening meal. Thou has been mindful of us, so help us to be mindful Thee, that we may know and do Thy wi 11. 11 Amen . As of 4. "Our Father in Heaven, Thou has given us all things richly to enjoy. We bring our thanks to Thee at this evening meal. Bless us as we partake of this food, and keep us mindful of the needs of others." Amen . GRACES SUITABLE FOR ANY MEAL: Lord's Prayer Philmont Blessing "For food, for rainment, for life, for opportunity, "For friendship and fellowship, We thank Thee, 0 Lord." Amen . - 17- -18- FLEX PROGRAM Just as the Dallas Cowboys are known for their famous "flex defense", the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is known for its "Flex Program". This simply means nothing is locked 1n concrete, our program LS flexible to meet the needs of our campers. The key camp staff members that will serve as Area Directors this summer are busy finalizing their programs for the 1985 season . -19- DA ILY PROGRA.~ S C~EDU LE TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THU RS DAY FR IDAY SATURDAY - FIRST CALL 6:30 REVE ILLE 6:45 WA ITERS CALL 7 :OJ FLA£J RAI S !~ 7:15 BREAKFAST 7 :CJ 9:00 BREAKFAST I :~ S T U C T I 0 ti t4 CHURCH--9:30 C .~ M P 10:00 STAFF MTG. I N S T U C T I 0 N A VJ I D E G A ~ E 11:00 SUNDAY LUNCH I ~ S T UCT I O N .~ CHECKOL'T -8-11 : 30 LL'"SCH 12 : 30 12:00 HAITERS CALL 12 :15 LU~lCH SERVED 12:30 * CHECK IN SAFE SWI !-i DEF. THUNDERBIRD 1:00 l>ROGRA.'i FOR ALL R E S T P E R 0 D LEADERS RALLY • GO TO SITE 2:00 I N S T U C T I 0 ~ A L p I R I 0 D FR.EE S'loll H 6 * MEDICAL CHECK GENERAL BOAT. 3:00 * CAMP TOIJR I N S T I U C T I 0 ~~ A L p I R I 0 D FOR LAYOVER TRPS. * SWIM CHECK WATER - 4:00 * DRAW EQUIP . FREE SWIM------ CARN IVAL 5:00 WAITERS 5:45 D I~ER & FLAG l..()r£Ri t-«.J 6:o:H):45 ~ COOK-QlJT SCOUTMASTERS CP1"P OS.OOE COOKOUT O•lRNIGHT HIKE OVERNIGHT HIKE OVERNIGHT HIKE OVER!': IGHT (oeage) (ch e rokee) (oeege) HIKE 7:00 (Cherokee) OVERNIGHT CANOE ov-~e:WoE OVERNIGHT CANOE ~erokeKw (OSA.QE) cRNo~N f g~Ig e> L ERS F WSP TWILIGHT BOATING TWIGHLIGHT BOAT. tllJILIGHT BOATING TWILIGHT BOATG. CAMPFIRE SONGFEST CHAPEL - OSAGE CHAPE!. - CHEROKEE O.A . FELLOWSH IP RESERVATION 8:00 S.H . FELLOWSHIP INTERTROCP INTERTROOP CAMPFIRE r:;AMPFI RE CHEROKE CAMPF I RE OSAGE VISITORS WEI.CO~ TAPS & LIGHTS OUT EVERY NIGHT 10:30 PROGRAM NOTES EAGLES NEST (TROOP LEADER TRAINING) Eagles Nest is the Chickasaw Council's version recommended Troop Leader Training Conference. valuable in the training of Troop leaders. of the nationally This program will be very Any Scout in your troop currently filling a leadership position is eligible to participate. A Scout who you feel is destined for a leadership position in the near future may also attend upon the recommendation of his Scoutmaster . Since the training will take place in a Camp setting, it is important that the Scout has completed the hiking, camping, and cooking skill awards. Eagles Nest will stress two areas of benefit to your Troop. The first is scoutcraft skill with emphasis on learning new skills and how they can be passed onto other members of the Troop and Patrol. The second is leadership skills that will make the troop leader more effective in his responsiblity. Eagles Nest is scheduled for the third week of Camp (July 7-13, 1985) at the Kia Kima Scout Reserva tion . The confe rence will be under the direction of The cost is $85. 00 per Scout. Make plans now to have your Troop represent ed! ADULT SCOUT LEADERS DEVELOPMENT Adult Scout Leader Training is simply collecting what we already know about boys and organizing this information towards the aims and methods of the Boy Scout Prog ram. Leaders who know the ways and hows of the program will be more effective in their roles, and as a result Scouts will be able to achieve the aims of the program . Training in character, citizenship and personal fitness - while having fun. This year at Kia Kima Scout Reservation we offer Leader Training each day. The sessions are scheduled - 10:00 a.m . - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m . Instructors will be qualified Scouters a ttending Camp with you . PROV IS[ONAL CAMPING A provisional Troop headed by a camp staff member of the Kia Kima Scout Reservation is available for those scouts that wish to return to camp for an additional one, two, three or four weeks. Also if for some reason your troop is not coming to camp Re can still attend . This troop functions like a home troop, except that it is made of scouts from throughout our council . Provisional camping provides an additional opportunity to complete merit badges along with other special advancements and achievements available at camp. The provisional camping fee is $70 .00 -20- LAYING OUT THE PROGRAM Now, what about your SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM? Will it be purposeful, exciting, and full of fun? Will it meet our general camping objectives? Will it be so conducted as to strengthen your year-round organization, to strengthen Patrols as working units? The answer to all these questions will be YES if you and your Patrol Leaders begin now to plan your program to meet these objectives . The follwiog is designed to help you pre pare a top-flight program. REMEMBER ~-The success of your camp program will be measured by the extent to which your Unit has learned the following things: To stand on its own feet, To use its own boy leaders, To train its own instructors , To acquire new interests . These may serve to stimulate the building of your Unit's program throughout the year . A good program for the camp follows along the idea of a morning actlvity as a learning session, an afternoon activity as a doing session, and the evening activity as a fun session. MR. CAMP SCOUTMASTERS: Here are some DO'S and DONT'S on Unit Programming: DO l. Set a tone that will give your Troop camp real class. Insist on good manners, good fellowship, clean sportsmanship, clean fun, and a clean camp . 2. Allow Patrols to plan and carry out some things they thought of and wan t to do. 3. Have enough program to keep everyone busy - BUT ... .. . ... . 4. Allow for and suggest some time when a fella can "go and do something with a pal or two". 5. Keep the OOTi ng in ScOUTing --- go on an overnight OUT of Camp. 6 . Be sure there ' s personal achievement, advancement possibilities, and fun in the program. 7. Keep in personal touch with what's happening in the Unit - - - get verbal Patrol Reports each day . 8 . Make the method succeed by EXPECTING and HELPING it to work. -21- DON'T I. Al low too many activities to be scheduled . Ca mp i ng should be r elaxing. 2. Be alarmed if things happen that are not in the schedule - some ci rcumstances warrant changes in plans . 3. Engage in activities that c an be done better in t o wn, like base ball, and football . 4. Overloo k the four big items in program -- WOODC RA FT, CAMPCRAFT, AQUATICS, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS . 5. Judge the success of the camp by Lhe numb er of Merit Badges earned. (But there should be some . ) 6 . Give boys a title and a camp leadership job and then do all the leading yourself . 7. Permit a camp violation, an er r or in operation to presis t or continue. "Sto p the Show" -- correc t it immediately . A Scout Camp is a TRAINING CAMP . Be kind but firm when necessary. The follwing pages will give you the details about program planning and activities at Cam p. Laying out the Sulllller Camp Program sho uld be a major topic of i nterest at Troop Leaders Council Meetings for several weeks befo r e your Unit actually goes to camp. It is a responsibility that cannot be done in haste or at the last minute. So use your guide sheets in t his booklet as a n aid. Remember, Camp is condu cted on a TROO P , PATROL , AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS, and a program cann ot be decided upon independen tl y . To be s ure, it may be necessary to occasio nally shift certain program items that you have listed on your schedule, in orde r to accomodate ever yone, but this will be done wh e n no other alternative is possible . Let ' s dramat ize how your Unit might go about arranging its summer program. Here we go! Let's imagine we 're t alking this over with the boy leaders of yo ur Oni t. FIRST, how about the fixed items? Some fixed items like retreat, meals, campwide campfi r es, and taps are already l isted on you r p r ogram . NEXT, what does our Unit need? What ski l l practice and advancement experie nce is needed? Let's STO P A MINUTE and take a good look at the Tende r foo t , Seco nd , and Fir st Class r equirements . What does a Scou t have to DO to advance to these ranks? The next l ogical questioni s "Why can ' t my boys become Fi r st or Second Class Scouts at Camp? The answer is, "If you PLAN for it, they can. " At Camp the opportunities for Scoutcraft advancemen t is much great e r than in the home community, so don't miss the once-a-year opportunity to move your Scouts ahead one ra nk . -22- REMEMBER, a boy becomes a Scout in the fullest sense of the word, only when he has become a Scout Hiker and a Scout Camper . Let's review the four steps of advancement to see how they fit with your Camp plans . 1 • PREPARATION: 2 . QUALIFICATION : 3. REVIEW: 4. RECOGNITION: By preparation in the Scouting program, be sure that your camp program, planned in advance, i ncludes the opportunity for every Scout to participate in all the skills r equired as a part of a natural hiking and camping e xper ience . Row does he qualify? "By pas sing a test" is the obvious answer. But, the obvious answer is wrong. Be qual ifies by using the skills required. He sharpens an axe in order to cut wood to build a fire to cook a meal because he's hungry. When he has done this, there is little need for the axe sharpening test or the fire-building t est, because he has passed them. A TROOP (DAY OR OVERNIGHT) HIKE WHILE AT CAMP CAN ACCOMPLISH THIS AIM . By a Progress Review. Plan to have your entire Troop Committee come to camp on Friday for this . Boys who qualify in camp bu t not given the opportunity for rev iew and recognition unt i l Fall, often lose interest By a Court of Honor . The Scout should have this recognition as soon as poss i ble , perhaps at a Troop Campfire immediat e ly after the Campwide Campfire on Friday night . All Badges and awards available at the Administration Office . Skill awards should be presented daily . Now, t ha t we have reviewed the four s teps in advancement, let's plan for it . Let's take an INVENTORY of our needs by us i ng the FORMS ATTACHED. Having made such a list as this, you may be wondering about what items the Camp provides . Camp program areas may be divided into three (3) groups : Aquatics, Field Sports, and Scoutcraft . (Physical Tra ining is buil t int o all of Scouting's Activities . ) In the aquatics and field s ports areas qualified adults from the Camp Staff must be on hand; however, they may call upon your Unit 's Junio r Leaders to assist them . The Scoutcraft areas include Nature, Conservation, Campcraft, Rope Yar d and Woodtools. Some of these areas should be duplicated in each Troop Campsite. It is expected that the Troops will use their own leadership in these areas with the assistance of your Camp Commissioner in either the Camp or Troop areas. There are several reasons for this: 1 . Your Unit's Patrol and Junior Leaders know the specific needs of your boys and can direct their instruction to meet those needs. -23- 2. By using your own instructors in giving demonstrations, you are helping to strengthen the operation of the Patrol Method. 3 . This is one of the finest oppoortunities to meet one of our camping goals - TO TRAIN BOYS FOR LEADERSHIP. Scoutmasters should certainly be cont inually training their boy leaders throughout the year. Then, too, the Camp Commissioner will work with your boy leaders. MERIT BADGE OPPORTONITIES: Listed below are a number of Merit Badges which can be earned in whole or in part at summer camp . It should be borne in mind that since a Merit Eadge is recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in a certain field, MERE ATTENDANCE AT INSTRUCTION SESSIONS DOES NOT ENTITLE A BOY TO A MERIT BADGE. In many cases, however, tbe boy who does not complete all the requirements satisfactorily will be given a certification of "Partial Completion . " Some boys may wish to stay a second week just to complete Merit Badges. A provisional Troop will be available just for this purpose. STEPS IN EARNING A MERIT BADGE: 1. The Scout picks the subjects i n which he is interested, secures the Merit Badge pamphlets, and studies the requirement s well before going to camp. USE YOUR INFLUENCE TO PREVENT HIS NOT OVEREXTENDING HIMSELF. A boy should NOT TRY to get too many Merit Badges at camp; it is better to earn one or two a.nd do the requirements WELL . 2. Before approaching a Merit Badge Counselor, a boy should know what the requirements are for that particular Merit Badge, and what will be expected of him. 3 . There are many requirements which CAN and MUST be completed before going to Camp. (See notes on following pages*) 4. You, the Scoutmaster, can give your boys a hand by POINTING OUT which Merit Badges are available, and HELPING THEM plan to try for a few. 5. The Scoutmaster should be prepared to hand in a schedule of the Scouts wishing to take Merit Badge/Skill Award work by name> subject, Troop number by May 2nd -24- SKILLS AWARDS 1. FIRST AID 2. HIKING - Requirement #7 cannot be comple ted. 3 . CAMPING 4 . CITIZENSHIP 5. COOKING - Requirement Ulc and ll d cannot be completed . Camp Os a ge cannot complete Requirement 5 .b . 6 . SWIMMING - Mus t qualify as a swimmer. 7 . CONSERVATION 8. ENVIROMENT MERIT BADGES AT CAMP The following is a partial list of Merit Badges availab l e at Camp : 1 . ARCHERY 2. ASTRO NOMY Certain optional requirements require a month of record keepi ng. By selecting the pr oper options, this Merit Bad ge ca n be completed in Cam p . 3 . BASKETRY Mat er i a l for this craft can be purchased in the Trad ing Post for the approxiamate cost of $7 . 00; some knowledge of of identifica tion is recommended . 4. BACKPACKING Requirement # 10 & #11 cannot be completed a t camp . 5 . CAMPING 6 . CANOEING 7. COO KIN G Can complete if taken on the High Adventure Program . Requirement #8 must be verified by Onit Leader. Scou t s are e ncouraged to bring their own backpack and te n t for the overnight e xp er i e nce . Must have Swimming Skill Award Cherokee can complete - osage r equirement #3 cannot be completed . 8 . ENVIROMENTAL SCIE NC E Scouts should have writing ability since a lot writt en work i s re qu ir~ d. 9 . FI RST AID 10 . FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 11 . FISHING 12 . FORESTRY Evidence for requirement #8 cannot be completed unless verified made by Unit Leader. -25- MERIT BADGES (continued) 13 . HIKING Evidence for requiremeot #3 & #4 must be verified by the Unit Leader- . 14 . INDIAN LORE Material for requirement #2 are available in the Trading Post. 15 . LEATHERWORK Materials for requirement if2 are available 1.o the TradiT'lg Post . 16 . LIFESAVING ( 2 hrs) 17 . MAMMALS 18. NATURE Interpr-etation of requir-ement #14 has caused some difftculty in Scout Troops. The Scout complet£og requirement lfl4 does not have to be certif.i.ed in C. P. R. , but r~ the r have an understanding of the ski l l after 3 hours of ins t ruc tions . Requirement #8 & #15 (s t reet clothes) . Street clothes mean l ow shoes, socks, pants, belt long sleeve button down shirt, jacket or sweat shirt . Requirement 115 cannot. be completed . For requir.emen ts involving a month of record-keeping, evidence can be brought to Camp . 19 . ORIENTEERING 20 . PIONEERING 21 . REPTILE STUDY Requirement #8 cannot be c ompl e t ed at Camp . 22 . RIFLE & SHOTGUN SHOOTING Firearms are provided and ammunition is available at mi nimum cost . 23 . ROWING Must have Swimming Skill Award. 24. SMALL BOAT SAILING (Cherokee Only) Must have Swimming Skill Award . 25 . SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 26 . SWIMMING Requirement #5 cotton long sleeve shirt & pants, preferably blue jeans . 27 . WILDERNESS SURVIVAL 28 . WOODCARVING Many of these Merit Badges can be star ted, but oot completed at Camp, because of the requirements. Paritial completion forms will be issued to boys for requirements completed at Camp . -26- AQUATICS The Kia Kima Scout Reservation offers numerous opportunities for Scouts of all skill levels in water re l ated activities. An experienced staff awaits to provide basic instructions as well as advanced Merit Badge instruction. All of the BSA aquatic related Merit Badges are avai lable except Motor Boating . AQUATIC SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Anyone participating in aquat ic acti vities must have a current (within 36 months) Physician's Certifi ed Med ical Examinat ion, take the swim test classifica tion and at t end the aquatic orie ntati on . 2 . Canoes and sai l - boa ts may only be used by swimmers, P.F . D.' s mus t be used at all times. Do not sign up for a ny boating without Swimming Ski 11 Award . 3. A "Safe Swim Defense " and " Safety Afloat" Certification will be conducted for all Uni t Leaders during their week at Camp . This cer tification is a must before conducting a Tr oop swim or Troop boa t ing activity . 4 . The "Buddy System" is the backbone of the BSA aquatics program. The buddy system and proper use of the buddy tags wi 11 be explained at the aquatics orientation. Our goal is to have "EVERY SCOUT A SWIMMER AND EVERY SWIMMER A LIFE SAVER" . SPECIAL AQUATIC AWARDS BSA LIFEGUARD Scouts must hold Swimming, Life Saving, Canoeing, First Aid and Rowing Merit Badges . C. P.R. Certification is required prior to Camp . This is a 30 hour course. Scout will be at the waterfront all day. Scouts will earn a pocket size certificate and are entitled to wear the patch oo their swim trunks. MILE SWIM The Mile Swim is held on Thursday evenings 4:30 p.m . at the Lake at Camp Cherokee under the supervision of the Aquatics Director . Scouts wishing to participate must successfully complete 4 hours of training in distance swimming. Each Scout successfully completing the Mile Swim will receive a pocket size certificate and are entitled to wear the patch on their swim trunks. KAYAKING Will be offered at the river. Scout must have rowing, canoeing and swimming merit badges to participate. SNORKELING BSA Scout must have swimming merit badge to participate. Each scout successfully completing this course will receive a wallet card and entitled to wear the patch on their swim trucks . -27- - FIELD SPORTS The Field Sports area includes the Rifle and Archery Range, Orienteering . The Range Officer wi ll conduct range orientation at the Range . The Archery and Rifle/Shotgun Orientation will be given at this time. OLE MAN Of THE RIFLE / OLE MAN OF THE BOW SHOOT gach weP.k, the Range Officer will conduct a Rifle Match of all leaders (over age 18) . Ole Man of the Bow will also be conducted at Archery Range each week . Specific times for all shoots will be announced at the Sunday Leaders Roundcable. SCOUTC RAFT Certain Merit Badges are designed to challenge Scouts more than others. Maturity of an i ndividual sometimes means the difference between just passing the badge or having a really meaningful experience. The four Scoutcraft Merit Badge s have varying degrees of difficulty which require expP. rience, at times size, and a maturity of judgement which most of our younger Scouts do not possess. A closer look at those badges, hopefully, will give you, the Unit Leader, an opportunity to better counsel your Scouts as to the desirability of them taking these badges while at Camp . CAMPING PIONEERING COOKING WILDERNESS SURVIVAL This is the final test of a Scout's ability to be home in the woods. Younger scouts, even if they have the required twenty nights of camping, do not have the insight to deal with what this badge can o Efer. The overnight should be an opportunity for Scouts to relate experiences they have had on the trail to peers who cao appreciate what is being said. Unit Leaders should be aware that small two-man tents are to be brought to camp for the overnight . This badge has a project in it that younger, smaller boys have difficulty in making meaningful contributions oE labor. They, at times feel left out of what is going on, whereas the next year they might be bigger and better able to cope with the projec t . Younger Scouts usually do not have the patience to prepare the meals effectively and do not have the fire management skills to safely work in the cooking area. Sometimes control of every situation becomes difficult if the maturity of the Scout is lacking . Most of the intricacies of the badge are lost on younger Scouts . Although they learn the basic requirements, this badge is designed Eor more in depth challenges which the older boy can appreciate and which is hindered by the younger boy who is still struggling with the basic requirements . Maturity of experience and judgment would increase the enjoyment of this badge for everyone taking it. -28- THE HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM The Chickasaw Council agaio offers a High Adventure Activity for the more experienced Scout Camper . It will extend the Kia Kima Reservation Program. This year ' s act1v1ty will be Canoeing one of several rivers in the area. This experience will call upon the skills and resourcefulness of all participants. The qualifications for participation in this High Adventure Experience are: 1. 2 . 3. 4. 5. Have at least 2 years of summer camp expertence. Hold First Class Progress Award. Hold merit badges in First Aid and Swimming. Be proficient in camping and cooking. Have reached 14th birthday by January 1, 1985. Be in good physical shape. This High Adventure Experience will be open to THE FIRST 11 SCOUTS PER WEEK 1lfAT QUALIFY AND SIGN UP BY APRIL 30ni. -10- TROOP AREA : Tl:.NTS: EQlJ[? MENT: ONLY: CAMPSITE fNSPE CT lON GUIDE PATROL CAMPSCTE Are Trails leading t o area clean? Are Are grounds clean and neat - NO pape rs or rubbish? fireplaces c lean? Are instructions posted on bulletin board? Are fi r e pail filled to overflowing and in plac e? Are t hey properly erected? Are t he co rrect knot s used? Clov ~ ~itc h aruu od poles? 2 half hitches, o r tant l ine hit c h at stakes? Boxline at Gr om mP.t? Are loose ropes neatly done 11p? Ha s all needed patc hi 11g been done? Hav e all ropes b een rep la ced? Are front poles st ra ight? Does each t e nt have a ~ lotheslinP ou t si de? Are all w~t o r damp s wimsui ts , towels, wa shclothes, etc. on o uts ide lines except in rainy weather? Is floor c l~<in? Is equipment and clothi ng 11P:1t: ly f»Lded u :td 5to r ed? Are shoes nea tly ar r anged un de r bed? ls there a su pply of dry wood under tent pla tfo rm or cove r? Ar e thr ht>rls made n t>.H ly? A Troop brooru? ln lea der 1 s or SPL ' s t e nt? A larg~ t r 8sh ca n for g las s and meta l? Are papers sorted ou t ~n d b ur nPd rlai ly ? Fi r~ f iRhting Pquipment sto r ed ~n pl~ce? Troop & Am:~ r u:~n Fl a)!.'i flyi n g i..1 Camp? La t ctne ~ - Sh:Y*e r ·3 - l :oa :i ? S l o p c::t11, lii tigh~l·r r-lo$~ d ..rich food qnly? Cor.k i 'lg g <>~1 r . t t~an ,n d :11 r d ri. ~ d? -31- - PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Here is a list Camp. Add any "Scout Pack" . be l abeled . of Personal Equipment needed for an enjoyable experien ce at items you feel important. Str ess the importance of a good We suggest that for any campout that each item of clothing CLOTHING AND BEDDING Complete Scout Sumner Uniform --with knee socks. Extra shorts or pants & shirts --Daily change of underwear & socks --Handkerchiefs --Bathing trunks --Raincoat or Poncho --Rubbers or Boots ==Pajamas Sweater or Jacket Sneakers --Sleeping bag or warm blankets - - Pillow (if desired) TOILETRY ARTICLES Toothbrush and paste Hand towels Bath towels Wash cloths ==Comb, brush, llll.rror __ Soap in container MUST FOR A HAPPY WEEK Knapsack --Knife, fork, spoon ==Flashlight Scout Handbook ==Pen, pencil, pad __ Compass Scout Advancement Card OPTIONAL Camera Insect repellent (no spray cans) --Mess Kit and Canteen Bible or Prayer Book -32- OPTIONAL (continued) __ Fishing Tackle Sewing Kit Individual first aid kit SUGGESTED TROOP EQUIPMENT __ American Flag Troop Flag --First Aid Kit __ Extra Rope Hammer Wire Assorted Nails Pliers Scout Field Book Tr oop Advancement Chart - - Campfire Materials --Binder Twine Thumbtacks Clock ~Merit Badge Applications Patrol Flags ==Soap (dishwashing) Axes and Saws ==Patrol Cooking Kits Water buckets --Chef's Tool Kits CHICICASAH ~ YI LODGE ::- ~'1 The O rder o f lhe Arrow cm pha,11~ 1h:11 a good Seoul c:impcr 1~ not u n iv profic icn l m 1hc: 'k ill~ n f Scou 1c r:ift bu1 al w p r<1c11c~ 1hc pr mci pks o f Scou1- '"ll c ;11pre'>Sed m 1h e Scou1 O ath 3nd Llw a nd m 1h c traditio n or the Good Turn Pa n1e ular auenll o n 1~ paid to c heuful service a s an e~sc oual io a happ) camping cllpcnencc. True bro1herhood u - 1sts nmong. 1ho se who e1C.h1b1t 1hesc 1rni1s in their daily hvc• 1 h<' Order as yo u can sec fro m the Stdtt ml'nl o f p urpose is m>t a pw1m1 m o r a 1hmg ap art f rom Scout m g It i ~ a d e vice u~cd m 1he cam ping pr oivam o f 1hc.- Boy Sco uts o f A merica It h as n~ r oots m the tf0<1 p anJ post 1h.11 !!OC• c:im p1ng It !!3th<·r.. 1hc.-e dcs1!!n a ted bv t n>op~ or posts d' mem bers of lhL' Order ml<' a local council i:roup kno wn a< a lod!!e. The O rder of the Arrow 1s a 1h111f? of 1k 111d11 1dua/ ra t her 1h:i n o f the mass II 1< na tural that the program and \<'llln!! of Seoul camping ~houh.I lead 10 the fonnauo n of campc~ honor MX1c 11cs I n 1he ear l) years of Scouting 1n Ame r ica mam such o rgnmzalton< were form ed 1 he succc~s of the O r der ol the: Ar ww m 11 \ earl) o;p;m ~•O n y~ Jf\ wa\ due m la r ge meas ure I<' rh •• d e moc ratic ha, 1< fo r lh<' sclcc110n o f c nnd1datc:s ; 1hc rccogni11 on o f 1h " Sco ut unit: the camping req uirem e nt , a pracucal plan for <.crv 1ce to ' icoullnj! in w hic h th« prt)m o 1t1•n an d 1m pr.1ve m , n 1 "' c a m pm l!. hr11mn 1 n~ in .J h<ly' •)WO unu. were 1ht <.cn1r.1I 11.le.i. c11lnrfu l cercmom<'~ 3 wcll -·ldmcd pl a n o r Orj1Jnl73 inn. htcralurc ., uvcrmj.' \er" "'Onie' And .1dm ml\tra11<>n - 1h.11 .:uuld he ,.,,,,f\ .1.io1r1nl ''' l• ... ·al c<>unc1h th• pr.1ct1c:il .ind colorful mtcrprc1.111nn of the Sc1•u1 0Jth .ind l J" thl' G1>1'1d Turn :i nd 1hc 'P•fllUJI quJht1c< of S..t1u1mi: The Order o f the Arrow 1s a tlunR n/ the 0 111-<1/-donrs ra1h er 1h a n the indoors. It was born o n an i ~lan d w il1c rness II needs the sun and the r~•m. 1hc woods and the plains. tht> w:i 1crs a nil 1he u.·uln skv For o ut of hk in 1he opt>n cttmcs a p rec1<'us ingredient v. h1ch ourcoi..n lr) and :i n ) cou nt ') needs 1f •t lS t o surv1•-.. - ~ff-rchancc that ma kes men Si ron!! in a n) 11me o f s ircss ORDER OF THE ARROW AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATI ON An O . A . tapout will be conducted at each Sunday Nigh t Campfire if there are those to be tapped out. (Sco u tmaster - inform business manager when you check in o n Sunday) Thos e tapped out will have the oppo rtunity to t ake t he ir Ordeal on Thursday night and all day Friday , ending with their ceremon y o n Friday night. 0.A. Members who are Ordeal Member s a nd are ·eligible fo r Broth e r hoo d may go thro ugh t he Brotherhood on Friday and the Brothe rhoo d Ceremo ny t hat night. These new members and Brotherhood me mbers will b e presented at the Friday night campfire. Ordeal f ees are $12 . 00 I 1 CHICKASAW COUNCIL KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OSAGE CHEROKEE CAMPSITE # CAMP WEEK SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR ADULT FEE $60 PER WEEK SCOUT LEADER IN CHARGE AT CAMP TROOP fl PHONE : H B ----- --~ T-SHIRT SCOUT $20 PR&- CAMP CARP TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL MALE ADULT - APR 30 DLD BOOK CAMP FEE FEE PEES PAID FEES PAID FEES L!ADU- NAME ADDRESS r ,. DEPOSIT BAYMEBT PAYMENT AT OFFICE AT CAKP PAID SCOUT'S HAMB ADDRESS 1. 2. l. -· --·-·. - . -· - 4. 5. 6. . 7. 8. ~ - J. J. 1 1 1 1 l 9. o. 1. 2. 3. 4. f 6. FOR COUNCIL USE ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE CEllTE~ FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) SCOUTS AT $20.00 • SCOUTS AT $60.00 • SCOUTS AT $40.00 (Balance) SCOUTS AT $40.00 • &.ceipt I for S ADULTS lece1pt I for $ RECEIPT I for $ J.ece1pt I for $ RECEIPT I for $ Al>ULT RE IS COMPUTED BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS ATTFNDING CAMP FOR CAMP USE ONLY Scouts at $60.00 • ., -- Adults Fee • -- ' 86 camp sit e deposi t 25.00 'IDfA1 Previous Pa)98llts TOTAL DUE I TO CH ICKASAW COUNCIL SCOUT RESERVATION VIA HARDY, ARKANSAS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION ' ', I ""' \ ~ :lt" -- MA IN GA TE J I, ("'} , ... -, o ' 1 ~...._ GRAVE L ROAD BEG I NS (:) ~ "" ~ (J § -(:; if n V' 0 :I: c )> z ;:o -4 -0 ~ ........ ..., re -r z -4 ITI 0 z I ~1.3 fr\ r J ~ J ~ ;: (), 7 CHEROKEE RD. (ALSO STATE RT. 175) CHANUTE LAKE \ 1> n :I: ,..,, ;:o 0 ~ ,..,, ,..,, ;:o 0 ~ ~ v,...,. -Y ~ ?,,... ~ V' <::.. "V' -?.). CHEROKEE~ VILLAGE CENTER ~ ;o -i °' "' AUGUST, 1 9~2.:'\. TROOP 256~ CHICKASAW COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TROOP REQUESTED PROGRAM SCHEDULE SHEET CAMP WEEK (one per Pacrol) ----- SCOUT'S NAME OSAGE/CHEROKEE CAMP SITE I TROOP I '--- PATROL DISTRICT Number of years at: KKSR 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 Age Progress Award N-T- 2-1 -S-L-E Swim Classification N-B-S N - B - S N Learn to Swim p. Swimmin g t[D Every Scout in You B Troop should take () one of chese s Swimminp, t1 . B © 5 session. u r s Life Saving M.B. (§) A s Life Guard BSA T I N Lea rn to Row Every Scout in you Troop chould take c B&S Learn to Canoe one of these 5 r sessions. s s Canoeinr, M.B. s Rowine M.B. s Sailing M. B. Cherokee Only Kayaking Osap,e Only F REE SWIM 4 p . m. daily l":on. -Thurs. TROOP ACTIVITY 2nd First Aid @:}] 1st First Aid M. B. ® g~Ut S psiteT Citizenship B s 2nd Hikingl0 c Hiking M:B.' 0 1st Camping ~ u Camping M. B. ® T c 1st Cooking cg R Cooking M.B. CHEROKEE ONLY A F Backpack M.B. T Wilderness Sur . MB . Pioneering M.B . TIWOP I SCOUT'S NAME - - --- General Rifle Try 2 davs F s 1 p Rifle & Shot Gun M.B. E 0 General Archery Try 2 days L R Archery M.B. D T s Orienteering M.B. H c General Handicrafts A R Bas,.etry M.B. t-: A tndian Lore M.~. D F I T Lea therwo rk H.B. s Wood Carving M.B. Conservation !TI] E c Environment (5.A."'J 0 Environment: Sc . M. B (@ L 0 Forestry M.B. G Soil & Water c. ~ . B. y Na cure M.B. Reptile Study M.B. Fish & Hildlife M.B. MallllDals M.B. FishJ.n6 M.B. Asrronomy M.8. Evening Ses.sion Pacrol Total TOTAL S.A. EARNED TOTAL M. B. EARNED PROGRESS A. EARNED N-T-2-1-S-L-E 1. Record Progress Award and swim classification for each Scour 2. Black in all spaces where S .A. or H.B. has been earned prior to arrival to camp. 3. Place X in spaces for desired program at camp (No more chan 5 x's per Scout) I. 3. 4. 5. b. 7. s . 9. 10. : 1. 12 . ! '. 14. 15. l 6. 1 7. : 8. : 9 . 20 . 21. 22 . 23. 24 . 2 5. KI A KI M.C\ CHE ROKEC VI LLAGE HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA K IMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT A T LI B ERTY C A SH G R OCER Y STO RE I N CHEROKEE VI L · LAC...E lvou .... 11 ~ "''"'"II rtgh t o ff A t k ht gh-v 175 ttev• I 1/10 of a mol e. TURN LEFT O N TO OKM ULGEE. travel I mol e OKMULGEE WILL TU A N I N TO C HE ROKE E ROAO (yO<J do not make a t um, th•• road cl'tanqe will automa toc allv h aooe n I, 11 ave l 3 mol et nJRN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA, travel 3/ 10 o l a mile . fURN LEFT ONTO TONGUE N OXI E. travel 2 m iles. TURN RIGHT ON W EEKI W ACHEE. tr~· ~I 4 /10 o f a mol e WEEKIWACHEE WILL TURN I N TO GRAVEL. HOW TO GETTO KIA KIMA TO ST LOUI I SS JO NESBORO FOLLOW GRAVEL ROAD TO --------~H~O T TI p s/ St1ul ot f alarm clock, reach for coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money i n pocket . llcad for door, on way kiss "little ladv" good bye and WHOOPS ! wha t did you forget? Cl1>se door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives, & l oad . T<1kL• two asperin, hilch up mule s, I mean start the e ngine, & off for I-55 & b r idge . At bridge take two turns, flll radiater with "Missippi" rive r wote r & head fo r Jon esbo r o . Keep wagon on I-SS Lo Jonesboro Exit then onlo HYW . 63 to Ma r ked Tree (Co tt onwood) r\fler seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a little over hal f way t o HARDY . \~AKE UP! you are at Jonesbo~o & Barry ' s Truck Stop , where you can fill & unfill everything . AftPr 1800 seconds , search Jimmy for time bomb , load wagon & off fo r HOXIE ARKANSAS. Be careful while c_ro.:~s_ing tracks at HOXIE, train from north might be coming f r om sou t h . HeJd f0r BLACK ROCK but be careful going tliru little towns , sheriff & constable a r e hungry . When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3:00 P . M. lh• i.:areful next 20 miles , sharp curves & hil~ ~ H.'.l t ficlds & McCoys h avi ng a shoot-out . ~~1sh windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop . (c h eck Jimmy ' s BOMB) Stop at HARDY , drain out Missippi water, & refill with Spring river wo t e r. T;1ke on rations, throw away Jimmy ' s bomb, fill compass with anti-freeze & off for camp . lake highway 62 Put of HARDY for 2 miles lo highway 175 which will be on you r r ight. Pu~ 1 in laundry, spray for scunks & fol low l 7S for 2 miles to CHEROKEE VILLAGE . Ta_ke_ right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at fi r st road (OKMULGEE) Fol !ow OKMULGEE for l_ mile where it changes into CHEROKEE DR . (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Foll· w CHEROKEE 3 miles to O~AGA where you turn right . (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days . ) (,.) 3}10 miles on ONAG~ , then turn left on TONGUENOXIE (after listenin g to whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM . ) h'EEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP , BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVFRED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL . \ifIE-N •{off GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM- TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARR IVED" ICIA ICIMA • SPIA.IT • KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~ IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY. O NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL. BACIC TO WRITTEN AT KIA SUMMER OF CAMP FOR. E 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 1985 Title A name given to the resource 1985 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/2b081a9b048067c114737e9abbce3fa6.pdf b4c4b1bbae1c6274383432d93b39a14f PDF Text Text 0J1 1ftv" ti~ 1987 SCOU TMAS TER'S GUID E BO/OK TO THE GREA T ADVE NTUR E Catch the In 1987 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In The Foothills Of The Ozarks HARDY, ARKANSAS JUNE JUNE JUNE JUNE JULY JULY JULY 12-14 14-20 21-27 28-JULY 4 5-11 12-18 19-25 OA ORDEAL AND BROTHERHOOD STAFF WEEK COPE CANOE FIRST WEEK CANOE SECOND WEEK COPE COPE CANOE THIRD WEEK CANOE FOURTH WEEK COPE COPE CANOE FIFTH WEEK TREK TREK TREK TREK TREK �I COPPERHEAD I P 0 INT • i-- \ _J ' ' A •c 1 I I I '--- - CAMP t 2 3 4 8 GHOST 110 D F H CHEROKEE DRUM '00T WHIPPOORWILL DRY IOllES ARROWHEAD - - - - - - - - - --- N FLlllSTOlll LOllQ KNIFE I I to BLACK p .IACK ADM, ILDO '\ T TRADING POST W WONDER BLOG. cs CENTRAL SH OWER \ IOATINO COMPOUND DINING \ HALL CAMPFIRE CIRCLE HOSPITAL NATUllE LODGE R PAllKINQ 11 AN 0 E II 8 SWiii ~ 0 0 AllEA c "' -1 :I IC Ill ~ 0 I ... I I I I I I I ,j 0 I, 2 3 4 5 CAMP u L_l M p OSAGE ooow"'TO I !:::. COPPERHEAD WHITE HORSE BROKEN BOW WHISPERING RAPIDS 12 I e AUN TURKEY FOX FIRE CEDAR ROCK RUNNING DEER 1 I WOLF 10 CRAZY TALKING TURTLE 11 12 YELLOW DOO 7 I 8 • 1 • (~ - _J 1 B.S.A. I HARDY, M A P J R E V I S E D ARKANSA S 3/ 85 SY 72 5 42 12511$ �ESTABLISHED 1910 HIGHWAY CON TRACTOR • P RODUCER OF CA M OEN ROAD GRAVEL., CO N C RETE A N O A SPHAl.T AGGREGATES . ROAD BASE M A T ERIAL.$ . ANO OTH E R GRAN U l-AR CO N STRUCTION MATERIAl.S . GE N ERAL. O FF ICES SWA YNE LATH AM, J R. Vice Chairman P . O . BOX 1 6 83 M E M PHIS, TE N N . 38101 Dear Camp Leader : The Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of Ameri ca, welcomes you to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation , an 866 acre Scout facility nestled in the foothi l ls of the Ozark Moun t ains near Ha rdy, Arkansas. Our present Scou t Reservat ion .was built and opened in 1964 to meet the needs of our youth both today an d t omorrow. In the past three years , around $890 , 000 has been spent at Kia Kima on a brand new 250 man dining hall and kitchen , new chapel , new trading post and troop issue building. Twenty two new latrines , showers, and wash stands were insta lled . A new central hot water shower house for Camp Cherokee , a n ew rangers hou se , a new house for the camp director , and new roads have been completed . Other additions include 150 new mattresses, 150 new tent platforms , Kayaks, cabins for the doctors , chaplains and cooks have been refurbished along with the Friday night campfire area . In 1986 we opened Project COPE , a new program designed to attract and hold the o l der Scouts in your troop . Be sure you see the PROJECT COPE area this summer . The Kia Kima Scout Reservation is operated for the benefit of the yout h of Chickasaw Council. The camp represents a substantial investment by business , industry , Scout families and friends of Scouting from within our Council who believe in the Scout Camping method. The 1987 Camp Staff stands ready to serve you and your Scouts this sununer. We will assist you in providing your Scouts the kind of Scout Camping Experience as promised in the official Scout Handbook. Best wishes for a successful camping season. ~urs in Sc~---5< L~~ ~~~ Latham, Jr. Swa)'ne Council Camping Chairman P . S . Each district camping chairman has a copy of the new camp promotion VHS . The video was prepared by A.P.I. Photography All scenes in the film were shot exclusively at Kia Kima Scout Reservat i on. The video is designed to be s hown to both parents and Scouts. Leaders should cont act their d i strict's camping cha i rman to set a date to show the video . �1987 CAMP PROMOTION CHAIRMEN Al Guenther Service Area 1 Charles Ricketts 761 -2 967 Southeast District Frank Simonton 454-3481 Southwest District Milton Martin 398-7153 Northwest Mississippi David Po tt s 342-268 1 South Central Isaa c Pe terso n 789-07 98 Service Area 11 Northeast Dan McGuire work 452-4373 744 - 9238 Nashoba Tom Henderson 872-4345 Crittenden William Cassell 735-9618 North Central Vernell Smith 946-3089 Eastern John Adcox work 523-4897 523-4841 SCOUTMASTERS SUMMER CAMP ORIENTATION DINNER MARCH 3,198 7 6:30 P . M. - 3- �THE STORY OF KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION FOR 1987 The Kia Kima Scout Reservatio n is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Our present Reservatio n was opened in 1964, Mountains near Hardy, Arkansas. Ca mp Osage, a Camp with the consists of two camps run as one Reservati on. tradition al Central Dining Hall, and Camp Cherokee, an outpost sytle Ca~p utilizing patrol cooking, are situated on over 866 acres of rolling land with a lake and river and numerous amenities native to Scout Camp. In 1987. the Reservatio n will consist of Camp Osage with 12 campsites Trading Post facilities equipped with and Camp Cherokee with 10 campsites . handicraf t items and Scout equipment are available at both camps. New. as a result of the successfu l Capital Campaign. will be hot showers for Camp Cherokee. new Ranger's house, new roads. new dump truck, new tents and tent platforms . new parking lot and a ne w Reservatio n ca mpfire stage. Merit Badge and Skill Award instructio n is offe r ed by qualified c ounselors in over 40 Scout related activity and advanceme nt subjects. Scouts will be given more opportuni ty at actual rank advanceme nt during a week at summer camp , than the rest of the ye a r combined. Our Waterfron ts will offer every type of aquatic activity, including boating . canoeing. fishing, swimming . small boat sailing. BSA Lifeguard . and The land is a paradise for small game including opossums, coone, Snorkelin g. There is most every type of rabbits, squirrels . and birds of all types. foilage and trees native to the area found o n the Kia Kima Scout Rese r vation. THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATIO N IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AND LEADERS REGARDLES S OF RACE, CREED. OR COLOR. THE PURP OS E Kia Kima Scout Reservati on, with its magic appeal, will highlight an adventure camp where mosl of the program will be troop and patrol c entered. Its purpose is to build strength in the patrol and troop organizat ion. as well as the individua l Scout . through a day-by-da y program of "real" A well trained staff will endeavor to help you provide a Scouting. memorable program for your Scouts. -4- �TROOP INFORMATION SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PRO MOTION 1. Pre-opening ••••••••••••••• • ••••••••• •• ••••••••••••••• Senior 2. Opening Ceremony ••••••.••••••.• .• ••• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••... Scouts Welcome Song, ••••• Scout master to Parents ••••• Skit, Patrol Leader or De monstration ••• •• All Scouts 3. Introduction of Ca mp Promotion Team •••• . • • ••.•••• • • • ••••••• Scoutmaster 4. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Program • •••• .District Ca mp Promotion Me mber an d 0-A Promo t ions Team Member S. Discussion of Kia Ki ma Scout Reservation and your Troop's Involv e men t •••••••••••• 6. Have Scouts & Pa r ents ma ke commitment to attend with a .District Camp Pro motion Member 0-A Pro motions Tea m Me mber Troop Leadership, and Parents de p osit to Troop Commit t ee Member 7. Scoutmaster Minut e ••••••••• How ca mping helps the Scou t 8. Closing Ceremony ••• • • • •••••• •••••• ••. • ••• • ••••• Asst. 9. Refreshments to ad vance. Senior Patrol L eader USE SCOUT SIGN UP CHART BY PATROLS AND POST ON TROO P BULLET I N BOARD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5• 6. Review Troops plans early to determine week to attend Sum me r Camp. Arrange for quali~ied Male Adult leadership over 21 for your Troop for the week. Each Troop must have at least one adult male in camp with the Scouts at all times. Plan the program that your Scouts want to achieve. Preschedule with the form provided by MAY lst. Schedules should be turned into the Scout Service Center. EACH SCOUT MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM, as well as all Adult leaders. Neither will be allowed to participate in the Summer Camp Program without a Physical. THIS IS A MUSTI ! Physi cal forms are available at the Scout Service Center. Make final arrangements for transportation to Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Remember, SCOUT POLICY NO SCOUTS ARE ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE BACK OF OPEN PICKUPS. Upon arrival, check in and turn in a complete d roster of your Scouts at Cooper Administration Hall. -5- �CAMP FEES $70.00 per Scout Camping with their t r oop $80.00 per Scout Provisional Scouts 50 mile Canoe Trek ADULT a n y week F E ES Many committees have been successful in arranging for two leaders to go to Camp. Both men ha ve more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficient. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts 5 Scouts l Scout a-dult fee $70.00 adult fee 60.00 6 Scouts 2 Scouts 7 Scouts 3 Scouts adult fee 50.00 40.00 8 Scouts 4 Scouts adult fee who are in camp. adult fee $30.00 adult fee 20.00 adult fee 10.00 adult fee 0.00 CAMPSl-rE R ESERVATION F E ES This All Troops coming to camp must reserve their selection of a campsite. selection requires a deposit of $50 .00 which is usable during th e current year of camp but is not refundable or transferable. All Troops coming to camp must have their $50.00 deposit in by October l, in order to keep their campsite reservation for the co ming year. All Troops not doing so will be removed from their campsites and other units have the righ~ to put up $50.00 and have that site held for them. The $50 .00 deposit will be forfeited after October 1, if troop cancels or does not attend summer camp . -6- �ARRIVAL TIME Troops should arrive and check in at the Cooper Adm i nistration Hall NO EARILER THAN 1 : 00 P.M. on Sunday. Provisional Scouts and others should do the same. LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Leader who leaves the Reservation, must check in or out through the Cooper Administration Hall. All Troops must leave camp by 11:00 A.M. on Saturday of their week. FOOD SERVICE Scouts eating in Osage Dining Hall will en j oy family style eating, seated 10 per table. Seating is by Troops, thus ea c h Troop provides a waiter for each 10 Scouts and Adults or portions thereof for each meal. ALL TROOPS COOK-OUT ON WEDNESDAY using food and cooking gear provided by Camp •• CAMP CHEROKE~ TROOPS will prepare their mea l s in campsite. Quarterm ast er will issue food by Patrols for each Troop. The Camp Cherokee HEALTH AND SAFETY A Health L odge is available with a Doctor and a qualified first aider on du t y 24 hours a day. In addition we ha ve an agreement with Cherokee Hospital in Cherokee for emergency services. FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP Ca l l Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. VISITORS Parents and friends are encouraged to visit the Reservation, especially on Frida y af te r 12 noon for the Adventure Trail, Water Carnival and the Reservation Campfire. Visitors desiring to eat in the Dining Hall should obtain a mea l ticket from Cooper Administration Hall prior to 5:30 P.M. if they wish to dine with their sons. Advance notice i s required . Meal time and cost: Breakfast $2.00 - 7:20 A. M. Lunch $3. 00 - 12:30 P. M. -7- Dinner $3 . 00 - 6: 00 P.M. �PROVISION AL CAMPING AVAILABLE The KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVAT I ON will provide a Provisional Scout Troop each Provisional Ca mp ing is for Sco u ts who would of the weeks Ca mp is in sessio n . like to attend Camp wit h out their Troop or wh o would like t o ca mp a seco n d or The individual Scout third week after or before their Troop comes to camp . application will be available on the Scout infor mation flyer mailed to each The Scout or additional copies may be obtained at the Scout Servic e Center. cost for Provisional Scouting is $80.00. CAMPERS HIP FUND The Chickasaw Council maintains a CAMPERSHIP FUND to provide monies to assist NO SCOUT needy Scouts in enjoying a week at Kia Kima Scout Reservation . If the Scout ha s· no t been able to SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE OF MONEY. earn money and t h e Troop has exhausted i t ' s resources , contact the Dunavant Scout Service Center to arrange Campership help. WHEN YOUR TROOP ARRIVES AT SCOUT RESERVATION .. YOU SHOULD .... .. . . Scoutmaster and Senior Pa t rol Leader report to Cooper Adm inistration Hall for After c h ec k -in proceed wit h a St a ff Mem ber to check-in with Ca mp Direc t o r . Scouts change into swim trunks for Medical rec h ec k a nd swim camp · site. R eturn to classifications, co mplete tour of ca mp an d ch e c k o u t e q ui pm e nt. campsite, set it up as you will use it during the week , c h a ng e into unifor m. All Troops at t end the opening Campfire at 8 : 00 PM. SWIM CLASSIFIC ATIONS swi m SO feet NON-SWIMMER Ca n not BEGINNER Ju mp in, s w im SO feet ma k e one t ur n . SW IM ME R Jump in, s w i m 75 yards with a strong stroktthen 2S yards with a backstroke , then float motionless fo r one min ut e. -8- in deep water, and �TELEPHONE The emergency number for the Kia Kima Scout Reservation can be obtained from the Dunavant Scout Service Center. The number is for normal business hours. and is for emergency incoming calls only. SENIOR PATROL LEADER MEETINGS Each day, Senior Patrol Leader meetings will be held at 1:15 PM on the of the Trading Posts. They will be held each day, rain or shine. porch VEHICLES IN CAMP Parking will be available in the parking lots at both camps. Only Camp vehicles will be permitted past the parking lot areas. SPEED LIMIT ON ALL ROADS rs----15 MILES PER HOUR. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ARCHERY If Equipment furnished. Free shooting and class i n struction . archery equipment is brought to camp, it must be checked in at Administration Hall. RIFLE RANGE 22 rifle range is ava i l a b le for Merit FIREARMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO CAMP. SKEET SHOOTING At clay pigeons. 20 guage MILE SWIM For all Scouts and Leaders. required for participation. Badges and recreatio n al personal the Coope r s h ooting. NO s h otgun . Participation in a week long training program is BSA LIFEGUARD Participants shou ld expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours on the waterfront. and should have completed the requirements for First Aid, Swimming , Lifesaving , Canoeing and Rowing Merit Badges. H IGH A DVENTURE T R IP Each week, eleven (11) senior Scouts w i l l have the opportunity to participate in the 50 mile Canoe Trek. The Trek this year will be canoeing one of several rivers in the area. This expe r ience will call upon the skills and resourcefullness of all participants. Scouts will have the highlight of their summer program by participating in this unique experie n ce. For those Scouts interested, please sign up by MAY 15th. -9- �PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AQUATICS CONSERVATION/ECOLOGY SCOUTCRAFT/CAMPCRAFT Instructional Swim Conservation Skill Award Camping Skill Award Swimming Skill Award Enviroment Skill Award Hiking Skill Award Swimming Merit Enviromental Science Merit Badge First Aid Skill Award Fish & Wildlife Mgt Merit Badge Cooking S k i l l Award Forestry Merit Camping Merit Badge Badge Lifesaving Merit Canoeing Merit Rowing Merit Badge Badge Badge Mammals Meri t Badge Badge Pioneering Merit Badge Small Boat Sailing (Cherokee) Reptile Merit Badge Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Lifeguard, Nature Merit First Aid Merit Kayaking 8.S.A. (Osage Soil Badge & Water Merit Badge Badge Cooking Merit Badge (Cherokee Only) Sno r keling Fishing Merit Badge Free Swim Astronomy Merit Orienteering Me r it Badge Badge SPECIAL PROGRAMS FIELD SPORTS HANDICRAFT 50 Mile Canoe Trek Rife & Shotgun Merit Badge Basketry Merit Project COPE Archery Merit Badge Indian Lore Merit Badge Skeet Shooting Leatherwor k Merit Badge Woodcarving Merit Badge 50 Mile Canoe Trek 14 & OLDER PROJECT COPE -10- Badge �* SKILL AWARDS KKSR Citizenship KKSR Hiking KKSR First Aid KKSR Camping KKSR Cooking KKSR Fist Aid M.B. + on e ot her SA + one other SA + one ot her SA KKSR Swimming KKSR Conservation KKSR Environment Communications Community Living Family Living Physical Fitness ENDERFOO X 2nd CLASS 1st CLASS Earned f or Tenderfo0t x x Earned for 2nd Class x x x x x x LIFE lEAGLE STAR a. Firs t Aid Earn ed for 1st Class b. Cit. / Conunun ity c. Cit. /Nat ion d. Cit. / World e. Commun ica t ions f. Safety g. Emergency Preparen e ss or Lifesaving * * l MERIT BADGES h. Environmental Science i. Personal Management j. Personal Fi t ness or Swinuninp, or * Sports * k. I ...... ...... Camping I 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TOTAL 6 any 4 from A - K 28 Total M B offered at TOTAL NEEDED * KKSR 1 any fr om A - K J KKSR 21 11 f r on A - K �SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OUR CHAPEL is a quiet place for any Scout or Scouter to take time to r emember his "Duty to God". Ve~per services will be held for Camp Osage on Tuesday evening and for Camp Cherokee on Wednesday evening. A Camp Chaplain will be available throughout the week. The Chapel area is also a great place to hold a Troop court of honor. Schedule your times with the Camp Chaplain. CAMPWIDE ACTIVITIES will be held on Friday afternoon. The Thunderbird Rally and the Water Carnival will be put on by the Camp Staff. These activities are simply for fun and fellowship. Every Troop is encouraged to participate. A special Scoutmasters cookout with the Council Scout Executive will be held one evening during camp for all Adult Leaders. This is the time to discuss some important projects underway in the Chickasaw Council. RESERVATION CAMPFIRE The week at Camp for Scouts and Leaders will end on Saturday morning.however , on Friday night, there will be a Reservation Campfire, to officially end the week. Various awards will be awarded to the Troops for excelling in that particular week. \ -12- �PROJECT COPE ses group PROJECT COPE (Challe nging Outdoo r Physic al Encoun ters) compri pants climb. Partici ties. activi initiat ive games. low course and high course of variety a to ns swing. balanc e. jump. rappel and think of solutio s as an succes e achiev to unity This course provid es an opport activi ties. not are ties activi The team. individ ual and a member of a pa t rol or More import ant object ives. includi ng compe titive or a race aginst time. inspir i n g buildin g individ ual confide nce . develo ping leaders hip and i n tereste d in this those For ized. cooper ation among team member s are emphas pro gr am . please sign u p by MAY 15 t h. •' '. \'., -13- �WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP You can bring your gear to camp in a pack, suitcase or whatever else you have . Scout Un ifarm (shorts or long pants) T-Shirts Extra Clothing (to last the week) Jacket Underwear Swim Trunks Rain wear Shoes (tennis and hiking) Personal Toilet Items towel, wash cloth , soap , etc . Scout Handbook Pe ncil & Notebook Current Physical (a must) Blankets or Sleeping Bag Pillow Fishing Gear Merit Badge Pamphlets Flashlight TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Rope or Twine Troop Flag Patrol Flags American Flag Scoutmaster's Handbook Igloo and Cups Lantern(s) Any other materials that will help the troop If taking Camping or Cooking M.B . Cook Kit Hand Axe Ground Cloth Compass MARK ALL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING!! Camp Mailing Address: SCOUT : (NAME) TROOP: (NUMBER) CAMPSITE: ( NUMBER) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDY, ARKANSAS 72542 "-------------------------------- -14- ------------------------------..... �CHICKASAW COUNCIL OSAGE CHEROKEE CAMPSITE II SCOUT LEADER IN CHARGE AT CAMP MALE ADULT Ll.A.D!R' S NAME ADDRESS SCOUT'S HAKE ADDRESS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP.WEEK SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR TROOP U PHONE : H T-SHIRT CAMP CARP SCOUT $20 p APR.30 OLD BOOK CAMP FEE FEE BAYMEBT PAYMENT BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ADULT FEE $10 PER WEEK B TOTAL FEES PAID AT OFFICE TOTAL TOTAL FEES PAID FEKS AT CABP PAID 1. 2. 3 4. s 6. 7 8. -9. JO. , 1. 12. 13. 14 . 15 . l6. roa COUNCIL US! ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE SCOUTS AT $20.00. " SCOUTS AT $50 .00 (Balance) &eceipt for $ , l.eceipt I for $ FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) - SCOUTS AT $7 IJ. 00 • SCOUTS AT $50.00 • ADULTS RECEIPT I tor $ RECEIPT I AJ>Ul.T RE IS COKPUTl.D BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS AT'I'FNDING CAMP l.eceipt ' FOR CAMP USE ONLY Scouts at $70,00 • Adults Fee • ' 87 camp site deposit for $ for $ 'IUTAL Previous Pa)'991lts TOTAL DUE 25 . 00 �TO CHICKASAW COUNCIL SCOUT RESERVAT I ON VIA HARDY, ARKANSAS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION ' I '....., ''\/ ' ~ ~r--J 1, MA I N GATE <'? ,,,- ' I 1 '~GRAVEL 0 ROAD BEG I NS n :i:: rn ;;:o "" n o:i:: c )> 0 :z ;;:o ~ rn rn ;;:o -4 ""O -<' "Tl r e -r z -4 rn o I ...... CTI 0 z I J O ;; VILLAGE CENTER ....· -~--,.,,,....... ~ l OLKMULGEE DR. (ALSO STATE RT. <:) § CHEROKEE~ CHEROKEE RD. (ALSO STATE RT. 175) 0, 7 CHEROKEE RD. CHANUTE LAKE I AUGUST, 1 98-2~ TRnnP 256 {".. �CAMP CHEROKEE SUNDAY FIRST CALL '10NDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FLAG RA I s I NG 8 : 4 5 6:30 - REVEILLE 6:45 - FRIDAY THURSDAY SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER SATURDAY 8:00 - 8:40 9:00 CHECK OUT 8:00 - ~-----+------+------+------+.....-------111 :00 10:00 11 :00 REST HouR LUNCH SERVED 2:00 3:00 4:00 8 :00 10: 00 2:0~ SE NIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING 1.15 EACH DAY THUNDERBIRD RALLY CHECK-IN GO TO SITE MEDICAL RECHECK CAMP TOUR SWIM CHECK DRAW EQUIP. SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE WATER CARNIVAL FREE SW IM FLAG LOWERING 7:00 1:00 - TO BE ANNOUNCED SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE OPENING CAMPFIRE SONG FEST SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE GATHER FIREWOOD 5:00 DINNER OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP TO BE ANNOUNCED OVERN IGHT CANOE TRIP INTER TROOP CAMPFIRES VESPERS AT CHAPEL TAPS ANO LIGHTS OUT 0. A. FELLOWSHIP RESERVATION CAMPFIRE �CAMP CHEROKEE SUNDAY FI RST CALL 6:30 - REVEILLE TUESDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY 6:45 - FRIDAY THURSDAY FLAG RAISING 8:45 SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER SATURDAY 8:00 - 8:40 9:00 10:00 11 :00 CAMP CHEROKEE REST HouR LUNCH SERVED 2:00 3:00 4:00 8:00 10: 00 SENIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING }.15 EACH DAY THUNDERBIRD RALLY CHECK-IN GO TO SITE MEDICAL RECHECK CAMP TOUR SWIM CHECK DRAW EQUIP. SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE WATER CARNIVAL FREE SWIM FLAG LCWERING 7:00 1:00 - 2:0B TO BE ANNOUNCED SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE OPENING CAMPFIRE SONG FEST SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE GATHER FIREWOOD 5:00 DINNER OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP TO BE ANNOUNCED OVERNIGHT CANOE TRIP INTER TROOP CAMPFIRES VESPERS AT CHAPEL TAPS AND LIGHTS OUT 0. A. FELLOWSHIP RESERVATION CAMPFIRE �HOW TO GETTO KIA KIMA KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUIS J SS JONESBORO HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT AT LI BERTY CASH GROCERY STOR E I N CHEROK EE VILLAGE (you w ill be rurn1ng right off Ark . h1gh-v 175 travel lf10 of a mil e. TUAN LEFT ON TO OKM ULGEE, t revel 1 mile. OKMULGEE WI L L TUAN INT O CHEROKE E ROAD_ (you do not m ake 1 t um, th i s road changa will autom1ticatly h1ppen ). travel 3 miles. TURN RIGHT ONTO ON A G A . travel 3/10 of 1 m1l1. TURN LEF T ONTO TONGUENOXIE. travel 2 mites. TUAN RIGHT ON WEEKIWACHEE, trav11I 4 /10 of a mil e WEEKIWACHEE WILL TUAN I N TO GRAVEL. FOLLOWGAAVELAOADTO'. -_,,,. . . . . . . . . . . . . .llf~~ HOT TIPS I L• l . 3. 4. s. 6. 7. n 8. 9. 10 . 11. 12 . 13. 14. l 5. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22 . 23. 24. 25. I Shut off alarm clock, reach fo r coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocket. Head for door, on way kiss "little lady" good bye and WHOOPS! what did you forget? Close door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives , & load . Take two asperin, hit ch up mules, I mean start the engine , & off for I- 55 & bridge . At bridge take two turns, fill radiater with "Mi ssippi" river water & head for Jonesboro . Keep wagon on I-55 to Jonesboro Exit then onto HYW . 63 to Marke d Tree (Cottonwood) After seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a little over half way to HARDY . WAKE UP! you are at Jonesboro & Barry's Truck Stop, where you can fill & unfill everything . After 1800 seconds, search Jimmy for time bomb, load wagon & off for HOXIE ARKANSAS. Be ca reful while crossing tracks at HOXIE , train from north might be coming from south. Head for BLACK ROCK but be careful going thru little towns , sheriff & constable are hungry. When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3 : 00 P. M. Be careful next 20 miles, sharp curves & hills & Hatfields & McCoys having a shoot-out. Wash windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop. (check Jinnny ' s BOMB) Stop at HARDY, drain out Missippi woter, & refill with Spring river woter. Take on rations, throw away Jimmy ' s bomb, fill compass with anti- freeze & off fo r camp . Take highway 62 out of HARDY for 2 miles to highway 175 which will be on your right . Pul l in laundry, spray for scunks & follow 175 for 2 miles to CHEROKEE VILLAGE. Take right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at first road (OKMULGEE) Follow OKMULGEE for 1 mile where it changes into CHEROKEE DR . (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Follow CHEROKEE 3 miles to ONAGA where you tu r n right. (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days.) Go 3/10 miles on ONAGA , then turn l eft on TONGUENOXIE (after listening to whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM.) WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP, BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL. WHEN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM- TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" �IC IA IC IM A II T • SPIR.I KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . O NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL . WRITTEN AT KIA KIMA SUMMER OF 1926. BACIC TO CA MP FO R. E - � 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 0J1 1ftv" 1987 ti~ SCOUTMASTER'S GUIDE BO/OK TO THE GREAT ADVENTURE Catch the In 1987 AT Kia Kima (The Nest of the Eagle) In The Foothills Of The Ozarks HARDY, ARKANSAS JUNE 12-14 JUNE 14-20 JUNE 21-27 JUNE 28-JULY 4 JULY 5-11 JULY 12-18 JULY 19-25 OA ORDEAL AND BROTHERHOOD STAFF WEEK FIRST WEEK COPE SECOND WEEK COPE THIRD WEEK COPE FOURTH WEEK COPE FIFTH WEEK COPE CANOE TREK CANOE TREK CANOE TREK CANOE TREK CANOE TREK i-- 1 I I I '--- - - - - I _J CAMP CHEROKEE t GHOST DRUM 2 110 '00T 3 WHIPPOORWILL 4 DRY IOllES 8 ARROWHEAD - ----- --- I FLlllSTOlll I LOllQ KNIFE to BLACK .IACK -1 I I I I ,j 0 u M p CAMP OSAGE I, ooow"'TO 2 COPPERHEAD 3 WHITE HORSE 4 BROKEN BOW 5 WHISPERING RAPIDS 7 FOX FIRE e TURKEY AUN I I 8 CEDAR ROCK 1 1 RUNNING DEER 10 CRAZY WOLF I 11 TALKING TURTLE 12 YELLOW DOO I J A • c D F H N p R 8 I T TRADING POST W WONDER BLOG. COPPERHEAD P 0 INT • \ ' ' \ ' \ \ ADM, ILDO IOATINO COMPOUND cs CENTRAL SHOWER DINING HALL CAMPFIRE CIRCLE HOSPITAL NATUllE LODGE PAllKINQ 11 AN 0 E II SWiii AllEA ~ 0 0 c "' :I IC Ill ~ I 0 ... I I I L_l I !:::. 12 • 1 • (~ -_J B.S.A. HARDY, ARKANSA S 72 542 M A P R E V I S E D 3/ 85 SY 12511$ ESTABLISHED 1910 HIGHWAY CON TRACTOR • P RODUCER OF CA M OEN ROAD GRAVEL., CO N C RETE A N O A SPHAl.T AGGREGATES. ROAD BASE M A T ERIAL.$. ANO OTHE R GRANU l-AR CON STRUCTION MATERIAl.S. GE N ERAL. O FFICES SWA Y NE LATH A M, JR . P . O . BOX 16 83 Vice Chairman M E M PHIS, TEN N . 38101 Dear Camp Leader : The Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts of Amer i ca, welcomes you to the Kia Kima Scout Reservation , an 866 acre Scout facility nestled in the foothi l ls of the Ozark Mou n t ains near Ha rdy, Arkansas. Our present Scou t Reservat ion .was built a nd opened in 1964 to meet the needs of our youth both today and t omorrow. In the past three years , around $890 , 000 has been spent at Kia Kima on a brand new 250 man dining hall and kitch en , new chapel , new trading post and troop issue building. Twenty two new latrines , showers, and wash stands were insta lled . A new central hot water shower house for Camp Cherokee , a n ew rangers hou se , a new house for the camp director , and new roads have been completed . Other additions include 150 new mattresses, 150 new tent platforms , Kayaks, cabins for the doctors , chaplains and cooks have been refurbished along with the Friday night campfire area . In 1986 we opened Project COPE , a new program designed to attract and hold the o l der Scouts in your troop . Be sure you see the PROJECT COPE area this summer . The Kia Kima Scout Reservation is operated for the benefit of the yout h of Chickasaw Council. The camp represents a substantial investment by business , industry , Scout families and friends of Scouting from within our Council who believe in the Scout Camping method. The 1987 Camp Staff stands ready to serve you and your Scouts this sununer. We will assist you in providing your Scouts the kind of Scout Camping Experience as promised in the official Scout Handbook. Best wishes for a successful camping season. ~urs in Sc~---5< ~~~ L ~~- Swa)'ne Latham, Jr. Council Camping Chairman P . S . Each district camping chairman has a copy of the new camp promotion VHS . The video was prepared by A.P.I. Photography All scenes in the film were shot exclusively at Kia Kima Scout Reservat i on. The video is designed to be s h own to both parents and Scouts. Leaders should cont act their d i strict's camping cha i rman to set a date to show the video . Service Area 1 Southeast District Southwest District Northwest Mississippi South Central Service Area 11 Northeast Nashoba Crittenden North Central Eastern 1987 CAMP PROMOTION CHAIRMEN Al Guenther Charles Ricketts Frank Simonton Milton Martin David Potts Isaac Pe terson Dan McGuire work Tom Henderson William Cassell Vernell Smith John Adcox work 761 -2 967 454-3481 398-7153 342-2681 789-0798 452-4373 744 - 9238 872-4345 735-9618 946-3089 523-4897 523-4841 SCOUTMASTERS SUMMER CAMP ORIENTATION DINNER MARCH 3,198 7 6:30 P . M. - 3- THE STORY OF KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION FOR 1987 The Kia Kima Scout Reservation is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains near Hardy, Arkansas. Our present Reservation was opened in 1964, consists of two camps run as one Reservation. Ca mp Osage, a Camp with the traditional Central Dining Hall, and Camp Cherokee, an outpost sytle Ca~p utilizing patrol cooking, are situated on over 866 acres of rolling land with a lake and river and numerous amenities native to Scout Camp. In 1987. the Reservation will consist of Camp Osage with 12 campsites and Camp Cherokee with 10 campsites. Trading Post facilities equipped with handicraft items and Scout equipment are available at both camps. New. as a result of the successful Capital Campaign. will be hot showers for Camp Cherokee. new Ranger's house, new roads. new dump truck, new tents and tent platforms. new parking lot and a ne w Reservation ca mpfire stage. Merit Badge and Skill Award instruction is offer ed by qualified c ounselors in over 40 Scout related activity and advancement subjects. Scouts will be given more opportunity at actual rank advancement during a week at summer camp , than the rest of the ye a r combined. Our Waterfronts will offer every type of aquatic activity, including boating . canoeing. fishing, swimming . small boat sailing. B SA Lifeguard. and Snorkeling. The land is a paradise for small game including opossums, coone, rabbits, squirrels. and birds of all types. There is most every type of foilage and trees native to the area found o n the Kia Kima Scout Rese r vation. THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS AND LEADERS REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED. OR COLOR. THE PURPOS E Kia Kima Scout Reservation, with its magic appeal, will highlight an adventure camp where mosl of the program will be troop and patrol c entered. Its purpose is to build strength in the patrol and troop organization. as well as the individual Scout . through a day-by-day program of "real" Scouting. A well trained staff will endeavor to help you provide a memorable program for your Scouts. -4- TROOP INFORMATION SUGGESTED PARENTS NIGHT PROGRAM FOR CAMP PROMOTION 1. Pre-opening ••••••••••••••• • ••••••••• •• ••••••••••••••• Senior Patrol Leader 2. Opening Ceremony ••••••.••••••.• .• ••• • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••... Scouts Welcome to Parents ••••• Song, Skit, or Demonstration ••• 3. Introduction of Camp Promotion Team •••• 4. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Program • •••• ••••• Scoutmaster •• All Scouts . • • ••.•••• • • • ••••••• Scoutmaster .District Camp Promotion Member and 0-A Promo t ions Team Member S. Discussion of Kia Ki ma Scout Reservation and your Troop's Involve men t •••••••••••• .District Camp Promotion Member 0-A Promotions Team Me mber Troop Leadership, and Parents 6. Have Scouts & Par ents ma ke commitment to attend with a de p osit to Troop Commit t ee Member 7. Scoutmaster Minut e ••••••••• How camping helps the Scou t to advance. 8. Closing Ceremony ••• • • • •••••• •••••• ••. • ••• • ••••• Asst. Senior Patrol Leader 9. Refreshments USE SCOUT SIGN UP CHART BY PATROLS AND POST ON TROOP BULLET I N BOARD 1. Review Troops plans early to determine week to attend Summe r Camp. 2. Arrange for quali~ied Male Adult leadership over 21 for your Troop for the week. Each Troop must have at least one adult male in camp with the Scouts at all times. 3. Plan the program that your Scouts want to achieve. Preschedule with the form provided by MAY lst. Schedules should be turned into the Scout Service Center. 4. EACH SCOUT MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM, as well as all Adult leaders. 5 • Neither will be allowed to participate in the Summer Camp Program without a Physical. THIS IS A MUSTI ! Physical forms are available at the Scout Service Center. Make final arrangements Remember, SCOUT POLICY OPEN PICKUPS. for transportation to Kia Kima Scout Reservation. NO SCOUTS ARE ALLOWED TO RIDE IN THE BACK OF 6. Upon arrival, check in and turn in a completed roster of your Scouts at Cooper Administration Hall. -5- CAMP FEES $70.00 per Scout $80.00 per Scout ADULT Camping with their t r oop Provisional Scouts - a n y week 50 mile Canoe Trek F E ES Many committees have been successful in arranging for two leaders to go to Camp. Both men have more fun, problems of coverage are solved, and the operation is more efficient. Adult fees are prorated based on the number of scouts who are in camp. l Scout a-dult fee $70.00 5 Scouts adult fee $30.00 2 Scouts adult fee 60.00 6 Scouts adult fee 20.00 3 Scouts adult fee 50.00 7 Scouts adult fee 10.00 4 Scouts adult fee 40.00 8 Scouts adult fee 0.00 CAMPSl-rE R ESERVATION F E ES All Troops coming to camp must selection requires a deposit of reserve their $50.00 which selection of a campsite. This is usable during the current year of camp but is not refundable or transferable. All Troops coming to camp must have their $50.00 deposit in by October l, in order to keep their campsite reservation for the coming year. All Troops not doing so will be removed from their campsites and other units have the righ~ to put up $50.00 and have that site held for them. The $50 .00 deposit will be forfeited after October 1, if troop cancels or does not attend summer camp . -6- ARRIVAL TIME Troops should THAN 1 : 00 P.M. arrive and check in at the Cooper Adm i nistration Hall NO EARILER on Sunday. Provisional Scouts and others should do the same. LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Leader who leaves the Reservation, must check in or out through the Cooper Administration Hall. All Troops must leave camp by 11:00 A.M. on Saturday of their week. FOOD SERVICE Scouts eating in Osage Dining Hall will en j oy family style eating, seated 10 per table. Seating is by Troops, thus ea c h Troop provides a waiter for each 10 Scouts and Adults or portions thereof for each meal. ALL TROOPS COOK-OUT ON WEDNESDAY using food and cooking gear provided by Camp •• CAMP CHEROKE~ TROOPS will prepare their meal s in campsite. Quartermaster will issue food by Patrols for each Troop. HEAL TH AND SAFETY The Camp Cherokee A Health Lodge is available with a Doctor and a qualified first aider on du t y 24 hours a day. In addition we have an agreement with Cherokee Hospital in Cherokee for emergency services. FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP Cal l Scout Service Center 327-4193 for time and location. VISITORS Parents and friends are encouraged to visit the Reservation, especially on Friday af te r 12 noon for the Adventure Trail, Water Carnival and the Reservation Campfire. Visitors desiring to eat in the Dining Hall should obtain a mea l ticket from Cooper Administration Hall prior to 5:30 P.M. if they wish to dine with their sons. cost: Advance notice i s required . Meal time and Breakfast Lunch Dinner $2.00 - 7:20 A.M. $3. 00 - 12:30 P.M. $3 . 00 - 6:00 P.M. -7- PROVISIONAL CAMPING AVAILABLE The KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVAT I ON will provide a Provisional Scout Troop each of the w eeks Cam p is in sessio n . Provisional Ca mp ing is for Sco u ts who would like to attend Camp wit h out their Troop or wh o would like t o ca mp a seco n d or third week after or before their Troop comes to camp . The individual Scout application will be available on the Scout information flyer mailed to each Scout or additional copies may be obtained at the Scout Servic e Center. The cost for Provisional Scouting is $80.00. CAMPERSHIP FUND The Chickasaw Council maintains a CAMPERSHIP FUND to provide monies to assist needy Scouts in enjoying a week at Kia Kima Scout Reservation . NO SCOUT SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE OF MONEY. If the Scout ha s· no t been able to earn money and t h e Troop has exhausted it ' s resources , contact the Dunavant Scout Service Center to arrange Campership help. WHEN YOUR TROOP ARRIVES AT SCOUT RESERVATION .. YOU SHOULD . . .. .. . . Scoutmaster and Senior Pa t rol Leader report to Cooper Adm inistration Hall for check-in with Ca mp Direc t o r . A fter c h ec k -in proceed w it h a St a ff Mem ber to camp · site. Scouts change into swim trunks for Medical rec h ec k a nd swim classifications, co m plete tour of ca mp an d ch e c k o u t e q ui pm e nt. R eturn to campsite, set it up as you will use it during the week , c h a ng e into unifor m . All Troops at t end the opening Campfire at 8 : 00 PM. SWIM CLASSIFICATIONS NON-SWIMMER BEGINNER SW IM ME R Can not swi m SO feet Jum p in, s w im SO feet in deep water, and ma k e one t ur n . Jump in, s w i m 75 yards w ith a strong stroktthen 2S yards with a backstroke , then float motionless fo r one min ut e. -8- TELEPHONE The emergency number for the Kia Kima Scout Reservation can be obtained from the Dunavant Scout Service Center. The number is for normal business hours. and is for emergency incoming calls only. SENIOR PATROL LEADER MEETINGS Each day, Senior Patrol Leader meetings will be held at 1:15 PM on the porch of the Trading Posts. They will be held each day, rain or shine. VEHICLES IN CAMP Parking will be available in the parking lots at both camps. Only Camp vehicles will be permitted past the parking lot areas. SPEED LIMIT ON ALL ROADS rs----15 MILES PER HOUR. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES ARCHERY Equipment furnished. Free shooting and class archery equipment is brought to camp, it must Administration Hall. RIFLE RANGE i n struction . If be checked in at personal the Coope r 22 rifle range is avail a b le for Merit Badges and recreatio nal s h ooting. NO FIREARMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO CAMP. SKEET SHOOTING At clay pigeons. MILE SWIM 20 guage s h otgun . For all Scouts and Leaders. required for participation. Participation in a week long training program is BSA LIFEGUARD Participants should expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours and should have completed the requirements for First Aid, Lifesaving , Canoeing and Rowing Merit Badges. H IGH A DVENTURE T R IP on the waterfront. Swimming , Each week, eleven (11) senior Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in the 50 mile Canoe Trek. The Trek this year will be canoeing one of several rivers in the area. This expe r ience will call upon the skills and resourcefullness of all participants. Scouts will have the highlight of their summer program by participating in this unique experien ce. For those Scouts interested, please sign up by MAY 15th. -9- PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AQUATICS Instructional Swim Swimming Skill Award Swimming Merit Badge Lifesaving Merit Badge Canoeing Merit Badge Rowing Merit Badge Small Boat Sailing (Cherokee) Lifeguard, 8.S.A. Kayaking (Osage Snor keling Free Swim SPECIAL PROGRAMS 50 Mile Canoe Trek Project COPE PROJECT COPE CONSERVATION/ECOLOGY Conservation Skill Award Enviroment Skill Award Enviromental Science Merit Badge Fish & Wildlife Mgt Merit Badge Forestry Merit Badge Mammals Meri t Badge Reptile Merit Badge Nature Merit Badge Soil & Water Merit Badge Fishing Merit Badge Astronomy Merit Badge FIELD SPORTS Rife & Shotgun Merit Badge Archery Merit Badge Skeet Shooting 50 Mile Canoe Trek 14 & OLDER -10- SCOUTCRAFT/CAMPCRAFT Camping Skill Award Hiking Skill Award First Aid Skill Award Cooking S k ill Award Camping Merit Badge Pioneering Merit Badge Wilderness Survival Merit Badge First Aid Merit Badge Cooking Merit Badge (Cherokee Only) Orienteering Me r it Badge HANDICRAFT Basketry Merit Badge Indian Lore Merit Badge Leatherwor k Merit Badge Woodcarving Merit Badge SKILL AWARDS KKSR Citizenship KKSR Hiking KKSR First Aid KKSR Camping KKSR Cooking KKSR Fist Aid M.B. + one other SA + one other SA + one other SA KKSR Swimming KKSR Conservation KKSR Environment Communications Community Living Family Living Physical Fitness * a . b. c. d. ENDERFOO 2nd CLASS 1st CLASS e. f. X Earned f or Tenderfo0t g. x Earned * * h. x for 2nd Class x i. x j. x * x x * k. x 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 * KKSR MERIT BADGES STAR l LIFE First Aid Earned for Cit. /Conununity Cit. /Nation Cit. /World Commun icat ions Safety Emergency Prepareness or Lifesaving Environmental Science Personal Management Personal Fit ness or Swinuninp, or Sports Camping TOTAL TOTAL NEEDED 6 any 1J any 4 from from A - K A - K 28 Total M B offered at KKSR l EAGLE 1st Class 21 11 f r on A - K I ...... ...... I SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OUR CHAPEL is a quiet place for any Scout or Scouter to take time to r emember his "Duty to God". Ve~per services will be held for Camp Osage on Tuesday evening and for Camp Cherokee on Wednesday evening. A Camp Chaplain will be available throughout the week. The Chapel area is also a great place to hold a Troop court of honor. Schedule your times with the Camp Chaplain. CAMPWIDE ACTIVITIES will be held on Friday afternoon. The Thunderbird Rally and the Water Carnival will be put on by the Camp Staff. These activities are simply for fun and fellowship. Every Troop is encouraged to participate. A special Scoutmasters cookout with the Council one evening during camp for all Adult Leaders. Scout Executive will be held This is the time to discuss some important projects underway in the Chickasaw Council. RESERVATION CAMPFIRE The week at Camp for Scouts and Leaders will end on Saturday morning.however , on Friday night, there will be a Reservation Campfire, to officially end the week. Various awards will be awarded to the Troops for excelling in that particular week. \ -12- PROJECT COPE PROJECT COPE (Challenging Outdoor Physical Encounters) comprises group initiative games. low course and high course activities. Participants climb. swing. balance. jump. rappel and think of solutions to a variety of activities. This course provides an opportunity to achieve success as an individual and a member of a pa t rol or team. The activities are not competitive or a race aginst time. More important objectives. including building individual confidence . developing leadership and inspiri n g cooperation among team members are emphasized. progr am . please sign u p by MAY 15 t h. •' '., . \ '- -13- For those i n terested in this WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP You can bring your gear to camp in a pack, suitcase or whatever else you have. Scout Un if arm (shorts or long pants) T-Shirts Extra Clothing (to last the week) Jacket Underwear Swim Trunks Rain wear Shoes (tennis and hiking) Personal Toilet Items - towel, wash cloth, soap , etc. Scout Handbook Pe ncil & Notebook Current Physical (a must) Blankets or Sleeping Bag Pillow Fishing Gear Merit Badge Pamphlets Flashlight TROOP EQUIPMENT First Aid Kit Rope or Twine Troop Flag Patrol Flags American Flag Scoutmaster's Handbook Igloo and Cups Lantern(s) Any other materials that will help the troop If taking Camping or Cooking M.B. Cook Kit Hand Axe Ground Cloth Compass MARK ALL PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING!! Camp Mailing Address: SCOUT : (NAME) TROOP: (NUMBER) CAMPSITE: (NUMBER) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDY, ARKANSAS 72542 "-------------------------------- -14- ------------------------------..... CHICKASAW COUNCIL KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OSAGE CHEROKEE CAMPSITE II CAMP.WEEK SCOUT CAMPER AND/OR ADULT FEE $10 PER WEEK SCOUT LEADER IN CHARGE AT CAMP TROOP U PHONE : H B T-SHIRT SCOUT $20 p CAMP CARP TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL MALE ADULT APR.30 OLD BOOK CAMP FEE FEE FEES PAID FEES PAID FEKS Ll.A.D!R' S NAME ADDRESS BAYMEBT PAYMENT AT OFFICE AT CABP PAID SCOUT'S HAKE ADDRESS 1. 2. 3 4. s 6. 7 8. -9. JO. , 1. 12. 13. 14 . 15. l6. roa COUNCIL US! ONLY (PAID AT SCOUT SERVICE FOR CAMP USE (DUE AT CAMP) FOR CAMP USE ONLY SCOUTS AT $20.00. SCOUTS AT $7 IJ. 00 • Scouts at $70,00 • - " SCOUTS AT $50.00 (Balance) SCOUTS AT $50.00 • Adults Fee • &eceipt , for $ ADULTS ' 87 camp site deposit 25 .00 l.eceipt I for $ RECEIPT I for $ 'IUTAL l.eceipt ' tor $ RECEIPT I for $ Previous Pa)'991lts AJ>Ul.T RE IS COKPUTl.D BY THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS AT'I'FNDING CAMP TOTAL DUE I ...... CTI I TO CHICKASAW COUNCIL SCOUT RESERVAT I ON VIA HARDY, ARKANSAS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION ' '....., I ''\/ ' ~ ~r--- MA I N GATE J 1, ,,,- ' <'? I 0 1 '~GRAVEL ROAD BEG I NS CHEROKEE RD. n "" o:i:: c )> :z ;;:o -4 ""O -<' "Tl r e -r z -4 rn o z ~ .... ··-~--,.,,,. ...... <:) l OLKMULGEE DR. (ALSO STATE RT. OJ § ;; 0, 7 CHEROKEE RD. (ALSO STATE RT. 175) CHANUTE LAKE n :i:: rn ;;:o 0 ~ rn rn ;;:o 0 CHEROKEE~ VILLAGE CENTER I AUGUST, 1 98-2~ TRnnP 256 {" .. CAMP CHEROKEE SUNDAY '10NDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FIRST CALL 6:30 - REVEILLE 6:45 - FLAG RA I s I NG 8 : 4 5 SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER 8:00 - 8:40 9:00 10 :00 11 :00 2:00 3:00 4:00 7:00 8:00 10: 00 CHECK OUT 8:00 - ~-----+------+------+------+.....-------111 :00 LUNCH SERVED REST HouR 1:00 - 2:0~ SE NIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING 1.15 EACH DAY CHECK-IN GO TO SITE MEDICAL RECHECK CAMP TOUR SWIM CHECK DRAW EQUIP. GATHER FIREWOOD OPENING CAMPFIRE SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE FREE SW IM FLAG LOWERING 5:00 DINNER TO BE OVERNIGHT ANNOUNCED CANOE TRIP TO BE ANNOUNCED SCO UTMASTER ROUNDTABLE SONG FEST INTER TROOP VESPERS AT CAMPFIRES CHAPEL TAPS ANO LIGHTS OUT OVERN IGHT CANOE TRIP 0. A. FELLOWSHIP THUNDERBIRD RALLY SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE WATER CARNIVAL RESERVATION CAMPF IRE SUNDAY FI RST CALL 6:30 - REVEILLE 6:45 - 9:00 10:00 11 :00 CAMP CHEROKEE 2:00 3:00 4:00 LUNCH SERVED CHECK-IN GO TO SITE MEDICAL RECHECK CAMP TOUR SWIM CHECK DRAW EQUIP. MONDAY CAMP CHEROKEE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FLAG RAISING 8:45 SET CAMPSITE IN ORDER 8:00 - 8:40 REST HouR 1:00 - 2:0B SENIOR PATROL LEADERS MEETING }.15 EACH DAY FREE SWIM THUNDERBIRD RALLY SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE WATER CARNIVAL FLAG LCWERING 5:00 DINNER GATHER TO BE OVERNIGHT OVERNIGHT 7:00 FIREWOOD ANNOUNCED CANOE TRIP TO BE ANNOUNCED CANOE TRIP SCOUTMASTER ROUNDTABLE 8:00 OPENING CAMPFIRE SONG FEST INTER TROOP VESPERS AT 0. A. RESERVATION SCOUTMASTER CAMPFIRES CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP CAMPFIRE ROUNDTABLE 10: 00 TAPS AND LIGHTS OUT I L • l . 3. 4. s. 6. 7 . 8 . n 9. 10 . 11. 12 . 13. 14. l 5. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22 . 23. 24. 25. HOW TO GETTO KIA KIMA KIA KIMA CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO ST LOUIS HOW TO GET FROM CHEROKEE VILLAGE TO KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TURN RIGHT AT LIBERTY CASH GROCERY STORE IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE (you will be rurn1ng right off Ark. h1gh-v 175 travel lf10 of a mile. TUAN LEFT ONTO OKMULGEE, trevel 1 mile. OKMULGEE WILL TUAN INTO CHEROKEE ROAD_ (you do not make 1 tum, this road changa will autom1ticatly h1ppen ). travel 3 miles. TURN RIGHT ONTO ONAGA. travel 3/10 of 1 m1l1. TURN LEFT ONTO TONGUENOXIE. travel 2 mites. TUAN RIGHT ON WEEKIWACHEE, trav11I 4/10 of a mile WEEKIWACHEE WILL TUAN INTO GRAVEL. FOLLOWGAAVELAOADTO'.-_,,, .............. llf~~ I HOT TIPS J SS JONESBORO Shut off alarm clock, reach fo r coffee, put on pants and put monopoly money in pocket. Head for door, on way kiss "little lady" good bye and WHOOPS! what did you forget? Close door lightly, head out for meeting place, check boys for expolsives , & load . Take two asperin, hitch up mules, I mean start the engine , & off for I- 55 & bridge. At bridge take two turns, fill radiater with "Mi ssippi" river water & head for Jonesboro . Keep wagon on I-55 to Jonesboro Exit then onto HYW. 63 to Marked Tree (Cottonwood) After seeing tree head out for JONESBORO which is a little over half way to HARDY . WAKE UP! you are at Jonesboro & Barry's Truck Stop, where you can fill & unfill everything . After 1800 seconds, search Jimmy for time bomb, load wagon & off for HOXIE ARKANSAS. Be careful while crossing tracks at HOXIE , train from north might be coming from south. Head for BLACK ROCK but be careful going thru little towns , sheriff & constable are hungry. When you get to IMBODEN be real quiet, chickens sleep until 3 : 00 P. M. Be careful next 20 miles, sharp curves & hills & Hatfields & McCoys having a shoot-out. Wash windshield real good or you will miss HARDY your next stop. (check Jinnny ' s BOMB) Stop at HARDY, drain out Missippi woter, & refill with Spring river woter. Take on rations, throw away Jimmy ' s bomb, fill compass with anti- freeze & off for camp . Take highway 62 out of HARDY for 2 miles to highway 175 which will be on your right . Pull in laundry, spray for scunks & follow 175 for 2 miles to CHEROKEE VILLAGE. Take right at LIBERTY CASH, go to top of hill & turn left at first road (OKMULGEE) Follow OKMULGEE for 1 mile where it changes into CHEROKEE DR . (cherokee scalped okmulgee) Follow CHEROKEE 3 miles to ONAGA where you tu rn right. (Kit Carson was lost here 3 days.) Go 3/10 miles on ONAGA, then turn l eft on TONGUENOXIE (after listening to whipporwill) Travel on TONGUENOXIE to WEEKIWACHEE, (indian later known as SAM.) WEEKIWACHEE LEADS STRAIGHT TO CAMP, BUT A DUMB BEAVER COVERED PART OF IT WITH GRAVEL. WHEN YOU GET TO CAMP ENTRANCE SEND A MESSAGE BY "TOM- TOM TO DIRECTOR "HAVE ARRIVED" ICIA ICIMA • SPIR.IT II KIA KIMA ALMA MATER. ~ IGH ABOVE THE SOUTH-FORK WATERS REARED AGAINST THE SKY, PROUDLY STANDS OUR DEAR OLD CAMP AS THE YEARS ROLL BY . O NWARD EVER BE OUR WATCHWORD CONQUER AND PREVAIL, HERE'S TO THEE OLD KIA KIMA B. S. A. ALL HAIL . BACIC TO WRITTEN AT KIA KIMA SUMMER OF 1926. CAMP FOR. E - 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 1987 Title A name given to the resource 1987 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/1e3d55080da5b5fe4a1d2e8f1b464e86.pdf c83eb7ef8dfb1f39c61ca29be856476c PDF Text Text ' KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION Scoutmaster's Manual ., '7 Camp Osage , ~ ,. Camp Cherokee In the Foothills of the Ozarks �19S0 CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE JUNE (') c - ___./ 10---------------- --------------- - -0A WEEKEND 10 - 16-------------- -------------------S TAFF WEEK 17 - 23-------- - -------------------- ----FIRST WEEK JUME 24 - 30-- --- ---- ---- ------------- ----- - -SECOND WEEK JUNE JULY 1 - 7------ -------------------- -------THIRD WEEK 8 - 14- ----------- ---- -----------------FOU RTH WEE K JULY 15 - 21- ----------- ------- --------------FIFTH WEEK JULY JULY 0'") L.L. - 28- ------------------ ------ - - ------SPECIALTY WEEK DEAR SCOUTt1ASTER,, THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL,, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, WELCOMES YOU TO THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION,, AN 8(6 ACRE SCOUT FACILITY NESTLED IrJ THE FOOTHILLS OF THE OZARK MOUNT AItlS f~ EAR HARDY,, ARKANSAS, OUR PRESENT SCOUT -RESERVATION \•/AS BUILT AflD OPEt.!ED IrJ 1SE4 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH, BOTH TODAY AND TOMORRO\'I. THE KIA Klt1A SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPERATED FOR THE BEfl EFIT OF THE YOUTH OF CH I CKASA\•J COUNCIL, THE CAt·~ p REPRESE NTS A SUBSTA NTIAL ItJVESTMENT BY BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, SCOUT FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF SCOUTH-IG FROf1 HITHIN OUR COUNCIL \·/HO BELIEVE It~ THE SCOUT CAMPING METHOD, THE 19S0 CAMP STAFF STANDS READY TO SERVE YOU AND YOUR SCOUTS THIS SUMt1ER. WE ~/ILL ASSIST YOU IN PROVIDir!G YOUR SCOUTS THE KIND OF SCOUT CAMPING EXPERIENCE AS PRotU SED Ir-l THE OFFICI AL SCOUT HANDBOOK, BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAMPING SEASON. YOURS I N SCOUTING, CHARLES M, BUTLER COLONEL., TN ANG COUNCIL CAMPING CHAIRMAN - 2 - �-"A..---~.--· , ...~ . . ;;.: .r 1 -:- • Camp is essential to the suc- -lt~"'l cessful training of a Troop. But the camp must be a busy one and not a school for aimless loafing. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE FAGE 3. I I 4 - 5 6 • 7 - 9 I I • I I I I I I I ' I I I • I I I I I I •• I I I ' ' ' I • I ' I ••• I I I I I I I I • I I • I I I I I I I • •• ' I I I ' 20 - 23 24 25 . I I I I I I I I I I I I ' I I I • I I I I I I • I I I I •• I I I I I • I I I • I I I I ••• I • ' I I I I •• I I •• I I I • I I • I I • I • I I •• I 27 - 33 .CONTENTS ,COUNT DOWN TO ADVENTURE CAMP FEES .GENERAL INFORt1ATIOi-J .WHEN YOU ARRIVE .WHAT TO BRING PROGRAM OPPORTU NI TIES .WEEKLY SCHEDULE/BOY SCHEDULE .BOY P~RSONAL FORM .FEE CH~RT .MEDICALS I 10 . . . ' 11 12 - 19 ' I ' I THE PURPOSE KIA Kir iA SCOUT RESERVATIONJ \'HTH ITS MAGI C APPEAL ~·JI LL HIGHLI GHT AN ,l\DVENTURE CAr.P hHERE nosr OF THE PROGRAM i~· ILL BE TROOP MID PATROL ORGANIZATIONJ AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL SCOUTJ THROUGH A DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM OF 'REAL' SCOUTING. A WELL TRAINED STAFF WILL ENDEAVOR TO HELP YOU PROVIDE A MEMORABLE PROGRAM FOR YOUR SCOUTS. - 3 - �\OUNT DOWN TO ADVENTURE SCOUTMASTER: BY NOW YOUR UNIT SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED ITS BASIC PLANS FOR CAMP, YOUR CAMP RESERVATION IS IN AND YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR CAMP LEADERSHIP. THIS CHECK-LIST SHOULD BE HELPFUL IN THE LAST 2-3 t10NTHS BEFORE YOU GO TO CAMP. SHARE THIS CAMP GUIDE WITH YOUR COMMITTEE AND COMPLETE THESE STEPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MONTH OF MARCH HOLD PARENTS NIGHT - FOLLOW AGENDA FOR A CAMP PROMOTION MEETING INVITE WEBELOSJ SCOUTS AND PARENTS TO MEETING SENIOR PATROL LEADER I. PRE-OPENING SCOUTS II. OPENING CEREMONY SCOUTMASTER III. WELCOME TO PARENTS ALL SCOUTS lV, SONGJ SKITJ OR DEMONSTRATION V. INTRODUCTION OF CAMP PROMOTION TEAM SCOUTMASTER DISTRICT CAMP AND O/A CAMP PROMOTION TEAM MEMBERS VI. KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION VII. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA SCOUT DISTRICT CAMP AND O/A RESERVATION AND YOUR TROOP'S INVOLVEMENT PJ AND PARENTS LEADERSHI TROOP MEMBERSJ TEAM PROMOTION CAMP VIII. HAVE SCOUTS MAKE COMMITMENT TO ATTEND WITH A DEPOSIT OF $20.00 TO TROOP TREASURER. O/A ELECTION TEAM MEMBER IX. CONDUCT O/A ELECTIONS TAP OUT TO BE HELD AT KKSR X. SCOUTMASTER MINUTE HOW CAMPING HELPS THE SCOUT TO ADVANCE ASST. SENIOR PATROL LEADER XI. CLOSING CEREMONY XII, REFRESHMENTS MONTH OF APRIL I. COMMITMENTS FROM OTHER ADULT LEADERS ASSISTING IN CAMP. II, INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENTS FOR CAMP SECURED FROM EACH SCOUT FAMILY III. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORMS DISTRIBUTED TO SCOUTS. A MEDICAL - 4- �EXAMINATION IS GOOD FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE THE DOCTOR SIGNED IT, EVERY SCOUT MUST HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH HISTORY FORM COMPLETED AND ATTTACHED TO THE PHYSICAL FORM. IV, UNIT LEADER SUPPLIES EACH SCOUT WITH PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST, V, UNIT LEADER BEGINS PROGRAM PLANNING PROCEDURE FOR CAMP. A) TRANSPORTATION PLANS STARTED. B) EACH SCOUT'S IDEAS FOR PROGRAM CHECKED. C) TROOP EQUIPMENT NEEDS, D) ADVANCEMENT NEEDS. VI, CONTACT OF NEEDY BOYS TO ATTEND CAMP WITH TROOP, PROVIDE CAMPERSHIP REFERRALS (FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR COUNCIL SERVICE CENTERJ 327-4193). VII. TALK TO WEBELOS WHO WILL GRADUATE INTO YOUR TROOP ABOUT SUMMER CAMP. MONTH OF MAY I. SCRIBE AND UNIT LEADER COMPLETE CAMP ROSTER SHEETS, II. CHECK TO SEE IF ALL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. \.._..;~I. CHECK ON FINAL TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS. IV, INVENTORY . EACH SCOUT'S ADVANCEMENT RECORDS. V. COUNSEL SCOUTS ON THEIR PERSONAL GOALS FOR FUN AND CAMP. ADVANCEME~T AT VI. ATTEND CAMP PLANNING FROM MAY 14-18J 12 - 5 EACH DAY AT THE SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. VI I. LEADER HOLDS FINAL TROOP LEADER COUNCIL. UNIT COMMITTEE MEETS TO TIE UP LOOSE ENDS. . TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS. A) GUEST MEALS IN CAMP . B) VIII, MAKE SURE FEES ARE PAID AT COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER, TAKE RECEIPTS TO CAMP, IX. HAVE ROSTERS COMPLETED. X. MEDICAL FORM COMPLETEDJ SIGNED BY PARENTSJ AND IN LEADER'S HAND. **NOTE: REQUIREMENT BY THE BSA THAT EVERY TROOP MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 ADULT LEADERS IN CAMP AT ALL TIMES, �CAMP FEES $80,00 PER SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER ADULT REQUIREMENTS & FEES LEADERSHIP POLICY FOR ALL BSA TRIPS AND OUTINGS IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA THAT TRIPS AND OUTINGS MAY NEVER BE LED BY ONLY ONE ADULT. AT LEAST TWO ADULT LEADERSJ or~E OF WHOM MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDERJ ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS OR OUTINGS, MANY COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ARRANGING FOR TWO LEADERS TO GO TO CAMP, BOTH MEN HAVE MORE FUNJ PROBLEMS OF COVERAGE ARE SOLVEDJ AND THE OPERATION IS MORE EFFICIENT. ADULT FEES ARE PRORATED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS IN 5 SCOUTS----ADULT 6 SCOUTS----ADULT 7 SCOUTS----ADULT $60,00 FEE 3 SCOUTS---- ADULT 8 SCOUTS----ADULT 4 SCOUTS---- ADULT FEE $50,00 1 SCOUT ---- ADULT FEE $80,00 2 SCOUTS---- ADULT FEE $70.,00 CAMP, FEE---FEE---FEE---FEE---- $40. 00 $30 ~ OC "'d'2G Ivt"1(,' ,QC IF A SMALL TROOP (5 TO 15 REGISTERED SCOUTS) HAS AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR REGISTERED SCOUTS AT CAMPJ THE FIRST ADULT'S FEE IS $ 0.00 NO MATTER HOW MANY SCOUTS ATTEND, THE SECOND ADULT'S FEE WOULD BE PRORATED AS ABOVE STARTING WITH SCOUT #9. $20 PREREGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH WEEK A SCOUT IS TO STAY IN CAMP DUE BY MAY 18, THE PREREGISTRATION FEE WIL ENTITLE A SCOUT TO A FREE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION T-SHIRT. EACH LEADER WITH 8 SCOUTS REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, EACH SCOUT'S $20.00 DEPOSIT IS TRANSFERABLE, BUT NOT REFUNDABLE, THIS CAN ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SCOUT TO BE APPLIED FOR HIS DEPOSIT. IF A SCOUT BECOMES ILL WHILE ATTENDING SUMMER CAMP AND IS SENT HOME FROM CAMP BY THE CAMP MEDICAL DEPARTMENTJ HE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A PRORATED REFUND ON A DAILY BASIS OF THE "BALANCE OF FEE". - c- �\ :· '. · . .~ -~tt ' \ GENERAL INFORMATION I ' .. .. . CAMP LEADERSHIP -ALL TROOPS IN CAMP MUST BE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AT LEAST TWO ADULTS AT ALL TIMES. LEADERS MAY ROTATE IF NECESSARY, BUT AT LEAST TWO ADULTS MUST BE WITH THE TROOP 24 HOURS A DAY. PARENTS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OTHER ADULTS WHO ACCOMPANY A UNIT TO CAMP ARE SERVING FOR THE DURATION OF THE CAMP AS SUBSTITUTE OR ADDITIONAL UNIT LEADERS OR ASSISTANTS, THEY MUST MEET ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THAT COMMISSIONED LEADERSHIP POSITION WHEN THEY SERVE, ASSISTANT CAMP LEADERS MAY BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. TRANSPORTATION - EACH TROOP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CAMP AND MEETS THE NATIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF: PUBLIC HEALTH & PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE -RECOMMENDED PASSENGER CAR, STATION WAGON, OR TRUCK* COVERAGE VAN, RV, AND PASSENGER BUS(APPLIES ONLY TO NON-COMMERCIAL CARRIERS 10 OR MORE PASSENGERS)* · $50,000 $100,000 $50,000 REQUIRED COVERAGE "----- *ALL VEHICLES MUST BE COVERED BY A PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE POLICY, THE AMOUNT OF THIS COVERAGE MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE IN WHICH VEHICLE IS LICENSED. FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION WE URGE THAT YOU CARRY THE FOLLOWING HIGHER LIMITS; PASSENGER CARS, STATION WAGONS, OR TRUCKS $100,000/$300,000 (PUBLIC LIABILITY, $50,000 (PROPERTY DAMAGE), PASSENGER BUS $100,000/$500,000 ( PUBLIC LIABILITY, $100,000 PROPERTY DAMAGE). THE TRANSPORTING OF SCOUTS ItJ "OPEN PICKUP TRUCKS" IS AGAINST ALL NATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES, AND IS ALSO AGAINST COMMON GOOD JUDGEMENT, TROOP BUSES t1UST BE FULLY INSURED - IF YOU OWN, RENT, OR BORROW, YOUR UNIT RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS PRIOR TO TRAVELING TO CAMP. BE SAFE AND SURE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. LIABILITY BEGINS WITH YOU, AND PROPER PLANNING OF CARRYING ENOUGH OF THE "RIGHT" INSURANCE. VEHICLES IN CAMP: PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PARKING LOTS AT BOTH CAMPS. ONLY CAMP VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED PAST THE PARKING LOT AREAS. SPEED LIMIT ON ALL ROADS IS ------------15 MILES PER HOUR. FOOD SERVICE: SCOUTS EATING IN OSAGE DINING HALL WILL ENJOY FAMILY STYLE EATING, SEATED 6 PER TABLE. SEATING IS BY TROOPS, THUS EACH TROOP PROVIDES A WAITER FOR EACH 8 SCOUTS AND ADULTS OR PORTIONS THEREOF FOR EACH MEAL. ALL TROOPS COOK-OUT ON WEDNESDAY USING FOOD AND COOKING GEAR PROVIDED BY CAMP. - 7 - �FOOD (CONT,) CAMP CHEROKEE TROOPS WILL PREPARE THEIR MEALS IN CAMPSITE. THE CAMP CHEROKEE QUARTERMASTER WILL ISSUE FOOD FOR EACH TROOP, LEAVING CAMPANY SCOUT OR LEADER WHO LEAVES THE RESERVATIONJ MUST CHECK IN OR OUT THROUGH THE COOPER ADMINISTRATION HALL, EARLY CAMP ARRIVALSTHE CAMP IS CLOSED AND THE STAFF IS OFF DUTY FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON SUNDAY EACH WEEK, CHECK IN AND OUTCAMP CHECK-IN IS SCHEDULED FROM 1:00 P,M, UNTIL 3:00 P,M, SUNDAY, CAMP PERSONNEL CANNOT ACCOMMODATE EARLY ARRIVALSJ SO PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY, BY ARRIVING AT CAMP BETWEEN 1:00 AND 3:00 P.M, YOU WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO CHECK-IN AND SET UP CAMP, YOU WILL BE MET BY A CAMP STAFF MEMBER UPON ARRIVALJ AND HE WILL HELP YOU GET SETTLED AND STARTED ON YOUR PROGRAM NORMAL DEPARTURE TIME AT CLOSE OF CAMP ON SATURDAY IS 10:00 A.M,J FOLLOWING A CAMPSITE INSPECTION BY YOUR CAMP COMMISSIONER AND COMPLETION OF CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES HEALTH AND SAFETY- __ / A HEALTH LODGE IS AVAILABLE WITH A DOCTOR AND A QUALIFIED FIRST AIDER ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. IN ADDITION WE HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOSPITAL IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP CALL SCOUT SERVICE CENTER 327-4193 FOR TIME AND LOCATION, *NOTE - ACCIDENT INSURANCE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL BOYS AND ADULTS ATTENDING CAMP , (THE INSURANCE POLICY DOES NOT COVER SICKNESS OR INJURIES OCCUR I NG BEFORE CAMP OR CH RON I c corm IT IONS I) TRADING POST THE CAMP MAINTAINS A WELL-EQUIPPED TRADING POST, HOURS MAY VARY BUT USUALLY THE TRADING POST IS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND EVENING EXCEPT DURING MEAL HOURS. ITEMS SUCH AS CANDYJ SOFT DRINKSJ SUNDRIESJ SOAPJ TOOTHPASTEJ ETC, WILL BE AVAILABLE. VARIOUS HANDICRAFT KITS AND SUPPLIES ARE OFFERED ALONG WITH SPECIAL ITEMSJ TSH I RTSJ PATCHES AND LITERATURE (HANDBOOKSJ FIELD BOOKSJ SONG BOOKSJ AND MERIT BADGE BOOKS). MAIL U.S. MAIL IS DELIVERED AND PICKED UP DAILY AT NOON. THE SCOUTMASTER OR S.P.l. WILL PICK UP ALL MAIL FOR THE TROOP AFTER LUNCH AT THE CAMP OFFICE. OUTGOING MAIL MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE MAIL BOX OUTSIDE THE TRADING POST, - 8 - �"---" MAIL (CONT,) SCOUT: (NAME) CAMPS I TE: TROOP: ( !WMBER) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDYJ ARKANSAS 72542 NAME VISITORS : PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THE RESERVATIONJ ESPECIALLY ON FRIDAY AFTER 12 NOON FOR THE ADVENTURE TRAILJ WATER CARNIVAL AND THE RESERVATION CAMPFIRE. VISITORS DESIRING TO EAT IN THE DINING HALL SHOULD OBTAIN A MEAL TICKET FROM THE DINING HALL STEWARD PRIOR TO 5:30 P,M, IF THEY WISH TO DINE WITH THEIR SONS, ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED. MEAL TIME AND COST : LUNCH BREAKFAST 7:20 A.M. - $2,50 12 : 30 p M• - $3 50 I DINNER 6: 00 p IM. - $3 50 TELEPHONE: THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAN BE "--- OBTAINED FROM THE DUNAVANT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. THE NUMBER IS FOR NORMAL BUSINESS HOURSJ AND IS FOR EMERGENCY INCOMING CALLS ONLY, PROVISIONAL CAMPING AVAILABLE: THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION WILL PROVIDE A PROVISIONAL SCOUT TROOP EACH WEEK CAMP IS IN SESSION, PROVISIONAL CAMPING IS FOR SCOUTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND CAMP WITHOUT THEIR TROOP OR WHO WOULD LIKE TO CAMP A SECOND OR THIRD WEEK AFTER OR BEFORE THEIR TROOP COMES TO CAMP. THE INDIVIDUAL SCOUT APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE SCOUT INFORMATION FLYER MAILED TO EACH SCOUT OR ADDITIONAL COPI ES MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. CAMPERSHIP FUND: THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL MAINTAINS A CAMPERSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE MONIES TO ASSIST SCOUTS IN ENJOYING A WEEK AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION. NO SCOUT SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE OF MON EY, IF THE SCOUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO EARN MONEY AND. THE TROOP HAS EXHAUSTED IT'S RESOURCES, CONTACT THE DUNAVANT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER TO ARRANGE CAMPERSHIP HELP, PETS ARE TO BE LEFT AT HOME. PETS OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT ALLOWED BY B.S.A. NATIONAL STANDARDS, CAMP ABOUNDS WITH NATURAL WILDLIFE: DEER, BIRDS, AND OTHER WILDLIFE. WE ALSO ASK YOU NOT TO TAKE HOME ANY WILDLIFE (LIKE SQUIRRELS, SNAKES OR LIZARDS). TROPHY FISH MAY BE EATEN OR TAKEN TO THE NEAREST TAXIDERMIST, BUT PLEASE CHECK-OUT AND VERIFY WITH THE CAMP DIRECTOR! - 9 - �WHEN YOU ARRIVE AFTERNOON: TROOP SHOULD ARRIVE IN CAMP AFTER 1:00 P.M. AND NOT LATER THAN 3: 00 P,M, COME DIRECTLY TO MAIN PARKING LOT. STAFF MEMBERS WILL MEET YOU, (NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT TROOP ARRIVES AND DEPARTS TOGETHER,) l, ARRIVAL: 2. GO TO SITE: YOU WILL BE MET AT THE PARKING LOT BY A MEMBER OF THE CAMP STAFF WHO WILL ACT AS YOUR HOST FOR THE AFTERNOON, AS SOON AS YOUR UNIT IS ASSEMBLEDJ HE WILL GUIDE YOU TO YOUR SITEJ CHECK YOU INJ GIVE YOU THE OFFICIAL CAMP WELCOME AND EXPLAIN THE TRADITIONS OF CAMP TO YOU, HE WILL ALSO EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR UNIT AREA TO YOU, (SCOUTMASTER SHOULD CHECK IN WITH THE CAMP OFFICE ON ANY FEESJ ETC,) 3, PREPARE FOR MEDICAL RECHECK: YOUR HOST WILL INSTRUCT THE BOYS TO PLACE THEIR BAGS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TENTS ACCORDING TO YOUR ASSIGNMENTS; TO SLIP INTO THEIR OWN SWIM TRUNKS AND REPORT TO THE HEALTH LODGE FOR THEIR MEDICAL RECHECKS , YOU MAY ACCOMPANY THEM IF YOU WISH. 4, SWIM CHECK: FOLLOWING THE MEDICAL RECHECKJ YOUR UNIT WILL PRO- CEED TO THE WATERFRONTJ WHERE THE WATERFRONT STAFF WILL GIVE EACH SCOUT A SWIM CHECK - IN OTHER WORDS EACH SCOUT WILL DEMONSTRATE HIS ABILITY TO SWIM - AND HE· WILL BE CLASSIFIED IN ONE OF THREE CLASSIFICATIONS - NON-SWIMMERJ BEGINNERJ OR SWIMMER, 5, QUARTERMASTER & COMMISSARY - EQUIPMENT PICK-UP 6, SETTLE CAMP SITE: WHEN YOUR UNIT RETURNS FROM THE WATERFRONTJ THEY SHOULD GET INTO THEIR SCOUT UNIFORMSJ GET THEIR TENTS STRAIGHTENED UP AND PREPARE FOR SUPPER. 7. SUPPER: NORMALLY THE EVENING MEAL IS AROUND 6:00 P. M. ON SUNDAY. 8, EVENING: A. AFTER SUPPER: CLEAN UP SITEJ GO OYER ANY DETAILS WITH YOUR B. BOYS REGARDING CAMP SCHEDULESJ PROGRAMS THAT THEY WANTJ ETC, LEADERS MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. C. OPENING CAMPFIRE: 8:30 P,M, THIS IS THE FIRST CAMP-WIDE CAMPFIRE AND ALL THE CAMP TRADITIONSJ ETC.J WILL BE OUTLINED. SCOUTS WILL LEAVE FROM FLAG POLE, IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE: REMEMBER - IF IN DOUBT - ASK QUESTI ONS OF ANY STAFF MEMBER. - 10 - �WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: YOU CAN BRING YOUR GEAR IN A PACK, SUITCASE OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU HAVE, SCOUT UNIFORM (SHORTS OR LONG PANTS) T-SHIRTS EXTRA CLOTHING (TO LAST THE WEEK) JACKET UNDERWEAR SWIM TRUNKS RAI N\·,EAR SHOES (TENNIS .AND HIKING) PERSONAL TOILET ITEMS TOWEL, WASH CLOTH, SOAP, ETC, SCOUT HANDBOOK PENCIL & NOTEBOOK CURRENT PHYSICAL \A MUST) BLANKETS OR SLEEPING BAG PILLOW FISHING GEAR MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS FLASHLIGHT CAMERA SPENDING MONEY "-" SIGNED MEDICAL FORM TROOP EQUIPMENT FIRST AID KIT ROPE OR TI'Jl NE TROOP FLAG PATROL FLAGS AMERICAN FLAG SCOUTMASTER'S HANDBOOK IGLOO AND CUPS LANTERN(S) ANY OTHER MATERIALS THAT WILL HELP THE TROOP. IF TAKING CAMPING OR COOKI NG MERIT BADGE: COOK KIT, HAND AXE GROUND CLOTH COMPASS CONSIDER: ADDITIONAL ROPE AND BINDERS TY/INE FOR PROJECTS TROOP LOCKER FOR BOY'S VALUABLES SCOUTCRAFT EQUIPMENT RELIGIOUS MATERIALS PLASTIC BAGS .AND PLASTIC SHEETS (ALWAYS COME IN HANDY ) ANY CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR NORMAL TROOP CAMPOUT *MARK ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING!!* - 11 - �PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AQUATICS: KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATI ON OFYERS A VARIED WATERFRONT PROGRAM. IT OFFERS OPP ORTUNITIE S F OR EV ERY SCOUT TO LEARN TO SWIM OR TO IMPROVE HI S ABILITY TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF PROF I CIENCY. AQUATIC MERIT BADGES ARE AMONG THE MOS T PO PULAR AND USEFUL OF ALL THE SCOUT AWARD S . PRO GRAM Can oe ing: M.B. ~~!~ng: COMMENTS PREREQUISITE Re qui res ~ h o ur s o f i nst rue ti on I Must be each d a y. No t f o r new Scouts who Swimmer may n ot have the str e ngth to classification c omp l e t e som e requirement s . Recommend e d for o lde r Sc ou t s Must be s wimmer clas s ification LOCATIO N Boating area Boating a r ea Swimming.: M.B. For a ll S c o u t s - br i n g long sleev e s hi r t a nd lo n g p a n ts . (c o t t on) Read pamp h l et Must b e s wi mmer c lassifi c ati o n Swimming area Lifesaving: M.B. The cloth e s inflatio n re qui rement n ece ssitates b rin gin g to c amp a l o n g s l e ev e , but to n up, c lose wo v e n s hir t a nd a pair of long p a nts . Thi s is not for youn g Sc o uts. Mus t b e strong s wimmer. Recommend e d fo r Beginner and nonswimmers Mu s t hav e s wimming M.B. Swimming area For older Scouts who have time for practice and lifeguard duty. Fre e swim: Knowledge in all aquatic M.B. None Free Boating: Must be Swimme r Swimmin g area Boating area Instructional Swim : B.S.A. Lifeguard None Swimming · area Sw imming arf' ·-----./ Kayaking: Not a M.B. Osage only Must be Swimmer Boating area Small boat: Cherokee only Sailing M.B . Must be Swimmer Boating area - 12 - �PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES HANDICRAFT PROGRAM COMMENTS PREREQUISITE LOCATION Basketry Fun for all cost for material takes individual time for projects and instruction. Read pamphlet and practice. Trading Post interest in Indian history. quirement 2 before camp . M.B. --------------------------------------------------------------------Trading Complete reIndian Need to have some Lore: M.B. Post --------------------------------------------------------------------Trading Read pamphlet Small cost for Leatherwork materials. Time for Project. Have knife Post M • J3 • Wood carving: M.B. Small cost for u...c:.terials. Time for project Read pamphlet Have knife Trading Post -----------------------------------------------------------------------SHOOTING SPORTS THE SHOOTING SPORTS AREA GIVES SCOUTS A CHANCE TO LEARN HOW TO SAFETY RULES AND UTMOST CARE ENJOY THIS SPECIAL OUT DOO R PHASE. ARE VERY IMPORTANT. PROGRAM COMMENTS PREREQUISITE LOCATION Rife Shooting: Need practice and qualifying time each day. Some experience and read pamphlet Field Sports Hard to complete in a week Need practice Betime each day. ginners should schedule general instruction. Some previous experience skill and time Field Sports None Field Sports M. B. Archery M. B. : FREE Shooting: --------------------------~ Archery, Rifle, Skeet, Black powder, Fun or general inst. Clay Pidgeons, 25 cents each. - 1-Z - �PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES SCOUTCRAFT THE SCOUTCRAFT AREA IS A BROAD AREA IN WHICH A SCOUT LEARNS TO TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS IN A GIVEN SITUATION, WHETHER IT BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS. LOC. PROGRAM COMMENTS PREREQUISITE Pioneering: Must kn.ow knots. Splices most difficult. Good projects. Read pamphlet pract:ice activ ity area Paperwork may be done Bring before camp. backpack for overnight Need 20 D/N camping. Statement for req. 118 act ivi ty area Wilderness Survival M.B. Good, challenging for older Scouts, time needed for sleepout and projects. Practice know i;amphlet activ i ty area Orienteering: M.B. Need experience and time to work on compass course. Read pamphlet ty act ar e a ...../ Co oking M.B.: Cherokee onl y Some paper work must be done prior to Food provided camp. and prepared in campTouch to site. start and complete at camp . Read pamphlet experience Cher ok ee a ctiv i t y area 1st Aid M.B: Recommended for all Scouts who have completed all require ments dealing with 1st Aid for Tenderfoot - 1st class k nowled g e of 1st Cl a ss 1st Aid. Osage Hospi ta l Cherok e e Wonde r Bld g. M. B. Camping: M. B. 14 - �PROGRAM OPPORTUNI TIES CONSERVAT ION/ ECOLOGY TO MAKE SCOUTS MORE AWARE OF THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH MANY OF THESE .BADGES .REQUIRE. ADVANCE PLANNING. WE LIVE. LOCATION PROGRAM COMMENTS PREREQUIS ITE Environme ntal Science: M.B. Much paperwork , some can be done at home Older Scouts best. 2 hours/day field work St udy pamphlet --------------- ----- ------ ------------ - --------------------~--- ----- - · Fish & Wild life M.B . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Forestry M. B . " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fo r advancein g/ experience d Scouts only. - Area Nature Read pamphle t Good for all Scouts - Area - - - ·- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Complete reg . 115 before camp. - - i- - - - - -- - -- • Nature Are a -------· ---------Nature --------------------------Study ---------Written ---------------··--Complete pamphlet Mammals M. B . : -------------Rep tile Study M.B. Area Wo r k --------------------------~--------------------------- Need interest in reptiles Complete #8 before camp Na ture Area ---------------~--------------------------~--------------------------- Na tur e : M. B . Ideal for camp much time needed. fo r al l Scouts. Statement fo r req. tis Na ture Area ---------------~------------------------------------------------------ Soil & Water Conser. M.B: For olde r Scouts much time n eeded for study Complete req. 117 befo r e camp M.B. meeting some of req. difficult to complete. equipment Time needed for star ga zin g and evenin g classes. Previous know ledge in astronomy . Na ture Ar ea ------------------------------------------------- ----------------Nature practice and Without previousl y Fishing Area --------------- --------------------------------------------- --------- Astronomy M.B : - 15 - Nature Areao �SKILLS AREA SEE SUPPLEMENT - 16 - �PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD YOU CAN EARN THIS AWARD BY EARNING THE FOLLOWING SKILL AWARDS AND MERIT BADGES: • 1. ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION SKILL AWARDS, 2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE. 3 . EITHER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION OR FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MERIT BADGE. 4, CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD MERIT BADGE. BSA LIFEGUARD* EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE (WHEN APPLICABLE) THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. AQUATICS SKILL, (A) SWIM 800 METERS (~MILE) (B) DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING MERIT BADGE SUBJECTS. (1) SWIMMING (2) LIFESAVING (3) ROWING (4) CANOEING (5) FIRST A.ID (C) THROW LINE FOR ACCURACY 10 METERS THREE TIMES IN 1 MltWTE. 2. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE 3, SAFETY AFLOAT 4, FIRST AID 5, EMERGENCY ACTION *SEE APPLICATION FOR BSA LIFEGUARDJ NO, 4435J FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS, - 17 - �MILE SWIM,, BSA: (SWIM - TRUNKS EMBLEM ONLY) REQUIREMENTS: 1. EXPLAIN HOW REGULAR EXERCISE CONTRIBUTES TO GOOD HEALTH AND WHY SWIMMING IS ONE OF THE BEST FORMS OF EXERCISE. 2. TELL WHAT PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES A SWIMMER AND ESCORT MUST FOLLOW FOR DISTANCE SWIMMING OYER OPEN WATER. 3. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CURRENTLY CERT I FIED AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR,, BSA,, OR EQUIVALENT,, PARTICIPATE IN 4 HOURS OF TRAINING AND PRErARATION FOR DISTANCE SWIMMING (1 HOUR A DAY MAXIMUM), 4. SWIM l MILE (1600 METERS) OYER AN APPROVED MEASURED COURSE. SNORKELING,, BSA * 1. PASS SWIMMER TEST. 2. EXPLAIN BUDDY SYSTEM. 3. DEFINE SNORKELING. 4. DEMONSTRATE USE OF MASK AND SNORKEL. 5, DEMONSTRATE USE OF SWIM FINS, 6. PERFORM DEEPWATER DEMONSTRATIONS. 7. RECOVER OBJECTS. 8. EXPLAIN SNORKELING PREPARATION AND PRECAUTIONS, 9. DISCUSS SUBMERGED-RELATED FACTORS. 10. DISCUSS SUBMERSION EFFECTS; CPR. 11. EXPLAIN HYPERVENTILATION AND HYPOTHERMIA. 12. DEMONSTRATE DIVER'S SIGNS AND SIGNALS. * SEE APPLICATION FOR SNORKELING, BSA NO. 19-176,, FOR REQUIREMENTS. --' - lB - �PROJECT COPE CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ENCOUNTER ACTION ** CONFIDENCE ** EXCITEMENT ** LEADERSHIP ** FUN ** TEAMWORK ** TRUST ** COMPETITION ** GOALS ** WHEN IS IT? COST PROJECT COPE - THE COST FOR THIS HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM PROJECT COPE WILL BE EQ.00 PER WEEK. CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ENCOUNTERS IS A HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM OFFERED AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TO ALL SCOUTS 13 YEARS AND OLDER, C 0 P E HICKORY JUMP TRUST FALL TRIAflJULAR TRAVERSE WILD \'IOOSEY THE BE.AM ... GOALS OF PROJECT COPE LEADERSHIP SELF-ESTEEM DECISION MAKING COf\'MUN ICAT IONS TRUST TEAMtJORK ARTESIAN BEAM PORT HOLE NITRO CROSSING SW ING I NG LOG tv'O-IA\tJK CROSS I~ TIRE TRAVERSE BURMA BRIDGE Til/0-CABLE TRAVERSE CAT WALK ZIP WIRE · ALL ABOARD TROLLEY HICKORY JUMP TRUST FALL BURMA BRIDGE 1WO-CABLE TRAVERSE CAT \-JALK ZIP WIRE FIDGET LADDER GIANT NITRO GIANT'S LADDER KITTEN CRAWL HOUR GLASS CAVI~ LADDER SCHEDliLE: COPE \"ll LL LE OFFE RED FROf1 10 : 00 AIM I TH ROUGH 5: 00 P, M, EACH DAY , LUNCH WILL BE PROVID ED TO YOUR SCOUTS AT THE COPE AR EA. - 19 - �\ ) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION Camp Osage - Weekly Schedule Frldey Thursday Wednesdey Tuasdey Monday I Sunday First Call 6 :30 Reveille 6:45 Walters Call 7:00 Flaa ralsina and breakfast 7:15 Set camoslte in order 8:00-9:00 AQUATICS: Rowing MB, Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB (BSA Lifeguard -Schedule with Aquatic Director) HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB 9:00-9 :50 SCOUTCRAFT : Pioneering MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part A) ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Fish & Wildlife Manaaement MB Forestry MB AQUATICS : Canoeing MB (2 hours), Rowing MB, Swimming MB HANDICRAFT: Basketry MB, Indian Lore MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB 10:00-10:50 SCOUTCRAFT : Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part B) FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Soil & Water Conservation MB Mammals MB Nature MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2nd hour) Instructional Swim (beginner and nonswimmer at same time) HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT : Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB 11 :00-11 :50 N 0 SKILLS: First Class Requirements FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Soil & Water Conservation MB Reolile Studv MB Waiter Call 12:15 Lunch served 12:30 Rest hour 1 :00-2:00 AQUATICS: Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Instructional Swim HANDICRAFT: Basketry MB, Indian Lore MB Check-In SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot · Archery- Skeet- Rine Go to site 2 :00-2:50 SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Camping MB Medical recheck SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part C) ECOLOGY: Reolile Studv MB Fish & Wildlife MB Forestrv MB Camp tour AQUATICS: Free Swim, Free Boating, Kayaking•• Swim check HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB Draw equipment SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot· Archery· Skeet· Rine 3:00-3 :50 SCOUTCRAFT : Wilderness Survival MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Fi•st Class Requirements ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Mammals MB Nature MB All program areas open for extra instruction or help. AQUATICS: Free swim and free boating. SHOOTING SPORTS: Black Powder •• ECOLOGY: Fishina MB Astronomy MB 4 :00-4 :50 Waiters Call 5 :45 Flaa lowerina and evenina meal 6 :00 Scoutmasters 7 :00 Roundtable 8 :30 10:00 Opening Ca mofire Taos and liahts out Water Carnival Outpost Outpost Cook-out Camp-wide Game Troop Activity Scoutmasters Roundtable Vespers Troop Activity OAMeeting • INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM - Nonswimmer and beginner Instruction at the same time. •• Not a merit badge. Reservation Campfire Saturday Checkout 8:00. 10:00 �( ( MERIT BADGE AND SKILL AWARD SCHEDULE SCOUTMASTE R TROOP NUMBER Scout's Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 :00 - 9 :5 0 1st Session 10 :00-10 :50 11 :00 - 11:50 3rd Session 2nd Session 2 :00 -2 :50 4th Session 3 :00 - 3 :5 0 5th Session 4 :00-4 :5 0 6th Session �• ) KIA Kl/VIA SCOUT RESERVATION Camp Cherokee - Weekly Schedule N N Friday Thursday I Wednesday Tuesday Monday Sunday am :45 8 FlaqraisinQ :00-8:45 8 First Call 6 :30 Reveille 6 :45 Breakfast 7:00 Campsite Cleanup AQUATICS: Rowing MB, Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB (BSA Lifeguard -Schedule with Aquatic Director) HANDICRAFT: Lealherwork MB, Woodcarving MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB 9 :00-9 :50 SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part A) ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Fish & Wildlife Manaooment MB Forestrv MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2 hours), Rowing MB, Swimming MB HANDICRAFT: Baskelry MB, Indian Lore MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB 10:00- 10:50 SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part B) ECOLOGY: Soil & Water Conservation MB · Mammals MB Nature MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2nd hour), Small Boat Sailing MB, Instructional Swim (beginner and nonswimmer at same time HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB 11:00-11 :50 SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: First Class Requirements ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Soil & Water Conservation MB Reotile Studv MB -2 :00 :oo 1 Hour Rest :00 1 12:00 Lunch and dean-up AQUATICS: Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Instructional Swim HANDICRAFT: Baskelry MB, Indian Lore MB Check-in SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot - Archery- Skeet- Rine Go to site 2:00-2 :50 SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Camping MB Medical recheck SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part C) FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Reptile Study MB Fish & Wildlife MB Forestry MB Camp tour AQUATICS: Free Swim, Free Boating Swim check HANDICRAFT: Lealherwork MB, Woodcarving MB Draw equipment SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot - Archery- Skeet- Rifte 3 :00-3 :50 SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: First Class Requirements FIRST AID : First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Mammals MB Nature MB All program areas open for exlra instruction or help. AQUATICS: Free swim and tree boating. SHOOTING SPORTS: Black Powder •• ECOLOGY : Fishinci MB Aslronomy MB 4 :00-4 :50 Flaq lowerina 5 :00 Dinner and cleanup Scoutmasters 7:00 Roundtable 8:30 10:00 Opening Campfire Taps and liahts out Water Carnival Outpost Outpost Cook-out Camp-wide Game Troop Activity Scoutmasters Roundtable Vespers Troop Activity OAMeeting • INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM - Nonswimmer and beginner instruction at the same time. •• Not a merit badge. Reservation Campfire Saturday Checkout 8 :00- 10:00 �( ( MERIT BADGE AND SKILL AWARD SCHE DULE SCOUTMA STER TROOP NUMBER Scout's Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ' 9 : 00 -9 :50 1st Session 10:00 - 10 :5 0 1 1 :00 - 11 :50 3rd Session 2nd Session 2:00-2 :5 0 4th Session 3:00-3:50 5th Session 4 :00 - 4 : 50 6th Session �BOY PERSO NAL FORM MAIL: __/ SCOUT: (NAME) TROOP: (NUMBER) CAMPSITE : (NUMBER) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDYJ ARKANSAS 72542 WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: LIST OF PERSONAL EQUIPt'\ENT * MARK ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHI NG WHAT I AM GOING TO TAKE AT CAMP: SESSION 1 I NEED THE FOLLOWING MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS: "I '- 3 4 5 6 PHY SICAL: CAMP FEE: DEPOSIT: DUE: - 24 - �( KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TROOP ROSTER Troop No. - - - - - District - - - -- - Camp Osage Camp Cherokee _ __ NAME Leaders ( Campsite _ _ __ _ _ Camp Week _ __ __ $20 Deposit T-Shirt coupons ( Scoutmaster - - -- - -- - -- - 1n Charge at Camp _ _ _ __ _ __ __ Phone Number - - - - - - - Camp Payments Total Office p ayment s 1. 2. 3. 4. ADULT FEES BASED ON NUMBER OF BOYS AITENDING CAMP I') V1 Scouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Paid at amp c Total Fee p a1"d � 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 ' KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION Scoutmaster's Manual ., '7 Camp Osage , ~ ,. Camp Cherokee In the Foothills of the Ozarks 19S0 CAMP SCHEDULE JUNE JUNE JUNE JUME JULY JULY JULY JULY (') c - 10 - 17 - 24 - 1 - 8 - 15 - 0'") L.L. - 10-------------------------------- -0A WEEKEND 16-------------- -------------------STAFF WEEK 23--------- ------------------------FIRST WEEK 30- - --- ---- ---- ------------- ----- - -SECOND WEEK 7----- - ---------------------------THIRD WEEK 14- --- -------- ---- -----------------FOURTH WEE K 21 - ----------- ------- --------------FIFTH WEEK 28 - ------------------------ - - ------SPECIALTY WEEK DEAR SCOUTt1ASTER,, THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL,, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, WELCO MES YOU TO THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION,, AN 8(6 ACRE SCOUT FACILIT Y NESTLED IrJ THE FOOTHILLS OF THE OZARK MOUNT A ItlS f ~ EAR HARDY,, ARKANSAS, OUR PRESENT SCOUT -RESERVATION \•/AS BUILT AflD OPEt .!ED IrJ 1SE4 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH, BOTH TODAY AND TO MORRO\'I. THE KIA Klt1A SCOUT RESERVATION IS OPERATED FOR THE BE fl EFIT OF THE YOUTH OF CH I CKASA\•J COUNCIL, THE CAt ·~ p REPRESE NTS A SUBSTA NTIAL ItJVESTMENT BY BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, SCOUT FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF SCOUTH-IG FROf1 HITHIN OUR COUNCIL \·/HO BELIEVE It~ THE SCOUT CAMPING METHOD, THE 19S0 CAMP STAFF STANDS READY TO SERVE YOU AND YO UR SCO UTS THIS SUMt1ER. WE ~/ILL ASSIST YOU IN PROVIDir !G YOUR SC OU TS THE KIND OF SCOUT CAMPING EXPERIENCE AS PRot U SED Ir-l THE OFFICI AL SCOUT HANDBOOK, BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAMPING SEASON. YOURS I N SCOUTING, CHARLES M, BUTLER COLONEL., TN ANG COUNCIL CAMPING CHAIRMAN - 2 - ___ ./ ;;.: -"A..---~. --· .r , ... ~ . . 1 -:- • Camp is essential to the suc- lt~"'l cessful training of a Troop. But the camp must be a busy one and not a school for aimless loafing. PAGE 3. I I I I I • I I I I I I I ' ' .CONTENTS PAGE 4 - 5 ' I I I • I I I I I I •• ,COUNT DOWN TO ADVENTURE PAGE 6 • I I I I ' ' ' I • I ' I ••• CAMP FEES PAGE 7 - 9 I I I I I I I I • I I • I .GENERAL INFORt1ATIO i-J PAGE 10 ... ' I • I I I I I I I I I .WHEN YOU ARRIVE PAGE 11 I ' •• ' I I I I I I I ' I I .WHAT TO BRING PAGE 12 - 19 I I I • I I I I I I • I I PROGRA M OPPORTU NI TIES PAGE 20 - 23 I I I I • I I I I •• I .WEEKLY SCHEDULE/BOY SCHEDULE PAGE 24 I I I • I I I I ••• I • ' I .BOY P~RSONAL FOR M PAGE 25 . I I I •• I I •• I I I • I .FEE CH~RT FAGE 27 - 33 I • I I • I • I I •• I .MEDICALS THE PURPOSE KIA Kir iA SCOUT RESERVATIO NJ \'HTH ITS MAGI C APP EAL ~·JI LL HIGH LI GH T AN ,l\DVE NTURE CAr.P hHERE nos r OF THE PROGRAM i~· I LL BE TROOP MID PATROL ORGANIZATIONJ AS WELL AS THE INDIVIDUAL SCOUTJ THROUGH A DAY - BY-DAY PROGRAM OF 'REAL' SCOUTING. A WELL TR AI NED STAFF WILL ENDEAVOR TO HELP YOU PROVIDE A MEMORABLE PROGRAM FOR YOUR SCOUTS. - 3 - I \OUNT DOWN TO ADVENTURE SCOUTMASTER: BY NOW YOUR UNIT SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED ITS BASIC PLANS FOR CAMP, YOUR CAMP RESERVATION IS IN AND YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR CAMP LEADERSHIP. THIS CHECK-LIST SHOULD BE HELPFUL IN THE LAST 2-3 t10NTHS BEFORE YOU GO TO CAMP. SHARE THIS CAMP GUIDE WITH YOUR COMMITTEE AND COMPLETE THESE STEPS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MONTH OF MARCH HOLD PARENTS NIGHT - FOLLOW AGENDA FOR A CAMP PROMOTION MEETING INVITE WEBELOSJ SCOUTS AND PARENTS TO MEETING I. PRE-OPENING II. OPENING CEREMONY III. WELCOME TO PARENTS lV, SONGJ SKITJ OR DEMONSTRATION V. INTRODUCTION OF CAMP PROMOTION TEAM VI. KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION VII. DISCUSSION OF KIA KIMA SCOUT SENIOR PATROL LEADER SCOUTS SCOUTMASTER ALL SCOUTS SCOUTMASTER DISTRICT CAMP AND O/A CAMP PROMOTION TEAM MEMBERS RESERVATION AND YOUR TROOP'S INVOLVEMENT DISTRICT CAMP AND O/A CAMP PROMOTION TEAM MEMBERSJ TROOP LEADERSHIPJ AND PARENTS VIII. HAVE SCOUTS MAKE COMMITMENT TO ATTEND WITH A DEPOSIT OF $20.00 TO TROOP TREASURER. IX. CONDUCT O/A ELECTIONS O/A ELECTION TEA M MEMBER TAP OUT TO BE HELD AT KKSR X. SCOUTMASTER MINUTE HOW CAMPING HELPS THE SCOUT TO ADVANCE XI. CLOSING CEREMONY ASST. SENIOR PATROL LEADER XII, REFRESHMENTS MONTH OF APRIL I. COMMITMENTS FROM OTHER ADULT LEADERS ASSISTING IN CAMP. II, INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENTS FOR CAMP SECURED FRO M EACH SCOUT FAMILY III. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORMS DISTRIBUTED TO SCOUTS. A MEDICAL - 4 - EXAMINATION IS GOOD FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE THE DOCTOR SIGNED IT, EVERY SCOUT MUST HAVE A CURRENT HEALTH HISTORY FORM COMPLETED AND ATTTACHED TO THE PHYSICAL FORM. IV, UNIT LEADER SUPPLIES EACH SCOUT WITH PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST, V, UNIT A) LEADER BEGINS PROGRAM PLANNING TRANSPORTATION PLANS STARTED. EACH SCOUT'S IDEAS FOR PROGRAM TROOP EQUIPMENT NEEDS, ADVANCEMENT NEEDS. PROCEDURE FOR CAMP. CHECKED. B) C) D) VI, CONTACT OF NEEDY BOYS TO ATTEND CAMP WITH TROOP, PROVIDE CAMPERSHIP REFERRALS (FORMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR COUNCIL SERVICE CENTERJ 327-4193). VII. TALK TO WEBELOS WHO WILL GRADUATE INTO YOUR TROOP ABOUT SUMMER CAMP. MONTH OF MAY I. SCRIBE AND UNIT LEADER COMPLETE CAMP ROSTER SHEETS, II. CHECK TO SEE IF ALL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. \.._..;~I. CHECK ON FINAL TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS. IV, INVENTORY . EACH SCOUT'S ADVANCEMENT RECORDS. V. COUNSEL SCOUTS ON THEIR PERSONAL GOALS FOR FUN AND ADVANCEME~T AT CAMP. VI. VI I. ATTEND CAMP PLANNING FROM MAY 14-18J 12 - 5 EACH DAY AT THE SCO UT SERVICE CE NTER. LEADER HOLDS FINAL TROOP LEADER COUNCIL. UNIT COMMITTEE MEETS TO TIE UP LOOSE ENDS. A) TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS. . B) GUEST MEALS IN CAMP . VIII, MAKE SURE FEES ARE PAID AT COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER, TAKE RECEIPTS TO CAMP, IX. HAVE ROSTERS COMPLETED. X. MEDICAL FORM COMPLETEDJ SIGNED BY PARENTSJ AND IN LEADER'S HAND. **NOTE: REQUIREMENT BY THE BSA THAT EVERY TROOP MUST HAVE AT LEAST 2 ADULT LEADERS IN CAMP AT ALL TIMES, CAMP FEES $80,00 PER SCOUT AND ADULT LEADER ADULT REQUIREMENTS & FEES LEADERSHIP POLICY FOR ALL BSA TRIPS AND OUTINGS IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA THAT TRIPS AND OUTINGS MAY NEVER BE LED BY ONLY ONE ADULT. AT LEAST TWO ADULT LEADERSJ or~E OF WHOM MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDERJ ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS OR OUTINGS, MANY COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ARRANGING FOR TWO LEADERS TO GO TO CAMP, BOTH MEN HAVE MORE FUNJ PROBLEMS OF COVERAGE ARE SOLVEDJ AND THE OPERATION IS MORE EFFICIENT. ADULT FEES ARE PRORATED BASED ON 1 SCOUT ---- ADULT FEE $80,00 2 SCOUTS---- ADULT FEE $70.,00 3 SCOUTS---- ADULT FEE $60,00 4 SCOUTS---- ADULT FEE $50,00 THE NUMBER OF SCOUTS IN 5 SCOUTS----ADULT 6 SCOUTS----ADULT 7 SCOUTS----ADULT 8 SCOUTS----ADULT CAMP, FEE---- $40. 00 FEE---- $30 ~ OC d'2G t"1(, FEE---- "' Iv ' FEE---- ,QC IF A SMALL TROOP (5 TO 15 REGISTERED SCOUTS) HAS AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR REGISTERED SCOUTS AT CAMPJ THE FIRST ADULT'S FEE IS $ 0.00 NO MATTER HOW MANY SCOUTS ATTEND, THE SECOND ADULT'S FEE WOULD BE PRORATED AS ABOVE STARTING WITH SCOUT #9. $20 PREREGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH WEEK A SCOUT IS TO STAY IN CAMP DUE BY MAY 18, THE PREREGISTRATION FEE WIL ENTITLE A SCOUT TO A FREE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION T-SHIRT. EACH LEADER WITH 8 SCOUTS REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, EACH SCOUT'S $20.00 DEPOSIT IS TRANSFERABLE, BUT NOT REFUNDABLE, THIS CAN ONLY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER SCOUT TO BE APPLIED FOR HIS DEPOSIT. IF A SCOUT BECOMES ILL WHILE ATTENDING SUMMER CAMP AND IS SENT HOME FROM CAMP BY THE CAMP MEDICAL DEPARTMENTJ HE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A PRORATED REFUND ON A DAILY BASIS OF THE "BALANCE OF FEE". - c - GENERAL INFORMATION \ - ~tt· .. .. ~:· '. \ .. . ' I . ' . CAMP LEADERSHIP -ALL TROOPS IN CAMP MUST BE UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF AT LEAST TWO ADULTS AT ALL TIMES. LEADERS MAY ROTATE IF NECESSARY, BUT AT LEAST TWO ADULTS MUST BE WITH THE TROOP 24 HOURS A DAY. PARENTS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND OTHER ADULTS WHO ACCOMPANY A UNIT TO CAMP ARE SERVING FOR THE DURATION OF THE CAMP AS SUBSTITUTE OR ADDITIONAL UNIT LEADERS OR ASSISTANTS, THEY MUST MEET ALL THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THAT COMMISSIONED LEADERSHIP POSITION WHEN THEY SERVE, ASSISTANT CAMP LEADERS MAY BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. TRANSPORTATION - EACH TROOP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CAMP AND MEETS THE NATIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF: PUBLIC HEALTH & PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE COVERAGE -- PASSENGER CAR, STATION WAGON, OR TRUCK* RECOMMENDED $50,000 $100,000 VAN, RV, AND PASSENGER BUS(APPLIES ONLY TO NON-COMMERCIAL CARRIERS 10 OR MORE PASSENGERS)* · COVERAGE $50,000 REQUIRED COVERAGE "----- *ALL VEHICLES MUST BE COVERED BY A PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE POLICY, THE AMOUNT OF THIS COVERAGE MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE IN WHICH VEHICLE IS LICENSED. FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL PROTECTION WE URGE THAT YOU CARRY THE FOLLOWING HIGHER LIMITS; PASSENGER CARS, STATION WAGONS, OR TRUCKS $100,000/$300,000 (PUBLIC LIABILITY, $50,000 (PROPERTY DAMAGE), PASSENGER BUS $100,000/$500,000 ( PUBLIC LIABILITY, $100,000 PROPERTY DAMAGE). THE TRANSPORTING OF SCOUTS ItJ "OPEN PICKUP TRUCKS" IS AGAINST ALL NATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES, AND IS ALSO AGAINST COMMON GOOD JUDGEMENT, TROOP BUSES t1UST BE FULLY INSURED - IF YOU OWN, RENT, OR BORROW, YOUR UNIT RESPONSIBILITY BEGINS PRIOR TO TRAVELING TO CAMP. BE SAFE AND SURE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. LIABILITY BEGINS WITH YOU, AND PROPER PLANNING OF CARRYING ENOUGH OF THE "RIGHT" INSURANCE. VEHICLES IN CAMP: PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PARKING LOTS AT BOTH CAMPS. ONLY CAMP VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED PAST THE PARKING LOT AREAS. SPEED LIMIT ON ALL ROADS IS ------------15 MILES PER HOUR. FOOD SERVICE: SCOUTS EATING IN OSAGE DINING HALL WILL ENJOY FAMILY ST YLE EATING, SEATED 6 PER TABLE. SEATING IS BY TROOPS, THUS EACH TROOP PROVIDES A WAITER FOR EACH 8 SCOUTS AND ADULTS OR PORTIONS THEREOF FOR EACH MEAL. ALL TROOPS COOK-OUT ON WEDNESDAY USING FOOD AND COOKING GEAR PROVIDED BY CAMP. - 7 - FOOD (CONT,) CAMP CHEROKEE TROOPS WILL PREPARE THEIR MEALS IN CAMPSITE. THE CAMP CHEROKEE QUARTERMASTER WILL ISSUE FOOD FOR EACH TROOP, LEAVING CAMPANY SCOUT OR LEADER WHO LEAVES THE RESERVATIONJ MUST CHECK IN OR OUT THROUGH THE COOPER ADMINISTRATION HALL, EARLY CAMP ARRIVALSTHE CAMP IS CLOSED AND THE STAFF IS OFF DUTY FROM NOON SATURDAY TO NOON SUNDAY EACH WEEK, CHECK IN AND OUTCAMP CHECK-IN IS SCHEDULED FROM 1:00 P,M, UNTIL 3:00 P,M, SUNDAY, CAMP PERSONNEL CANNOT ACCOMMODATE EARLY ARRIVALSJ SO PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE ACCORDINGLY, BY ARRIVING AT CAMP BETWEEN 1:00 AND 3:00 P.M, YOU WILL HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO CHECK-IN AND SET UP CAMP, YOU WILL BE MET BY A CAMP STAFF MEMBER UPON ARRIVALJ AND HE WILL HELP YOU GET SETTLED AND STARTED ON YOUR PROGRAM NORMAL DEPARTURE TIME AT CLOSE OF CAMP ON SATURDAY IS 10:00 A.M,J FOLLOWING A CAMPSITE INSPECTION BY YOUR CAMP COMMISSIONER AND COMPLETION OF CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES HEALTH AND SAFETYA HEALTH LODGE IS AVAILABLE WITH A DOCTOR AND A QUALIFIED FIRST AIDER ON DUTY 24 HOURS A DAY. IN ADDITION WE HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HOSPITAL IN CHEROKEE VILLAGE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, FREE MEDICALS FOR CAMP - CALL SCOUT SERVICE CENTER 327-4193 FOR TIME AND LOCATION, *NOTE - ACCIDENT INSURANCE IS PROVIDED FOR ALL BOYS AND ADULTS ATTENDING CAMP , (THE INSURANCE POLICY DOES NOT COVER SICKNESS OR INJURIES OCCUR I NG BEFORE CAMP OR CH RON I c corm IT IONS I) TRADING POST - THE CAMP MAINTAINS A WELL-EQUIPPED TRADING POST, HOURS MAY VARY BUT USUALLY THE TRADING POST IS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND EVENING EXCEPT DURING MEAL HOURS. ITEMS SUCH AS CANDYJ SOFT DRINKSJ SUNDRIESJ SOAPJ TOOTHPASTEJ ETC, WILL BE AVAILABLE. VARIOUS HANDICRAFT KITS AND SUPPLIES ARE OFFERED ALONG WITH SPECIAL ITEMSJ TSH I RTSJ PATCHES AND LITERATURE (HANDBOOKSJ FIELD BOOKSJ SONG BOOKSJ AND MERIT BADGE BOOKS). MAIL - U.S. MAIL IS DELIVERED AND PICKED UP DAILY AT NOON. THE SCOUTMASTER OR S.P.l. WILL PICK UP ALL MAIL FOR THE TROOP AFTER LUNCH AT THE CAMP OFFICE. OUTGOING MAIL MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE MAIL BOX OUTSIDE THE TRADING POST, - 8 - _ _/ MAIL (CONT,) "---" SCOUT: (NAME) TROOP: ( !WMBER) CAMPS I TE: NAME KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDYJ ARKANSAS 72542 VISITORS : PARENTS AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VISIT THE RESERVATIONJ ESPECIALLY ON FRIDAY AFTER 12 NOON FOR THE ADVENTURE TRAILJ WATER CARNIVAL AND THE RESERVATION CAMPFIRE. VISITORS DESIRING TO EAT IN THE DINING HALL SHOULD OBTAIN A MEAL TICKET FROM THE DINING HALL STEWARD PRIOR TO 5:30 P,M, IF THEY WISH TO DINE WITH THEIR SONS, ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED. MEAL TIME AND COST : BREAKFAST 7:20 A.M. - $2,50 TELEPHONE: LUNCH 12 : 3 0 p I M • - $ 3 50 DINNER 6: 00 p IM. - $3 50 THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAN BE "--- OBTAINED FROM THE DUNAVANT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. THE NUMBER IS FOR NORMAL BUSINESS HOURSJ AND IS FOR EMERGENCY INCOMING CALLS ONLY, PROVISIONAL CAMPING AVAILABLE: THE KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION WILL PROVIDE A PROVISIONAL SCOUT TROOP EACH WEEK CAMP IS IN SESSION, PROVISIONAL CAMPING IS FOR SCOUTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND CAMP WITHOUT THEIR TROOP OR WHO WOULD LIKE TO CAMP A SECOND OR THIRD WEEK AFTER OR BEFORE THEIR TROOP COMES TO CAMP. THE INDIVIDUAL SCOUT APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE SCOUT INFORMATION FLYER MAILED TO EACH SCOUT OR ADDITIONAL COPI ES MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. CAMPERSHIP FUND: THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL MAINTAINS A CAMPERSHIP FUND TO PROVIDE MONIES TO ASSIST SCOUTS IN ENJOYING A WEEK AT KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION. NO SCOUT SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE OF MON EY, IF THE SCOUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO EARN MONEY AND . THE TROOP HAS EXHAUSTED IT'S RESOURCES, CONTACT THE DUNAVANT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER TO ARRANGE CAMPERSHIP HELP, PETS ARE TO BE LEFT AT HOME. PETS OF ANY TYPE ARE NOT ALLOWED BY B.S.A. NATIONAL STANDARDS, CAMP ABOUNDS WITH NATURAL WILDLIFE: DEER, BIRDS, AND OTHER WILDLIFE. WE ALSO ASK YOU NOT TO TAKE HOME ANY WILDLIFE (LIKE SQUIRRELS, SNAKES OR LIZARDS). TROPHY FISH MAY BE EATEN OR TAKEN TO THE NEAREST TAXIDERMIST, BUT PLEASE CHECK-OUT AND VERIFY WITH THE CAMP DIRECTOR! - 9 - WHEN YOU ARRIVE - AFTERNOON: l, ARRIVAL: TROOP SHOULD ARRIVE IN CAMP AFTER 1:00 P.M. AND NOT LATER THAN 3 : 00 P,M, COME DIRECTLY TO MAIN PARKING LOT. STAFF MEMBERS WILL MEET YOU, (NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT TROOP ARRIVES AND DEPARTS TOGETHER,) 2. GO TO SITE: YOU WILL BE MET AT THE PARKING LOT BY A MEMBER OF THE CAMP STAFF WHO WILL ACT AS YOUR HOST FOR THE AFTERNOON, AS SOON AS YOUR UNIT IS ASSEMBLEDJ HE WILL GUIDE YOU TO YOUR SITEJ CHECK YOU INJ GIVE YOU THE OFFICIAL CAMP WELCOME AND EXPLAIN THE TRADITIONS OF CAMP TO YOU, HE WILL ALSO EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS PARTS OF YOUR UNIT AREA TO YOU, (SCOUTMASTER SHOULD CHECK IN WITH THE CAMP OFFICE ON ANY FEESJ ETC,) 3, PREPARE FOR MEDICAL RECHECK: YOUR HOST WILL INSTRUCT THE BOYS TO PLACE THEIR BAGS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TENTS ACCORDING TO YOUR ASSIGNMENTS; TO SLIP INTO THEIR OWN SWIM TRUNKS AND REPORT TO THE HEALTH LODGE FOR THEIR MEDICAL RECHECKS , YOU MAY ACCOMPANY THEM IF YOU WISH. 4, SWIM CHECK: FOLLOWING THE MEDICAL RECHECKJ YOUR UNIT WILL PROCEED TO THE WATERFRONTJ WHERE THE WATERFRONT STAFF WILL GIVE EACH SCOUT A SWIM CHECK - IN OTHER WORDS EACH SCOUT WILL DEMONSTRATE HIS ABILITY TO SWIM - AND HE · WILL BE CLASSIFIED IN ONE OF THREE CLASSIFICATIONS - NON-SWIMMERJ BEGINNERJ OR SWIMMER, 5, QUARTERMASTER & COMMISSARY - EQUIPMENT PICK-UP 6, SETTLE CAMP SITE: WHEN YOUR UNIT RETURNS FROM THE WATERFRONTJ THEY SHOULD GET INTO THEIR SCOUT UNIFORMSJ GET THEIR TENTS STRAIGHTENED UP AND PREPARE FOR SUPPER. 7. SUPPER: NORMALLY THE EVENING MEAL IS AROUND 6:00 P. M. ON SUNDAY. 8, EVENING: A. AFTER SUPPER: CLEAN UP SITEJ GO OYER ANY DETAILS WITH YOUR BOYS REGARDING CAMP SCHEDULESJ PROGRAMS THAT THEY WANTJ ETC, B. LEADERS MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. C. OPENING CAMPFIRE: 8:30 P,M, THIS IS THE FIRST CAMP-WIDE CAMPFIRE AND ALL THE CAMP TRADITIONSJ ETC.J WILL BE OUTLINED. SCOUTS WILL LEAVE FROM FLAG POLE, IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE: REMEMBER - IF IN DOUBT - ASK QUES TI ONS - OF ANY STAFF MEMBER. - 10 - WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: YOU CAN BRING YOUR GEAR IN A PACK, SUITCASE OR WHATEVER ELSE YOU HAVE, SCOUT UNIFORM (SHORTS OR LONG PANTS) T-SHIRTS EXTRA CLOTHING (TO LAST THE WEEK) JACKET UNDERWEAR SWIM TRUNKS RAI N\·,EAR SHOES (TENNIS . AND HIKING) PERSONAL TOILET ITEMS - TOWEL, WASH CLOTH, SOAP, ETC, SCOUT HANDBOOK PENCIL & NOTEBOOK CURRENT PHYSICAL \A MUST) BLANKETS OR SLEEPING BAG PIL LOW FISHING GEAR MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS FLASHLIGHT CA MERA SPENDING MONEY "-" SIGNED MEDICAL FORM CONSIDER: ADDITIONAL ROPE AND BINDERS TY/INE FOR PROJECTS TROOP LOCKER FOR BOY'S VALUABLES SCOUTCRAFT EQUIPMENT RELIGIOUS MATERIALS TROOP EQUIPMENT FIRST AID KIT ROPE OR TI'Jl NE TROOP FLAG PATROL FLAGS AMERICAN FLAG SCOUTMASTER'S HANDBOOK IGLOO AND CUPS LANTERN(S) ANY OTHER MATERIALS THAT WILL HELP THE TROOP. IF TAKING CAMPING OR COOKI NG MERIT BADGE: COOK KIT, HAND AXE GROUND CLOTH COMPASS PLASTIC BAGS . AND PLASTIC SHEETS (ALWAYS COME IN HANDY ) ANY CAMPING EQUIPMENT FOR NORMAL TROOP CAMPOUT *MARK ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING!!* - 11 - PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AQUATICS: KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATI ON OFYERS A VARIED WATERFRONT PROGRAM. IT OFFERS OPP ORTUNITIE S F OR EV E RY SCOUT TO LEARN TO SWIM OR TO IMPROVE HI S ABILITY TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF PR OF I CIENCY. AQUATIC MERIT BADGES ARE AM ONG THE MOS T PO P ULA R AND USEFUL OF AL L THE SCOUT AWARD S . PRO GRAM COMMENTS PREREQUISITE LOCATIO N Canoeing: Re qui res ~ h o ur s o f i nst rue ti on I Must be Boating area M.B. each d a y. No t f o r new S couts who Swimmer ma y n ot have the str e ngth to classification c omp l e t e som e requireme nt s . ~~!~ng: Recomme nd e d for o lder S c ou t s Must be s wimmer Bo ating clas s ification a r ea Swimming. : For a ll S c o u t s - br i n g long Read pamp h l et Swimming M.B. sleev e s hi r t a nd lo n g p a n ts . Must b e s wi mm er area (c o t t on) c lassifi c ati o n Lifesaving: The cloth e s inflatio n requi re- Mu s t hav e Swimming M.B. ment n ece ssitates b rin gin g to s wimming M.B. area c amp a l o n g s l e ev e , but ton up, c lose wo v e n s hir t a nd a pair of long p a nts . Thi s is not for youn g Sc o uts. Mus t b e strong s wimmer. Instruct- Recommend e d fo r Beginner and None Swimming ional Swim : nonswimmers · area B.S.A. Life- For older Scouts who have Knowledge Sw imm ing guard time for practice and life- in all arf' guard duty. aquatic ·-----./ M.B. Fre e swim: None Swimmin g area Free Must be Boating Boating: Swimme r area Kayaking: Not a M.B. Osage only Must be Boating Swimmer area Small Cherokee only Sailing M.B . Must be Boating boat: Swimmer area - 12 - HANDICRAFT PROGRAM Basketry M.B. PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES COMMENTS Fun for all cost for material takes individual time for projects and instruction. PREREQUISITE Read pamphlet and practice. LOCATION Trading Post ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Indian Lore: M.B. Need to have some interest in Indian history. Complete requirement 2 before camp . Trading Post ---------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Leatherwork M • J3 • Wood carving: M.B. Small cost for materials. Time for Project. Small cost for u...c:.terials. Time for project Read pamphlet Have knife Read pamphlet Have knife Trading Post Trading Post --------------------------------- --------------------------------------- SHOOTING SPORTS THE SHOOTING SPORTS AREA GIVES SCOUTS A CHANCE TO LEARN HOW TO ENJOY THIS SPECIAL OUT DOO R PHASE. SAFETY RULES AND UTMOST CARE ARE VERY IMPORTANT. PROGRAM Rife Shooting: M. B. Archery M. B. : FREE Shooting: COMMENTS Need practice and qualifying time each day. Hard to complete in a week Need practice time each day. Beginners should schedule general instruction. --------------------------~ Archery, Rifle, Skeet, Black powder, Fun or general inst. Clay Pidgeons, 25 cents each. - 1-Z - PREREQUISITE Some experience and read pamphlet Some previous experience skill and time None LOCATION Field Sports Field Sports Field Sports PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES SCOUTCRAFT THE SCOUTCRAFT AREA IS A BROAD AREA IN WHICH A SCOUT LEARNS TO TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS IN A GIVEN SITUATION, WHETHER IT BE INDOORS OR OUTDOORS. PROGRAM Pioneering: M. B. Camping: M. B. Wilderness Survival M.B. Orienteering: M.B. C o oking M.B.: Cherokee onl y 1st Aid M.B: COMMENTS Must kn.ow knots. Splices most difficult. Good projects. Paperwork may be done before camp. Bring backpack for overnight Need 20 D/N camping. Good, challenging for older Scouts, time needed for sleepout and projects. Need experience and time to work on compass course. Some paper work must be done prior to camp. Food provided and prepared in campsite. Touch to start and complete at camp . Recommended for all Scouts who have completed all require ments dealing with 1st Aid for Tenderfoot - 1st class 14 - PREREQUISITE Read pamphlet pract:ice Statement for req. 118 Practice know i;amphlet Read pamphlet Read pamphlet experience k nowled g e of 1st Cl a ss 1st Aid. LOC. activ ity area act ivi ty area activi ty area act t y ar e a ...../ Cherok ee a ctiv i t y area Osage Hospi ta l Cherok e e Wonde r Bld g. PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES CONSERVATION/ ECOLOGY TO MAK E SCOUTS MORE AWARE OF THE NATURAL WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE. MANY OF THESE . BADGES .REQUIRE . ADVANCE PLANNING. PROGRAM Environmental Science: M.B. COMMENTS Much paperwork, some can be done at home Older Scouts best. 2 hours/day field work PREREQUISITE LOCATION Study pamphlet Area -- ----- ------ -- ----- ------ ------------ - --------------------~--- ----- - · Fish & Wild life M.B . Good for all Scouts Read pamphle t Area Nature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ·- - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - i- - - - - --- -- • Forestry M. B . Fo r advanceing/ experienced Scouts only. Complete reg . 115 before camp. Nature Are a ----- ----------··------------------------------------------------------ · Mammals M . B . : Complete Written Wo r k Study pamphlet Nature Area -------- ----- -- --------------------------~--------------------------- Rep tile Study M.B. Need interest in reptiles Complete #8 before camp Na ture Area ---------------~--------------------------~--------------------------- Na tur e : M. B . Ideal for camp much time needed. fo r al l Scouts. Statement fo r req. tis Na ture Area ---------------~------------------------------------------------------ Soil & Water Conser. M.B: For olde r Scouts much time n eeded for study Complete req. 117 befo r e camp Na ture Ar ea --------------- --------------------------------- -- -- ---- ----- ------ -- Fishing M.B. Without previousl y meeting some of req. difficult to complete. practice and equipment Nature Area --------------- ------------------------------- ---- ------ ---- -- --- --- - Astronomy M.B : Time needed for star ga zin g and evenin g classes. - 15 - Previous knowledge in astronomy . Nature Areao SKILLS AREA SEE SUPPLEMENT - 16 - • PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD YOU CAN EARN THIS AWARD BY EARNING THE FOLLOWING SKILL AWARDS AND MERIT BADGES: 1 . ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION SKILL AWARDS, 2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE. 3 . EITHER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION OR FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MERIT BADGE. 4, CITIZENSHIP IN THE WORLD MERIT BADGE. BSA LIFEGUARD* EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE (WHEN APPLICABLE) THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1. AQUATICS SKILL, (A) SWIM 800 METERS (~MILE) (B) DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE IN CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING MERIT BADGE SUBJECTS. (1) SWIMMING (2) LIFESAVING (3) ROWING (4) CANOEING (5) FIRST A.ID (C) THROW LINE FOR ACCURACY 10 METERS THREE TIMES IN 1 MltWTE. 2. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE 3, SAFETY AFLOAT 4, FIRST AID 5, EMERGENCY ACTION *SEE APPLICATION FOR BSA LIFEGUARDJ NO, 4435J FOR DETAILED REQUIREMENTS, - 17 - MILE SWIM,, BSA: (SWIM - TRUNKS EMBLEM ONLY) REQUIREMENTS: 1. EXPLAIN HOW REGULAR EXERCISE CONTRIBUTES TO GOOD HEALTH AND WHY SWIMMING IS ONE OF THE BEST FORMS OF EXERCISE. 2. TELL WHAT PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES A SWIMMER AND ESCORT MUST FOLLOW FOR DISTANCE SWIMMING OYER OPEN WATER. 3. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CURRENTLY CERT IFIED AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR,, BSA,, OR EQUIVALENT,, PARTICIPATE IN 4 HOURS OF TRAINING AND PRErARATION FOR DISTANCE SWIMMING (1 HOUR A DAY MAXIMUM), 4. SWIM l MILE (1600 METERS) OYER AN APPROVED MEASURED COURSE. SNORKELING,, BSA * 1. PASS SWIMMER TEST. 2. EXPLAIN BUDDY SYSTEM. 3. DEFINE SNORKELING. 4. DEMONSTRATE USE OF MASK AND SNORKEL. 5, DEMONSTRATE USE OF SWIM FINS, 6. PERFORM DEEPWATER DEMONSTRATIONS. 7. RECOVER OBJECTS. 8. EXPLAIN SNORKELING PREPARATION AND PRECAUTIONS, 9. DISCUSS SUBMERGED-RELATED FACTORS. 10. DISCUSS SUBMERSION EFFECTS; CPR. 11. EXPLAIN HYPERVENTILATION AND HYPOTHERMIA. 12. DEMONSTRATE DIVER'S SIGNS AND SIGNALS. * SEE APPLICATION FOR SNORKELING, BSA NO. 19-176,, FOR REQUIREMENTS. --' - lB - PROJECT COPE CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ENCOUNTER ACTION ** CONFIDENCE ** EXCITEMENT ** LEADERSHIP ** FUN ** TE AM WORK ** TRUST ** COMPETITION ** GOALS ** WHEN IS IT? PROJECT COPE - CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ENCOUNTERS IS A HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM OFFERED AT KIA KI MA SCO UT RESERVATION TO ALL SCOUTS 13 YEARS AND OLDER, ... GOALS OF PROJECT COPE LEADERSHIP SELF-ESTEEM DECISION MAKING COf\'MUN I CAT IONS TRUST TEAMtJOR K COST THE COST FOR THIS HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAM PROJECT COPE WILL BE EQ.00 PER WEEK. C 0 P E HICKORY JUMP TRUST FALL TRIAflJULAR TRAVERSE WILD \'IOOSEY THE BE.AM ARTESIAN BEAM PORT HOLE NITRO CROSSING SW ING I NG LOG tv'O-IA\tJK CROSS I~ TIRE TRAVERSE BURMA BRIDGE Til/0-CABLE TRAVERSE CAT WALK ZIP WIRE · SCHEDliLE: ALL ABOARD TROLLEY HIC KORY J UMP TRUST FALL BURMA BRIDGE 1WO-CABLE TRAVERSE CAT \-JAL K ZIP WIRE FIDGET LADDER GIANT NITRO GIANT'S LADDER KITTEN CRAWL HOUR GLASS CAVI~ LADDER COPE \"ll LL LE OFFE RED FRO f1 10 : 00 A IM I TH ROUGH 5: 00 P, M, EACH DAY , LUN CH WILL BE PROVID ED TO YOUR SCOU TS AT THE COPE AR EA. - 19 - N 0 ) \ KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION Camp Osage - Weekly Schedule Sunday Monday I Tuasdey Wednesdey Thursday Frldey First Call 6:30 Reveille 6:45 Walters Call 7:00 Flaa ralsina and breakfast 7:15 Set camoslte in order 8:00-9:00 AQUATICS: Rowing MB, Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB (BSA Lifeguard -Schedule with Aquatic Director) HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 9:00-9:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part A) ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Fish & Wildlife Manaaement MB Forestry MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2 hours), Rowing MB, Swimming MB HANDICRAFT: Basketry MB, Indian Lore MB 10:00-10:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part B) FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Soil & Water Conservation MB Mammals MB Nature MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2nd hour) Instructional Swim (beginner and nonswimmer at same time) HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 11 :00-11 :50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: First Class Requirements FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Soil & Water Conservation MB Reolile Studv MB Waiter Call 12:15 Lunch served 12:30 Rest hour 1 :00-2:00 AQUATICS: Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Instructional Swim Check-In HANDICRAFT: Basketry MB, Indian Lore MB 2:00-2:50 Go to site SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot · Archery- Skeet- Rine Medical recheck SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part C) Camp tour ECOLOGY: Reolile Studv MB Fish & Wildlife MB Forestrv MB Swim check AQUATICS: Free Swim, Free Boating, Kayaking•• Draw equipment HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 3:00-3:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot· Archery· Skeet· Rine SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Fi•st Class Requirements ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Mammals MB Nature MB All program areas open for extra instruction or help. 4:00-4:50 AQUATICS: Free swim and free boating. SHOOTING SPORTS: Black Powder •• ECOLOGY: Fishina MB Astronomy MB Waiters Call 5:45 Flaa lowerina and evenina meal 6:00 7:00 Scoutmasters Outpost Outpost Roundtable Scoutmasters 8:30 Opening Troop Activity Roundtable Ca mo fire Vespers 10:00 Taos and liahts out • INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM - Nonswimmer and beginner Instruction at the same time. •• Not a merit badge. Cook-out Troop Activity Camp-wide Game OAMeeting Water Carnival Reservation Campfire Saturday Checkout 8:00. 10:00 ( ( MERIT BADGE AND SKILL AWARD SCHEDULE TROOP NUMBER SCOUTMASTER 9 :00- 9 :50 10 :00-10 :50 11 :00- 11:50 2 :00-2 :50 3 :00-3 :50 4 :00-4 :50 Scout's Name 1st Session 2nd Session 3rd Session 4th Session 5th Session 6th Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 N N ) KIA Kl/VIA SCOUT RESERVATION Camp Cherokee - Weekly Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday First Call 6:30 Reveille 6:45 Breakfast 7:00 Campsite Cleanup 8:00-8:45 FlaqraisinQ 8:45 am AQUATICS: Rowing MB, Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB (BSA Lifeguard -Schedule with Aquatic Director) HANDICRAFT: Lealherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 9:00-9:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part A) ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Fish & Wildlife Manaooment MB Forestrv MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2 hours), Rowing MB, Swimming MB HANDICRAFT: Baskelry MB, Indian Lore MB 10:00- 10:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part B) ECOLOGY: Soil & Water Conservation MB· Mammals MB Nature MB AQUATICS: Canoeing MB (2nd hour), Small Boat Sailing MB, Instructional Swim (beginner and nonswimmer at same time HANDICRAFT: Leatherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 11:00-11 :50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Rifle Shooting MB, Archery MB SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Camping MB SKILLS: First Class Requirements ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Soil & Water Conservation MB Lunch and dean-up 12:00 - 1 :00 Rest Hour 1 :oo -2:00 AQUATICS: Swimming MB, Lifesaving MB, Instructional Swim Check-in HANDICRAFT: Baskelry MB, Indian Lore MB 2:00-2:50 Go to site SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot - Archery- Skeet- Rine Medical recheck SCOUTCRAFT: Pioneering MB, Camping MB SKILLS: Tenderfoot and Second Class Requirements (Part C) FIRST AID: First Aid MB Camp tour ECOLOGY: Reptile Study MB Fish & Wildlife MB Forestry MB Swim check AQUATICS: Free Swim, Free Boating Draw equipment HANDICRAFT: Lealherwork MB, Woodcarving MB 3:00-3:50 SHOOTING SPORTS: Free Shoot - Archery- Skeet- Rifte SCOUTCRAFT: Wilderness Survival MB, Orienteering MB SKILLS: First Class Requirements FIRST AID: First Aid MB ECOLOGY: Environmental Science MB Mammals MB Nature MB All program areas open for exlra instruction or help. 4:00-4 :50 AQUATICS: Free swim and tree boating. SHOOTING SPORTS: Black Powder •• ECOLOGY: Fishinci MB Aslronomy MB Flaq lowerina 5:00 Dinner and cleanup 7:00 Scoutmasters Outpost Outpost Cook-out Roundtable Scoutmasters 8:30 Opening Troop Activity Roundtable Troop Activity Campfire Vespers 10:00 Taps and liahts out • INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM - Nonswimmer and beginner instruction at the same time. •• Not a merit badge. Reotile Studv MB Water Carnival Camp-wide Game OAMeeting Reservation Campfire • Saturday Checkout 8:00- 10:00 ( ( MERIT BADGE AND SKILL AWARD SCHEDULE TROOP NUMBER SCOUTMASTER 9 :00-9 :50 10:00- 10:50 11 :00- 11 :50 2:00-2 :50 3:00-3:50 4 :00-4 :50 Scout's Name 1st Session 2nd Session 3rd Session 4th Session 5th Session 6th Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 ' 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 20 2 1 22 23 24 BO Y PERSO NA L FOR M MAIL: SCOUT: (NAME) TROOP: (NUMBER) CAMPSITE : (NUMBER) KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CAMP OSAGE OR CAMP CHEROKEE HARDYJ ARKANSAS 72542 WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP: LIST OF PERSONAL EQUIPt'\ ENT * MA RK ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLOT HI NG WHAT I AM GOING TO TAKE AT CAMP: _ _/ SESSION 1 I NEED THE FOLLO WING MERIT BADGE PAMPHLETS: "I '- 3 4 5 6 PHY SICAL: CAMP FEE: DEPOSIT: DUE: - 24 - I') V1 ( KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION TROOP ROSTER Troop No. District - - --- ------ ( Camp Osage Campsite ____ _ _ Camp Cherokee __ _ NAME L d ea ers 1. 2. 3. 4. Camp Week ____ _ $20 Deposit T-Shirt c oupons ( Scoutmaster ------------ 1 n Charge at Camp _ ________ _ Phone Number ------- Camp Payments Total Office Paid at Total Fee p t c p "d aymen s amp a1 ADULT FEES BASED ON NUMBER OF BOYS AITENDING CAMP Scouts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 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 1990 Title A name given to the resource 1990 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/67730c579ca4ec50f32abcc7a805c21d.pdf 3b701cb00e6ba0f43afd718cf4495c45 PDF Text Text -ion �"' KIA KIMA gcout: Reservation Leaders Guide 1993 Kia Kitna g c out Res;ervalion is; open lo all regis;lered gcouls; without regard lo race. color. r1ational origin. age. s;ex or handic ap. �Table of Contents WliU11i~~!irUliiiilli i lii:l!'.i~liili~ lii~~JJ~ What's New at Kia Kima .. ................ .... ... ... ....... ....... 4 A Letter from the Reservation Director ............... ..... .5 Pre-Camp Scheduling Meeting .............................. ... .7 How to Get to Kia Kima ............................. .............8 Camp Fees and Payment Schedule ... ....... ........... ....... 9 1993 Payment Schedule ............ ...................... .. .. ... .... 9 Other Information ..... ....... .... ................. ..... .............. 9 Camp Refund Policy ................. ............. ................... 10 Adult Leader Fees ................. .................................... 10 Scouts Who Need Financial Help ......................... .... 11 Scouts Who Can't Camp With Their Troo p ................ 11 What Each Scout Sho uld Bring to Camp ................. ... 12 Health Examination s .................. ......................... ...... 12 Individual Checklist ........ .... ..... ...... ...................... .... 13 What the Troop Should Bring to Camp ...... .......... .. ... 14 What Kia Kima Provides ................. ........................ . 14 General Supplies .......... .......... .... .................... ........... 14 Camp Leadership .. .................. ....... ............. ..... ......... 15 Arrival .... .......... ...... ... ...... ................ .. ............ ...... .. .. 16 Check-in Procedure ..... ....... ... .................. .. ..... ........ .. 16 General Information ... .. ................. ... .......... .............. 17 Camp Office Hours ...... ... .............. ....... ........... ..... .. ... 17 Trading Post ............ ........ ........... ................ .. ............ 17 Trading Post Hours .............. ...... .................. ............ 17 Mail Service ... .... ..... .... ..... ...... ...... .......... ...... ............ 17 Telephones ........ ..... ..... .... ............. .......... ......... ... ...... 18 Visitors ......... .... ....... ................ .... ............................. 18 Pets ... ... . .. ... ..... ... .... ...... ...... .. ......... .. ....... ... ... ......... . .. 18 Ca mp Housing ............ .......... .................... .... ... ....... . 19 Safety .... .... ..... ...... ............ ...... ..... ........ .................. ... 19 Health Examination s ..... ......... .................. ..... ......... ... 20 Health Lodge ... ...... ... ....... ... ....... ...... .......... .............. 20 Facilities for the Physically-Challenged ...... .. ............. 20 Insurance ..... ........ .... .................................... ......... ... 20 Drugs and Alcohol ....... ...... ... .. ... ............ ..... .......... ... 21 Rest at Camp ..... .......... .......... ..... ... ...... ............ .. ....... 21 Religious Services .................. .... ... ........ ............ .. ...... 21 Lost and Found ............... .............. .............. ..... .. ...... 21 Flag Ceremonies .......... ... .. .... ........ .................. .... ...... 22 Check-out Procedures ......, ............. ........................... 23 Food Service ........ ..... .............. ......... ...................... .. 24 Order of the Arrow ..... .. ......... ..... ................. ...... ...... 25 2 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide �Table of Contents, continued mmm1m1111mm1111111111m11m11mmrmm1!l!ii!lll11111TH11im:n1m m r mmm ·H1n1rn1Rn mm 11ni11rn!!111111 Activity Descriptions ........................... ..................... 26 Merit Badges ......... ......................... .... .............. .... .. .. 27 Archery Merit Badge .................. .... ... ........... ... 27 Astronomy Merit Badge ... ............... .. ..... ..... .... 28 Basketry Merit Badge ........... .. .......................... 29 Camping Merit Badge ...................................... 30 Canoeing Merit Badge ......... ........... ................. 31 Cooking Merit Badge ..... .... ..... .. ................... ... 32 Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge ........ ... .. 33 Environmental Science Merit Badge ........... .... .. 34 First Aid Merit Badge ..... ........ ..... ...... ......... .... . 35 Fishing Merit Badge ................. ..... ... ............... 36 Forestry Merit Badge .. .......... ......... .......... .... .... 37 Geology Merit Badge ......... ..... .. ..... ......... .... .... 38 Indian Lore Merit Badge ...... .... .......... ..............39 Leatherwork Merit Badge ......... ..... ..................40 Lifesaving Merit Badge ... ................................. 41 Mammal Study MerifBadge .......... ...... .......... .. 42 Pioneering Merit Badge ... ............... ... ............. . 44 Pottery Merit Badge .. ~ ............... .... ...... ..... ... ..... 45 Rifle Shooting Merit Badge (.22 cal) ........ ........ .46 Rowing Merit Badge ................ .. ..................... 47 Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge ........................ 48 Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge ............... ........ .49 Soil & Water ConserVation Merit Badge .... ....... 50 Space Exploration Merit Badge .................. .. ....51 Swimming Merit Badge ............... ....... ............ . 52 Weather Merit Badge .............. .................... ..... 53 Wilderness Survival Merit Badge .... .... ............. 54 Woodcarving Merit Badge ............. ...... ......... ... 55 Pioneers ................ ....... ....... ....... .................... .......... 56 Second Class and First Class Requirements ........... ..... 56 Project COPE ................ .. ................. ......................... 58 BSA Lifeguard ... .................. ........ .... .............. ..... ......59 Rappelling and Climbing Tower ... ......................... ... 60 Ozark Venture Base ... ...... ......... ..... .. ........ ............ ..... 61 Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek .......... .... ...... ..... ......... 61 50 Miler Afloat ... .......... .. ..... ..... .......... .......... ....... ... .. 62 The Kia Ki ma Story ... ... ................... ..... .................. .. 64 Final Checklist. ................................. ................. .... ... 66 The Kia Kima Alma Mater ... ............... ...... ........... ..... 67 Activity Schedule ............ ..... ........................ ..... ....... 68 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 3 �What's New at Kia Kima Dear Scouter: Welcome to Kia Kima! We are pleased to present the 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide. The Kia Kima Advisory Board along with the council camping committee and the council professional staff has been working hard to lay out the program for the 1993 season at Kia Kima. Among the new features you will find this year is an expanded Project COPE program on a newly renovated and updated Project COPE course. Our Ozark Venture Base program has been relined. Each week, either a 50 mile canoe trip or a backpacking trek ~ill be held. Consult the Venture Base schedule in this Leaders Guide for which program will be offered each week. Several new merit badge programs will be offered this year, particularly in the Nature Area, which reflect our renewed commitment to conservation as a program emphasis. We look forward to seeing you at Kia Kima this summer. Yours in Scouting, Ron Edmonds, Chairman Kia Kima Advisory Board 4 1993 Kio Kimo Leaders Gulde �• • • • •II II II II • • 'Ill Ill IJ A Letter from the Reservation Director Dear Scouts and Scouters: The staff of Kia Kima Scout Reservation is ready to meet you at the gate this summer and welcome you to a week of Scouting activities and adventures for you and your troop. Before the last campfire was out last season, we started working and planning to make the 1993 season at Kia Kima the best ever. Our goal is for every Scout to have a rewarding Scouting experience and for every troop to leave camp as a stronger unit than when they arrive. The recipe is simple. You provide the Scouts, the leadership and the enthusiasm. We will provide the camp facility, staff and other resources. Together, we will create a rewarding Scouting experience for all . See you at Kia Kima. Yours in Scouting, Scott Stephens Reservation Director 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde 5 �. ~ - . ~ Leaders: Complete and Detach this form. Bring it to your pre-camp scheduling meeting I TrooQ lnformgtion Week of camp Troop Campsite Camp Scoutmaster Daytime Phone Camp Scoutmaster Daytime Phone Number of Scouts Maximum number of leaders who will be staying in camp on any night: Male -- Female -- Pgrti~i12ant1 in 1~ecigl ~rograms: Pioneers New Scout Program : Project COPE (afternoons) _ Advanced COPE (mornings) _ Climbing & Rappelling BSA Lifeguard ' (First & Fourth weeks only) Backpacking 50 mile canoe trip __(Second, Third and Fifth weeks only) Scouts with special needs? 6 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I Ii I • • • �• •I I I I I I I I I I I Pre-Camp Scheduling Meeting ur ~- · 1m1 ~- ATIENTION LEADERS A meeting of Unit Leaders will be held at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 7:30 pm on the Tuesday prior to your week at camp . . It is very important that each unit attendin~ camp send at least one representative to this meetin~. You are also encouraged to bring your Senior Patrol Leader or an acting SPL who will be present at camp. General scheduling, including the number of boys in each program and campsite assignments, as well as a general question and answer period will take place at thiit meeting. This is essential I Please complete and detach the form on the preceding page. Bring it with you to the Pre-Camp Meeting. What: Your opportunity to check your boys' enrollment in activities and your troop's campsite assignment. When: 7:30 pm Tuesday ~f the week prior to your week at camp. Where: Dunavant Scout Service Center Who: At least one leader from your unit MUST attend. 1993 Kia Klma l e aders Gulde 7 �• How to Get to Kia Kima Memphis to Hardy, Arkansas - Map from Hardy to Kia Kima l\ia l\lma fo Missouri ! Grnvel Ro:>J ' .3mrl~ Cherokee Village Town Center 8 1993 Kio Klma Leaders Guide • • • • • • • • �Camp Fees and Payment Schedule ~mmmm1!lm11rnmmm:Mg1nm111um;i;;:m:1:ITT1.M;m1mm~~1nm~:::11x~ The Camp fee covers the cost of going to summer camp. Your boys will want to have some extra spending money for trading post items, souvenirs and certain merit badge costs like Basketry, Handicraft, Indian Lore, merit badge books, etc. 1993 Payment Schedule $30.00 (for boys) due May 1, 1993. This deposit Is transferable, but not refundable. $60.00 final payment (for boys) for total fee of $90.00 If paid In full two weeks prior to camp. $100 total fee if deposit !"Of paid by May 1 or balance not paid In full two weeks prior to.camp. Other Fees $5.00 surcharge for each boy and adult not registered In the Chickasaw Council. $45 Leaders' Fee for each adult camper (18 years of age and older). The Leaders' Fee Is waived for the first two leaders with · each troop. Other Information H ill!:WIJl!ilifili!I! fflm:1mlJJllllii!illlfilllJ:!!Uii~~ll1illi!l!l!flll!!!i!D:liJl!IJ!i!l~[~!'i1;!ili!iill!!lll!ml A maximum limit of 300 campers & leaders per session has been established by the Council Camping Committee. Troops that have not paid their $30.00 non-refundable but transferable deposit per boy may be requested to attend another, less crowded session. No Scout will be denied the camp experience because of lack of funds . Contact the Dunavant Scout Service Center for campership information if other fundin~ is unavailable. Campership applications are due no later tlian May 1, 1993. 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide 9 �Camp Refund Policy Camper fees are refundable under the following conditions: Refunds must be requested in writing to the Chickasaw Council before the troop leaves camp. Refund forms are available in the Camp Office. 1. The $30 non-refundable deposit per Scout may be transferred to another Scout or Leader within the same troop on a one-to-one basis as a deposit, but may not be applied to the balance due for another Scout or Leader. 2. The balance of the fee is refundable upon written request while at camp, by unit leadership, under the following conditions: a. Illness of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp. b. Illness or death in the family of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp. c. The Scout's family has moved from the local council and makes it impractical to attend. 3. If a Scout becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by camp medical personnel, he shall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the balance. This request must be made in writing by the unit leadership before the troop leaves camp. 4. Fees are not refundable for homesickness . 5. Leader fees are refundable under the same conditions as camper fees. Adult Leader Fees l. Full-time Leaders (registered Scouters whp are 18 years of age or older) pay the full Leader fee. This fee coyers meals and sleeping accommodations for Leaders at Camp. The fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. 2. Part-time leaders may pay the full fee, or pay on a per-meal basis. 3. A current medical examination form properly filled out must be presented to the Camp Office upon arrival in camp for each full o r part"' time leader. 10 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide • • • • • • • •II • �• • • • • • • c • • • • • 4. Each Adult leader must check-in at the Camp Office upon arrival in camp and check out as he departs . Scouts Who Need Financial Help A limited number of camperships is available to help boys in need of financial assistance. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Early filing is necessary to ensure equitable Service Center. The deadline for campership distribution of available funds. applications is May 1, 1993. These camperships will not pay all of a boy's fee. The boy's family, troop and chartered organization should pool their resources first . with a campership request to meet the balance. Scouts Who Can't ~amp With Their Troop Some Scouts wish to remain for an extra session or cannot attend with their troop due to summer conflicts, such as family vacations. Any Scout can attend Kia Kima with leadership provided by the camp. Space is limited for these provisional campers and advance reservations · are a must. 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde 11 �~~!., Eac~ Scout Should Brin§! to Camp 1 I 111 Health Examinations Scouts and leaders staying at Kia Kima must have a fully-completed health examinatio n form before arriving at camp. Forms are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Scouts without a current physical examination are not permitted to remain at camp, BSA policy. accordin~ to National The examination must take place within 12 months of camp and be signed by a medical doctor or an osteopathic physician. Scouts and leaders are given a brief medical recheck upon arrival. No physicals will be given at camp. 12 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • • • • • • • = �I I •II I I I II I II I I What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp Each Scout needs to take care of and safeguard his personal property. All clothing and personal items should be marked with name and troop number . Individual Checklist Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks Sweater or jacket Swim trunks raincoat or poncho extra underwear and T-shirts hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 mosquito repellent hat or cap Boy Scout Handbook Individual program needs medical examination (filled out and signed - medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) spending money (consult troop leaders) sunscreen canteen or water bottle stationery, pen or pencil OPTIONAL musical instrument sewing kit camera and film pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted !) sunglasses II II II 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 13 �What the Troop Should Bring to Camp Troop roster (2 copies) American flag Troop flag Patrol flags Troop first aid kit Lockbox with lock for valuables Rope or binder twine Lantern Garden hose Dining Fly All equipment should be clearly marked with troop number! What Kia Kima Provides Flagpole . Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin board Fire buckets, ax and rake General Supplies Toilet paper, trash bags, brooms, rakes, shovels and various other tools may be obtained from Troop Issue. You may wish to bring special items for your unit if you feel they may not be available. All equipment will be checked out to your troop and charged to you if not returned. Each troop is expected to accumulate trash in the garbage bags provided. Garbage should be deposited in one of the dumpsters located in camp. Troops are expected to leave their campsites "cleaner than they found the m ." 14 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I I I I I • • • = • • .. �II Camp Leadership 1mn11:i::1 nm::m::rnmmirn:rnm1m11n~:11rnmm1mmm:1:111m11m11: I I l l l 'l l 1111m111i1m111111111m:1:1 1w1m111uma1s.111m Leadership Polley At least two adult leaders, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. Scoutmaster Each troop must be under the leadership of an adult 21 years of age or older. If the Scoutmaster is unable to attend full-time, the Troop Committee should name a Camp Scoutmaster. The Camp Scoutmaster is expected to participate in all Leaders Meetings. He assigns and coordinates responsibilities of all adult leaders in the troop. Other Leaders All adults attending camp should be currently registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. All adult leaders staying with the troop in camp are considered Assistant Scoutmasters. It is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster to maintain the organization and discipline of the troop at all times while at Kia Kima. At Kia Kima, only activities which meet the standards of the Scout Oath and Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal behavior is appreciated. - ~ l 1993 Kia Kimo Leaders Guide 15 �Senior Patrol Leader Troops camping at Kia Kima are expected to follow the patrol method. Acting leaders should be designated for senior patrol leaders and patrol leaders who will not be attending camp with the troop. The Senior Patrol Leader will participate in a daily meeting of the Camp Senior Patrol Leaders Council. Arrival ~!!]]!l!i!!i!!J]i!~!~![!!~!!!]!!~ii!!ii!~!l!!!~lilm:Jrn!!Iml!!iill!!J!lillii!ilJ![!!!i!~ili!i!lli!!!!iHllmiM!i!IM!iil!l!!ii!iil Plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday of your week at camp. Check in at the Administration Building and meet your Staff Guide. After dropping off personal and troop gear at your campsite, please return all vehicles to a camp parking lot. Vehicles will not be permitted in campsites or on roads witliin Camp Cherokee or Camp Osage after 9:00 am on Monday morning. Check-in Procedure Upon arrival at camp, boys and leaders will be greeted by a member of the camp staff who will direct the troop's activities for the check-in procedure. The following activities will take place under the direction of the staff member. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Check in and pay any remaining fees. Medical re-check. (opens at 1:00 pm) Swim check. (opens at 1:00 pm) Equipment check-out. : Camp Orientation and Tour, includin~ a visit to the Dining Hall (Osage) or with the Camp Quartermaster (Cherokee). The parking lots are provided for leaders and visitors. The Kia Kima speed limit is 15 miles per hour . Leaders take note: Drivers of vehicles at camp must be 18 and possess a valid drivers license. Regulations specify that all truck riders must be in the passenger compartment. 16 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide �• • • • • • = = • • • • General Information m1rn111;111mw;111111i11rnrn1e:11111;a;rnmrnrn 1::m~111mrn1:1!!mmnim11:111m1!!rnrnm: : rnrn1~rn1H!mi Jmm1m1111§ Kia Kima Scout Reservation includes two camps and an off-reservation high adventure program . Food service at Camp Osage is in .a dining hall, while food service at Camp Cherokee is patrol cooking in the troop site with food provided by the camp quartermaster. High adventure programs are offered through the Ozark Venture Base. Camp Office HOUfS The Camp Office is locateq on the entrance road. Office personnel will be on duty during the following hours: 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Trading Post The Kia Kima trading posts are stocked with needed me rit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, uniform parts, camping gear and toilet articles. Soda cans are to be kept on the Trading Post porch at all times and are to be deposited in the specially marked containers. Trading Post Hour~ 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Mail Service Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Trading Posts. Stamps and writing material are available at the Trading Posts . Incoming mail will be held by campsite at the Trading Post. An adult from each unit should pick up the mail for the campsite each evening . 1993 Kia Klma leaders Gulde 17 �Telephones The Camp telephone is used for camp business and emergencies only. A public phone is available at the administration building for personal use of leaders and Scouts with the approval of their unit leader. Long distance calls must be credit card or collect. Calls must be limited as a courtesy to other campers, leaders and staff. The camp telephone number is 501-257-4935. This phone rings in the camp business office and the camp director's cabin. If no one is available to take a call, a message may be left on the answering machine. The camp ranger's phone number is 501-257-3390. This phone is in the ranger's residence and should not be used except for emergencies during the summer camp season. Visitors We encourage and welcome visitors at the appropriate times. Visitors must sign in and sign out at the Administj'ation Building. Visitors wishing to eat meals with troops should make arrangements and pay meal charges at the Administration Building. Visitors are invited to join the camp for the Friday night campfire . Limited, undeveloped space for family ca~ping on Friday night is available . Please inquire at the Administration Building. Lon~ ran~e plans call for the addition of family campin~ facilities in the future. Pets Pets are not permitted at Kia Kima. 18 1993 Kia Kima leaders Gulde • • • • • • • • • �l l I I l 'l •l Camp Housing Troop campsites at Kia Kima are outfitted with two-man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two bunks with mattresses. Each troopsite has a latrine and facilities for hand washing and showers. Central hot shower facilities are available at both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee. Safety National BSA policy permi~s the use of liquid fuel only under the direct supervision of a knowleclgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp. (Contact the Program Director at Camp Cherokee or the Camp Ranger at Camp Osage.) Open flames (e.g. candles, sterno, kerosene lanterns, etc .) are strictly prohibited in tents. In case of fire, the Camp Office is to be notified immediately. Each unit is to organize a Fireguard Plan furnished by the Camp. The Camp Ranger serves as the camp fire warden. The Camp Staff members serve as the principal fire fighters. All campers are required to stay clear of any fire areas. Leaders are instructed to assemble their Scouts in a safe area and take a roll call. Personal firearms, fireworks, ammunition and bow-hunting equipment are strictly prohibited. Kia Kima provides all such equipment for various field sports activities. Sheath knives and other weapons are not allowed at Kia Kima. l ' 1993 Kia Klma Leade rs Guide 19 �Health Examinations Each Scout and leader who will be staying at Kia Kima must have a fully-completed health examination form prior to arriving at camp. Forms are provide d by the Dunava nt Scout Service Center. The examination must have been comple ted during the past year and be signed by a medical doctor or osteopa thic physician. Each Scout and Full Leader is given a brief medical recheck upon arrival. Kima. Kia at le examin ations are not availab Health Lodge A qualified individ ual is on duty at the Reservation Health Lodge twenty-four hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Eastern Ozarks. The Health Lodge is available to store and admini ster prescription medicines as directed by the Scout's persona l physician and parents. Facilities for the Phys ically -Cha lleng ed Our barrier-free campsi te will accomm odate up to 40 physicallyPrior arrange ments must be made with the challenged Scouts. Dunava nt Scout Service Center. Insurance All Scouts and Leaders registered at Kia Kima are covered by acciden t insurance. All acciden ts must be reporte d at the Health Lodge and be recorde d in the Health Log in order for the coverag e to be in effect. This insuran ce does not cover sickness or injuries occurri ng before camp or chronic conditi ons. The camp's insuran ce policy pays the first $150 of covered expenses. Covera ge of expense s in excess of $150 is coordin ated with the Scout's family insuran ce coverage. 20 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • = = = .. = II II II �• • • • Drugs and Alcohol Alcoholic beverages and other non-prescribed drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from camp. Prescription drugs should be given to the camp medical personnel at the Health Lodge . Rest at Camp The Scoutmaster is responsible for seeing that each boy has the opportunity to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Each troop will respect the quiet time from 10 pm to 6 am. Radio and televisions are strongly discouraged . j Check-out Procecture During the Week Campers who must leave camp during the week must sign out at the camp office. Campers may leave only with a parent or guardian, or with the written permission of a parent or guardian. In the event of written permission, the name of the individual transporting the Camper must be specified. Adults ~ho must leave camp are to check out at the Camp Office, indicating dafe and time of expected return. Religious Services Scouts will have an opportunity to attend a non-denominational worship service on Wednesday evening at the Golightly All Faiths Chapel. A visit to the Chapel which is located on a hill-top overlooking the reservation is a highlight for many campers. Bring a camera! Any religious group is welcome to hold its own service. Lost and Found The camp lost and found box is located at each Trading Post. 1993 Kio Klmo Leaders Guide 21 �Flag Ceremonies g. Each camp assembles for flag ceremonies in the mornin g and evenin (and ny ceremo flag the attend to ed expect are Scouts and leaders evening meal at Camp Osage) in full uniform. • • • = II II 22 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde II II II �I I I Check-out Procedures 1. The staff guide will meet the troop for breakfast on Saturday morning. 2. II The staff guide will tour the campsite with unit leaders to ensure the campsite is in good order. 3. Ill All equipment must be returned and checked at Troop Issue. · 4. Leaders must check-out at the Camp Office. Medical forms and camp patches will be returned at this time. Ill I ' 'Ill II SCOUTING ... ••--~•~. TO A BRIDGE THEFUTUR.£ .w_...,__. . ...w• BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA I Ill I I 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 23 �Food Service Camp Osage Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the dining hall. Supper is served family-style at tables seating 8-10 Scouts, leaders and staff. Breakfast and lunch are served cafeteria-style, but troops must arrive and eat together at their assigned times. Each troop provides a waiter for each table. The waiter arrives 15 minutes early for each meal to set the table and stays after to clean up. Waiter assignments should be rotated daily. • Visitors desiring to eat in the Osage dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned time. Visitor meal fees are as follows: Breakfast - $2.50, Lunch - $3.00 and Supper - $3.50. Troops at Osage may make arrangements tb cook-out one or more meals in their campsite, using food supplied by the quartermaster and equipment from Troop Issue. Troops from either camp may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Twenty-four hours notice is required for special food service arrangements. Please notify the dining hall director duririg your tour of the camp on Sunday of any special dietary restrictions. Camp Cherokee Scouts camping at Camp Cherokee prepare their own meals in the troop campsite. Troops must provide their own cooking gear and eating utensils. The camp quartermaster will provide food and supplies for each troo p. Menus for each camp will be available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on May 1. 24 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde I Ill • • • = = �Order of the Arrow • • •II II Ill Ill Ill Ill • • ..... The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers . Chickasah Lodge No. 406 of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima in 1948 and has been an integral part of the camp ever since. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is as follows: To recol{nize those campers- Scouts and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recoKnition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recoKnition . To develop and maintain campinK traditions and spirit. To promote Scout campinK, which reaches its Kreatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's campinK prol{ram, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the campinK committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Several activities are planned for Arrowmen at Kia Kima. There will be an Order of the Arrow meeting and Fellowship on Monday evening at 8:30 pm . The location of this meeting will be announced at the Scoutmaster's Roundtable. On Thursday evening, there will be an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony. The Brotherhood is for Order of the Arrow members who have been Arrowmen for at least 10 months and meet certain other requirements. Full details are available at the Monday night Order of the Arrow meeting. The Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony is a highlight of the camp week. The call out ceremony recognizes those Scouts who have been elected by their fellow Scouts as candidates for the Order of the Arrow. Troops should confirm the names of those who are to be called out at the Order of the Arrow meeting on Monday evening. If you cannot attend the Order of the Arrow meeting, you should confirm the names directly with the Order of the Arrow camp chief. 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 25 �Activity Descriptions This section of the Kia Kima Leaders Guide details information on the various activities offered at Kia Kima. The information for each activity includes: • • • • • • • • 26 Where the activity will be conducted. What level of Camper the activity is recommended for. Any prerequisites. Instruction times. Requirements or advance preparation that should be completed BEFORE coming to camp in order to complete the requirements. Any required materials. Helpful but not required material. Other information, including applicable extra costs . 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • I • • • • • • �·I e • • • • • • • • • • • • Archery Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Material~ Helpful but not required material Other Shooting Sports Third Year Campers and Older None 9 am, 11 am None All requirements may be completed in camp; however the following advance preparation is suggested: Requirement 3B: Make a bowstring ... Requirement 3C: Make one arrow ... Requirement 4: Shoot a qualifying score (practice is suggested) Archery Merit Badge Pamphlet Cost of materials for this activity is about $4 . 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 27 �• Astronomy Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 28 Nature Area (first Meeting) Second year Campers and above None 4 pm (additional meetings will be at night) None None Astronomy Merit Badge Pamphlet 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde �I~ I I '=> "'"" • • • (i) Basketry Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times = .:= Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Handicraft Area All Scouts None 9am,11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed None Materials to complete projects Basketry Merit Badge Pamphlet, Basketry Projects ($3 to $5) Other 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 29 �@Camping Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 30 Scoutcraft Area Second year campers and above None 10 am, 2 pm Bring a statement signed by you( Scoutmaster for requirements 8 a,b &c Backpa~k and individual camping gear. The troop must provide a tent for each 2 Scouts Jaking camping suitabl for backpacking. Campi~g Merit Badge Pamphlet All Scouts taking campitjg merit badge will participate in an overnight camping trip on Tuesday night. 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • •II = • • • • • �• I •I I I I I II ®Canoeing Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Waterfront Second year campers and above. None 10 am to 12 noon (2 hour session) Must have completed the "Swimmer" test. None Canoeing Merit Badge pamphlet Requires two hours of instruction daily plus practice during open boating. Not designed for new Scouts who may not have the strength to complete some requirements. 1993 Kia Kima leaders Gulde 31 �@C ook ing Merit Badg e Location Recom mende d for Prereq uisites Instru ction times Requi remen ts or Advan ce Prepa ration Requi red Mater ials Helpfu l but not requir ed materi al Other 32 Scoutc raft Area Secon d year campe rs and above None 11am ,3 pm None None Cooki ng Merit Badge Pamph let. Scouts from Camp Cherok¢e worki ng on this merit badge will prepa re requir ed meals in the troop site. Scouts from Camp Osage Working on this merit badge may prepar e certain meals apart from the rest of the troop. 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide • : • • • • • • = �• • m Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge . ammi111Ws!W!Hiii!~m11mm1111~m1 nrn11i:111~1m:mm1::Hrn111mm11m1111mrn1mrnmM111:mmm11l!!um11!~ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Material~ " Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Third year campers & above Earn First Aid Merit Badge 10 am, 2 pm Requirements 5, 8A,8B,8C Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet Six feet of 1/2" rope Helpful but not required material Other 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide 33 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 34 Nature Area Second year camper and older None 9 am, 11,am, 3 pm Requirements 3A,B,C&D: Field Observation Requirements 4A&B: 500 word report Environmental Science Merit Badge Pamphlet Boy Scout Fieldbook (borrow one!) ! 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • �• • ~ .! !!HIB i~! JJM\la!'---= __________________...,,,,.,,__________ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Second year campers & above First Class Scout llam,3pm Requirement 28: Prepare a home first aid kit. First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scout Handbook Helpful but not required material Other II II II II I 1993 Kio Klmo Leod~1 ;:. Gwd e �®Fishing Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Nature Lodge All Scouts None 4pm Fishing Merit Badge pamphlet The Scout may wish to bring his own fishing equipment although a limited amount of equipment is available for check-out at camp. • • • • • •II II (I (I (I (I [II ti 36 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde ti �I I I ~ Location Recommended for PrereQuisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation I Required Materials Helpful but not required material ~ Other Nature Lodge Third year camper and older None 9 am, 2 pm Requirement SA or SB: Visit managed forest/logging area & write report. Requirement 7A or B or C: Forestry projects/ field trips Forestry Merit Badge Pamphlet Spiral notebook Tree identification guide I I I I I 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 37 �®Ge ology Merit Badge Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Instructio n times Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Nature Lodge Second year campers and above 11am,2 pm Geology Merit Badge pamphlet May want to bring collection for requireme nt 2. • • •II II • • • •II • • 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide ' '• ...... �I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I (i)lndlan Lore Merit Badge lllill!l!!!ii!i!llili!iiliJ!iii2!1!J!iJfil!fJ!ti!IJl!!l!!!G!!H!Jl!l1!!!iJ!f1JJJ!Hi!ill !!Jll!iil!i!illl!ll IH f!ti!Ji!l!!!!!lil!i!!i!U~B.!ili!!!llJJl!!!ll Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicraft Area Third year camper and above. None 10 am, 3 pm Requirement 1: Give history of one Indian tribe. Beads, feathers, outfit parts, etc. for different projects. Cost is from 50 cents to $5. This activity will include a trip to the Cherokee Indian Cultural Center one day during the week. 1993 Kia Kima Le0<l t::. :> \:JUide 39 �@) Leatherwork Merit Badge w;m111~iiUWifiMm!i!JI li iij~!JiillJiilH!Em:iiili!ii!!!ii Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicraft Area All Scouts None 9am, 11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed None Materials for projects. Available at Trading Post or bring your own. Leatherwork MB Pamphlet Total cost should be $5 or less. -• • • • • • • •II II II II II 40 1993 Kia Kima Le aders Guide 'II �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Nature Lodge Second year campers and above 10 am, 3 pm Do ONE of requirements 4 ~t..~-1 • - • • • • • �I •I • • • • • • •II @Oriente ering Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Scoutcraft Area Second year cam per and above First Class Scout 9 am, 3 pm This activity is actionoriented and requires hiking and running. Bring sturdy shoes. Compass Orienteering Merit Badge Pamphlet II I II II 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 43 �®Pioneering Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 44 Scoutcraft Area Second year campers and above. First Class Scout 9 am, 3 pm Helpful to study knots and lashings learned in Second and First Class rank requirements. Pioneering Merit Badge Pamphlet 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide •II • = II �• • •I I I ~ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicraft Area All Scouts None 9 am, 11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed None Pottery Merit Badge pamphlet Will require free time for projects . •I I I I 1993 Kia Klma l e aders Gulde 45 �•• (i.) • • • • • • • • • • • • Rowing Merit Badge Location Recommend ed for Prerequisite s Instruction times Requiremen ts or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Waterfront Second Year Campers & Above Must pass "Swimmer Test" at Sunday checkin 9 am, 10 am Rowing Merit Badge Pamphlet Note: This activity is physically challenging . It may not be suitable for some Scouts of slight stature. Instruction and practice uses traditional row boats and rowing shells. 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Gulde 47 �~Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Location Recomm ended for Prerequ isites Instructi on times Require ments or Advanc e Prepara tion Require d Materia ls Shootin g Sports Area Third year camper and older Rifle Shootin g Merit Badge 10am None Shotgun Shootin g Merit Badge Pamphl et Helpful but not required material Other = II 48 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide II �•I • • • • • • • • - ®sm all-B oat Sailing Merit Badge Location Recomm ended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Prepara tion Required Materia ls Helpful but not required material Other Lake Waterfr ont (offered at Camp Cheroke e only) Third year campers and above Must have complet ed the "Swimm er" test. 11 am May want to complet e requirem ent 8 before camp. Small-B oat Sailing Merit Badge pamphl et 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 49 �@ Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge ~£~ !llf~lliffff!IB!!"imlHR Location Recommend ed for Prerequisite s Instruction times Requiremen ts or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material MmillH I Nature Lodge All Scouts None 10 am, 2 pm None None Soil & Water Conservatio n Merit Badge Pamphlet Other • • •.. • .. • • (I 50 1993 Kia Kima leaders Guide �• • • • • • • • •II • •II ' • Space Exploration Merit Badge Location Recomm ended for Prereaui sites Instructi on times Require ments or Advance Prepara tion Require d Materia ls Helpful but not required material Other Handicr aft Area All Scouts None 10 am, 3 pm Helpful to study concept s of Space and rocketry prior to camp. Require ment #5 (Pick 21 from A Bore Model Rocket kits (availab le at Trading Post - approxim ately $4) Space Explora tion Merit Badge Pamphl et Note: All model rockets brought from home are to be kept by the unit leader while at camp and launche d ONLY under the supervis ion of the camp staff. 1993 l<la l<ima Leaders Guide 51 �8 II Swimming Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 52 Waterfront Second year campers and above. First Class Swimming Requirement and attain "Swimmer" classification during Sunday swim check. 9 am, 2 pm Each Scout MUST bring the following to camp: 1. Long sleeve buttonup shirt 2. One pair of long trousers (jeans are fine) . These items should be in good repair (no holes) as they will be used as floatation devices. Swimming Merit Badge Pamphlet. 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide • •II • • • • • • • • • • �•~ • • • • • •I I I I I I I ©Weath er Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Nature Lodge Second year campers and above None 9 am, 2 pm Weather Merit Badge Pamphlet 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 53 �@Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other 54 Scoutcraft Area Third Year Camper and above MUST be First Class or Above. Must have earned Camping, Cooking and First Aid Merit Badges. 10 am, 3 pm Scouts will be required to show that they can start fires using three methods other than matches. Leaders take note: Requirement #3 will be checked carefully during this activity. Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet Limited to experienced campers. 1993 Kio Kimo Leaders Guide • • • • • • • = ~ �•• El? • • • • • • • •II Woodca rving Merit Badge Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Instructio n times Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicra ft Area All Scouts None 9am,11 am Meet on Monday, additiona l instructio n as needed None . Pocket knife Woodcarv ing merit badge pamphlet Woodcarv ing kits may be purchase d in the Trading Post. Kits range from about $3.00 up . II II II 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 55 �Pioneers Program for New Scouts ~UIWn~EIF'dfa lJ lii!Eiiii "' The Pioneers program for new Scouts is designed for Scouts with little or no advancement experience. Scouts who have several months Scouting experience and who have completed several advancement requirements should NOT be placed in the Pioneers program because the program is highly structured and will cover material they already know. The following requirements will be taught at Kia Kima in the Pioneers program: Requirements Tenderfoot 1, 3 a&b, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 a&b Second Class 1 a&b, 2 b&c, 5,6 ab&c Requirement 2d may be completed at the campsite First Class 1, 2, 6, 7 a&b, 8 ab&c Participants in the Pioneers program will be scheduled in the program from 9 am to 4 pm. They will be grouped in provisional patrols with a staff "Troop Guide." The Pioneers program will have the following schedule: 9:00 - 12:00 Scout skills instruction in Scoutcraft 2:00- 2:50 Handicraft (Scouts may work on Basketry, Pottery, Woodcarving or Leatherwork merit badges) Swimming Instruction (nonswimmer, beginner or Swimming Merit Badge, as appropriate) Area 3:00 - 3:50 There will be an overnight campout on Tuesday night. On Friday morning, the group will go on a five mile hike . 56 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • • • • • • • • • • • • • •II �• • • •I I I I I I I Second Class and First Class Requirements •J!o111m:~111il!lij!'.Jiii:!W!ii!ll! !i1l!illm1m1~11rn1111111111mrn1rnJl111:11J1:JJ11u:m1m111:m1m11m111111im:1~m11111111111 Scouts working on First Class and Second Class ranks who do not participate in the Pioneers new Scout program will be able to work on outdoor requiremen ts in the afternoon in the Scoutcraft area. Scoutmaster s should schedule the 2:00 to 2:50 session, 3:00 to 3:50 session or both. Scouts will work on just the requirement s they need. Scoutmaster s should schedule these Scouts in merit badges or other activities during the balance of the day. The Scoutcraft area will be open from 4:00 until 4:50 each day for all Scouts who need extra help or to work on just one or two requirement s. 1993 Kia Klma leaders Gulde 57 �Project COPE ~~~llllWJ!!1m1m11rnm111mm~m~aemmmr~rnm·1mcR11'~~11mJ1!ifilm~me!lllllllllSll Project COPE stands for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience." Kia Kima has one of the oldest and finest COPE courses of any Boy Scout camp. The COPE course will be completely renovated in time for the 1993 season. • • • The goals of Project COPE are to build leadership, selfesteem, decision-making , trust and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Two different COPE experiences are available this year: Project COPE - This program is designed for Scouts twelve years of age and older as of January 1, 1993. It includes a variety of activities and low course elements. Project COPE is conducted from 2:00 until 5:00 daily. Advanced COPE - This program is designed for Scouts thirteen years of age and above as of January 1, 1993. It includes some basic COPE activities, plus experience on "high elements." Advanced COPE is conducted from 9:00 until 12:00 daily . Special Requirements: Project COPE participants are required to bring to camp a completed Ozark Venture Base/Project COPE Parental Permission Slip. Project COPE participants are required to wear long pants during Project COPE activities daily. 58 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • ~ • (I �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BSA Lifeguard lii!l! mm11rn llii!illHHinl ·1ma11 Hilll~rnm1 !H!!lff!IR!!!IU::I !IH . 11111 ililiililll11! I !li!!!ifftl!fRlli11H!ilil BSA Lifeguard certification has been established as a means to provide units (packs, troops and posts) with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines establishes the need for qualified supervision. An adult currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard, or an adult leader assisted by a Scout holding this certification, meets this requirement. Adults who already hold BSA Lifeguard certification may qualify as BSA Lifeguard counselors. The camp aquatics director has more information. Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Preparation Reauired Materials Helpful but not material Other Waterfront Third year campers and above with strong aquatic knowledge, skills and interest. This program is open to qualified adults. Knowledge of Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badges. This activity will include substantially all of the morning and afternoon sessions at the Waterfront. Aavance To be certified as a BSA Lifeguard, you must be certified in CPR required Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlets. Only well-qualified candidates with strong skills will be able to compete all the requirements in one week. However, requirements can be completed after camp. 1993 Kia Kime leaders Guide �r Rappelling and Climbing Towe 1i1mmm11nrnm11 ~~·®:11rn11~~~11~11rn~•~:a11rnnrn1 Kia Kima feature s a state-of -the-ar t 30 foot climbin g and rappell ing tower. The Tower include s facilities for four differe nt climbin g difficu lty experie nces, in additio n to rappell ing and the chimne y climb. Severa l differe nt progra ms are offered: Rappelling and Climbing Tower Leader Training This progra m is conduc ted daily from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Leader s who success fully comple te this week long course will be certifie d to conduc t a troop activity on the Tower outside of summe r camp season. In additio n, they will learn about conduc ting safe rappell ing activities at other locatio ns. Rappelling and Climbing Program for Campers This progra m is conduc ted for camper s who are at least 13 years of age by January 1, 1993. This progra m is conduc ted from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and include s learnin g safety proced ures for climbin g and rappell ing and instruc tion and practic e in climbin g and rappell ing skills. Rappelling and Climbing Troop Activity Your troop can schedu le time on the Tower at times other than when schedu led activiti es are taking place to sample the experie nce of climbin g and rappell ing under staff superv ision. You will be able to sign up at your precam p schedu ling meetin g. I)() 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • �I I • I I I I I I I I Oza rk Venture Base mmnmmmm::::: j mmm Kia Kima offers Ozark Ventu re Base progra ms each week of camp. Two differe nt experi ences will be offere d this summ er, one of which will be offere d each week. Ozark Trail Back pack ing Trek m11:mm111rnm :m1m1mn~1m1mm "~ m1um11rnmmi:m~film :~ This program will be offered during the first and fourth weeks of camp. The Ozark Trail Backp acking Trek will be a five day, four night backp acking exped ition which will cover a 30-mile section of The Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain Nation al Each group will be Forest in southe rn Missouri. accom panied by a staff guide. The minim um age for this progra m is 13 by Janua ry 1, 1993. Leade rs may partic ipate in this progra m, but space is limited. Provis ional campe rs (those not comin g to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accept ed for the Ozark Trail Backp acking Trek. Applic ations are availa ble at the Dunav ant Scout Service Cente r. Partic ipants will arrive with their units on Sunda y and compl ete check -in proced ures, includ ing medic al rechec k and swim check. The group will meet on Sunda y night to organi ze and elect their crew chief. The group will depar t on Mond ay morni ng and be picked up on Friday 1993 Kia Klma Leader s Gulde 61 �afternoon to re1om their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. All participants, including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a strenuous backpacking experience. Participants should have some recent backpacking experience. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear, including backpack, sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, hiking boots, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire trip. I ' ~ -1 . , .J ( 50 Miler Afloat ~~-~-~l!BlrnUJ JElfiiiH'• ~ This program will be offered during the second, third and fifth weeks of camp. The 50 Miler Afloat program is a 50-mile canoe trip on the South Fork and Spring Rivers in Arkansas. The exact putin and take-out places will vary based on river conditions. Each group will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1993. Leaders may participate in this program, but space is limited. All participants must pass the Swimmer test 62 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • • ~ II = • •II •II •II - • �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I upon arrival at Kia Kima on Sunday. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accepted for the 50 Miler Afloat program. Application s are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Participants will arrive with their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck and swim check. The group will meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. The crew will camp each night along the river on gravel bars or in designated camping areas. All participants , including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a fairly strenuous canoeing experience. Participants should have Participants are some recent canoeing experience. required to provide their own personal gear, including sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, shoes, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire trip. 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Gulde �The Kia Kima Story wm~miai111111111~1~mmmrnm:ji1 1mi111>1m111~~1111~limOOJ!1m111m111~rnrni~ Kia Kima traces its history to the very early days of the In 1916, Bolton Smith, the first Chickasaw Council. president of the Chickasaw Council, donated the original Kia Kima site. Bolton Smith went on to serve as vice president of the Boy Scouts of America and to receive the Silver Buffalo award. The original Kia Kima site stood high on the bluffs overlooking the South Fork River near Hardy, Arkansas . Through the years, this area of Arkansas in the foothills of the Ozarks has become a center of camping and outdoor activities. One of the first camps in the area, Kia Kima was instrumenta l in the developmen t of north central Arkansas. The Hardy area was a logical choice for a summer camp. Many Memphis area families had vacation homes there where they traveled to escape the oppressive summer heat in the city. Hardy was a short four hour train ride from Memphis on the Frisco line. Old timers recall the train stop in Hoxie where you could buy a hot tamale. In the early days, there was no bridge across the river, so the Scouts were met by the staff at the Hardy train station. The staff loaded the gear on wagons pulled by mules and the Scouts hiked to the river and were ferried across to the camp. In the early days, the highest honor a camper could receive was to be chosen by his fellows as a Council Scout. Those chosen were led to a secret council fire deep in the woods and given an Indian name. In 1948, the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow as a part of its camping program. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and held its first call out and Ordeal there that year. The Order of the Arrow, which traces its beginnings to Treasure Island, Philadelphi a's Scout camp, replaced the earlier Council Scouts. The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers, has played a key role at Kia Kima ever since. 64 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide • • • • •.. • • • • • �~ • •I • • I I II I II I I II I By the early 1960s Kia Kima had outgrown its original location. In 1963, West Memphis ~usinessman John Cooper, who was developing the Cherokee Village community near Hardy, approached the Executive Board with a proposal to exchange a 540-acre tract a few miles away on the edge of Cherokee Village for the 160 acres of old Kia Kima. The offer was accepted and work began immediately on the new Kia Kima. The new camp was ready for its first season in 1964. The new camp was what we call Camp Osage today. A second camp, Camp Cherokee, was opened in 1965. Kia Kima has continued to grow and prosper over the years, with the addition of many new facilities like Project COPE and the majestic Golightly All Faiths Chapel overlooking the reservation. Kia Kima has had a rich history for its 77 years. It has seen visionaries like Bolton Smith and John Cooper, who made Kia Kima possible, along with many others who have supported it financially and with their personal efforts. It has grown through the d evotion of the well over one thousand people who have served on its staff. Approximately one hundred thousand Scouts, along with thousands of leaders, have had a summer camp experience at Kia Kima in the laboratory of Scouting - the great outdoors. 1993 Kia Kima leaders Guide 65 �Final Checklist ~mmm11imiiilliJ1EIJ1rnrnjjmrn1mm11H11:m11ui!li!lIJm1111 11mrnrnm11rnmrnn 1n 1rn11:111mmrnm i!Hl!!ililll This checklist will be helpful in assisting unit leaders in making a final check before leaving for camp: Health forms for Scouts and Leaders, signed by doctor and parents? Roster of Scouts? (2 copies) Transportation arranged? All fees paid? (If not, do you have the troop checkbook?) Unit camping equipment? (flags, dining fly, etc.) Unit program equipment? (merit badge pamphlets, etc.) Unit program prepared? (schedules, skits, etc.) Unit records needed? (roster, advancement records, etc.) Sufficient emergency funds? Sufficient adult leadership? (two deep at all times) Parents aware of all plans? Parents have camp emergency phone number? (501-257-4935) Scoutmaster has emergency numbers to reach parents? A smile to greet eager young Scouts? 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide �• ~ • • • • •I • ~ • The Kia Kima Alma Mater ™'~rnrn11i!mmmrnrn::mmrniiw·m111m1~ig~1n•~111rn1n11mrn1rn1im1mmm111JuWi'Srnu11111 The Kia Kima Alma Mater was written at Kia Kima in the summer of 1926 and has been sung by thousands of campers at the close of camp ever since. KIA KIMA ALMA MATE R High above the South Fork waters Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our dear old camp As the years roll by . Onward , ever, be our watchwo rd Conquer and prevail Here's to thee old Kia Kima B. S. A. all hail! (written at Kia Kima - summer of 1926) IT'S A LONG WAY TO KIA KIMA It's a long way to Kia Kima It's a long way to go It's a long way to Kia Kima Where the husky Boy Scouts go. It's goodbye dear old Memphi s Farewell old Court Square Its a long, long way to Kia Kima But my heart's out there. (source unknown ) 1993 Kia Kime leaders Guide 67 �NOTES �Activity Schedule ~~~~1W#.f:f~ii.=t.~t~r:W~J:t.t~W.t.t:1t~l:~fltt¥tii.r~f;f.f. Archery Astronomy Basketry umping Canoeing {2 hours) ..,,... Cooking ·t.mergency Preparedness .::-- !Environmental Science First Aid fishing Forestry Geology lndtan Lore Leatherwork Lifesaving (2 hours) Mammals Orienteering Fioneering Pottery Rifle Shooting Rowing Shotgun Shooting Small Boat Sailing (Lnerokee) Soil & Wa ter Conservation Space Exploration Swimming Weather Wilderness Survival Woodcarving - - 10 9 2 11 ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ 3 4 ,/ ,/ ,/ - ,/ ,/ ,/ / 0 ,/ / ,/ ) / ,/ ,/ ~ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ~ I ,/ - ,/ ) ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ .( ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ Other ProKrams: Pioneers New ::.couts Y:UU to 4:UU Instructional Swim Free Shoot-Archery Free ::.noot-Ritle Free ::.hoot-::.hotgun free Swim ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ Advanced ProKrams: Project COPE (3 hours) Climbing & Rappelling SU Miler Atloat .. Backpacking Trek ,. ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ • Week long programs offered dunng selected weeks. 1993 Kia Kima l eaders Guide � 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 -ion "' KIA KIMA gcout: Reservation Leaders Guide 1993 Kia Kitna g c out Res;ervalion is; open lo a ll regis; lered gcouls; without regard lo race. color. r1ational origin. age. s;ex or handic ap. Table of Contents WliU11i~~!irUli iiillii lii:l!'.i~liili~lii~~JJ~ What's New at Kia Ki ma .. ............. ... .... ... ... .. ..... .. . .... 4 A Le tter from the Reservat io n Director .. . ............ ..... . 5 P re- Camp Scheduling Meeting .. .......... .................. ... . 7 Ho w to Ge t to Kia Kima ................ ....... .. .... ......... .. .. 8 Camp Fees and Payment Schedule ... .... ... .. .... ..... ....... 9 1993 Paym e nt Schedule ............ ... .. .... .... ......... .. .. ... .... 9 Other Information ..... ....... . ... ... . ... ......... ...... ....... ....... 9 Camp Refund Policy .... .. ........... .... ... . ... .. .... ....... . .. ..... 10 Adult Leade r Fees ......... .... .... .............. ............. ......... 10 Scouts Who Need Financial H e lp ...... ...... . ............ .... 11 Sc o uts Who Can't Camp W ith Their Troo p . .......... ..... 11 What Each Scout Sh o uld Bring to Camp .. ... ..... ...... .... 12 Health Examinati ons .................. . .................... . ... ... ... 12 Individual Checklist . . ...... .... .. ... ...... ................... ... .... 13 What the Troop Should Bring to Camp ...... ...... .... .. ... 14 What Kia Ki ma Provides ........ ... ... ... ............ .. .......... . 14 Gene ral Supplies . ...... ... .......... .... . .. . ................ .... ....... 14 Camp Leadership .. ......... . ........ ... .. .. .. .. . . .. ..... ..... .... . .... 15 Arriva l .. .. .......... ...... . .. ...... ... ............. .. .... ..... ... ... ... .. .. 16 Check-in Procedure ..... . ...... ... .... ................ .. ... ........ .. 16 Gene ral Information ... .. ..... ...... ... ... ... .......... ........ . ... .. 17 Camp Offic e Hours ...... ... .............. ....... .... ....... ..... .. .. . 17 Trading Post .......... .. ........ ... ........ .. .. ...... ...... .. .. .......... 17 Trading Post Hours .............. .. .... . ........ ........ . .. .......... 17 Mail Servi ce ... .... ..... .... ... .. ...... ...... ........ .. .. .... ............ 17 Tel ephones ........ ..... ..... .... ............. .. .... .... ......... ... ... ... 18 Visit ors .... .. ... .... ... . ... ........... ..... .... ............................. 18 Pets . .. .... .. . .. ..... ... . . .. ...... ........ . .......... ....... ...... .......... .. 18 Ca mp Housing ............ ... ....... ......... .. ......... .... . .. ....... . 19 Safety .... . ... . .... ...... . ........... ....... .... . ....... .... ................. 19 Health Examinati ons .. ... .. ....... .. ... ... . ....... .. .. ... ......... .. . 20 Health Lodge ... ...... ... ... .... ... ....... ... . .. ....... ... ...... .. ...... 20 Faciliti es for the Phys ically-Challenged .... .. .. ...... ..... .. 20 Insurance ..... .... . . .. .... .... .. . .. ...... ....... .......... .... ......... ... 20 Drugs and Alcohol ....... ...... ... .. ... ... . ........ ... .. ... . ... ... ... 21 Rest at Camp ..... . ..... .... ....... ... ..... ... ...... ... ..... .. .. .. ....... 21 Re ligious Services ................ .. .... ... .. ...... ... .. ... .... .. ...... 21 Lost and Found .. ... . .. .. ..... ......... . .... ... .. .. . ...... ..... .. . ..... 21 Fla g Ceremonies .. ........ ... .. .. .. ...... .. ........ ... .. .. ... .... ...... 22 Chec k-out Procedures .. ... . , . .. .. ........ .. ............... . .. . ... . .. 23 Food Servi ce .... . ... .. ... .... . ......... ... ...... ... . .. ........ .. . ..... .. 24 O rder of the Arrow .. ... .. ......... ..... ................. ...... .. .... 25 2 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide Table of Contents, continued mmm1m1111mm1111111111m11m11mmrmm1!l!ii!lll11111TH11im:n1m m r mmm · H1n1rn1Rn mm 11ni11rn!!111111 Activity Descriptions ................... ..... ... .... . ............. ... 26 Merit Badges ...... ... ... . . . .......... ... . . . ... .... .............. .... .. .. 27 Archery Merit Badge . ... .............. .... ... .... . . ..... ... 27 Astronomy Merit Badge ... ........ ... .... .. ..... ..... .. . . 28 Basketry Merit Badge .. . . . ... . .. .. .................... . .... . 29 Camping Merit Badge .... . .... . ........................... . 30 Canoeing Merit Badge .... ..... ...... ... .. ................. 31 Cooking Merit Badge ... .. .... ..... .. ....... ... . ........ . .. 32 Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge ...... .. ... . . 33 Environmental Science Merit Badge ..... ...... .... .. 34 First Aid Merit Badge ... .. ........ .. ... . ... .. .... . .... .... . 35 Fishing Merit Badge .... ............. . .. .. . .. ... ........ .... 36 Forestry Merit Badge .. .......... ... ...... ... . .... .. .. .. .... 37 Geology Merit Badge .... ..... . .... .. .. ... . .. . ... .. .... . ... 38 Indian Lore Merit Badge . ..... . ... .......... . ... .. .... .. . . 39 Leatherwork Merit Badge ... ...... ..... ............... . . .40 Lifesaving Merit Badge ... ...... ...... . ................. . .. 41 Mammal Study MerifBadge .......... ... ... .. . .... . .. .. 42 Pioneering Merit Badge ... ............... ... .......... ... . 44 Pottery Merit Badge .. ~ . .............. .... ... ... ..... . .. ..... 45 Rifle Shooting Merit Badge (.22 cal) . .... . .. . ....... .46 Rowing Merit Badge .... ............ .. ..... ............. ... 47 Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge .... . ................... 48 Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge ... ............ . ... . . .. .49 Soil & Water ConserVation Merit Badge .... ....... 50 Space Exploration Merit Badge ... ............... .. .. . . 51 Swimming Merit Badge .. ....... ...... ....... .. . .. .. . .. .. . 52 Weather Merit Badge .............. .... .. .... . ....... .. . .... 53 Wilderness Survival Merit Badge .... .. .. . .. . ......... 54 Woodcarving Merit Badge ............. ... ... ......... ... 55 Pioneers ... ........ ..... .... ... .. ..... ..... .. .. .... .. ... . .. .... .. ...... .... 56 Second Class and First Class Requirements .. . ........ ... .. 56 Project COPE . ..... .. ........ .. ................. .. ............... . .. ..... 58 BSA Lifeguard ... .... .............. ...... .. .... .... . ......... ..... .... . . 59 Rappelling and Climbing Tower ... .. ... .. ................ .. .. . 60 Ozark Venture Base ... ...... .... .. ... ..... .. ........ . .. ......... ... .. 61 Ozark T rail Backpacking Trek ... ....... .. .. .... .. ..... ......... 61 50 Miler Afloat ... ... .. ..... .. ..... ... .. .......... . ......... .. . .... . .. .. 62 The Kia Ki ma Story ... ... .. ... .. .. .. . ... . . .. ... .. .................. .. 64 Final Checklist. .. ........ . .......... . . . ...... . .. ................. .... ... 66 The Kia Kima Alma Mater . .. ........ . ...... ...... .... ....... .. ... 67 Activity Schedule ............ . .. .. ... . . ... ..... ........... . .... . ...... 68 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 3 What's New at Kia Kima Dear Scouter: Welcome to Kia Kima! We are pleased to present the 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide. The Kia Kima Advisory Board along with the council camping committee and the council professional staff has been working hard to lay out the program for the 1993 season at Kia Kima. Among the new features you will find this year is an expanded Project COPE program on a newly renovated and updated Project COPE course. Our Ozark Venture Base program has been relined. Each week, either a 50 mile canoe trip or a backpacking trek ~ill be held. Consult the Venture Base schedule in this Leaders Guide for which program will be offered each week. Several new merit badge programs will be offered this year, particularly in the Nature Area, which reflect our renewed commitment to conservation as a program emphasis. We look forward to seeing you at Kia Kima this summer. 4 Yours in Scouting, Ron Edmonds, Chairman Kia Kima Advisory Board 1993 Kio Kimo Leaders Gulde • • • • • II II II II • • ' Ill Ill IJ A Letter from the Reservation Director Dear Scouts and Scouters: The staff of Kia Kima Scout Reservation is ready to meet you at the gate this summer and welcome you to a week of Scouting activities and adventures for you and your troop. Before the last campfire was out last season, we started working and planning to make the 1993 season at Kia Kima the best ever. Our goal is for every Scout to have a rewarding Scouting experience and for every troop to leave camp as a stronger unit than when they arrive. The recipe is simple. You provide the Scouts, the leadership and the enthusiasm. We will provide the camp facility, staff and other resources. Together, we will create a rewarding Scouting experience for all . See you at Kia Kima. Yours in Scouting, Scott Stephens Reservation Director 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde 5 . ~ - . ~ Leaders: Complete and Detach this form. Bring it to your pre-camp scheduling meeting I TrooQ lnformgtion Troop Week of camp Camp Campsite Scoutmaster Daytime Phone Camp Scoutmaster Daytime Phone Number of Scouts Maximum number of leaders who will be staying in camp on any night: Male -- Female -- Pgrti~i12ant1 in 1~ecigl ~rograms: Pioneers New Scout Program : Project COPE (afternoons) _ Advanced COPE (mornings) _ Climbing & Rappelling BSA Lifeguard ' Backpacking (First & Fourth weeks only) 50 mile canoe trip __ (Second, Third and Fifth weeks only) Scouts with special needs? 6 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I Ii I • • • • • I I I I I I I I I I I Pre-Camp Scheduling Meeting ur ~- 1m1 · ~ - ATIENTION LEADERS A meeting of Unit Leaders will be held at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 7:30 pm on the Tuesday prior to your week at camp . . It is very important that each unit attendin~ camp send at least one representative to this meetin~. You are also encouraged to bring your Senior Patrol Leader or an acting SPL who will be present at camp. General scheduling, including the number of boys in each program and campsite assignments, as well as a general question and answer period will take place at thiit meeting. This is essential I Please complete and detach the form on the preceding page. Bring it with you to the Pre-Camp Meeting. What: Your opportunity to check your boys' enrollment in activities and your troop's campsite assignment. When: 7:30 pm Tuesday ~f the week prior to your week at camp. Where: Dunavant Scout Service Center Who: At least one leader from your unit MUST attend. 1993 Kia Klma l e aders Gulde 7 How to Get to Kia Kima 8 - l\ia l\lma Memphis to Hardy, Arkansas Map from Hardy to Kia Kima fo Missouri ! Grnvel Ro:>J ' .3mrl~ Che rokee Village Town Center 1993 Kio Klma Leaders Guide • • • • • • • • • • Camp Fees and Payment Schedule ~mmmm1!lm11rnmmm:Mg1nm111um;i;;:m:1:ITT1.M;m1mm~~1nm~:::11x~ The Camp fee covers the cost of going to summer camp . Your boys will want to have some extra spending money for trading post items, souvenirs and certain merit badge costs like Basketry, Handicraft, Indian Lore, merit badge books, etc. 1993 Payment Schedule $30 .00 (for boys) due May 1, 1993. This deposit Is transferable, but not refundable. $60.00 final payment (for boys) for total fee of $90. 00 If paid In full two weeks prior to camp. $100 total fee if deposit !"Of paid by May 1 or balance not paid In full two weeks prior to. camp. Other Fees $5.00 surcharge for each boy and adult not registered In the Chickasaw Council. $45 Leaders' Fee for each adult camper (18 years of age and older). The Leaders' Fee Is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. · Other Information H ill!:WIJl!ilifili!I! fflm:1mlJJllllii!illlfilllJ:!!Uii~~ll1illi!l!l!flll!!!i!D:liJl!IJ!i!l~[~!'i1;!ili!iill!!lll!ml A maximum limit of 300 campers & leaders per session has been established by the Council Camping Committee. Troops that have not paid their $30.00 non-refundable but transferable deposit per boy may be requested to attend another, less crowded session . No Scout will be denied the camp experience beca use of la ck of funds . Contact the Dunavant Scout Service Center for campership information if other fundin~ is unavailabl e. Campership applications are due no later tlian May 1, 1993. 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide 9 Camp Refund Policy Camper fees are refundable under the following conditions: Refunds must be requested in writing to the Chickasaw Council before the troop leaves camp. Refund forms are available in the Camp Office. 1. The $30 non-refundable deposit per Scout may be transferred to another Scout or Leader within the same troop on a one-to-one basis as a deposit, but may not be applied to the balance due for another Scout or Leader . 2 . The balance o f the fee is refundable upon written request while at camp, by unit leadership, under the following conditions: a. Illness of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp . b. Illness or death in the family of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp. c. The Scout's family has moved from the local council and makes it impractical to attend. 3. If a Scout becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by camp medical personnel, he shall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the balance. This request must be made in writing by the unit leadership before the troop leaves camp. 4 . Fees are n o t refundable for homesickness . 5. Leader fees are refundable under the same conditions as camper fees . Adult Leader Fees l. Full-time Leaders (registered Scouters whp are 18 years of age or older) pay the full Leader fee. This fee coyers meals and sleeping accommodations for Leaders at Camp. The fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. 2. Part-time leaders may pay the full fee, or pay o n a per-meal basis. 3. A current medical examination form properly filled out must be presented to the Camp Office upon arrival in camp for each full o r parttime leader . "' 10 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide • • • • • • • • II • • • • • • • • c • • • • • " 4. Each Adult leader must check-in at the Camp Office upon arrival in camp and check out as he departs . Scouts Who Need Financial Help A limited number of camperships is available to help boys in need of financial assistance. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Early filing is necessary to ensure equitable distribution of available funds. The deadline for campership applications is May 1, 1993. These camperships will not pay all of a boy's fee . The boy's family, troop and chartered organization should pool their resources first . with a campership request to meet the balance . Scouts Who Can't ~amp With Their Troop Some Scouts wish to remain for an extra session or cannot attend with their troop due to summer conflicts, such as family vacations . Any Scout can attend Kia Kima with leadership provided by the camp. Space is limited for these provisional campers and advance reservations are a must. · 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde 11 ~~!., Eac~1 Scout Should Brin§! to Camp 111 Health Examinations Scouts and leaders staying at Kia Kima must have a fully-completed health examination form before arriving at camp. Forms are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Scouts without a current physical examination are not permitted to remain at camp, accordin~ to National BSA policy. The examination must take place within 12 months of camp and be signed by a medical doctor or an osteopathic physician. Scouts and leaders are g iven a brief medical recheck upon arrival. No physicals will be given at camp. 12 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I • • • • • • • • • = • I I • II I I I II I II I I II II II What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp Each Scout needs to take care of and safeguard his personal property. All clothing and personal items should be marked with name and troop number . Individual Checklist Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks Sweater or jacket Swim trunks raincoat or poncho extra underwear and T-shirts hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 mosquito repellent hat or cap Boy Scout Handbook Individual program needs medical examination (filled out and signed - medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) spending money (consult troop leaders) sunscreen canteen or water bottle stationery, pen or pencil OPTIONAL musical instrument sewing kit camera and film pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted !) sunglasses 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 13 What the Troop Should Bring to Camp Troop roster (2 copies) American flag Troop flag Patrol flags Troop first aid kit Lockbox with lock for valuables Rope or binder twine Lantern Garden hose Dining Fly All equipment should be clearly marked with troop number! What Kia Kima Provides Flagpole Latrine and water supply . Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin board Fire buckets, ax and rake General Supplies Toilet paper, trash bags, brooms, rakes, shovels and various other tools may be obtained from Troop Issue. You may wish to bring special items for your unit if you feel they may not be available. All equipment will be checked out to your troop and charged to you if not returned. Each troop is expected to accumulate trash in the garbage bags provided. Garbage should be deposited in one of the dumpsters located in camp. Troops are expected to leave their campsites "cleaner than they found the m ." 14 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I I I I I • • • = • • .. • I Camp Leadership I 1mn11:i::1 nm::m::rnmmirn:rnm1m11n~:11rnmm1mmm:1:111m11m11: 1111m111i1m111111111m: 1:1 1 w 1m111uma1s.111m Leadership Polley I I l l l ' l l --~ l ' At least two adult leaders, one of whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and outings. Scoutmaster Each troop must be under the leadership of an adult 21 years of age or older. If the Scoutmaster is unable to attend full-time, the Troop Committee should name a Camp Scoutmaster. The Camp Scoutmaster is expected to participate in all Leaders Meetings. He assigns and coordinates responsibilities of all adult leaders in the troop. Other Leaders All adults attending camp should be currently registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. All adult leaders staying with the troop in camp are considered Assistant Scoutmasters. It is the responsibility of the Scoutmaster to maintain the organization and discipline of the troop at all times while at Kia Kima. At Kia Kima, only activities which meet the standards of the Scout Oath and Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal behavior is appreciated. 1993 Kia Kimo Leaders Guide 15 Senior Patrol Leader Troops camping at Kia Kima are expected to follow the patrol method. Acting leaders should be designated for senior patrol leaders and patrol leaders who will not be attending camp with the troop. The Senior Patrol Leader will participate in a daily meeting of the Camp Senior Patrol Leaders Council. Arrival ~!!]]!l!i!!i!!J]i!~!~![!!~!!!]!!~ii!!ii!~!l!!!~lilm:Jrn!!Iml!!iill!!J!lillii!ilJ![!!!i!~ili!i!lli!!!!iHllmiM!i!IM!iil!l!!ii!iil Plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday of your week at camp. Check in at the Administration Building and meet your Staff Guide. After dropping off personal and troop gear at your campsite, please return all vehicles to a camp parking lot. Vehicles will not be permitted in campsites or on roads witliin Camp Cherokee or Camp Osage after 9:00 am on Monday morning. Check-in Procedure Upon arrival at camp, boys and leaders will be greeted by a member of the camp staff who will direct the troop's activities for the check-in procedure. The following activities will take place under the direction of the staff member. 1. Check in and pay any remaining fees. 2. Medical re-check. (opens at 1:00 pm) 3. Swim check. (opens at 1:00 pm) 4. Equipment check-out. : 5. Camp Orientation and Tour, includin~ a visit to the Dining Hall (Osage) or with the Camp Quartermaster (Cherokee). The parking lots are provided for leaders and visitors. The Kia Kima speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Leaders take note: Drivers of vehicles at camp must be 18 and possess a valid drivers license. Regulations specify that all truck riders must be in the passenger compartment. 16 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide • • • • • • = = • • • • • General Information m1rn111;111mw;111111i11rnrn1e:11111;a;rnmrnrn 1::m~111mrn1:1!!mmnim11:111m1!!rnrnm: : rnrn1~rn1H!mi Jmm1m1111§ Kia Kima Scout Reservation includes two camps and an off-reservation high adventure program . Food service at Camp Osage is in .a dining hall, while food service at Camp Cherokee is patrol cooking in the troop site with food provided by the camp quartermaster. High adventure programs are offered through the Ozark Venture Base. Camp Office HOUfS The Camp Office is locateq on the entrance road. Office personnel will be on duty during the following hours: 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Trading Post The Kia Kima trading posts are stocked with needed me rit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, uniform parts, camping gear and toilet articles . Soda cans are to be kept on the Trading Post porch at all times and are to be deposited in the specially marked containers. Trading Post Hour~ 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Mail Service Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Trading Posts . Stamps and writing material are available at the Trading Posts . Incoming mail will be held by campsite at the Trading Post. An adult fro m each unit should pick up the mail for the campsite each eve ning . 1993 Kia Klma leaders Gulde 17 Telephone s The Camp telephone is used for camp business and emergencies only. A public phone is available at the administration building for personal use of leaders and Scouts with the approval of their unit leader. Long distance calls must be credit card or collect. Calls must be limited as a courtesy to other campers, leaders and staff. The camp telephone number is 501-257-4935. This phone rings in the camp business office and the camp director's cabin . If no one is available to take a call, a message may be left on the answering machine. The camp ranger's phone number is 501-257-3390. This phone is in the ranger's residence and should not be used except for emergencies during the summer camp season. Visitors We encourage and welcome visitors at the appropriate times. Visitors must sign in and sign out at the Administj'ation Building. Visitors wishing to eat meals with troops should make arrangements and pay meal charges at the Administration Building. Visitors are invited to join the camp for the Friday night campfire . Limited, undeveloped space for family ca~ping on Friday night is available . Please inquire at the Administration Building. Lon~ ran~e plans call for the addition of family campin~ facilities in the future . Pets Pets are not permitted at Kia Kima . 18 1993 Kia Kima leaders Gulde • • • • • • • • • l l I I l ' l • l l - ' ' Camp Housing Troop campsites at Kia Kima are outfitted with two-man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two bunks with mattresses. Each troopsite has a latrine and facilities for hand washing and showers. Central hot shower facilities are available at both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee. Safety National BSA policy permi~s the use of liquid fuel only under the direct supervision of a knowleclgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp. (Contact the Program Director at Camp Cherokee or the Camp Ranger at Camp Osage.) Open flames (e.g. candles, sterno, kerosene lanterns, etc .) are strictly prohibited in tents . In case of fire, the Camp Office is to be notified immediately. Each unit is to organize a Fireguard Plan furni shed by the Camp. The Camp Ranger serves as the camp fire warden. The Camp Staff members serve as the principal fire fighters. All campers are required to stay clear of any fire areas. Leaders are instructed to assemble their Scouts in a safe area and take a roll call. Personal firearms, fireworks, ammunition and bow-hunting equipment are strictly prohibited. Kia Kima provides all such equipment for various field sports activities. Sheath knives and other weapons are not allowed at Kia Kima. 1993 Kia Klma Le ade rs Guide 19 Health Examinations Each Scout and leader who will be staying at Kia Kima must have a fully-completed health examination form prior to arriving at camp. Forms are provided by the Dunavant Scout Service Center. The examination must have been completed during the past year and be signed by a medical doctor or osteopathic physician. Each Scout and Leader is given a brief medical recheck upon arrival. Full examinations are not available at Kia Kima. Health Lodge A qualified individual is on duty at the Reservation Health Lodge twenty-four hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he will be taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Eastern Ozarks. The Health Lodge is available to store and administer prescription medicines as directed by the Scout's personal physician and parents. Facilities for the Physically-Challenged Our barrier-free campsite will accommodate up to 40 physicallychallenged Scouts. Prior arrangements must be made with the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Insurance All Scouts and Leaders registered at Kia Kima are covered by accident insurance. All accidents must be reported at the Health Lodge and be recorded in the Health Log in order for the coverage to be in effect. This insurance does not cover sickness or injuries occurring before camp or chronic conditions. The camp's insurance policy pays the first $150 of covered expenses. Coverage of expenses in excess of $150 is coordinated with the Scout's family insurance coverage. 20 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • = = = .. = II II II • • • • Drugs and Alcohol Alcoholic beverages and other non-prescribed drugs are strictly prohibited. Violators will be removed from camp. Prescription drugs should be given to the camp medical personnel at the Health Lodge . Rest at Camp The Scoutmaster is responsible for seeing that each boy has the opportunity to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Each troop will respect the quiet time from 10 pm to 6 am. Radio and televisions are strongly discouraged . j Check-out Procecture During the Week Campers who must leave camp during the week must sign out at the camp office. Campers may leave only with a parent or guardian, or with the written permission of a parent or guardian. In the event of written permission, the name of the individual transporting the Camper must be specified. Adults ~ho must leave camp are to check out at the Camp Office, indicating dafe and time of expected return. Religious Services Scouts will have an opportunity to attend a non-denominational worship service on Wednesday evening at the Golightly All Faiths Chapel. A visit to the Chapel which is located on a hill-top overlooking the reservation is a highlight for many campers. Bring a camera! Any religious group is welcome to hold its own service. Lost and Found The camp lost and found box is located at each Tra ding Post. 1993 Kio Klmo Leaders Guide 2 1 Flag Ceremonies Each camp assembles for flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the flag ceremony (and evening meal at Camp Osage) in full uniform. 22 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde • • • = II II II II II I Check-out Procedures I I II Ill Ill I ' II ' Ill I Ill I I 1. 2. 3 . 4. The staff guide will meet the troop for breakfast on Saturday morning. The staff guide will tour the campsite with unit leaders to ensure the campsite is in good order. All equipment must be returned and checked at Troop Issue. · Leaders must check-out at the Camp Office. Medical forms and camp patches will be returned at this time . SCOUTING ... ••--~•~ A BRIDGE . TO THEFUTUR.£ ... w_...,__. ... w• BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 1993 Kia Klma Le aders Guide 23 Food Service Camp Osage Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the dining hall. Supper is served family-style at tables seating 8-10 Scouts, leaders and staff. Breakfast and lunch are served cafeteria-style, but troops must arrive and eat • together at their assigned times. Each troop provides a waiter for each table. The waiter arrives 15 minutes early for each meal to set the table and stays after to clean up. Waiter assignments should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the Osage dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should plan to eat with their troops at the assigned time. Visitor meal fees are as follows : Breakfast - $2.50, Lunch - $3.00 and Supper - $3.50. Troops at Osage may make arrangements tb cook-out one or more meals in their campsite, using food supplied by the quartermaster and equipment from Troop Issue. Troops from either camp may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Twenty-four hours notice is required for special food service arrangements. Please notify the dining hall director duririg your tour of the camp on Sunday of any special dietary restrictions. Camp Cherokee Scouts camping at Camp Cherokee prepare their own meals in the troop campsite. Troops must provide their own cooking gear and eating utensils. The camp quartermaster will provide food and supplies for each troo p. Menus for each camp will be available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on May 1. 24 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde I Ill • • • = = • • • • II II Ill Ill Ill Ill • • ..... Order of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers . Chickasah Lodge No. 406 of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima in 1948 and has been an integral part of the camp ever since. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is as follows: To recol{nize those campers- Scouts and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recoKnition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recoKnition . To develop and maintain campinK traditions and spirit. To promote Scout campinK, which reaches its Kreatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's campinK prol{ram, both year-round and in the summer camp, as directed by the campinK committee of the council. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others. Several activities are planned for Arrowmen at Kia Kima. There will be an Order of the Arrow meeting and Fellowship on Monday evening at 8:30 pm . The location of this meeting will be announced at the Scoutmaster's Roundtable. On Thursday evening, there will be an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony. The Brotherhood is for Order of the Arrow members who have been Arrowmen for at least 10 months and meet certain other requirements. Full details are available at the Monday night Order of the Arrow meeting. The Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony is a highlight of the camp week. The call out ceremony recognizes those Scouts who have been elected by their fellow Scouts as candidates for the Order of the Arrow. Troops should confirm the names of those who are to be called out at the Order of the Arrow meeting on Monday evening. If you cannot attend the Order of the Arrow meeting, you should confirm the names directly with the Order of the Arrow camp chief . 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 25 Activity Descriptions This section of the Kia Kima Leaders Guide details information o n t h e various activities offered at Kia Kima . The information for each activity includes: • Where the activity will be conducted. • What level of Camper the activity is recommended for. • Any prerequisites. • Instruction times. • Requirements or advance preparation that should be completed BEFORE coming to camp in order to complete the requirements. • Any required materials. • Helpful but not required material. • Other information, including applicable extra costs . 26 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • I • • • • • • · e I Archery Merit Badge • • • • • • • • • • • • Location Shooting Sports Recommended for Third Year Campers and Older Prerequisites None Instruction times 9 am, 11 am Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Material~ All requirements may be completed in camp; however the following advance preparation is suggested: Requirement 3B: Make a bowstring ... Requirement 3C: Make one arrow ... Requirement 4: Shoot a qualifying score (practice is suggested) Helpful but not Archery Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other Cost of materials for this activity is about $4 . 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 27 • Astronomy Merit Badge Location Nature Area (first Meeting) Recommended for Second year Campers and above Prerequisites None Instruction times 4 pm (additional meetings will be at night) Requirements or Advance Preparation None Required Materials None Helpful but not Astronomy Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other 28 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Gulde I~ I '=> I "'"" • • = • .:= (i) Basketry Merit Badge Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 9am,11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Materials to complete projects Helpful but not Basketry Merit Badge required material Pamphlet, Basketry Projects ($3 to $5) Other 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide 29 @Camping Merit Badge Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Instr uction times 10 am, 2 pm Requirements or Bring a statement signed Advance Preparation by you( Scoutmaster for requirements 8 a,b &c Required Materials Backpa~k and individual camping gear. The troop must provide a tent for each 2 Scouts Jaking camping suitabl for backpacking. Helpful but not Campi~g Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other All Scouts taking campitjg merit badge will participate in an overnight camping trip on Tuesday night. 30 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • II = • • • • • • I • I I I I I II ®Canoeing Merit Badge Location Waterfront Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites None Instruction times 10 am to 12 noon (2 hour session) Requirements or Must have completed Advance Preparation the "Swimmer" test. Required Materials None Helpful but not Canoeing Merit Badge required material pamphlet Other Requires two hours of instruction daily plus practice during open boating. Not designed for new Scouts who may not have the strength to complete some requirements. 1993 Kia Kima leaders Gulde 31 @Cooking Merit Badge Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Instruction times 11am,3 pm Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not Cooking Merit Badge required material Pamphlet. Other Scouts from Camp Cherok¢e working on this merit badge will prepare required meals in the troop site. Scouts from Camp Osage Working on this merit badge may prepare certain meals apart from the rest of the troop. 32 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide • : • • • • • • = • • • • m Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge . ammi111Ws!W!Hiii!~m11mm1111~m1 nrn11i:111~1m:mm1::Hrn111mm11 m111 1mrn1mrnmM111:mmm11l!!um11!~ Location Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Recommended for Third year campers & above Prerequisites Earn First Aid Merit Badge Instruction times 10 am, 2 pm Requirements or Requirements 5, Advance Preparation 8A,8B,8C Required Material~ Emergency " Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet Six feet of 1/2" rope Helpful but not required material Other 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide 33 34 Location Nature Area Recommended for Second year camper and older Prerequisites None Instruction times 9 am, 11 ,am, 3 pm Requirements or Requirements Advance Preparation 3A,B,C&D: Field Observation Requirements 4A&B: 500 word report Required Materials Environmental Science Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not Boy Scout Fieldbook required material (borrow one!) Other ! 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • • • ~ II II II II I !!HIB i ! JJM\la!'. ! __________________ ...,,,,.,, _________ ~ ---= O sage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Requ ired Materials Helpful but not required material Other announced Second year campers & above First Class Scout llam,3pm Requi rement 28: Prepare a home first aid kit. First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scout Handbook 1993 Kio Klmo Leo d~1 ;:. Gwd e ®Fishing Merit Badge Location Nature Lodge Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 4pm Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not Fishing Merit Badge required material pamphlet Other The Scout may wish to bring his own fishing equipment although a limited amount of equipment is available for check-out at camp. 36 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • • • • II II (I (I (I (I [II ti ti I I I ~ I ~ I I I I I Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Third year camper and older PrereQuisites None Instruction times 9 am, 2 pm Requirements or Requirement SA or SB: Advance Preparation Visit managed forest/logging area & write report. Requirement 7 A or B or C: Forestry projects/ field trips Required Materials Helpful but not Forestry Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Spiral notebook Tree identification guide Other 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 37 ®Geology Merit Badge Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Second year campers and above Pre requisites Instruction times 11am,2 pm Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not Geology Merit Badge required material pamphlet Other May want to bring collection for requirement 2. 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • • • II II • • • • II • • ' ' • ...... I I I I I I ~ I I I I I I (i)lndlan Lore Merit Badge lllill!l!!!ii!i!llili!iiliJ!iii2!1!J!iJfil!fJ!ti!IJl!!l!!!G!!H!Jl!l1!!!iJ!f1JJJ!Hi!il l !!Jll!iil!i!illl!ll IH f!ti!Ji!l!!!!!lil!i!!i!U~B.!ili!!!llJJl!!!ll Location Handicraft Area Recommended for Third year camper and above. Prerequisites None Instruction times 10 am, 3 pm Requirements or Requirement 1: Give Advance Preparation history of one Indian tribe. Required Materials Helpful but not Beads, feathers, outfit required material parts, etc. for different projects. Other Cost is from 50 cents to $5. This activity will include a trip to the Cherokee Indian Cultural Center one day during the week. 1993 Kia Kima Le0<l t::. :> \:J Uide 39 @) Leatherwork Merit Badge w;m111~iiUWifiMm!i!JI li iij~!JiillJiilH!Em:iiili!ii!!!ii Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 9am, 11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Materials for projects. Available at Trading Post or bring your own. Helpful but not Leatherwork MB required material Pamphlet Other Total cost should be $5 or le ss. 40 1993 Kia Kima Le aders Guide -• • • • • • • • II II II II II ' II Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements or Advance Preparation Nature Lodge Second year campers and above 10 am, 3 pm Do ONE of requirements 4 ~t..~-1 • - • • • • • I • I • • • • • • • II II I II II @Orienteering Me rit Badge Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year cam per and above Prerequisites First Class Scout Instruction times 9 am, 3 pm Requirements or This activity is action- Advance Preparation oriented and requires hiking and running. Bring sturdy shoes . Required Materials Compass Helpful but not Orienteering Merit required material Badge Pa mphlet Other 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 43 ®Pioneering Merit Badge Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites First Class Scout Instruction times 9 am, 3 pm Requirements or Helpful to study knots Advance Preparation and lashings learned in Second and First Class rank requirements. Required Materials Helpful but not Pioneering Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other 44 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • II • = II • • • I I I ~ • I I I I Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 9 am, 11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not Pottery Merit Badge required material pamphlet Other Will require free time for projects . 1993 Kia Klma l e aders Gulde 45 • • (i.) Rowing Merit Badge • • • • • • • • • • • • • Location Waterfront Recommended for Second Year Campers & Above Prerequisites Must pass "Swimmer Test" at Sunday check - in Instruction times 9 am, 10 am Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not Rowing Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other Note: This activity is physically challenging . It may not be suitable for some Scouts of slight stature. Instruction and practice uses traditional row boats and rowing shells . 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Gulde 47 ~Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Location Shooting Sports Area Recommended for Third year camper and older Prerequisites Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Instruction times 10am Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Other = II 48 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide II • I ®small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge • • • • • • • • ----- Location Lake Waterfront (offered at Camp Cherokee only) Recommended for Third year campers and above Prerequisites Must have completed the "Swimmer" test. Instruction times 11 am Requirements or May want to complete Advance Preparation requirement 8 before camp . Required Materials Helpful but not Small-Boa t Sailing required material Merit Badge pamphlet Other 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 49 @ Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge ~£~ !llf~lliffff!IB!!"imlHR MmillH I Location Nature Lodge Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 10 am, 2 pm Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not Soil & Water required material Conservation Merit Badge Pamphlet Other 50 1993 Kia Kima leaders Guide • • • .. • (I .. • • • • • • • • • • • II • • II ' - • Space Exploration Merit Badge Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prereauisites None Instruction times 10 am, 3 pm Requirements or Helpful to study Advance Preparation concepts of Space and rocketry prior to camp . Requirement #5 (Pick 21 from A Bore Required Materials Model Rocket kits (available at Trading Post - approximately $4) Helpful but not Space Exploration Merit required material Badge Pamphlet Other Note: All model rockets brought from home are to be kept by the unit leader while at camp and launched ONLY under the supervision of the camp staff. 1993 l<la l<ima Leaders Guide 51 8 Swimming Merit Badge Location Waterfront Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites First Class Swimming Requirement and attain "Swimmer" classification during Sunday swim check. Instruction times 9 am, 2 pm Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Each Scout MUST bring the following to camp: 1. Long sleeve buttonup shirt 2. One pair of long trousers (jeans are fine) . These items should be in good repair (no holes) as they will be used as floatation devices. Helpful but not Swimming Merit Badge required material Pamphlet. Other 52 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide •• II • • II • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ ©Weather Merit Badge • • • • • • I I I I I I I Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Instruction times 9 am, 2 pm Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not Weather Merit Badge required material Pamphlet Other 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 53 @Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Third Year Camper and above Prerequisites MUST be First Class or Above. Must have earned Camping, Cooking and First Aid Merit Badges . Instruction times 10 am, 3 pm Requirements or Scouts will be required Advance Preparation to show that they can start fires using three methods other than matches. Leaders take note: Requirement #3 will be checked carefully during this activity. Required Materials Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Other Limited to experienced campers. 54 1993 Kio Kimo Leaders Guide • • • • • • • = ~ • • El? Woodcarving Merit Badge • • • • • • • • II II II II ' Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Instruction times 9am,11 am Meet on Monday, additional instruction as needed Requirements or None . Advance Preparation Required Materials Pocket knife Helpful but not Woodcarving merit required material badge pamphlet Other Woodcarving kits may be purchased in the Trading Post. Kits range from about $3.00 up . 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Guide 55 Pioneers Program for New Scouts ~UIWn~EIF'dfa lJ lii!Eiiii "' The Pioneers program for new Scouts is designed for Scouts with little or no advancement experience. Scouts who have several months Scouting experience and who have completed several advancement requirements should NOT be placed in the Pioneers program because the program is highly structured and will cover material they already know. The following requirements will be taught at Kia Kima in the Pioneers program: Tenderfoot Second Class First Class Requirements 1, 3 a&b, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 a&b 1 a&b, 2 b&c, 5,6 ab&c Requirement 2d may be completed at the campsite 1, 2, 6, 7 a&b, 8 ab&c Participants in the Pioneers program will be scheduled in the program from 9 am to 4 pm. They will be grouped in provisional patrols with a staff "Troop Guide." The Pioneers program will have the following schedule: 56 9:00 - 12:00 2:00- 2:50 3:00 - 3:50 Scout skills instruction in Scoutcraft Area Handicraft (Scouts may work on Basketry, Pottery, Woodcarving or Leatherwork merit badges) Swimming Instruction (nonswimmer, beginner or Swimming Merit Badge, as appropriate) There will be an overnight campout on Tuesday night. On Friday morning, the group will go on a five mile hike . 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • • • • • • • • • • • • • • II • • • • I I I I I I I Second Class and First Class Requir e ments •J!o111 m:~111il!lij!'.Jiii:!W!ii!ll! !i1l!illm1m1~11rn1111 111111mrn1rnJl111:11J1:JJ11u:m1m111:m1m11m111111im:1~m1111 1111111 Scouts working on First Class and Second Class ranks who do not participate in the Pioneers new Scout program will be able to work on outdoor requirements in the afternoon in the Scoutcraft area. Scoutmasters should schedule the 2:00 to 2:50 session, 3:00 to 3:50 session or both. Scouts will work on just the requirements they need. Scoutmasters should schedule these Scouts in merit badges or other activities during the balance of the day. The Scoutcraft area will be open from 4:00 until 4:50 each day for all Scouts who need extra help or to work on just one or two requirements . 1993 Kia Klma leaders Gulde 57 Project COPE ~~~llllWJ!!1m1m11rnm111mm~m~aemmmr~rnm·1mcR11'~~11mJ1!ifilm~me!lllllllllSll Project COPE stands for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience." Kia Kima has one of the oldest and finest COPE courses of any Boy Scout camp. The COPE course will be completely renovated in time for the 1993 season. The goals of Project COPE are to build leadership, selfesteem, decision-making, trust and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Two different COPE experiences are available this year: Project COPE - This program is designed for Scouts twelve years of age and older as of January 1, 1993. It includes a variety of activities and low course elements. Project COPE is conducted from 2:00 until 5:00 daily. Advanced COPE - This program is designed for Scouts thirteen years of age and above as of January 1, 1993. It includes some basic COPE activities, plus experience on "high elements." Advanced COPE is conducted from 9:00 until 12:00 daily . Special Requirements: Project COPE participants are required to bring to camp a completed Ozark Venture Base/Project COPE Parental Permission Slip. Project COPE participants are required to wear long pants during Project COPE activities daily. 58 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde • • • • ~ • (I I BSA Lifeguard I lii!l! mm11rn llii!illHHinl · 1ma11 Hilll~rnm1 !H !!lff!IR!!!IU::I !IH . 11111 ililiililll11! I !li!!!ifftl!fRlli11H!ilil BSA Lifeguard certification has been established as a means to provide units (packs, troops and posts) with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on I or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines establishes the need for qualified supervision. An adult currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard, or an adult leader assisted I by a Scout holding this certification, meets this requirement. I I I I I I I I I I I Adults who already hold BSA Lifeguard certification may qualify as BSA Lifeguard counselors. The camp aquatics director has more information. Location Waterfront Recommended for Third year campers and above with strong aquatic knowledge, skills and interest. This program is open to qualified adults. Prerequisites Knowledge of Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badges. Instruction times This activity will include substantially all of the morning and afternoon sessions at the Waterfront. Requirements or Aavance To be certified as a BSA Preparation Lifeguard, you must be certified in CPR Reauired Materials Helpful but not required Swimming, Lifesaving, material Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlets . Other Only well-qualified candidates with strong skills will be able to compete all the requirements in one week. However, requirements can be completed after camp. 1993 Kia Kime leaders Guide Rappelling and Climbing Tower ~~·®:11rn11~~~11~11rn~•~:a11rnnrn11i1mmm 11nrnm11 Kia Kima features a state-of-the-art 30 foot climbing and rappelling tower. The Tower includes facilities for four different climbing difficulty experiences, in addition to rappelling and the chimney climb. Several different programs are offered: Rappelling and Climbing Tower Leader Training This program is conducted daily from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Leaders who s uccessfully complete this week long course will be certified to conduct a troop activity on the Tower outside of summer camp season. In addition, they will learn about conducting safe rappelling activities at other locations. Rappelling and Climbing Program for Campers This program is conducted for campers who are at least 13 years of age by January 1, 1993. This program is conducted from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and includes learning safety procedures for climbing and rappelling and instruction and practice in climbing and rappelling skills. Rappelling and Climbing Troop Activity Your troop can schedule time on the Tower at times other than when scheduled activities are taking place to sample the experience of climbing and rappelling under staff • supervision. You will be able to sign up at your precamp scheduling meeting. I)() 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde I I • I I I I I I I I Ozark Venture Base mmnmmmm::::: j mmm Kia Kima offers Ozark Venture Base programs each week of camp. Two different experiences will be offered this summer, one of which will be offered each week. Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek m11:mm111rnm :m1m1mn~1m1mm "~ m1um11rnmmi:m~film :~ This program will be offered during the first and fourth weeks of camp. The Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek will be a five day, four night backpacking expedition which will cover a 30-mile section of The Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest in southern Missouri. Each group will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1993 . Leaders may participate in this program, but space is limited. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accepted for the Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Participants will arrive with their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck and swim check. The group will meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday 1993 Kia Klma Leaders Gulde 61 afternoon to re1om their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. All participants, including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a strenuous backpacking experience. Participants should have some recent backpacking experience. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear, including backpack, sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, hiking boots, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire trip. ( I ' ~ -1 . , .J 50 Miler Afloat ~~~-~-~l!BlrnUJ JElfiiiH'• This program will be offered during the second, third and fifth weeks of camp. The 50 Miler Afloat program is a 50-mile canoe trip on the South Fork and Spring Rivers in Arkansas. The e xact putin and take-out places will vary based on ri ver conditions. Each group will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1993. Leade rs may participate in this program, but space is limited. All participants must pass the Swimmer test 6 2 1993 Kia Kima Leaders Guide • • ~ II = • • II • II • - II • I upon arrival at Kia Kima on Sunday. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own I troop) will be accepted for the 50 Miler Afloat program. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center . I Participants will arrive with their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck I and swim check. The group will meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday I afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. The crew will camp each night along the river on gravel bars or in designated camping areas. I All participants, including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a fairly I strenuous canoeing experience. Participants should have some recent canoeing experience. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear, including I sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, shoes, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment I and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire trip. I I I I I I 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Gulde The Kia Kima Story wm~miai111111111~1~mmmrnm:j i1 1 mi111>1m111~~11 11~limOOJ!1m111 m111~rnrni~ Kia Kima traces its history to the very early days of the Chickasaw Council. In 1916, Bolton Smith, the first president of the Chickasaw Council, donated the original Kia Kima site. Bolton Smith went on to serve as vice president of the Boy Scouts of America and to receive the Silver Buffalo award. The original Kia Kima site stood high on the bluffs overlooking the South Fork River near Hardy, Arkansas . Through the years, this area of Arkansas in the foothills of the Ozarks has become a center of camping and outdoor activities. One of the first camps in the area, Kia Kima was instrumental in the development of north central Arkansas. The Hardy area was a logical choice for a summer camp. Many Memphis area families had vacation homes there where they traveled to escape the oppressive summer heat in the city. Hardy was a short four hour train ride from Memphis on the Frisco line. Old timers recall the train stop in Hoxie where you could buy a hot tamale. In the early days, there was no bridge across the river, so the Scouts were met by the staff at the Hardy train station. The staff loaded the gear on wagons pulled by mules and the Scouts hiked to the river and were ferried across to the camp. In the early days, the highest honor a camper could receive was to be chosen by his fellows as a Council Scout. Those chosen were led to a secret council fire deep in the woods and given an Indian name. In 1948, the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow as a part of its camping program. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and held its first call out and Ordeal there that year. The Order of the Arrow, which traces its beginnings to Treasure Island, Philadelphia's Scout camp, replaced the earlier Council Scouts. The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers, has played a key role at Kia Kima ever since. 64 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide • • • • • .. • • • • • • ~ • • I • • I I II I II I I II I By the early 1960s Kia Kima had outgrown its original location. In 1963, West Me mphis ~usinessman John Cooper, who was developing the Cherokee Village community near Hardy, approached the Executive Board with a proposal to exchange a 540-acre tract a few miles away on the edge of Cherokee Village for the 160 acres of old Kia Kima . The offer was accepted and work began immediately on the new Kia Kima. The new camp was ready for its first season in 1964. The new camp was what we call Camp Osage today. A second camp, Camp Cherokee, was opened in 1965 . Kia Kima has continued to grow and prosper over the years, with the addition of many new facilities like Project COPE and the majestic Golightly All Faiths Chapel overlooking the reservation. Kia Kima has had a rich history for its 77 years. It has seen visionaries like Bolton Smith and John Cooper, who made Kia Kima possible, along with many others who have supported it financially and with their personal efforts. It has grown through the d ev otion of the well over one thousand people who have served on its staff. Approximately one hundred thousand Scouts, along with thousands of leaders, have had a summer camp experience at Kia Kima in the laboratory of Scouting - the great outdoors. 1993 Kia Kima leaders Guide 65 Final Checklist ~mmm11imiiilliJ1EIJ1rnrnjjmrn1mm11H11:m11ui!li!lIJm1111 11mrnrnm11rnmrnn 1 n 1 rn11:111mmrnm i!Hl!!ililll This checklist will be helpful in assisting unit leaders in making a final check before leaving for camp: Health forms for Scouts and Leaders, signed by doctor and parents? Roster of Scouts? (2 copies) Transportation arranged? All fees paid? (If not, do you have the troop checkbook?) Unit camping equipment? (flags, dining fly, etc.) Unit program equipment? (merit badge pamphlets, etc.) Unit program prepared? (schedules, skits, etc.) Unit records needed? (roster, advancement records, etc.) Sufficient emergency funds? Sufficient adult leadership? (two deep at all times) Parents aware of all plans? Parents have camp emergency phone number? (501-257-4935) Scoutmaster has emergency numbers to reach parents? A smile to greet eager young Scouts? 1993 Kia Kime Leaders Guide • ~ • • • • • I • ~ • • The Kia Kima Alma Mater ™'~rnrn11i!mmmrnrn::mmrniiw·m111m1~ig~1n•~111rn1n11mrn1rn1im1mmm111JuWi'Srnu11111 The Kia Kima Alma Mater was written at Kia Kima in the summer of 1926 and has been sung by thousands of campers at the close of camp ever since. KIA KIMA ALMA MATER High above the South Fork waters Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our dear old camp As the years roll by . Onward, ever, be our watchword Conquer and prevail Here's to thee old Kia Kima B. S. A. all hail! (written at Kia Kima - summer of 1926) IT'S A LONG WAY TO KIA KIMA It's a long way to Kia Kima It's a long way to go It's a long way to Kia Kima Where the husky Boy Scouts go. It's goodbye dear old Memphis Farewell old Court Square Its a long, long way to Kia Kima But my heart's out there. (source unknown) 1993 Kia Kime leaders Guide 67 NOTES Activity Schedule ~~~~1W#.f:f~ii.=t.~t~r:W~J:t.t~W.t.t:1t~l:~fltt¥tii.r~f;f.f. 9 10 11 2 3 4 Archery ,/ ,/ Astronomy ,/ Basketry ,/ ,/ umping ,/ ,/ Canoeing {2 hours) ,/ ,/ ..,,... Cooking / 0 ,/ - ·t.mergency Preparedness - / ,/) ,/ .::-- !Environmental Science / ,/ ,/ ,/ First Aid ~ ,/ ,/ fishing ,/ Forestry ,/ ,/ Geology ,/ ,/ lndtan Lore ,/ ,/ Leatherwork ,/ ,/ ~ - Lifesaving (2 hours) ,/ ,/ I ,/) .( Mammals ,/ - ,/ Orienteering ,/ ,/ Fioneering ,/ ,/ Pottery ,/ ,/ Rifle Shooting ,/ ,/ Rowing ,/ ,/ Shotgun Shooting ,/ Small Boat Sailing (Lnerokee) ,/ Soil & Water Conservation ,/ ,/ Space Exploration ,/ ,/ Swimming ,/ ,/ Weather ,/ ,/ Wilderness Survival ,/ ,/ Woodcarving ,/ ,/ Other ProKrams: Pioneers New ::.couts Y:UU to 4:UU ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ Instructional Swim ,/ ,/ Free Shoot-Archery ,/ ,/ ,/ Free ::.noot-Ritle ,/ ,/ ,/ Free ::.hoot-::.hotgun ,/ ,/ ,/ free Swim ,/ Advanced ProKrams: Project COPE (3 hours) ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ Climbing & Rappelling ,/ ,/ ,/ SU Miler Atloat .. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993 Title A name given to the resource 1993 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 Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/9186452ee2b00c7031778b3f6661a819.pdf 9a5f21248a67b2e06e780df16cd567e4 PDF Text Text CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHEROKEE · OSAG'E · VENTURE BASE , CAMP TALLAHA SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 CHICKASAW COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 S. HOLLYWOOD MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38112 901-327-4193 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS ARE OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR HANDICAP. WE ARE ONE! �CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS 1994 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE ,APRIL 29-MAY 1 KIA KIMA KIA KIMA ,,,MAY 1 3-1 5 .\/\AY 2 1 - 2 7 KIA KIMA TALLAHA ,MAY 27-29 MAY 30-JUNE 3 TALLAHA TALLAHA JUNE 5-11 ,,.1UNE 9-15 KIA KIMA JUNE 12-18 TALLAHA KIA KIMA ~UNE 15-18 KIA KIMA JUNE19 -25 JUNE 24-26 TALLAHA JUNE 26-JULY 2 KIA KIMA KIA KIMA ,,,1 ULY 3-9 KIA KIMA JULY10-16 KIA KIMA JULY10-16 JULY 17-JULY 23 KIA KIMA KIA KIMA AUGUST 26- 28 KIA KIMA PRIDE WEEKEND QA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD NATIONAL CAMPING SCHOOL OA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD STAFF WEEK WEEK ONE STAFF WEEK WEEK TWO CUB SCOUT I WEBELOS CAMP WEEK ONE OA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR JUNIOR LEADER TRAINING WEEK FIVE QA ORDEAL, BROTHERHOOD & VIGIL -- NOTICE: ALL TALLAHA DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON POSSIBLE REVISED SCHOOL CLOSING SCHEDULES. .- �Table of Contents ,;imn:::: ::::~ :: rm:1: :::::1r1 a : :r::::111m!fm1i11:1::: :1: ::: rn::::::· :: :~~.wu..,4!,W ·· mmnrn1rar~~~~·~:rn:: : :1111 · :::111 :11 i'. Chickasaw Council Camps ...................................................................................... .................................. 3 Pre-Camp Schedulin g Meeting ...............................................................................................................4 Camp Fees and Payment Schedule ...................................................................................................... 5 Scouts Wh o Need Fina ncial Help .........................................................................................................5 Camp Refund Policy ······················································································· ········-···································6 Adu lt Lead er Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Scouts Who Can ' t Camp With Their Troop ...................................................................................... 6 Health Examinations ................................................................................................................................... ? What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp ............................................................................................ 8 What the Troop Shou ld Bring to Camp .... ........................................... .. ........................................... ... 9 What the Ca mp Provides ............................................ ..... ........................ ........................................... ...... 9 General Supp lies ...................................................... .....................................................................................9 Camp Leadership ...................................................................................... .................................................10 Scoutmaster ...................................................................................................................................................10 Senio r Pa trol Leader ..................................................................................................................................10 Arrival................................................................................. ..............................................................................10 Check-in Proced ure .... ..... ............... ...........................................................................................................11 General In fo rm a ti on ..................................................................................................................................12 Camp Office Hours .................................................................... ................................................................12 Trading Post and Trad ing Post Preorders .........................................................................................12 Mail Service ...................................................................................................................................................12 Telephones ................................................................................. .................................................................. .13 Visitors ......................................... .......... .......... ................................................................................. ...............13 Pets ...................... ..............................................................................................................................................13 Camp Housing .............................................................................................................................................14 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................14 Parking ............................................................................................................................................................ .14 Health Lodge ............................................ ........................................... .........................................................14 Facilities for the Physica lly-Challen ged ........................................................................... ..................14 lnsu rance ....................................................................................................................................................... .14 Drugs and Akoho l ..................................................................................................................................... .15 Rest at Ca mp ........................ .........................................................................................................................15 Check-o u t Procedure During the Week ...................................................................................... .....15 Religious Services ...................................................................................... ....................................... ..........1 5 Lost and Found ............................................................................................. ...............................................15 Flag Ceremon ies ........................................................................................................................................ .15 Check-ou t Procedures ........................................... ................................................................................... .16 Food Service ..................................................................................................................................................17 Order of the Arrow ......................................................................................................................................18 Activity Descriptions ........................................... ...................................................................................... .19 Pioneers .................................... .......................................................................................................................40 Second Class and First Class Req uirements ....................................................................................40 BSA Lifeguard ..............................................................................................................................................-12 Rappelling and Climbing Tower ...........................................................................................................43 Oza rk Venture Base ...................................................................................................................................44 Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek ...............................................................................................................44 50 Miler Afloa t ........................................... ...................................................................................................45 Twilight Activities ........................................................................................................................................47 About the Chickasaw Council Camps ................................................................................................48 Final Checklist.. ................................................................................................ ........................................... .50 Appendices ...................................................................................... ..............................................................52 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GU I DE 1 994 �CHIC KAS AW COU NCIL CAM PS KIA KIMA SCOU T RESE RVAT ION OSAGE · CHERO KEE · VENTU RE BASE CAM P TALL AHA [Elim jjj I ··n11m ]!ij]ijjf!i ' ! ' i!l!JiM!!l!!J ii l l j j !I!! Dear Scouter: We are pleased to present the 1994 Summer Camp Leaders Guide for the Chickasaw Council Camps. 1994 will be the first season with coordinat ed summer camp operation s fo r the Chickasaw Council and Camps. Our summer camps, Kia Kima and Tallaha, offer a wide variety of physical facilities camps. Scout program opportuni ties. We will have the best program and the best staff possible for your , Kia Kima Scout Reservati on is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, near Hardy, Arkansas programs. camping approxim ately 150 miles northwest of Memphis. Kia Kima offers three d istinct Camp Cherokee is a patrol-coo king style camp located on Lake John Cooper. Camp Osage is a dining Ki a hall camp located on the banks of the South Fork River. Ozark Venture Base programs depart from state-ofa share Kima for wildernes s backpacki ng and canoeing expeditio ns. The camps at Kia Kima the art Project COPE course, which was completel y rebuilt in 1993. of Tallaha is located approxim ately 90 miles south of Memphis in the Mississip pi Delta. The terrain Tallaha Many camp. hall Tallaha features towering pines and rolling hills. Tallaha is a dining campsites feature cabins. has The Camping Committe e, with its Camp Promotion , Camp Program and Procurem ent Subcomittees, their for Arrow the of been hard at work to ensure the best possible season. Many thanks to the Order devotion to camp promotion . meet Whatever your troop's interests or needs, the Chickasaw Council Camps will do their best to Scout of e Adventur Great them. Whatever your plans, make sure your troop participat es in the camping! Yours in Scouting, Ronald L. Edmonds Camping Chairman Robert M. Salser Scout Executive CHICKA SAW COUNCI L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 3 �Pre-Camp Scheduling Meeting r•~~_. : .ww..-..-~~ff~~Hlfflff~,.,,.~1~...... ~ ATTENTION LEADERS A meeting of Unit Leaders will be held at 7:30 pm on the Tuesday pnor to your week at camp. The precamp leaders meeting for Kia Kima will be held at the Dunavant Scout Service Center in Memphis. The pre-camp leaders meetings for Tallaha will be held at the Conference Center at Tallaha. It is very important that each unit attending camp send at least one representative to this meeting . You are also encouraged to bring your Senior Patrol Leader or an acting SPL who will be present at camp. General scheduling, including the number of boys in each program and campsite assignments, as well as a general question and answer period will ta ke place at this meeting. This is essential ! Please complete and detach the Pre-Camp Troop Information Form and Scout Preregistration Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet in the forms section of this guide and bring them with you to the Pre-Camp Meeting. What: Your opportunity to check your boys' enrollment in activities and your troop's campsite assignment When: 7:30 pm Tuesday of the week prior to your week at camp. Where: Dunavant Scout Service Center (units camping at Kia Kima) Tallaha Conference Center (units camping at Tallaha) Who: At least one leader from your unit MUST attend. Leadership ... Adult and Youth The Patrol Method at work. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 4 �Camp Fees and Payment Schedule The Camp fee covers the cost of going to summer camp. Your boys will want to have some extra spending money for trading post items, souvenirs and certain merit badge costs like Basketry, Handicraft, Indian Lore, merit badge books, etc. 1994 Payment Schedule $30.00 (for boys) due May 1, 1994. This deposit is transferable, but not refundable. $60.00 final payment (for boys) for total fee of $90.00 camp. if paid in full two weeks prior to $100 total fee if deposit not paid by May 1 or balance not paid in full two weeks prior to camp. Other Fees $5.00 surcharge for each boy and adult not registered in the Chickasaw Council. $45 Leaders' Fee for each adult camper ( 18 years of age and older). The Leaders' Fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. Other Information @'.!J!IIJ!!J!§Jjjfjji!ll!!nil!!JJ[ilfilliiii!!i!ill!!E!!!!:!'.!!!!ili~!'.il!i!i!J!jjf!!i !f!illlflnii!iflii§Jii!E!!1ii!'l1!i!filirn!11JJ!jj[!li!!!l!J I li!!!!li!IH!lfli!J!'.HJjjfJ!!!'l!liJ!ll!iliiii!! 111'.!Jllfl A maximum limit of 300 campers & leaders per session has been established by the Council Camping Committee for Kia Kima. The limit at Tallaha is 150 campers & leaders per session. Troops that have not paid their $30.00 non-refundable but transferable deposit per boy may be requested to attend another, less crowded session. Scouts Who Need Financial Help Limited camperships are available to help boys in need of financial assistance. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Early filing is necessary to ensure equitable distribution of available funds. The deadline for campership applications is May 1, 1993. These camperships will not pay all of a boy's fee. The boy's family, troop and chartered organization should pool their resources first with a campership request to meet the balance. Scouts who receive campership funds are expected to perform one or more service projects for their chartered organization (or another religious, educational or charitable organization approved by their Scoutmasters). The hours expended should be approximately equal to the amount of campership awarded divided by $4.00. Campership service hours will not count toward any other BSA service project requirments. This program is to be administered by the boy's Scoutmaster. No Scout will be denied the camp experience because of lack of funds. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 5 �Camper fees are refundable under the following conditions: Refunds must be requested in writing to the Chickasaw Council before the troop leaves camp. fo rms are available in the Camp O ffice. Refund l. The $30 non-refundable deposit per Scout may be transferred to another Scout or Leader within the same troop as a deposit, but may no t be app lied to the ba lance due fo r anothe r Scout or Leader. 2. The balance of the fee is refund able u pon written request while at camp, by uni t leadership, under the following conditions: a. Illness of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp . b. Illness or death in the family of the Scout prevents his attendance a t ::.ummer camp . .:. The Scout s fa mily has moved from the local co uncil and makes it 1mp racncal to attend . 3. If a Scout becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by camp med1Cal perso nnel, he shall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the balance. This request must be made in writing by the unit leadership before the troop leaves camp. 4. Fees are not refundable for homesickness. 5. Leader fees are refundable under the same conditions as camper fees. Adult Leader Fees l. Full-time Leaders (registered Scouters who are 18 years of age or older) pay the full Leader fee . This fee covers meals and sleeping accommodations for Leaders at Camp. The fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. 2. Part-ti me leaders may pay the full fee, or pay on a per-meal basis. 3. A current medical examination fo rm properly filled o ut must be presented to the Camp O ffice upon arrival in camp for each full or part-time leader. 4. Each Adult leader must check-in at the Camp Office upon arrival in camp and check out as he departs. Scouts Who Can't Camp With Their Troop :~:m1m::rm1mmm1rn111::rnnmrnm11111111mrn: mr:n:rn11111:nl!11n!!!~rn::rnrn~::1;1t::::1l1::::11;;;:W@'"'~~:l1:;::1:;11:;1::wN~::::::1:11mm:11::1:1 :::: 1:1111 Some Scouts wish to remain for an extra session or cannot attend with their troop due to summer conflicts, such as family vacations. Any Scout can attend Chickasaw Council Camps with leadership provided by the camp or another unit. Space is limited for these provisional campers and advance reservations are a must. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 6 �Health Examinations r-li!1i11nmmmmnrn1m11rnrn111rnmi1m1:rnmiirn1w ~Ern:rn;rn!f.'.rna1rn11rn:::;::m~~ffff~:mt1rnrn1:mm~Hrn:m:rn1m:rn1::::~::rn:m:1mm; 1 Scouts and leaders staying at Camp must have a fully-complete d health examination form before arriving at camp. Forms are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Scouts and leaders without a current physical examination are not pennitted to remain at camp, according to National BSA policy. The examination must take place within 12 months of camp and be signed by a medical doctor o r an osteopathic physician. Scouts and leaders are given a brief medical recheck upon arrival. No physicals will be given at camp. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 7 �What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp Each Scout needs to take care of and safegua rd his personal property. All clothing and personal items s hould be marked with name and troop number. Individual Checklist Scout Uniform (Scouts an d Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks and belt. ) 3-5 pairs of socks Sweater or jacket Swim trunks raincoat or poncho extra underwear and T-shirts hiking and/or tennis shoes bath towel and soap tooth brush and tooth paste comb or brush sleeping bag or sheet, blanket a.no pillow fl ashl ight and extra batte ries jeans or long pants long-sleeved sweatshirt mosquito repellent hat o r cap Boy Scout Handbook Individual program needs medical examination (filled out and signed - med ical examinations will NOT be given at camp) spending money (consult troop leaders) sunscreen canteen or water bottle stationery, pen or pencil Scouts need to bring sufficient clothing to last a whole week. available at camp. Clothes washing facilities are not OPTIONAL musical instrument sewing kit camera and film pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted !) sunglasses C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADER S G UI DE 1 994 8 �What the Troop Should Bring to Camp Troop roster (2 copies) American flag Troop flag Patrol flags Troop first aid kit Lockbox with lock for valuables Rope or binder twine Lantern Garden hose Dining Fly A ll equipm ent should be clearly marked wi tJz troop number ! What the Camp Provides Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin board Fire buckets, ax and rake So me campsites at Talla ha have cabins available on a fi rst-come, first -served basis. General Supplies Toilet paper, trash bags, brooms, rakes, shovels and various other tools may be obtained from Troop Issue. You may wish to bring special items for your unit if you feel they may not be available. All equipment will be checked out to your troop and charged to you if not returned. Each troop is expected to accumulate trash in the garbage bags provided. Garbage should be deposited in one of the dumpsters located in camp. Troops are expected to leave their campsites "cleaner than they found them." CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 9 �Camp Leadership P.'mi!ll!!!%i!J!!!l!JUJilfi!ll! I!!i!Jll mf!Jf 1 HHfi'.i!Jl! Zli!JW"~:Z!J2jJJJ!J!W~.ffd@W~H.ff.ff~llJ!8J!J!'.figgjJ;!!!JJi11!!il!JJ! IJ!J[!~ Leadership Policy BSA leadership standa rds apply to troops camping at Chickasaw Council Camps. Each troop must have AT LEAST TWO LEADERS in camp. One of the leaders MUST be a registered member of the BSA. The other(s) may be registered leaders or the parents or guard ians of a Scout in the troop. At least one of the leaders must be 21 years of age or older. The other leader(s) must be at least 18 years of age. Scoutmaster Each troop must be under the leadership of an adult 21 years of age or older. If the Scoutmaster is unable to attend full-time, the Troop Committee should name a Camp Scoutmaster. The Camp He assigns and coordinates Scoutmaster is expected to participate in all Leaders Meetings. responsibilities of all adu lt leaders in the troop. Other Leaders A 11 adult leaders staying with the troop in camp are considered Assistant Scoutmasters. It is the responsib ility of the Scoutmaster to maintain the organizatio n and discipline of the troop at all times w hile at Camp . At Chickasaw Council Camps, only activities which meet the standards of the Scout Oath and Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal behavior is appreciated. Senior Patrol Leader Troops camping at the Chickasaw Council Camps are expected to follow the patrol method. Acting leaders shou ld be designated for senior patrol leaders and patrol leaders who will not be attending camp with the troop. The Senior Patrol leader will participate in a daily meeting of the Camp Senior Patrol leaders Council. CH ICKASAW COUNCIL CAMP S SUMMER CAMP LEADER S GUI D E 1 994 10 �Arrival ~r,;JJ!il!!!I!!JJJJJJIJ!!iii!!!i!'.!!i!!!!l!lfffl!!fI!i'.!!J IJJll!!!JJmfJJ!lll!:JJ!J~)\J~I!JJIJH!I'.!!lltf!JH1Jf1!1!11!!!C!Jijj!!!lJJ!!l!lt!!!!ljjjjJjJJfJJ:J!!i'.i!i!IJJ!i!!!!iJ!i!lil!i!!IJ!!1i[i!!!JJJ!!ii"Ui'.JJ'.:m!!ill!i!tL.l!I Plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday of you r week at camp. ff you are camping at Tallaha, plan to arrive between 1:00 and 3:00. Check in at the Administratio n Bui lding and meet your Staff Guide. After dropping off personal and troop gear at your campsite, please return all vehicles to a camp parking lot. Vehicles will not be permitted in campsites or on roads within your Camp after 10:00 pm on Sunday evening. Check-in Procedure Upon arrival at camp, boys and leaders will be greeted by a member of the camp staff who will direct the troop's activities for the check-in procedure. The following activities will take place unde r the direction of the staff member. l. 1. 3. -1 . 5. Check in and pay any remaining fees. Medical re-check. (opens at 1:00 pm) All Scouts and Leaders remaining in camp must go through medical recheck. Scoutmasters are asked to bring any special requirements or situations to the attention of camp medical personnel at this time. Swim check. (opens at 1:00 pm) All Scouts and leaders participating in any aquatic activ ities will be required to demonstrate their swimming ability. Each person will be classified as a swimmer, beginner or nonswimmer. Instructional swim classes will be available during the week and swim tests will be available during the week. Swimmer classification is necessary to participate in canoe trips. Equipment check-out. (opens at 1:00 pm) Camp Orientation and Tour, including a vis it to the Dining Hall (Osage and Tallaha) or with the Camp Quartermaste r (Cherokee) . CHICKASAW COUN CIL CAMPS SUMM ER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 11 �General Information K1mrnmrn11rnrrnrn:11!!1111rn1 1111:::m i:rn 1mmm:mmrn:mmmrn:mm:n:::m:rn1nm:n1:trn:: :::::m1 ·:1:::::1::::::::::rn:::::1m::rn:mmm1rnmm : 1::::1::::mrn:·m1rnrnrn:mm Kia Kima Scout Reservation includes two camps and an off-reservation high adventure program. Food service at Camp Osage is in a dining hall, while food service at Camp Cherokee is patrol cooking in the troop site with food provided by the camp quartermaster. High adventure programs are offered through the Ozark Venture Base. Tallaha is a dining hall camp. Camp Office Hours The Camp Office is located on the entrance road. Office personnel will be on duty during the following hours: Kia Kima 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Talia ha 8:30 - 11 :30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm Trading Post and Trading Post Preorders The Chickasaw Council Camps trading posts are stocked with needed merit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, uniform parts, camping gear and toilet articles. Soda cans are to be kept m the Trading Post porch at all times and are to be deposited in the specially marked containers. A Trading Post preorder form for selected items is included in the forms section of this guide. Trading post preorders should be made by May 1, 1994 to ensure availability of custom items. The trading post preorder form, along with the required payment, must be submitted to the Scout Service Center in Memphis no later than two weeks before arrival at camp. Your troop will be able to pick up your preorder upon check-in at camp. Many other items will be available at camp. The camp trading post hours will be as follows: 8:30 - 11 :30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00- 8:00 pm The trading posts will be dosed during campwide activities. Mail Service Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Trading Posts. Stamps and writing material are available at the Trading Posts. Incoming mail will be held by campsite at the Trading Post. An adult from each unit should pick up the mail for the campsite each evening. Incoming mail should be addressed as follows: Scout Troop No . _ Kia Kima Scout Resevation (indicate Cherokee or Osage) Hardy, Arkansas 72542 OR Scout __ ___ _ Troop No. _ Camp Tallaha Rt.1 Charleston, MS 38921 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 12 �Telephones The Camp telephone is used for cdmp busmes!:> ana emergenoe!:> onty. A p ublic phone 1::, available a t the Kia Kima administration building for personal use of leaders and Scouts with the approval of their unit leader. Long distance calls must be credit card o r collect. Calls must be limited as a courtesy to other campers, leaders and staff. The Kia Kima telephone number is 501-257-4935. This phone rings in the camp business office and the camp director's cabin. lf no one is available to take a call, a message mav be left on the answering machine. The Camp Tallaha business telephone number is 601-647-2887. Visitors We encourage and welcome v1::ittors at the appropriate times Visitors mu::it :,ign in and sign out at the Administration Building. Visitors wishing to eat meals with troops should ma ke orrangements and pay meal charges at the Administration Buildin g. At Tallaha, visitors are invited to join the camp for the Thursday night ca mpfi re. At Kia Kima, visitors are invited to join the camp for the Frid ay n ight campfire. Limited, Please inquire at the undeveloped space for family camping on Friday night is available. facilit ies in the camping family of addition the for call plans range Administration Building. Long future. The nearest motels to Kia Kima are the Best Western (501-856-2176) and the Ponderosa Motel (501-8563753). The nearest public camping facilities are at the Spring River Beach Club (501-856-3292) in Cherokee Village. Many Islands Camp on the Spring River (501-856-3451) north of Hardy is also popular. There a re many recreational opportunities available in the vicinity of Kia Kima. O ld Hardy Town is a 19th century railroad town overlooking the clear, chilly waters of the Spring River. Downtown Hardy looks much as it did in Model T days (and the days of the first camps held at old Kia Kima) ... and the merchants want to keep it that way. Most of the changes have occurred at the ends of town, leaving the heart of Main Street a tiny preserve for antique shops, gift nooks, specialty stores, cafes and craft shops. Other attractions include the Arkansas Traveller Folk and Dinner Theater, golf and Mammoth Springs. Mammoth Spring State Park, located about 15 miles no rth of Hardy, is the site of Mammoth Springs, which flows at the rate of 200 million gallons of 58 degree water daily. Forming a scenic, 10 acre lake, it then flows southward as the Spring River, a popular trout and float stream. A beautifully restored 1886 Frisco depot houses a collection of railroad memorabilia. Park facilities include an information center with exhibits of the area's rich history and natural resources, picnic s ites and a trail. Many park visitors also include a tour of the U.S. hatchery located within walking distance. Pets Pets are not permitted at Chickasaw Council Camps. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 13 �Camp Housing Troop campsites are outfitted with two-man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two bunks with mattresses. Certain campsites at Tallaha have screened in cabins. Each troopsite has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. facilities are available at both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee at Kia Kima. Central hot shower Safety National BSA policy permits the use of liquid fuel only under the direct superv1s10n of a knowledgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp. (Contact the Program Director at Camp Cherokee or the Camp Ranger at Camp Osage or Camp Tallaha.) Open flames (e.g. candles, sterno, kerosene lanterns, etc.) are strictly prohibited in tents. In case of fire, the Camp Office is to be notified immediately. Each unit is to organize a Fireguard Plan furnished by the Camp. The Camp Ranger serves as the camp fire warden . The Camp Staff members serve as the principal fire fighters. All campers are required to stay clear of any fi re areas. Leaders are instructed to assemble their Scouts in a safe a rea and take a roll call. Personal firearms, fireworks, ammunition and bow-hunting equipment are strictly prohibited. Camp provides all such equipment for various field sports activities. The Sheath knives and other weapons are not allowed at Chickasaw Council Camps. Parking The parking lots are provided for leaders and visitors. The Camp speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Leaders take note: Drivers of vehicles at camp must be 18 and possess a valid drivers license. BSA Health and Safety Standards (and good sense!) require that all truck riders must be in the passenger compartment. Vehicles will not be pennitted in campsites or on roads within your Camp after 10:00 r:-n on Sunday evening. Health Lodge A qualified individual is on duty at the Health Lodge twenty-four hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he 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. Facilities for the Physically-Challenged The barrier-free campsite at Kia Kima (Camp Osage) will accommodate up to 40 physicallychallenged Scouts. Prior arrangements must be made with the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Insurance All Scouts and Leaders registered at Chickasaw Council Camps are covered by accident insurance. All accidents must be reported at the Health Lodge and be recorded in the Health Log in order for the CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 14 �chronic coverage to be in effect. This insurance does not cover sickness or injuries occurnng before camp or in expenses of Coverage cond itions. The camp's insurance policy pays the first $150 of covered expenses. excess of $150 is coordinat ed with the Scout's family insurance coverage. Drugs and Alcohol removed Alcoholic beverages and other non-presc nbed drugs are strictly p rohibited. Violators will be Lodge Health the at personnel medical camp the to from camp. Prescriptio n drugs should be given du ring medical re-check on Sunday. Rest at Camp hours The Scou tmaster is responsib le fo r seemg that each boy has the opportun ity to get at least eight televisions and io Rad am. 6 to pm 10 from time of sleep each night. Each troop will respect the quie t are strongly discourag ed. Check- out Procedure During the Week leave Campers who must leave camp d uring the week must sign out at the camp office. Campers may of event the In uardian. g or parent a only with a parent or guardian, o r with the written permissio n of who Adults specified. be must Camper written permissio n, the name of the indiv idual transporti ng the m ust leave camp are to check out at the Camp Office, indicating date and time of expected return. Religious Services service Scouts attending Kia Kima will have an opportun ity to attend a non-deno minationa l worship on located is which Chapel the to visit o n Wednesd ay evening at the Golightly All Faiths Chapel. A camera! a Bring . campers a hill-top overlooki ng the rese rvation is a highlight for many at Scouts attending Tallaha will h ave an opportun ity to attend a non-deno minationa l worship service the chapel on Sunday evening. Any religious group is welcome to hold its own servtee. Lost and Found The camp lost and found box is located at each Trading Post. Flag Ceremo nies to Each camp assembles for flag ceremonie s in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected uniform. full in Tallaha) and Osage attend the flag ceremony (and evening meal at CHICKA SAW COUNCI L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 15 �Check-ou t Procedures i?J1111mmm1111 11m1mHmm1111u1m111rnmmmm1mm1111ll 1m m11mumrn1mrn1 m111m11l!!l mumm ilH u 1 m nm mrn!l:minrnrn1m11m1 11mrnmm11mm1m1 1. The staff guide will meet the troop for breakfast on Saturday morning. 2. The staff guide will tour the campsite with unit leaders to ensure the campsite is in good order. 3. All equipment must be returned and checked at Troop Issue. 4. Leaders must check-out at the Camp Office . patches will be returned at this time. Medical forms and camp CHA RAC TER COUNTS ... Be Pre ared for the 21st Centu CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 16 �Food Service ::~A1!Hff!l!i~!!Jf2EJJJ:!![~!~1'.!f!!!rn1!!111!!!11J![!Hfif ~2!!'.il!!Jf!!fil!!!!l!!lllii!if!l!!!illi!!!!rn'.J:'.Jll~Wli!!Jl!!M.[JJJJJ!ll!!!"J!!l]!2!!~11::rn:~m11:m:::;1111 Camp Osage and Camp Tallaha (Dining Hall Camps) Scouts attending Camp Osage and Camp Tallaha eat in the dining hal l. Supper is served familystyle, style at tables seating 8-10 Scouts, leaders and staff. Breakfast and lunch are served cafeteriaeach for waiter a provides troop Each times. assigned their at but troops must arrive and eat together up. clean to after stays and table the set to meal each for early table. The waiter arrives 15 minutes daily. Waiter assignmen ts should be rotated plan Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangem ents in advance. Visitors should Lunch $2.50, Breakfast follows: as are fees meal Visitor time. assigned to eat with their troops at the - $3.00 and Supper - $3.50. Troops at Osage and Tallaha may make arrangements to cook-out one or more meals in their campsite, may using food supplied by the quarterma ster and equipmen t from Troop Issue. Troops from either camp each. $3.00 of cost a at Saturday on home trip the for hall dining the arrange for sack lunches from Twenty-fo ur hours notice is required for special food service arrangeme nts. dietary Please notify the dining hall director during your tour of the camp on Sunday of any special restriction s. Camp Cherok ee (Patrol Cooking Camp) Scouts camping at Camp Cherokee prepare their own meals in the troop campsite. Troops must provide for their own cooking gear and eating utensils. The camp quarterma ster will provide food and supplies each troop. Menus for each camp will be available at the Dunavant Scout Serv ice Center on May 1. CHICKA SAW COUNCI L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 17 �Orde r of the Arrow 1~m11m111m1::1mzg~~rn11urr%JJ1& i!'Udl~!!'Udl~~llllll~~~ranJ~u~m~rn~i11!~~ai~R ~!&Wil!EJ:::mgi!l"J!trn:n:ijf!i!M~ g111m~Jirnrn1: of The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers. Chickasah Lodge of the Order Koi since. ever camp the of part the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima in 1948 and has been an integral Hatachie Lodge has a proud heritage at Camp Tallaha. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is as follows: La w in their To recognize those campers- Scou ts and Scouters-w ho best exemplify the Scout Oath and as to manner such in themselves conduct to mpers ca r othe cause nition recog daily lives and by such warrant recognition . To develop and maintain camprng traditions and spi rit. ' s ca mprng To promote Sc out camping, n:hiclz reaches its greatest <'ffectzvene ss as a part of the unit vf the mittee com camping the by directed as p, cam mmer su the Ill and r-round yea both p rogram , counCll. ice to ot hers. To crystallize the Scout habit vf helpfulness rnto a life purpose of leadership in cheerful serv Several activities are planned for Arrowme n at camp. There will be an Order of the Arrow meeting and Fellowship on Monday evening at 8:30 pm . The location of this meeting will be announce d at the Scoutmaster's Round table. is On Thursday evening, there will be an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony. The Brotherhood certain meet and months 10 least at for Arrowmen been for Order of the Arrow members who have other requireme nts. Full details are available at the Monday night Order of the Arrow meeting. The Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony is a highlight of the camp week. The call out ceremony the recognizes those Scouts who have been elected by their fellow Scouts as cand idates for the O rder of Arrow the of Order the at out called be to are who Arrow. Troops should confirm the names of those meeting on Monday evening. If you cannot attend the Order of the Arrow meeting, you should confirm the names directly with the Order of the Arrow camp chief. CHICKA SAW COUNCI L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 18 �Activity Descriptions =~~r@ !JI ~ lE~~l".d'Pff..,@'ff~~t;;;...-~~dW~~dW~Wlfill~1--~ 1 This section of the Chickasaw Council Camps Leaders Guide details informati on on the various activities offered at the Chickasaw Council Camps. II PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL PROGRA MS ARE OFFERED AT EACH CAMP. II The informati on for each activity includes: • • • • • • • • Where the activity will be conducted . What level of Camper the activity is recomme nded for. Any prerequisi tes . Instructio n times . Requirem ents or advance preparati on that should be complete d BEFORE coming to camp in order to complete the requireme nts. Any required materials . Helpful but not required material. Other informati on, including applicable extra costs. If a Scout has an interest in working on a merit badge not listed here, please contact your program director or assistant program director. We will attempt to arrange assistance through the camp staff or a volunteer leader in camp. Please list the programs each Scout will participat e in on the Scout Preregistr ation Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet and bring it with you to the Pre-Camp Schedulin g meeting. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 19 �Location Recomme nded for Prerequisi tes Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials \._. Shooting Sports Third Year Campers and Older None None All requirem ents may be completed in camp; however the following advance preparati on is suggested: Requirem ent 3B: Make a bowstring ... Requirem ent 3C: Make one arrow ... Requirem ent 4: Shoot a qualifying score (practice is suggested ) Helpful but not required Archery Merit Badge Pamphlet material Cost of materials for this Other activity is about $4. "-· CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 20 �Locatio n Recom mende d for Nature Area (first Meetin g) Second year Campe rs and above None None Prerequ isites Requir ements or Advan ce Prepar ation None Requir ed Materia ls Helpfu l but not require d Astron omy Merit Badge Pamph let materia l Other Locatio n Recom mende d for Prerequ isites Requir ements or Advan ce Prepar ation Requir ed Materi als Handic raft Area All Scouts None None Materia ls to comple te project s Helpfu l but not require d Basketr y Merit Badge Pamph let, Basket ry materi al Projects ($3 to $5) 1994 CHICKA SAW CO UNCIL CAMPS SUMME R CAMP LEADER S GUIDE 21 �Scoutcraft Area Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Requirements or Bring a statement Advance Preparation signed by your Scoutmaster for requirements 8 a,b &c Backpack and Required Materials individual camping gear. The troop must provide a tent for each 2 Scouts taking camping suitable for backpacking. Helpful but not required Camping Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other All Scouts taking camping merit badge will participate in an overnight camping trip on Tuesday night. Location Recommended for CHICKASAW COUNCI l CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 22 �Waterfront Second year campers and above. None Prerequisites Must have completed Requirements or the "Swimmer" test. Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not required Canoeing Merit Badge material pamphlet Requires two hours of Other instruction daily plus practice during open boating. Not designed for new Scouts who may not have the strength to complete some requirements. Location Recommended for CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 23 �~,Cooki.~2MeritB~ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Require men ts or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Scoutcraft Area Second year campers and above None None None Cooking Merit Badge Pamphlet. Scouts from Camp Cherokee working on this merit badge will prepare required meals in the troop site. Scouts from Camp Osage or Camp Tallaha working on this merit badge may prepare certain meals a part from the rest of the troop. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 24 �~ I~ ~mm::.~nm11~1'n~r~en~l:1:r:ig~~~~i:1:1~~~r:r!:n:~rg~;.1~rn:m::~~~ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Third year campers & above Earn First Aid Merit Badge Requirements 5, 8A,8B,8C Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet Six feet of 1/ 2" rope Helpful but not required material e) Environmental Science Merit Badge m! Nature Area Second year camper and older Non e Prerequisites Requirements or Requirements 3A,B,C&D: Field Advance Preparation Observation Requirements 4A&B: 500 word report Environmental Science Required Materials Merit Badge Pamphlet required Boy Scout Fieldbook not but Helpful (borrow one!) material Other Location Recommended for C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 19 94 25 �Location Recomme nded for Prerequisi tes Requirem ents or Advance Preparatio n Required Materials Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announce d Second year campers & above First Class Scout Requirem ent 2B: Prepare a home first aid kit. First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scout Handbook Helpful but not required material ® F ishing Merit Badge ~ Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Nature Lodge All Scouts None Fishing Merit Badge pamphlet The Scout may wish to bring his own fishing equipmen t although a limited amount of equipmen t is available for check-out at camp. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 26 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Nature Lodge Third year camper and older None Requirement SA or SB: Visit managed forest/ logging area & write report. Requirement 7 A or B or C: Forestry projects/ field trips Required Materials Helpful but not required Forestry Merit Badge material Pamphlet Spiral notebook Tree identification guide Location Recommended for Nature Lodge Second year campers and above Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Geology Merit Badge material pamphlet May want to bring Other collection for requirement 2. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 27 �Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Handicraf t Area Third year camper and above. None Requirem ent 1: Give histor y of one Indian tribe. Required Materials Helpful but not required Beads, feathers, outfit parts, etc. for different material projects. Cost is from :JO cents to Other $5. L. !Ji Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials !JJ!J H!l!l'.!!J!JJJI!j 3' j ; " ' Jj jJ Jj !!Ubl Handicra ft Area All Scouts None None Materials for projects. Available at Trading Post or bring your own. Helpful but not required Leatherw ork MB Pamphlet material Total cost should be $5 Other or less. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 28 �·- .._,/ Waterfront Third Year Campers or Strong Swimmers Prerequisites Swimming Merit Badge Requirements or A 440 yard qualifying Advance Preparation swim will be administered on the first day of this activity. It must be stressed that only good strong swimmers will be able to satisfy all of the requirements for Lifesaving. Required Materials Long-sleeve shirt and long pants. Helpful but not required Lifesaving Merit Badge Pamphlet material Other Location Recommended for CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 29 �Nature Lodge Second year campers and above Location Recommend ed for Prerequisite s Requiremen ts or Advance Preparation Do ONE of requiremen ts 4 a,b,c,d,e,f, or g and bring evidence. Required Materials Helpful but not required Mammal Study merit badge pamphlet. material This merit badge will Other require SUBSTANT IAL time in addition to the scheduled activity period for observation time and a project. ~Orienteerin~ Bad~e Merit . Scoutcraft Area Second year camper and above First Class Scout Prerequisite s This activity is actionRequiremen ts or oriented and requires Advance Preparation hiking and running. Bring sturdy shoes. Compass Materials Required Helpful but not required Orienteerin g Merit Badge Pamphlet material Other Location Recommend ed for CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 30 �® Pioneenna Merit Badae m ~;:rn~p,a1m111u1Ji~11111 1N!l!iliil!Um111!ln1:m:uiig111111m111::111:!'.:l!::m1::1umm rn:~11111111111111111:1mm:::1mm1rnrnrnm1!im111111rnm1m Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on 11:111111111111: Scoutcraf t Area Second year campers and above. First Class Scout Helpful to study knots and lashings learned in Second and First Class rank requirem ents. Required Materials Helpful but not required Pioneerin g Merit Badge Pamphlet material Other &;;\ \:t!1,J Pottery Merit Badge Location Recomme nded for Prerequis ites Requirem ents or Advance Preparati on Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicra ft Area All Scouts None None Pottery Merit Badge pamphlet Will require free time for projects. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 31 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Rifle Range Second year campers and older None Many of the requirements for this activity involve know ledge of local and state hunting and firearm laws. Scouts should review related material from their state prior to camp. Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Some expense should be Other anticipated. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 32 �Ii Location Recommended for Prerequisites Waterfront Second Year Campers & Above Must pass "Swimmer Test" at Sunday checkin Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Rowing Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other Note: This activity is physically challenging . It may not be suitable for some Scouts of slight stature. Instruction and practice uses traditional row boa ts and rowing shells. Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Shooting Sports Area Third year camper and older Rifle Shooting Merit Badge None Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 33 �(i.) Small-Boa t Sailing Merit Badge 1~-m11111111m1mm11!!!!1m1m11m11m1111111:rnnm11m1m1:m:Hli1rnm11m111nn11m11m1m;m1mm::1:1111;; Location Recommend ed for Prerequisite s Requiremen ts or Advance Preparation 1:H:11:ml!1111n1J:::111.. mm:111:zwnJ.@1111:::mm:;mmri•1 ::mmmmrn Lake Waterfront (offered at Camp Cherokee only) Third year campers and above Must have completed the "Swimmer" test. May want to complete requiremen t 8 before camp. Required Materials Helpful but not required Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge pamphlet material Other Location Recommend ed for Prerequisite s Requiremen ts or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Nature Lodge All Scouts None None None Soil & Water Conservatio n Merit Badge Pamphlet Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 34 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Handicraft Area All Scouts None Helpful to study concepts of Space and rocketry prior to camp. Requirement #5 (Pick 2 from AB or C Model Rocket kits Required Materials (available at Trading Post - approximately $4) Helpful but not required Space Exploration Merit material Badge Pamphlet Other Note: All model rockets brought from home are to be kept by the unit leader while at camp and launched ONLY under the supervision of the camp staff. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 35 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Waterfront Second year camper s and above. First Class Swimming Requirement and attain "Swimmer" classification during Sunday swim check. Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Each Scout MUST bring the following to camp: 1. Long sleeve buttonup shirt 2. One pair of long trousers (jeans are fine). These items should be in good repair (no holes) as they will be used as floatation devices. Helpful but not required Swimming Merit Badge material Pamphlet. Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 36 �Location Recommended for Nature Lodge Second year campers and above None Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Weather Merit Badge Pamphlet material Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 37 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements o r Advance Preparation Required Materials ··- Scoutcraft Area Third Year Camper and above MUST be First Class or Above. Must have earned Camping, Cooking and First Aid Merit Badges. Scouts will be required to show that they can start fires using three methods other than matches. Leaders take note: Requirement #3 will be checked carefully during this activity. Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Limited to experienced Other campers. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 38 �Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Handicraft Area All Scouts None None. - Pocket knife Woodcarving merit badge pamphlet Woodcarving kits may be p urchased in the Trading Post. Kits range from about $3.00 u p. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAM P LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 39 �Pioneers Program for New Scouts The Pioneers program for new Scouts is designed for Scouts with little or no advancement experience. Scouts who have several months Scouting experience and who have completed several advancement requirements should NOT be placed in the Pioneers program because the program is highly structured and will cover material they already know. The following requirements will be taught in the Pioneers program: Requirements Tenderfoot 1, 3 a&b, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 a&b Second Class 1 a&b, 2 b&c, 5,6 ab&c Requirement 2d may be completed at First Class the campsite 1, 2, 6, 7 a&b, 8 ab&c Participants in the Pioneers program will be scheduled in the program from 8:30 am to 12 noon. They will be grouped in provisional patrols with a staff "Troop Guide." Pioneers participants are encouraged to work on a handicraft (or other appropriate) merit badge in the afternoon and participate in Swimming instruction as appropriate. There will be an overnight campout on Tuesday night. On Friday morning, the group will go on a five mile hike. Second Class and First Class Requirements :rf:Jfl!'.!11J!!iH!i!!lll!IJ!J'.!!l!fJJJJil!IJ!iifiiliill!l!!Jf!JJ1!1!1i!t!:iffHJJJJ!JJiJ[!fjjj!J'.Ji!J!ii!1'.'.!'.1l!J!l!J!!!'.lml!f!lllil!J!J!lm!J!!i!JJ:lil!J!!il!ll1fil1J!J!lllJ!mli!Il!R'.i!i!W.J~Jl!i!WX!!ll!liff!lliil!llJli Scouts working on First Class and Second Class ranks who do not participate in the Pioneers new Scout program will be able to work on outdoor requirements in the Scoutcraft area. '-CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 40 1 994 �Projec t COPE ~~:lfiumrn I! ~mrn11gr;:;;m:t11111m::11:11:11:1111:;:rn11t11111m1111mtwJJ::::rnm::1%~i::1~111111mm!!m :~1::mmMm1rn::::::;mrn1::m:::::1rnKIJJJJJJ!111:u:mm11: ; 1:1111m Project COPE stands for "Challeng ing Outdoor Personal Experienc e. " The goals of Project COPE are to build leadership , self-esteem, decisionmaking, trust and teamwork . This is accomplis hed by progressin g, as a of series a through group, mentally increasing ly physically and challengin g exercises that require to teamwork cooperati on and complete. Kia Kima has one of the oldest and finest COPE courses of any which was Boy Scout camp, in 1993. The goals of Project COPE are to build expanded and completel y rebuilt leadership , self-esteem , decision-m aking, trust and teamwork . This is accomplis hed by progressin g, as a group, through a series of increasing ly physically and mentally challengin g exercises that require cooperati on and teamwork to complete. Project COPE - This program is designed for Scouts thirteen years of age and older as It includes week-long progressi on of increasing ly more of January 1, 1993. challengi ng activities, culminati ng with the "high elements. " Project COPE is conducted from 11:00 until 3:30 daily. Lunch is provided at the Project COPE course. Project COPE participan ts are required to wear long pants during Project COPE activities daily. Introducti on to Project COPE Daily from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, the Project COPE course is open to Scouts of all ages. The purpose of this open period is to introduce Scouts to the concepts of Project COPE and experienc e first hand the challenge s that await participan ts in Project COPE. It is desirable for Scouts to come in patrols or with others from their troop. Project COPE for Leaders A special Project COPE program for leaders is offered from 9:30 to 11:00 daily. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 41 �BSA Liteguard ~i;.<BtJ~l$1mrmmH1111@nmr:~1m11.·g;w.,r..-...-.dfiW"1~.-4P...-~~~::11;:n:grn;mmrn~·i1aim1m11 BSA Lifeguard certification has been established as a means to provide units (packs, troops and posts) with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines establishes the need for qualified supervision. An adult currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard, or an adult leader assisted by a Scout holding this certification, meets this requirement. Adults who already hold BSA Lifeguard certification may qualify as BSA Lifeguard counse lors. The camp aquatics director has more information. Location Recommended for Prerequisites Instruction times Requirements Preparation or Waterfront Third year campers and above with strong aquatic knowledge, skills and interest. This program is open to qualified adults. Knowledge of Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badges. This activity will include substantially all of the morning and afternoon sessions at the Waterfront. Advance To be certified as a BSA Lifeguard, you must be certified in CPR Required Materials Helpful but not required Swimming, Lifesaving, material Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlets. Other Only well-qualified candidates with strong skills will be able to compete all the requirements in one week. However, requirements can be completed after camp. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 42 �Rappelling and Climbing Tower rappelling tower. The Towe r includes Kia Kima fea tures a state-o f-the-a rt 30 foot climb ing and in additi on to rappe lling and the chimn ey facilities fo r four differ ent climb ing difficulty experi ences, climb . Several differe nt progr ams are offere d: Rappelling and Climbing Tower Leader Training This progra m is condu cted daily from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Leaders who successfully complete this week long course will be certified to condu ct a troop activ ity on the Tower outsid e of summ er camp season . ln addition, they will learn about conducting safe rappelling activi ties at other locati ons. Rappelling and Climbing Program for Campers This progra m is condu cted for campe rs who a re at least 13 years of age by Januar y 1, 1993. This progra m is conducted from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and includes learning safety procedures for climbing and rappelling and instruction and practice in climb ing and rappe lling skills. Rappelling and Climbing Troop Activi ty Several period s of open rappel ling and climbing will be availa ble durin g the week. CHIC KASA W COUN CI l 1 994 CAM PS SUMM ER CAM P LEAD ERS GUI DE 43 �Ozark Venture Base Kia Kima offers Ozark Venture Base programs each week of camp. Two different experienc es will be offered this summer, one of which will be offered each week. Ozark Trail Backpackin2 Trek wmnu1m1mnn1u111111mm11mmnumn 111111111mnm11 m: ium:m. 1m:rnrn:m llllltJ 1"1a 111mrnrn:: mnnmmH1au au:e::u 1a1m1am1 rn n111en: This program will be offered during the week of June 26-July 2 at Kia Kima .. The Ozark Trail Backpack ing Trek will be a five day, four night backpack ing expeditio n which will cover a 30-mile section of The Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest in southern Missouri. Each group will be accompan ied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1994. Leaders may participat e in this program, but space is limited. Provision al campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accepted for the Ozark Trail Backpack ing Trek. Applicati ons are available at the Dunavan t Scout Service Center. Participan ts will arrive with their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedure s, including medical recheck and swim check. The group will meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. All participan ts, including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base applicatio n to participat e in this program. Participan ts should be physically fit for a strenuous backpack ing experienc e. Participan ts should have some recent backpack ing experienc e. Participan ts are required to provide their own personal gear, including backpack, sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, hiking boots, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipmen t and other group equipmen t. Dehydrat ed food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire tr:ip. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 44 �50 Miler Afloat l'4H! 1: ::u 1 ma mrnum: ::m 1: rn1m11~,.,.-~l!!!1Mi. ~w~~i mm1 1 rn ""rni!!F :: : This program will be offered during the weeks of June 19, July 3, fuly 10 and fuly 17 atKiaKima. The 50 Miler Afloat program is a 50-mile canoe trip on the Eleven Point River in southern Missouri. The exact put-in and take-out places will vary based on river conditions. Each group will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1994. Leaders may participate in this program, but space is limited. All participants must pass the Swimmer test upon arrival at Kia Kima on Sunday. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accepted for the 50 Miler Afloat program. Applications are av ailable at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Participants will arrive w ith their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck and swim check. The group w ill meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. The crew will camp each night along the river on gravel bars or in designated camping areas. All participants, including lead ers, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a fairly strenuous canoeing experience. Participants should have some recent canoeing experience. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear, including sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, shoes, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the entire trip. C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 45 �Activities for Adult Leaders ¥1r:mm:rn11:mii11m:11mm111II11111m mu 1m111 1 111m lliillllJllJl llllllll.ii!II1ii liiJ!U!i!!ififi!JJJ!!!§!i!IfIJ!fJJ!i][flil!llil!fli!!IHHllilfilliJ'.JJ!Hiililli!!!lliliillilillll There are a variety of activities available for adult leaders at camp . If your troop has sufficient leadership, you can participate in as many or as few as you choose. VIDEO TRAINING Each camp maintains a library of BSA video training materials which may be viewed on a camp VCR . CLIMBING/RAPPELLING TRAINING FOR ADULT LEADERS This program, conducted at the climbing and rappelling tower at Kia Kima is designed to acquaint leaders with safety procedures for climbing and rappelling activities. Upon completing the course, your unit may use the climbing and rappelling tower at Kia Kima outside the summer camp season. PROJECT COPE FOR LEADERS This program, new for 1994, is a version of Project COPE just for adult leaders. The program meets daily at the Project COPE course from 9:30 until 11:00. CAMP COMMISSIONERS An extension of the Council's commissioner program, two commissioners are needed for each camp each week. Commissioners serve as a resource for unit leaders in camp and a communication link between troops in camp and the camp leadership. An application to serve as a camp commissioner is included in the forms section of this guide. PROGRAM AREAS Leaders in camp with specific skills to share are encouraged to assist in camp program areas. This program is under the direction of the camp's program director. An application to serve in a camp program area is included in the forms section of this guide. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE I SAFETY AFLOAT These two important aquatics safety training programs are offered weekly at camp. ROUNDTABLE WITH THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE The Chickasaw Council Scout Executive will visit camp each week. He will host a meal for leaders and afterward conduct a roundtable discussion with leaders about camp and other council programs. The time and location for the Scout Executive's visit will be announced at the beginning of each week at camp. In addition, if you're looking for a project to keep you busy, the camp will maintain a list of projects around camp we need help with. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 46 �Twilight Activities ff.4?W~~~~1~ B ff..M'ff~ A'J,lirn::i::~:1111rn:::::n11~ ...-,.,..,.G~ ir Twilight activities round out the Scouting day at camp. Organized activities a re planned at camp just abo ut every night. Troops may pick and choose the activities they want to participat e in --- or plan their own. Sunday Night Campfi re This campfire serves as a welcome to camp and an introducti on to the camp program. Visitors Night (Thursday at Tallaha ) Every Thursday evening, Camp Talia ha hosts an ·open house" followed by a special campfire program. The Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony fo llows the campfire . Heritag e Night Wednesda y night is Heritage Night at Kia Kima. The staff leads a special program at the campfire circle exploring the heritage of Kia Kima and the su rrounding area. Canoe Trips Troops may schedule a twilight canoe trip putting in the South Fork at Camp Osage and taking out at Sl ick Rock after a two hour trip. Sack suppers can be arranged. Closing Campir e week. A closing campfire is held each Friday evening. This campfire features awrds and skits fro m the out. call Arrow the of Order the by At Kia Kima, it is followed Rappelling Tower Times will be scheduled during the week for "open rappelling and climbing" at the tower. Introduction to Project COPE The Project COPE course is open from 4:00 until 5:00 daily to give Scouts an introduc tion to Project COPE. Come with a budd y or your whole patrol! Other Activities Troops are encoura ged to sch edule an intertroo p cam pfire or comp etition. Facilitie s for volleyba ll an d other sports are availabl e. O ther activitie s are schedul ed in cam p each week. CH IC KASAW COUNC I L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEAD ERS G UI DE 1 99 4 47 �About the Chick asaw Counc il Camp s The Chickasaw Council operates three camp properties- Kia Kima Scout Reservation (with two campsCherokee and Osage) near Hardy, Arkansas, Camp Tallaha, near Charleston, Mississippi , and Camp Currier, near Eudora, Mississippi. Boy Scout s ummer camp programs are offered at Kia Kirna and Tallaha. The Kia Kime Story Kia Kima traces its history to the very early days of the Chickasaw Council. In 1916, Bolton Smith, the first president of the Chickasaw Council, donated the original Kia Kima site. Bolton Smith went on to serve as vice president of the Boy Scouts of America and to receive the Silver Buffalo award. He named Kia Kima, which is a Zuni Indian word which means "'Nest of the Eagles."' The o riginal Kia Kima site overlooking the South Fork Through the years, this area the Ozarks has become a activities. One of the first the in instrumental Arkansas. The Hardy area camp. Many Memphis a rea there where they traveled to heat in the city. Hardy was a Memphis on the Frisco line. Hoxie where you could buy a stood high on the bluffs River near Hardy, Arkansas. of Arkansas in the foot hills of center of camping and outdoor camps in the area, Kia Kima was developmen t of north central was a logical choice for a summer families had vacation homes escape the oppressive Slllr\Iner short four hour train ride from Old timers recall the train stop in hot tamale. In the early days, there was Scouts were met by the staff at staff loaded the gear on Scouts hiked to the river and no bridge across the river, so the the Hardy train station. The wagons pulled by mules and the were ferried across to the camp. ln the early days, the highest to be chosen by his fellows as were led to a secret council fire Indian name. honor a camper could receive was a Council Scout. Those chosen deep in the woods and given an In 1948, the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow as a part of its camping program. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and held its first call out and Ordeal there that year. The Order of the Arrow, which traces its beginnings to Treasure Island, Philadelphi a's Scout camp, replaced the earlier Council Scouts. The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's Brotherhoo d of Honor Campers, has played a key role at Kia Kima ever since. By the early 1960s Kia Kima had outgrown its original location. In 1963, West Memphis businessma n John Cooper, who was developing the Cherokee Village community near Hardy, approached the Executive Board with a proposal to exchange a 540-acre tract a few miles away on the edge of Cherokee Village for the 160 acres of old Kia Kima. The offer was accepted and work began immediately on the new Kia .ESirna. The new camp was ready for its first season in 1964. The new camp was what we call Camp Osage today. A second camp, Camp Cherokee, was opened in 1965. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 48 �, with the addit ion of many new facilities Kia Kima has continued to grow and prosp er over the years s Chap el overl ookin g the reserv ation. like Project COPE and the majestic Golig htly All Faith seen vision aries like Bolton Smith and John Kia Kima has had a rich histor y for its 77 years . It has others who have supp orted it financially and Coop er, who made Kia Kima possible, along with many devot ion of the well over one thous and people with their personal efforts. It has grow n throu gh the red thous and Scouts, along w ith thous ands of who have serve d on its staff. Approximately one hund in the labor atory o f Scout ing _ the great leaders, have had a summ er camp experience at Kia Kima outdoors. Ca mp Tallaha 1::rn::rnmoon~:woo11::oc~.t1~11ma111M:1111: ::m::::rn:rn::::rn:: ::g!!f~1:m::: :::m1m1 W.f'.@.'.rnii:11:1 mm1:1:::1:Jrn11:1::11::1m;;;:::111m111111::11miimrn111Jrn:11:rn:m:rn of the Delta Area Council. When the Delta For many years , Camp Tallaha serve d as the council camp ry 1, 1993, Talla ha becam e one of the three Area Council merged into the Chickasaw Council on Janua near Eudo ra, Mississippi, and Kia Kima Scout Chickasaw Coun cil Camp s, along with Camp Curri er the Ozark s . Reservation, near Hard y, Arkan sas, in the footh ills o i Boy Scout Camp in the De lta was held that The Delta Area Council was estab lished in 1924. The first called "Camp Chisca. · Camp Talla ha traces its summ er on Moon Lake near Lula, Mississippi , and was cre tract near Charl eston , Mississippi. The histor y to 1925, when the Delta Council purch ased a 165-a camp sesssi on was he ld there the following mess hall was built in the Sprin g of 1925, and the first summer. by A.J . Hill and is used today as a wilderness In 1963, anoth er tract of land near Talla ha was donat ed camp. Camp Tallaha. The fi rst call out ceremony of The Orde r of the Arrow has been closely assoc iated with 1946, and its first six members were camp staff Koi Hatac hie Lodge was held at Camp Talla ha in July ote attend ance at Talla ha. members. To this day, OA members visit troop s to prom at Talla ha are the bridg e from the confe rence Among the projects completed by the Order of the Arrow ghou t camp , lake docks, council ring, Chief s cente r to the dinin g hall, the handi craft lodge, signs throu Lodge and Scout Museum. the Natio nal Guar d has been very suppo rtive In addit ion to the Orde r of the Arrow and other Scouters, projects. of Tallaha over the years with const ructio n and repair Ca mp Currier cil's most active week end camp ing location. Camp Curri er, near Eudora, Mississippi, is the Coun come to Curri er with their troops. It is also a Nearly every weekend year round , hundr eds of Scouts district camporees and Webelos Encampments popul ar place for Cub outings. During the Spring, many simultaneously, with room left over for troop are held here- it is big enoug h to accomodate two or three the pool is available to group s with prope r camp outs and other activities. Durin g the summ er, leade rship . Rowing and canoe ing are also available. CAM P LEAD ERS GUI DE 1994 CHIC KASA W COU NCIL CAM PS SUM MER 49 ...,___.. �Final Check list This checklist will be helpful in assisting unit leaders in making a final check before leaving for camp: Health forms for Scouts and Leaders, signed by doctor and parents? Roster of Scouts? (2 copies) Transport ation arranged? All fees paid? (If not, do you have the troop checkboo k?) Unit camping equipmen t? (flags, dining fly, etc.) Unit program equipmen t? (merit badge pamphlet s, etc.) Unit program prepared? (schedules , skits, etc.) Unit records needed? (roster, advancem ent records, etc.) Sufficient emergenc y funds? Sufficient adult leadership ? (two deep at all times) Parents aware of all plans? Parents have camp emergenc y phone number? (Kia Kima - 501-257-4935 or Tallaha - 601-647-2887) Scoutmas ter has emergenc y numbers to reach parents? A smile to greet eager young Scouts? CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 50 �ter The Kia Kima Alm am:: Ma 111rn1m:mrnu11n mt ! rn: : 1rn rnm111m11111111 11 11 f$.': !!!i!m1:m1 m!i i mm It ! J 1m1mm1m1 : mnmmm ; rnmmrnm:mmrnm:mmm : 11 111 summ er of 1926 and has The Kia Kima Alma Mate r was writt en at Kia Kima in the ever since . been sung by thous ands of camp ers at the close of camp KIA KIM A AL MA MA TE R High abov e the Sout h Fork wate rs Rear ed agai nst the sky, Prou dly stan ds our dear old cam p As the year s roll by. Onw ard, ever , be our watc hwo rd Con quer and prev ail Here 's to thee old Kia Kiin a B. S. A. all hail! (writ ten at Kia Kima - summ er of 1926) IT' S A LO NG WA Y TO KIA KIM A It's a long way to Kia Kiina It's a long way to go It's a long way to Kia Kim a Whe re the husk y Boy Scou ts go. It's good bye dear old Mem phis Fare well old Cou rt Squa re Its a long , long way to Kia Kirna But my hear t's out there. (source unknown) P LEAD ERS GUID E 1994 CHIC KASA W COUN CIL CAMP S SUMM ER CAM 51 �Appen dices Plal~,,,,,_lfBl'~larl'f"lfr~Cf'(m!VL'~,.Z r%J Troop Informat ion (for Presched uling Meeting ) Scout Preregis tration Roster and Program Signup Sheet Campers hip Applicat ion Roster and Fee Schedule Personal Health and Medical Record Form (for all Scouts and Leaders) Map of Kia Kima Scout Reservat ion How to get to Kia Kima Map of Camp Tallaha How to get to Tallaha Trading Post Pre-Ord er Form 1994 Honor Troop Guidelin es Menus and addition al informat ion will be distribut ed in May. CHICKASA W COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 52 �CHI CKA SAW COU NCI L CAM PS TROO P INFO RMA TION LEADERS: BRING THIS FORM TO YOUR PRE-CA MP SCHED ULING MEETI NG! Dates - -- Troop _ _ --- Campsite Scoutm aster - - - - - - -- - - - Daytime Phone _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ Camp Scoutm aster Daytim e Phone _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ Numbe r of Scouts - - - -- -- -- -Maxim um numbe r of leaders who will be staying in camp on any night: Male Female _ _ Particip ants in Special Progra ms: Pioneers (New Scouts ) _ __ Project COPE _ _ _ Climbin g and Rappe lling _ _ _ BSA Lifegua rd _ __ Backpa cking _ __ (2nd Week - Kia Kima only) 50 Miler Afloat (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks - Kia Kima only) Please list Scouts with specia l needs _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ Please attach the "Scout Pregistr ation Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet." �...., O' V\ 3 :;. (\ (\ I ,. . OQ= 0c (\- -tl er. ~ =.. -1 :;;>:;: ::. " <.r. V\ "0 ...... =- ;;:::i 3 ,.,., 0 .... C\ '< 0 t: '"' Project COPE ,.,., - -_, 0 Pioneers: New Scout Program ;;:::i V\ ;;:::i _, )> n~ Ill - 3 z l'tl "C Rappelling & Climbing Program n Ill 3 "C (J'. Venture Base: 50 Miler Afloat 5 0 V\ OQ v Merit Badge Programs: 3 Archen· ~. 0 l'tl = Astronom y (JC " ;;:::i C\ ;;:::i )> IiBaskem ..., I(Ca rn pm~ t.. I(Canoeing <r r: 5 - V\ C\ z I First Aid Fishin g Fores tn 11Geo lo~ Indi an Lorl' ! I i I I I l I i i I ! I : I I Leatherworl I I I I I L11esa Ymc IMamma lOn e meerm ~ I Pioneering Potten Rifle Shoonng I Rowing Shotgun Shoo nng ' Small Boat Saiimg (Cherokee Soil & Water Consen ratJon Space Exp ioratior Sw1 mmm ~ I Weather ,,.,---. Wilderness Survival I Woodcarvini:: r- ;;:::i 0.. ;;:::i I• ~ -(\ (\ ;=-· )>z BSA Lifeguard Environmenta 1 Saenc(' c z 0 l'tl nstruction al Swim Emergencv Preparednes>- u )> g.. ,.,., _, ""' Venture Base: Backpacking 11Cooking )> )> c " V\ I,.,., ,.,., -< �CHICKAS AW COUNCIL CAMPS CAMPERS HI P APPLICAT ION PLEASE REFER TO CAMPERSHIP INFORMATIO N ON THE BACK Of THIS FORM. Scouting Informatio n Troop _ __ Scout's name - - - - -- - - -- -- - - - District - - Address -----------------~ Zip _ _ __ - -- - - - -City - - - - - - - - - - _____ __ __ Rank in Scouting _____ Date joined troop _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ Years attended summer camp Offices held in troop - - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- Amount of campershi p needed _ _ _ __ _ ($45 maximum ) Our troop is registered for the week of _____ _____ _ _ __ Camp Tallaha ( ) Camp Cherokee ( ) Camp Osage ( ) Troop Leader Approval Family Informatio n Parent or Guardian: Name ----------------------~ Occupation_ _ _ _ __ _ Years _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Name ----------------------~ Years _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ Occupation Financial Status: To give the Camping Committee a better understandi ng of the family's financial status, please provide the following information. The information will be held in the strictest confidence. Number of family members _ _ _ __ _ Total monthly income$ Previous campership awarded Yes ( ) No ( ) Amount of previous campership( s) $ - - -- - -- -- - -- -- - -- Additional information which should be considered by the committee _ _ __ _ Parent or Guardian Approval _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Date _ _ __ __ Camping Committee Action: District Approval _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Amount Awarded$ _ _ __ __ �CAM PER SHIP INFO RMA TION s of Scou nng, limit ed fund s are Thro ugh the gene rosit y oi some conc erne d supp orter qual ified Scou ts with a financial ,wailable as ··campers.hips" to help meet the need s of family are remi nded of the ninth need. In appl ying for a campershi p, a Scou t and his work s to pay his way and to help poin t of the Scou t Law, "..\.Sco ut is thrifty. A Scou t to pay their way to camp . other s.·· Scou ts are enco urag ed to plan ahea d and work to perfo rm one or more servi ce Scou ts who recei ve camp ersh ip fund s are expe cted her relig ious, educ ation al, or proje cts for their char tered orga nizat ion (or anot ter. The hour s expe nded shou ld char itabl e orga nizat ion appr oved by their Scou tmas ersh ip awar ded divid ed by $4.00. be appr oxim ately equa l to the amo unt of the camp rd any othe r BSA servi ce proje ct Cam pers hip servi ce hour s will not coun t towa by the Scou t's Scou tmas ter. requ irem ents. This prog ram is to be adm inist ered d absis ,a s long as fund s are Campers.hips are cons idere d on a first-come, first- serve available and subje ct to the following conditions: ip application alon g with a The unit leade r secures and com plete s the campers.h to the Scou t Serv ice Cen: er paren t or guar dian. The appl icati on is forw arde d for the Council Cam ping Com mittee to revie w. l. ted as a campers.hip. The >Jo more than fifty perce nt of the camp fee will be gran maxi mum campers.hip for 1994 is $45.00. 3. -L ision al camp ing. They are Campers.hips will gene rally not be awar ded for prov troop . inten ded to enab le the Scou t to atten d camp with his own the Scou t who receives a Campers.hips are gran ted to indiv idua l Scouts. If be allow ed unles s a new campers.hip is unab le to atten d, subs tituti ons will not titute Scou t and appr oved campers.hip appli catio n is filed in the nam e of the subs by the Coun cil Cam ping Com mitte e. Inco mplete appl icatio ns Campers.hip appli catio ns must be comp letel y filled out. ers.hip appli catio n will will be retur ned for comp letio n. Infor mati on on the camp be held in confidence. 6. in good stand ing with the Cand idate s for campers.hips must be regis tered Scou ts troop . 7. dian , troop leade r and the All appli catio ns must be signe d by a pare nt or guar distr ict camp ing comm ittee chair man or repre senta tive. eligible for campers.hips. On the It is not the inten tion to limit the num ber of Scou ts ip fund s to cove r as man y need y contr ary, we want to stret ch the avail able campers.h Scou ts as possible. 2, 1994 to be cons idere d by the Campers.hip appli catio ns must be subm itted by May ied by May 16, 1994 of the actio n Coun cil Cam ping Com mitte e. Unit leade rs will be notif ovin g or disap prov ing the taken by the Coun cil Cam ping Com mitte e in appr campers.hip appli catio n. �OZARK VENTURE BASE l<IA l<IMA SCOUT RESERVATIO N PARTICIPAN T APPLICAT ION Instructions: This application must be completed fo r each Scout o r leader who wishes to partICipate 1n Ozark Venture Base Programs. All applications from a troop s hou ld be s ubmitted togethe r. App lications can only be accepted with a $30 deposit tow ard the total fee of $90. Provisional app lications (those not with a troop) will be accepted. Troop Name Ad dress City State Zip Home Phone ...\ge __ Date of Bi rth Rank in Scouting _ _ _ __ Program desired: ( ( Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek (Second Week, Kia Kima) Fifty Miler Afloat (First, Th ird, fourth and Fifth Weeks, Kia Kima) Please ind icate any physical limitations or restrictions:_ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ Parent's Statement In consideration of the benefits derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an educational institution, membersh ip in which is voluntary, and having every confidence that every precaution w ill be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of my Scout son / ward, named above, in connection w ith his participation in an Ozark Venture Base program of Kia Kima Scout Reservation, I agree to his participation and waive all claims against the leaders of this trip, officers, agents and representatives of the Boy Scouts o f America and the sponsor of my son / wa rd's unit. In the event of an emergency, the leader of the activity has my permission to obtain medical treatment for this Scout at the nea rest hospital or doctor, at my expense, to the extent not covered by insurance carried by Kia Kima Scout Reservation. I understand the Ozark Venture Base programs are designed to be physically and mentally challenging. I believe that my son/ w ard is physically fit to participate in this p rogram. He meets the requirements outlined in the Chickasaw Counci l Camps Leaders Guide. Signed - - -- -- - -- - -- -- - -- -- Parent or Guardian Approved _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Unit Leader Date _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Date - -- - - - - - �COUNCI L SlMHER CAMP CHI CK.ASA~ Roster and Fee Schedu le - Part 1 Numbe r Camp Fees @ $90 • Amoun t I Adult Fees•• Extra meals Totals Campe rships • Deposi t • Balance Due Adult Roster. Pl ease 1ndlcate !Jy c1rc11ng days w/Jen eaCIJ l eaoer w 111 !)e f)resen t 1f not all week. S W T FS S M T WTF ....,__ _ _ _ _ _ ___. SMT SMT WTF S i--- --- --- --. S M T W T F S S W T FS S M T WTF .,___ _ _ _ _ _ _..,. SMT SMT WTF S SMT WTF S .... --4 t-- --- --SMT WTF S ~---------------- -----------------Part 2 • Detail on - Detail leaders on this page. KKSR use only: S M T W T F S �) CHI CK1 Troop Number _ __ Scout >.J ) CO UN CI L SLMM ER CN1P Rosier and Fee Schedule - Part 2 Leader Camp Fee @$90 .. Deposit Campership Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Totals N/A Campership Amount Balance Due �PERSONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD FORM- Class 3 I. IDENTIFICATION Age__ Sex _ __ Last Name First Name BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Date of Birth" 1I I I I I I Initial Mo. Oay Year All Class 3 ac11v1t1es require a health examinauon within the past 12 monms oy a physician: This includes youth members participating in h1gh-aaventure activ~ ties. athletic competition. and national or world jamborees. This form is to be used by adults over 40 for all activities requiring a physical examination. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. '--..--SS--------- - - - -- - -- - - - - - -- m City & State _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ ZIP Health/Accident Insurance - - - - - - - -- - - - Policy No. II. EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION: Has or is subject to (check and give details): O Allergy to a medicine. food.t plant. animal. or insect toxin. IN AN EMERGENCY NOTIFY: Name _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ Relationsh1p:;::::::;-;::::;:::::;:=;::::, Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City & State Personal Physician _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Home Phone Business Phone Phone D Any condition that may require special care. medication. or diet. D Asthma Convulsions :J Heart trouble Contact lenses O Diabetest 0 Fainting spells 0 Bleeding disorders 0 Dentures = IV. IMMUNIZATIONS: Has 1t ever been necessary to restnct applicant 's activities for medical reasons? No C Yes Does applicant take regular medicine or nave special care? No C Yes If yes, explain. = To the best of my knowledge. the information in sections I. II. Ill. IV. and VI is accurate and comolete. I request physician to examine applicant. 10 give neeoeo immunization, and to furnish reQuested information to other agencies as needed. I give my permission for full participation in BSA programs. SUOJect 10 limitations noted herern. In the event of illness or accident tn the course of s.ucn activity. I requ est that measures be 1nstrtuted wrthout delay as 1udgment of med· ical personnel dictates. Last Year Given TETANUS DIPHTHERIA POLIO - - - - - - -Has naa Appl icant's Signature - - - - -- -- -- - - - 'i'accinatlOn Disease MEASLES MUMPS RUBELLA PERTUSSIS CHICKEN POX Parent or Guaraian - - - - - - - -- - -- - (Must sign if applicant is under 18) LJ ~ -- '-- - V. PHYSICIAN'S EVALUATION ANO ADVICE: Approved for participation in: 0 Hiking and camping C: Water act1v1ties C Compet1t1ve sports C All activities Specify exceptions - - - - -- -- - - - - -- -- - - - Recommendations: (explain any restrictions OR limitations) c --- - ~ Religious preference Date signed z =i Date _ _ _ _ _ _ __ "Licensee medical practitioner VII. HEALTH EXAMINATION Date of most recent complete physical examination (month and year) _ _ _ _ _ _ t9_ Are you aware of any current health problems? 0 No 0 Yes Now under medical care or taking medicines? 0 No D Yes Has there been any surgery, injury, illness. allergy, or cnange in health status since last complete physical examination? Ci No :J Yes Give dates and full details below for any " yes" answers. No. 34412 (Circle one.) "In addition to examinations conducted by medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy, examinations will be recognized if conducted by doctors of chiropractic. physician's assistants. or pediatric nurse practitioners only in states where they may perform physical examinations on students enrolled i n public school systems. 'EDICAL HISTORY IS THERE DISEASE OF (OR PAST OR PRESENT HISTORY OF): Serious illness Serious injury Deformity Surgery Skin. glands Ears. eyes Nose. sinus Teeth. tonsils Dentures Bridge Chest. lungs Heart Murmur Rheumatic fever Stomach. bowels Appendicitis Kidneys or urine Albumin Sugar Infection 1-wetting ,.trual problems ' n-..mia (rupture) Back. limbs. joints Sleepwalking Nervous condition Other (explain) M.D./0.0./D.C./P.A./R.N.P." S1gnea \.....,nt (or applicant If over 18): Fill in sections I, II, Ill. IV. and VI be/ore seeing plrys1cian. Check immunizations to be given at this time. Be sure to include any emergency information and restrictions or special care that should be observed. Especially be sure to record any injuries. illnesses. surgery, or significant changes in condition of health of applicant since last complete examination. • • • • = ITJJITJJ I 1111 ITJJITJJI 1111 ~E-X-PLA-IN-----------------ITJJITIJI 1111 Ill. PARENTAL STATEMENT = z)> s:: No Yes 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 CJ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 c 0 D Year --------- --- - ----- - -- Details Physician: The applicant will be participating in a strenuous activity that will include one or more of the following conditions: athletic competition. adventure challenge or wilderness expedition (afoot or afloat) that may include high altitude. extreme weather conditions. cold water, exposure. fa· tigue and/or remote conditions where readily available medical care cannot be assured. • Please insist applicant furnish complete medical history (VI) before exam. • Review immunizations; for youth (under 18) tetanus and diphtheria toxo1ds. measles. mumps, and rubella vaccines. and trivalent oral polio vaccine are required: adults are required to have tetanus booster within 10 years. • Atter completing section VII, summarize any restrictions and/or recommendations in sections II and V above. and sign. VISION: HEARING: DATE _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ Normal _ _ _ __ Normal _ _ _ __ _ Ht. wt. _ _ _ __ Abnormal _ _ _ __ Glasses B.P. _ _ _ I _ _ _ Pulse _ _ _ Contacts _ _ __ Check box if normal, circle if abnormal and give details below: D Growth. development D Skin. glands. hair 0 0 0 0 Teeth, tonsils 0 Genitourinary Respiratory 0 Skeletomuscular O Head. neck. thyroid Cardiovascular 0 Neuropsychiatric Abdomen. hernia. rings 0 Eyes, ears. nose 0 Other (specify) COMMENTS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ ~ ----- --- --- ---------------- - --- ---- - -- - -- LABORATORY: Urinalysis (Dip stick) Albumin _ _ _ Sugar _ __ FOR THOSE AITENDING PHILMONT OR NATIONAL HIGH-ADVENTURE BASES: • The minimum age for all participants is 13 by January 1 of the year of participation. No exceptions. t Trail food is by necessity a high carbohydrate. high caloric diet. It is high in wheat. milk products, sugar, com syrup, and artificial coloring/flavoring. Dinner meals contain meat. If these food products cause a problem in your diet, you need to bring appropriate substitutions with you and so advise base personnel. Note: Physicians representing high-adventure bases reserve the right to deny access to the trails or other program activity on the basis of a medical evaluation performed at the base after arrival. 1992 Printing �REVIEW FOR CAMP OR SPECIAL ACTIVITY: DATE AGENCY AND ACTIVITY INTERVAL RECORD DATE. TIM E. PLACE. ETC. llllll Ill llllllll IllIll Ill II II 7 30176 34412 6 BY "OK" PHYSICIAN RECHECK NEEDED RES ULTS OF RECHECK INITIAL (CAMP. JAMBOREE. TOURNAMENT, TRAVEL. ETC.) FINDINGS. DIAGNOSES. TREATMENT. INSTRUCTIONS, DISPOSITION. ETC. BY: �1 GH09TDIWM 2 DIGFOOf ZS WHl~U 4 DRYeoNES 15 AU.CNMEAI> e 1 HOOTOM. '°"-Y TOP' 8 FUNT5TDNE 9 LDNGm! FE 10 l5l,AQ. 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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 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHEROKEE · OSAG'E · VENTURE BASE , CAMP TALLAHA SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 CHICKASAW COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 171 S. HOLLYWOOD MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38112 901-327-4193 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS ARE OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED SCOUTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR HANDICAP. WE ARE ONE! CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS 1994 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE ,APRIL 29-MAY 1 ,,,MAY 1 3-1 5 . \/\A Y 2 1 - 2 7 ,MAY 27-29 MAY 30-JUNE 3 JUNE 5-11 ,,.1UNE 9-15 JUNE 12-18 ~UNE 15-18 JUNE19-25 JUNE 24-26 JUNE 26-JULY 2 ,,,1 ULY 3-9 JULY10-16 JULY10-16 JULY 17- JULY 23 AUGUST 26- 28 NOTICE: KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA TALLAHA TALLAHA TALLAHA KIA KIMA TALLAHA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA TALLAHA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA KIA KIMA PRIDE WEEKEND QA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD NATIONAL CAMPING SCHOOL OA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD STAFF WEEK WEEK ONE STAFF WEEK WEEK TWO CUB SCOUT I WEBELOS CAMP WEEK ONE OA ORDEAL & BROTHERHOOD WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR JUNIOR LEADER TRAINING WEEK FIVE QA ORDEAL, BROTHERHOOD & VIGIL ALL TALLAHA DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON POSSIBLE REVISED SCHOOL CLOSING SCHEDULES. -- .- Table of Contents ,;imn:::: ::::~:: rm:1:::::: 1r1 a : :r:: ::111m!fm1i11:1::: :1: ::: rn:::::: · :: :~~.wu..,4!,W·· mmnrn1rar~~~~·~:rn:: : :11 11 ·:::11 1 :11 i'. Chickasaw Co u nci l Camps ..................... ............. ........ ... ...... ... ... ............. ...... ....... ... ..... .......... ... ................ 3 Pre -Camp Schedulin g Meeting .................................. .... ............ ........ ........... .... ......... ......... ......... ........... 4 Camp Fees and Payment Sc hedule ......... .......................... ... .. ..................... ......................................... 5 Sco uts Wh o Need Financial Help ... .. .............................. ................... ......................................... .......... 5 Camp Refund Policy ·· ··········· ·· ··· ·· ··· ·· ··· ·· ·············· ···· ·········· ········ ····· ········· ··· ···· ········- ·· ·· ············ ··· ················6 Adu lt Lea d er Fees ... ....... ..... ..................... ..... ............ ...... ... ......... .................. ..... ...................... ....... ........... ... 6 Sc outs W ho Can ' t Camp With Their Troop ......... .... .. .. .. ................... .... ..... .............. ..... .. ...... ...... ...... 6 Hea lth Examinations ... ................ ............ ........................ ... ... ............... ....................................................... ? What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp ........................ ...................... ................... .... .... ................... 8 What the Troop Sho u ld Bring to Camp .... .............. .... .................... ..... .. ... ........................................... 9 What the C a mp Provides .... ........................................ ... .. .... .... ... ............. ... .. ............ ......... ...... ..... ...... ...... 9 Genera l Supp l ies ...... ......... ............ .. ...... .. ... .... .. ........ ............ ............... .......... ........ ..... .... ................. ............ .. 9 Ca mp Leaders h ip .............................. ....... ........................ ........ .. ............... .. ..... .. ...... .................................. 10 Scoutmaste r ...................................................... ....................................... ...... ....... ... ........................... .......... . 10 Senio r Pa tro l Leader ........................ ... ......................... ... ............................. ......... .... .................. ... ... ... ...... 10 Arrival ..... .................... ........................... .. ....... .................... ... .. ... ......... .................... .. .. ..... ............ ..... ... .... .... .... 10 Check-in Proc edu re .... ..... ............... ...... ..... ..................... ... ............... ......... ..... .... ......................... .. .......... .. 11 Gener al In fo rm a ti on ... ......... .. ............ .. ... ....... .......... ... .... ................ .. .. .... .. ... ... ............................ ............... 12 Camp Office Hours .............................. ............................. ......... .... .. .... .................... .................. ......... ....... 12 Tra ding Post a nd Trad ing Post Preorders ... ...... .. .. ... .. ....................................................... .... .......... . .12 Ma il Ser vice ....................................... ..................................................................... ....................................... 12 Telephones ......... .. ............................ .. ........ ....................... ..... .... ...... .................. ........... ............. .. ........... ..... .13 Visitors ............ .. .... .......... .. ......... .. ... ....... .......... .............................. ....... .. ............................... ........ ... ..... .... .. .. . .13 Pets .... ........... ....... .. ... .... ........ ........ .......... .. .... ................... ..... ................... ........ .. ... ..... .................. ..... ...... .. .... ..... 13 Camp Housing ........... ............. .................. .... ............................ .............. ....... ....... .............................. ... ... .. .1 4 Safety .......................................................................................... .. ........................... ... ............... ....... ......... .. ..... 14 Pa rking ... ..... ....... ....... ..... ........................... ........ ...................... ........................... ..... .... ...... ............. ... .............. .1 4 Health Lo dge ....... ..................... ...... .......... ...... .. .......................... ...... ... ............ .. ... ...... .. .... ............. ..... .. ....... .1 4 Faciliti es for the Physica ll y-C h al len ged ........ ... .. .................... ................ ............ .............. ............. .... .14 lnsurance ........................ .............. .. ........ ...... ....... .............. ............ . ........................... .......................... ... .. ..... .14 Drugs and Akoho l ............ .............. .. ... ..... ........... ..... .. ..... .................................................................. ........ .15 Res t at Ca mp ...................... .. ............................................................. ............. .......... .......................... ...... .... . 15 C heck-o u t Procedure Du ring the Week ................. ............ ............... .. .... .... .................... ...... ...... .... .1 5 Rel i gio u s Services ... .............. .... ..... ... .......... ................. ....... ....................... ... .. ... .. ....................... ...... ........ . .1 5 Lost and Found ..... ................ ... .................. ..... ............ ............................... ... ........ ...... ..... .... ...... ... ... .. ......... .15 Fl ag Cer e mo n ies ....... .... .................. ........ ... ................ .... ........................... ....... .. .. ..... ...... ......... ............ .. .... .15 Check-ou t Procedures ... ................................ .... .... ...... ..... ................ .................. ............. ....... .. .. .......... .... .16 Food Service .. ..................................... ...... ....................... ...... ..... ... .................... ...... ..... ........................... ...... 17 Order of the Arrow .............. .......... ..... .... .. ....... ................... ..... .. .... .................... ............ .............................. 18 Ac tivity Descriptions ................... .............. .. ... ....... ........... ............... ......................................... ................. .19 Pioneers ..................... ............... ........ ...... .... .............. .. .. .. ......... ............... .................. ......... ....... ...... ..... ..... ...... . 40 Second Class and Fi rst Class Req u irements ................. ................ ........................................... ........ 40 BSA Lifeguard .... .......... ................ .............. .. .......................................... ................................. ...... ...... ..... .... -12 Rappelling a n d Cli mb ing Tower .... ...... .................................................................. .......................... ..... 43 Oza rk Ven ture Base .. ... ..... ...... ...... ........ .................... ...... ..... .. ................ ............. ................ ...... ... ..... ......... 44 Oza rk Trail Bac kp acking Tre k ........... ..... .. ... ...... ...................... ... .......... ................. ..... ...... .... ... ... .... .. ..... 44 50 Mi ler Afloa t ..... ............ .................. .. ... ... ... ..... .......... ......... ....... .. .......... ............ .......... ... ....................... ..... 45 Twilight Activi ti es ..... ........................ ....... ........................ .... ................... .. ....... ....... ..................................... 47 About the Chicka saw Co uncil Camps ............. .. ................................ ..... ........ .... ................................ 48 Final Checklist.. ..... ... ............................ ............................ ... ......... .................... ...... ......................... .. .......... .50 Appen d ices ....... ......... ..... ........................... .... ..... ........................... ........... .. ....................... ............ ...... ...... ... .52 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GU I DE 1 994 Dear Scouter: CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION OSAGE · CHEROKEE · VENTURE BASE CAMP TALLAHA [Elim jjj I ·n11m ]!ij]ijjf!i ' ! ' i!l!JiM!!l!!J ii l l j j !I!! We are pleased to present the 1994 Summer Camp Leaders Guide for the Chickasaw Council Camps. 1994 will be the first season with coordinated summer camp operations fo r the Chic kasaw Council Camps. Our summer camps, Kia Kima and Tallaha, offer a wide variety of physical facilities and program opportunities. We will have the best program and the best staff possible for your Scout camps. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is located in the foothills of the Ozarks, near Hardy, Arkansas, approximately 150 miles northwest of Memphis. Kia Kima offers three d istinct camping programs. Camp Cherokee is a patrol-cooking style camp located on Lake John Cooper. Camp Osage is a di ning hall camp located on the banks of the South Fork River. Ozark Ven ture Base programs depart from Ki a Kima for wilderness backpacking and canoeing expeditions. The camps at Kia Kima share a state-oft he art Project COPE co urse, which was completely rebuilt in 1993. Tallaha is located approximately 90 miles south of Memphis in the Mississippi Delta. The terrain of Tallaha features towering pines and rolling hills. Tallaha is a dining h all camp. Many Tallaha campsites feature cabins. The Camping Committee, with its Camp Promotion, Camp Program and Procurement Subcomittees, has been hard at work to ensure the best possible season. Many thanks to the Order of the Arrow for their devot ion to camp promotion. Whatever your troop 's interests o r needs, the Chickasaw Council Camps will do their best to meet them. Whatever your plans, make sure your troop participates in the Great Adventure of Scout camping! Yours in Scouting, Robert M. Salser Scout Executive Rona ld L. Edmonds Camping Chairman CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 3 Pre-Camp Scheduling Meeting r•~~_. : .ww..-..-~~ff~~Hlfflff~,.,,.~1~..-...~. ATTENTION LEADERS A meeting of Unit Leaders will be held at 7:30 pm on the Tuesday pnor to your week at camp. The precamp leaders meeting for Kia Kima will be held at the Dunavant Scout Service Center in Memphis. The pre-camp leaders meetings for Tallaha will be held at the Conference Center at Tallaha. It is very important that each unit attending camp send at least one representative to this meeting. You are also encouraged to bring your Senior Patrol Leader or an acting SPL who will be present at camp. General scheduling, including the number of boys in each program and campsite assignments, as well as a general question and answer period will ta ke place at this meeting. This is essential ! Please complete and detach the Pre-Camp Troop Information Form and Scout Preregistration Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet in the forms section of this guide and bring them with you to the Pre-Camp Meeting. What: Your opportunity to check your boys' enrollment in activities and your troop's campsite assignment When: 7:30 pm Tuesday of the week prior to your week at camp. Where: Dunavant Scout Service Center (units camping at Kia Kima) Tallaha Conference Center (units camping at Tallaha) Who: At least one leader from your unit MUST attend. Leadership ... Adult and Youth The Patrol Method at work. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 4 Camp Fees and Payment Schedule The Camp fee covers the cost of going to summer camp. Your boys will want to have some extra spending money for trading post items, souvenirs and ce rt ain merit badge costs like Basketry, Handicraft, Indian Lore, merit badge books, etc. 1994 Payment Schedule $30.00 (for boys) due May 1, 1994. This deposit is transferable, but not refundable. $60.00 final payment (for boys) for total fee of $90.00 if paid in full two weeks prior to camp. $100 total fee if deposit not paid by May 1 or balance not paid in full two weeks prior to camp. Other Fees $5.00 surcharge for each boy and adult not registered in the Chickasaw Council. $45 Leaders' Fee for each adult camper ( 18 years of age and older). The Leaders' Fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. Other Information @'.!J!IIJ!!J!§Jjjfjji!ll!!nil!!JJ[ilfilliiii!!i!il l!!E!!!!:!'.!!!!ili~!'.il!i!i!J!jjf!!i !f!illlflnii!iflii§Jii!E!!1ii!'l1!i!filirn!11JJ!jj[!li!!!l!J I li!!!!li!IH!lfli!J!'.HJjjfJ!!!'l!liJ!ll!iliiii!! 111'.!Jllfl A maximum limit of 300 campers & leaders per session has been established by the Council Camping Committee for Kia Kima. The limit at Tallaha is 150 campers & leaders per session. Troops that have not paid their $30.00 non-refundable but transferable deposit per boy may be requested to attend a nother, less crowded session. Scouts Who Need Financial Help Limited camperships are available to help boys in need of financial assistance. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Early filing is necessary to ensure equitable distribution of available funds. The deadline for campership applications is May 1, 1993. These camperships will not pay all of a boy' s fee. The boy's family, troop and chartered organization should pool their resources first with a campership request to meet the balance. Scouts who receive campership funds are expected to perform one or more service projects for their chartered organization (or another reli gious, educational or c haritable organization approved by their Scoutmasters). The hours expended should be approximately equal to the amount of campership awarded divided by $4.00. Campership service hours will not count toward any other BSA service project requirments. This program is to be administered by the boy's Scoutmaster. No Scout will be denied the camp experience because of lack of funds. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 5 Camper fees are refundable under the following conditions: Refunds must be requested in writing to the Chickasaw C o uncil before the troop leaves camp. Refund fo rms are available in the Ca mp O ffi ce. l. The $30 non-refundable deposit per Scout may be transferred to another Scout or Leader within the same troop as a deposit, b ut may no t be app lied to the ba lance due fo r anothe r Scout or Leader. 2. The balance of the fee is refun d ab le u po n written request while a t camp, by uni t leadership, under t he followin g co nditions: a. Illness of the Scout prevents his attendance at summer camp. b. Illness o r death in the family o f the Sco ut p revents his attendance a t ::.ummer ca mp . .:. The Sco ut s fa mily has moved fro m the loca l co unc i l and makes it 1mpracnca l to atte nd . 3 . If a Scout becomes ill while attending camp and is sent home by camp me d1Ca l perso n ne l, he s hall be entitled to a pro-rated refund of the balance. This request must be made in writing by the unit leadership before the troop leaves camp. 4. Fees are not refundable for homesickness. 5. Leader fees are refundable under the same conditions as camper fees. Adult Leader Fees l. Full-time Leaders (registered Scouters who are 18 years of age or older) pay the full Leader fee . This fee covers meals and sleeping accommodations for Leaders at Camp. The fee is waived for the first two leaders with each troop. 2. Part-ti m e leaders may pay t he full fee, or p ay on a per-mea l basis. 3. A current medical examination fo rm properly filled o ut must be presented to the Camp O ffice upon arrival in camp for each full or part-time leader. 4. Each Adult leader must check-in at the Camp Office upon arrival in camp and check out as he departs. Scouts Who Can't Camp With Their Troop :~:m1m::rm1mmm1rn111::rnnmrnm1111111 1mrn: mr:n:rn11111:nl!11n!!!~rn::rnrn~::1;1t::::1l1::::11;;;:W@'"'~~:l1:;::1:;11:;1::wN~::::::1:11mm:11::1:1 :::: 1:1111 Some Scouts wish to remain for an extra session or cannot attend with their troop due to summer conflicts, such as family vacations . Any Scout can attend Chickasaw Council Camps with leadership provided by the camp or another unit. Space is limited for these provisional campers and advance reservations are a must. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 6 Health Examinations r-li!1i11nmmmmnrn1m11rnrn111rnmi1m1:rnmiirn1w1~Ern:rn;rn!f.'.rna1rn11rn:::;::m~~ffff~:mt1rnrn1:mm~Hrn:m:rn1m:rn1::::~::rn:m:1mm; Scouts and leaders staying at Camp must have a fully-completed health examination fo rm before a rriv in g at camp. Fo rms are availab le at t he Dunavant Scout Service Center. Sco uts and leaders without a current physical examination are not pennitted to remain at camp, according to National BSA policy. The examination must take place within 12 months of camp a nd be signed by a medic al doctor o r a n osteopathic physician. Scouts and leaders a re given a brief medical recheck upon arrival. No physicals will be given at camp. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 7 What Each Scout Should Bring to Camp Each Scout needs to take care of and safegua rd his p ersonal proper ty. All clothing and personal items s hould be marked with name and troop number. Individual Checklist Scout Uniform (Scouts an d Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals and programs. Full Scout uniform includes offici a l shirt, shorts, socks and belt. ) 3-5 pairs of socks Sweater or jacket Swim trunks raincoat or poncho ext ra underwear and T-shirts hikin g and/or tennis shoes bath tow el and soap tooth brush and tooth paste comb or brush sleepin g bag or sheet, blanket a.no pill ow fl ashl igh t a n d extra batter ies jea ns or lo ng pants lo ng-sleeved sweatshirt mosquito repellent hat o r cap Boy Scout Handbook Individual p rogram needs medical examination (fi lled out and signed - medical examinati ons will NOT be given at camp) spending money (co nsul t troop leaders) sunscreen c a nteen or water bottle s tationery, pen or pencil Scouts need to bring sufficient clothing to last a whole week. Clothes washing faci lities are not available at camp. OPTIONAL musical instrument sewing kit camera a nd film pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted !) sung lasses C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADER S G UI DE 1 994 8 What the Troop Should Bring to Camp Troop roster (2 copies) American flag Troop flag Patrol flags Troop first aid kit Lockbox with lock for valuables Rope or binder twine Lantern Ga rden hose Dining Fly A ll equipm e nt should be clearly marked wi tJz troop number ! What the Camp Provides Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man te nts tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bu lletin board Fire buckets, ax and rake So me campsites at Talla ha have cabins available on a fi rst- come, first -se rved basis . General Supplies Toilet paper, trash bags, brooms, rakes, shovels and various other tools may be obtained from Troop Issue. You may wish to bring special items fo r your unit if you feel they may not be available. All equipment will be checked out to your troop and c harged to yo u if not returned. Each troop is expected to accumulate trash in the garb age bags provided. Garbage should be deposited in o ne of the dumpsters located in ca mp. Troops a re expected to leave their campsites "cleaner than they found them. " CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 9 Camp Leadership P.'mi!ll!!!%i!J! !!l!JUJilfi!ll! I !!i!Jll mf!Jf 1 HHfi'.i!Jl! Zli !J W"~:Z!J2jJJJ!J!W~.ffd@W~H.ff.ff~llJ!8J!J!'.figgjJ;!!!JJi11!!i l ! JJ!IJ!J[ ! ~ Leadership Policy BSA leadership stan dards apply to troops camping at Chickasaw Council Camps. Each troop must ha ve AT LEAST TWO LEADERS in camp. One of the leaders MUST be a registered member of the BSA. The other (s) m a y be re gistered leaders o r the parents o r guard ians of a Scout in the troop. At lea st on e of the leaders must be 2 1 years of age or o lder. The o the r leader(s) must be at least 18 years of age. Scoutmaster Each troop must be under the leadership of an adult 21 years of age or older. If the Scoutmas te r is unable to attend full-time, the Troop Committee should name a Camp Scoutmaster. The Camp Scoutmaster is expected to participate in all Leaders Meetings. He assigns and coordinates respo nsibilities of all adu lt leaders in the troop. Other Leaders A 11 adult leaders stayin g w ith the troop in camp a re considered As sist ant Scoutmasters. It is the respo nsib ili ty o f t he Scoutmaste r t o maintain the organ iza tio n an d discipline of the troop at all times w hile at Camp. At Chickasaw Council Camps, only activities which meet the standards of the Scout Oath and Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding as adults in helping us maintain high standards of moral and personal behavior is appreciated. Senior Patrol Leader Troops camping at the Chic kasaw Council Camps are expected to follow the patrol method. Acting leaders shou ld be d esignated for senior patrol leaders and patrol leaders who will not be attending camp with the troop. The Senior Patrol leader will participate in a daily meeting of the Camp Senio r Pat rol leaders Council. CH ICKASAW COUNCIL C AMP S SUMMER CAMP LEADER S G UI D E 1 994 1 0 Arrival ~r,;JJ !il!!!I!!JJJJJJIJ!!iii!!! i!'.!!i!!!!l !lfffl!!fI!i'.!!J IJJll!!!JJmfJJ!lll!:JJ!J~)\J~I!JJIJH!I'.!!lltf!JH1Jf1!1!11!!!C!Jijj!!!lJJ!!l!lt!!!!ljjjjJjJJfJJ:J!!i'.i!i!IJJ!i!!!!iJ!i!lil!i!!IJ !!1i[i!!!JJJ!!ii"Ui'.JJ'.:m!!ill!i!tL.l!I Plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on Sunday of your week at ca mp. ff you are camping at Tallaha, plan to arrive between 1 :00 and 3:00. Check in at the Administration Bui lding and meet your Staff Guide. After dropping off personal and troop gear at your campsite, please return all vehicles to a camp parking lot. Vehicles will not be permitted in campsites or on roads within your Camp after 10:00 pm on Sunday evening. Check-in Procedure Upon arrival at camp, boys and leaders will be greeted by a member of the camp staff who will di rect the troop's activities for the check-in procedure. The following activities will take place under the direction of the staff member. l. Check in and pay any remaining fees. 1. Medical re-check. (opens at 1:00 pm) All Scouts and Leaders remaining in camp must go through med ical recheck. Sco utmasters are asked to bring any special requirements or situations to the attention of camp medical personnel at this time. 3. Swim check. (opens at 1:00 pm) All Scouts and leaders participating in any aquatic activ ities will be required to demonstrate their swimming ability. Each person will be classified as a swi mmer, beginner or nonswimmer. Instructional swim classe s will be available during the week and swim tests will be available during the week. Swimmer classification is necessary to participate in canoe trips. -1 . Equipment check-out. (opens at 1:00 pm) 5 . Camp Orientation and Tour, including a vis it to the Dining Hall (Osage and Tallaha) or with the Camp Quartermaster (Chero kee) . CHICKASAW C OUNCIL CAMPS SUMM ER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 1 1 General Information K1mrnmrn11rnrrnrn:11!!1111rn 1 1111:: :mi: rn 1mmm:mmrn:mmmrn:mm:n:::m:rn1nm:n1:trn:: :::::m1 ·:1:::::1::::::::::rn:::::1m::rn:mmm1rnmm : 1::::1::::mrn:·m1rnrnrn:mm Kia Kima Scout Reservation includes two camps and an off-reservation high adventure program. Food service at Camp Osage is in a dining hall, while food service at Camp Cherokee is patrol cooking in the troop site with food provided by the camp quartermaster. High adventure programs are offered through the Ozark Venture Base. Tallaha is a dining hall camp. Camp Office Hours The Camp Office is located on the entrance road. Office personnel will be on duty during the following hours: Kia Kima 8:30 -11:30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm Talia ha 8:30 - 11 :30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm Trading Post and Trading Post Preorders The Chickasaw Council Camps trading posts are stocked with needed merit badge items, souvenirs, candy, T-shirts, patches, uniform parts, camping gear and toilet articles. Soda cans are to be kept m the Trading Post porch at all times and are to be deposited in the specially marked containers. A Trading Post preorder form for selected items is included in the forms section of this guide. Trading post preorders should be made by May 1, 1994 to ensure availability of custom items. The trading post preorder form, along with the required payment, must be submitted to the Scout Service Center in Memphis no later than two weeks before arrival at camp. Your troop will be able to pick up your preorder upon check-in at camp. Many other items will be available at camp. The camp trading post hours will be as follows: 8:30 - 11 :30 am 2:00 - 5:00 pm 7:00- 8:00 pm The trading posts will be dosed during campwide activities. Mail Service Outgoing mail is picked up daily from the Trading Posts. Stamps and writing material are available at the Trading Posts. Incoming mail will be held by campsite at the Trading Post. An adult from each unit should pick up the mail for the campsite each evening. Incoming mail should be addressed as follows: Scout Troop No. _ Kia Kima Scout Resevation (indicate Cherokee or Osage) Hardy, Arkansas 72542 OR Scout __ ___ _ Troop No. _ Camp Tallaha Rt.1 Charleston, MS 38921 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 2 Telephones The Camp telephone is used for cdmp busmes!:> ana emergenoe!:> onty. A p ublic phone 1::, available a t the Kia Kima administration building for personal use of leaders and Scouts with th e approval of t heir unit leader. Long distance calls must be credit card o r collect. Calls must be limited as a courtesy to other campers, leaders and staff. The Kia Kima telephone number is 501-257-4935. Thi s phone rings in the camp business office and the camp director's cabin. lf no one is available to take a call, a message mav b e left on the answering machine. The Camp Tallaha business telephone number is 601-647- 2887. Visitors We encourage and welcome v1::ittors at the appropriate times Vi sitors mu::it :,ign in and sign out at the Administration Building. Vi sitors wishing to eat meals with troops should ma ke orrangements and pay meal charges at the Administrat ion Buildin g. At Tallaha, visitors are invited to jo in the camp for the Thursday night ca mpfi re. At Kia Kima, visitors are invited to join the camp for the Frid ay n ig ht campfire. Limited, undeveloped space for family camping on Friday night is available. P lease inquire at the Administration Building. Long range plans call for the addition of family camping facilit ies in the fu ture. The nearest motels to Kia Kima are the Best Western (501-856-2176) and the Ponderosa Motel (5 01 -856- 3753). The nearest public camping facilities are at the Spring River Beach Club (50 1-856-3292) in Cherokee Village. Many Islands Camp on the Spring River (501-856-3451 ) north of Hardy is also popular. There a re many re c reational op portunities available in the vicini ty of Ki a Kima. O ld Hardy Town is a 19th century railroad town overlooking the clear, chilly waters of the S pring River. Downtown Hardy looks much as it did in Model T days (and the days of the first ca mps held at old Kia Kima) ... and the merchants want to keep it that way. Most of the changes have occurred at the ends of town, leaving the heart of Main Street a tiny preserve for antique shops, gift nooks, specialty stores, cafes and craft shops. Other attractions include the Arkansas Traveller Folk and Dinner Theater, golf and Mammoth Springs. Mammoth Spring State Park, located about 15 miles no r th of Hardy, is the site of Mammoth Springs, which flows at the rate of 200 million gallons of 58 degree water daily. Forming a scenic, 10 acre lake, it then flows southward as the Spring River, a popular t rout and float stream. A beautifully restored 1886 Frisco depot houses a collection of railroad memorabilia. Park facilities include an information center with exhibits of the area's rich history and natural resources, picnic s ites and a trail. Many park visitors also include a tour of the U.S. h atchery located within walking distance. Pets Pets are not permitted at Chickasaw Council Camps. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 3 Camp Housing Troop ca mpsites are outfitted with two-m an wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two bunks with mattresses. Certain campsites at Tallaha have screened in cabins. Each troopsite has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. Central hot shower fa cilities are available at both Camp Osage and Camp Cherokee at Kia Kima. Safety National BSA policy permits the use of liquid fuel o nly under the direct supe rv1s10n of a knowledgeable adult leader. Gasoline and other flammable substances are to be stored in the approved fuel storage area in camp. (Co ntact the Program Director at Camp Cherokee or the Camp Ranger at Camp Osage or Camp Tallaha.) Open flames (e.g. candles, sterno, kerosene lanterns, etc.) a re st rictly prohibited in tents . In case of fire, the Camp Office is to be notified im mediately. Each unit is to organize a Fireguard Plan fu rnished by the Camp. The Camp Ran ger serves as the camp fire warden . The Camp Staff membe rs serve as the principal fire fighters. All ca mpers are required to stay clear of any fi re areas. Leaders are instructed to assemble their Scouts in a safe a rea and take a roll call. Personal firearms, fireworks, ammunition and bow-hunting equipment are strictly prohibited. The Camp provides all such equipment for various field sports activities. Sheath knives and other weapons are not allowed at Chickasaw Council Camps. Parking The parking lots are provided for leaders and visitors. The Camp speed limit is 15 miles per hour. Leaders take note: Drivers of vehicles at camp must be 18 and possess a valid drivers license. BSA Health and Safety Standards (and good sense!) require that all truck riders must be in the passenger compartment. Vehicles will not be pennitted in campsites or on roads within your Camp after 10:00 r:-n on Sunday evening. Health Lodge A qualified individual is on duty at the Health Lodge twenty-four hours a day. In the unlikely event of serious illness or injury to a Scout, he 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. Facilities for the Physically- Challenged The barrier-free campsite at Kia Kima (Camp Osage) will accommodate up to 40 physicallychallenged Scouts. Prior arrangements must be made with the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Insurance All Scouts and Leaders registered at Chickasaw Council Camps are covered by accident insurance. All accidents must be reported at the Health Lodge and be recorded in the Health Log in order for the CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 14 coverage to be in effect. This insurance does not cover sickness or injuries occurnng before camp or ch ronic co nd itions. The camp's insurance policy pays the fi rst $150 of covered expenses. Coverage of expenses in excess of $150 is coordinated with the Scout's family insurance coverage. Drugs and Alcohol Alcoholic beverages and other non-prescnbed drugs are strictly p rohibited. Viol a tors will be removed from camp. Prescription drugs should be given to the camp medical personnel at the Health Lodge du ring medical re-check on Sunday. Rest at Camp The Sco u tmaster is responsible fo r seemg that each boy has the opportunity to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. Each troop will respect the quiet time from 10 pm to 6 am. Rad io and te levisions are strongly discouraged. Check-out Procedure During the Week Campers who must leave camp d uring the week must sign out at the camp office. Campers may leave o nly with a parent or guardia n , o r with the written permission of a parent or g uardian. In the event of written permission, the name of the individual transportin g the Camper must be specified. Adults who m ust leave camp a re to check out at the Camp Office, indicating date and time of expected ret urn. Religious Services Scouts attending Kia Kima will have an opportunity to attend a non-denominational worship service o n Wednesday evening at the Golightly All Faiths Chapel. A visit to the Chapel which is located on a hill-top overlooking the rese rvatio n is a highlight for many campers . Bring a camera! Scouts attending Tallaha will h ave a n opportunity to attend a non-denominational worship service at the chapel on Sunday evening. A ny religious group is welcome to hold its own servtee. Lost and Found The camp lo st and found box is located at each Trading Post. Flag Ceremonies Each camp assembles for flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the flag ceremony (and evening meal at Osage and Tallaha) in full uniform. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 5 Check-out Procedures i?J1111mmm1111 11m1mHmm1111u1m111rnmmmm1mm1111ll 1m m11mumrn1mrn1 m111m11l!!l mumm ilH u 1 m nm mrn!l:minrnrn1m11m1 11mrnmm11mm1m1 1. The staff guide will meet the troop for breakfast on Saturday morning. 2. The staff guide will tour the campsite with unit leaders to ensure the campsite is in good order. 3 . All equipment must be returne d and checked at Troop Issue . 4 . Leaders must check-out at the C amp Office . Medical forms and camp patches will be returne d at this time. CHARACTER COUNTS ... Be Pre ared for the 21st Centu CHICKASAW COUNCIL C AMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 6 Food Service ~2!!'.il!!Jf!!fil!!!!l!!lllii!if!l!!!illi!!!!rn'.J:'.Jll~Wli!!Jl!!M.[JJJJJ!ll!!!"J!!l]!2!!~11::rn:~m11:m:::;1111::~A1!Hff!l!i~!!Jf2EJJJ:!![~!~1'.!f!!!rn1!!111!!!11J![!Hfif Camp Osage and Camp Tallaha (Dining Hall Camps) Scouts attending Camp Osage and Camp Tallaha eat in the dining hal l. Supper is served family style at tables seating 8 -10 Scouts, leaders and staff. Breakfast and lunch are served cafeteria-style, but troops must arrive and eat together at their assigned times. Each troop provides a waiter for each table. The waiter arrives 15 minutes early for each meal to set the table and stays after to clean up. Waiter assignments should be rotated daily. Visitors desiring to eat in the dining hall should make arrangements in advance. Visitors should p lan to eat with their troops at the assigned t ime. Visi tor meal fees are as follows: Breakfast - $2.50, Lunch - $3.00 and Supper - $3.50. Troops at Osage and Tallaha may make arrangements to cook-out one o r more meals in their campsite, using food supplied by the quartermaster and equipment from Troop Issue. Troops from either camp may arrange fo r sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3. 00 each. Twenty-four hours notice is required for special food service arrangements. Please notify the dining hall director during your tour of the camp on Sunday of any special dietary restrictions. Camp Cherokee (Patrol Cooking Camp) Scouts camping at Camp Cherokee prepare their own meals in the troop campsite. Troops must provide their own cooking gear and eating utensils. The camp quartermaster will provide food and supplies for each troop. Menus fo r each camp will be available at the Dunavant Scout Serv ice Center on May 1 . CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 7 Order of the Arrow i!'Udl~!!'Udl~~llllll~~~ranJ~u~m~rn~i11!~~ai~R ~!&Wil!EJ:::mgi!l"J!trn:n:ijf!i!M~ g111m~Jirnrn1:1~m11m111m1::1mzg~~rn11urr%JJ1& The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima in 1948 and has been an integral part of the camp ever since. Koi Hatachie Lodge has a proud heritage at Camp Tallaha. The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is as follows: To recognize those campers- Scou t s and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath a nd La w in their daily lives a nd by such recog nition cause other ca mpers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition. To develop and maintain camprng traditions and spi r it. To promote Scout camping, n:hiclz re aches its greatest <'ffe ctzveness as a part of the unit ' s ca mprng p rogram , both yea r -round and Ill the su mmer cam p , as directed by the camping com mittee vf the counCll. To crys tallize the Scout habit vf helpfulness rnto a life purpose of leadership in cheerful ser v ice to others. Several activities are planned for Arrowmen at camp. There will be an Order of the Arrow meeting a nd Fellowship on Monday evening at 8:30 pm . The location of this meeting will be announced at the Scoutmaster's Round table. On Thursday evening, there will be an Order of the Arrow Brotherhood Ceremony. The Brotherhood is for Order of the Arrow members who have been Arrowmen for at least 10 months a nd meet certain other requirements. Full details are available at the Monday night Order of the Arrow meeting. The Order of the Arrow Call Out Ceremony is a highlight of the camp week. The call out ceremo ny recognizes those Scouts who have been e le cted by their fellow Scouts as cand idates for the O rder of the Arrow. Troops should confirm the names of those who a re to be called out at the Order of the Arrow meeting on Monday evening. If you cannot attend the Order of the Arrow meeting, yo u should confirm th e names directly with the Order of the Arrow camp chief. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 18 ----------------------~~~~~~~- ~- Activity Descriptions =~~r@ !JI lE~~l".d'Pff..,@'ff~~t;;;...-~~dW~~dW~Wlfill~1--~1~ This section of the Chickasaw Council Camps Leaders Guide details information on the various activities offered at the Chickasaw Council Camps. II PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT EACH CAMP. II The information for each activity includes: • • • • • • • • Where the activity will be conducted . What level of Camper the activity is recommended for. Any prerequisites . Instruction times . Requirements or advance p reparation that should be completed BEFORE coming to camp in order to complete the requirements . Any required materials . Helpful but not required material. Other information, including applicable extra costs . If a Scout has an interest in working on a merit badge not listed here, please contact your program director or assistant program director. We will attempt to arrange assistance through the camp staff or a volunteer leader in camp. Please list the programs each Scout will participate in on the Scout Preregistration Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet and bring it with you to the Pre-Camp Scheduling meeting. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 1 9 -- \._. "-· Location Shooting Sports Recommended for Third Year Campers and Older Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance P reparation Required Materials All requirements may be completed in camp; however the following advance preparation is suggested: Requirement 3B: Make a bowstring ... Requirement 3C: Make one arrow ... Requirement 4: Shoot a qualifying score (practice is suggested) Helpful but not required Archery Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other Cost of materials for this activity is about $4. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 20 Location Nature Area (first Meeting) Recommended for Second year Campers and above Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not required Astronomy Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Materials to complete projects Helpful but not required Basketry Merit Badge material Pamphlet, Basketry Projects ($3 to $5) CHICKASAW CO UNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 21 Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Requirements or Bring a statement Advance Preparation signed by your Scoutmaster for requirements 8 a,b &c Required Materials Backpack and individual camping gear. The troop must provide a tent for each 2 Scouts taking camping suitable for backpacking. Helpful but not required Camping Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other All Scouts taking camping merit badge will participate in an overnight camping trip on Tuesday night. CHICKASAW COUNCI l CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 22 Location Waterfront Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites None Requirements or Must have completed Advance Preparation the "Swimmer" test. Required Materials None Helpful but not required Canoeing Merit Badge material pamphlet Other Requires two hours of instruction daily plus practice during open boating. Not designed for new Scouts who may not have the strength to complete some requirements. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 23 ~,Cooki.~2MeritB~ Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Require men ts or None Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not required Cooking Merit Badge material Pamphlet. Other Scouts from Camp Cherokee working on this merit badge will prepare required meals in the troop site. Scouts from Camp Osage or Camp Tallaha working on this merit badge may p repare certain meals a part from the rest of the troop. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 24 ~ I~ ~mm::.~nm11~1'n~r~en~l:1:r:ig~~~~i:1:1~~~r:r!:n:~rg~;.1~rn:m::~~~ Location Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Recommended for Third year campers & above Prerequisites Earn First Aid Merit Badge Requirements o r Requirements 5, Advance Preparation 8A,8B,8C Required Materials Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Pamphlet Six feet of 1/ 2" rope Helpful but not required material e) Environmental Science Merit Badge m! Location Nature Area Recommended for Second year camper and older Prerequisites Non e Requirements or Requirements Advance Preparation 3A,B,C&D: Field O bservation Requirements 4A&B: 500 word report Required Materials Environmental Science Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required Boy Scout Fieldbook material (b orrow one!) Other C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 19 94 25 Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material ®Fishing M erit Badge ~ Location Recommended for Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required material Other Osage - Health Lodge Cherokee - to be announced Second year campers & above First Class Scout Requirement 2B: Prepare a home first aid kit. First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet, Boy Scout Handbook Nature Lodge All Scouts None Fishing Merit Badge pamphlet The Scout may wish to bring his own fishing equipment although a limited amount of equipment is available for check-out at camp. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 26 Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Third year camper and older Prerequisites None Requirements or Requirement SA or SB: Advance Preparation Visit managed forest/ logging area & write report. Requirement 7 A or B or C: Forestry projects/ field trips Required Materials Helpful but not required Forestry Merit Badge material Pamphlet Spiral notebook Tree identification guide Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Geology Merit Badge material pamphlet Other May want to bring collection for requirement 2. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 27 Location Handicraft Area Recommended for Third year camper and above. Prerequisites None Requirements or Requirement 1: Give Advance Preparation histor y of one Indian tribe. Required Materials Helpful but not required Beads, feathers, outfit material parts, etc. for different p rojects. Other Cost is from :JO cents to $5. L. !Ji !JJ!J H!l!l'.!!J!JJJI!j 3 ' j ; " ' Jj jJ Jj !!Ubl Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Materials for projects. Available at Trading Post or bring your own. Helpful but not required Leatherwork MB material Pamphlet Other Total cost should be $5 or less. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 28 Location Waterfront Recommended for Third Year Campers or Strong Swimmers Prerequisites Swimming Merit Badge Requirements or A 440 yard qualifying Advance Preparation swim will be administered on the first day of this activity. It must be stressed that only good strong swimmers will be able to satisfy all of the requirements for Lifesaving. Required Materials Long-sleeve shirt and long pants. Helpful but not required Lifesaving Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 29 ·-.._,/ Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites Requirements or Do ONE of Advance Preparation requirements 4 a,b,c,d,e,f, or g and bring ev idence. Required Materials Helpful but not required Mammal Study merit material badge pamphlet. Other This merit badge will require SUBSTANTIAL time in addition to the scheduled activity period for observation time and a project. ~ Orienteerin~ Merit Bad~e . Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year camper and above Prerequisites First Class Scout Requirements or This activity is action- Advance Preparation oriented and requires hiking and running. Bring sturdy shoes. Required Materials Compass Helpful but not required Orienteering Merit material Badge Pamphlet Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 30 ® Pioneenna Merit Badae ~;:rn~p,a1m111u1Ji~11111 1N!l!iliil!Um111!ln1:m:uiig111111m111::111:!'.:l!::m1::1umm rn:~11111111111111111:1mm:::1mm1rnrnrnm1!im111111rnm1mm 11:111111111111: Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites First Class Scout Requirements or Helpful to study knots Advance Preparation and lashings learned in Second and First Class rank requirements. Required Materials Helpful but not required Pioneering Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other &;;\ \:t!1,J Pottery Merit Badge Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Pottery Merit Badge material pamphlet Other Will r equire free time for projects. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 3 1 Location Rifle Range Recommended for Second year campers and older Prerequisites None Requirements or Many of the Advance Preparation requirements for this activity involve know ledge of local and s tate hunting and firearm laws. Scouts s hould review related material from their state prior to camp. Required Materials Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Other Some expense should be anticipated. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 32 Location Waterfront Recommended for Second Year Campers & Above Prerequisites Must pass "Swimmer Test" at Sunday checkin Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Rowing Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other Note: This activity is physically challenging . It may not be suitable for some Scouts of slight stature. Instruction and practice uses traditional row boa ts and rowing shells. Location Shooting Sports Area Recomme nde d for Third year camper and older Prerequisites Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 33 Ii (i.) Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge 1~-m11111111m1mm11!!!!1m1m11m11m1111111:rnnm11m1m1:m:Hli1rnm11m111nn11m11m1m;m1mm::1:1111;; 1:H:11:ml!1111n1J:::111.. mm:111:zwnJ.@1111:::mm:;mmri•1 ::mmmmrn Location Lake Water front (offered at Camp Cherokee only) Recommended for Third year campers and above Prerequisites Must have completed the "Swimmer" test. Requirements or May want to complete Advance Preparation requirement 8 before camp. Required Materials Helpful but not required Small- Boat Sailing material Merit Badge pamphlet Other Location Nature Lodge Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or None Advance Preparation Required Materials None Helpful but not required Soil & Water material Conservation Merit Badge Pamphlet Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 34 Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or Helpful to study Advance Preparation concepts of Space and rocketry prior to camp. Requirement #5 (Pick 2 from AB or C Required Materials Model Rocket kits (available at Trading Post - approximately $4) Helpful but not required Space Exploration Merit material Badge Pamphlet Other Note: All model rockets brought from home are to be kept by the unit leader while at camp and launched ONLY under the supervision of the camp staff. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 35 Location Waterfront Recommended for Second year campers and above. Prerequisites First Class Swimming Requirement and attain "Swimmer" classification during Sunday swim check. Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Each Scout MUST bring the following to camp: 1. Long sleeve buttonup shirt 2. One pair of long trousers (jeans are fine). These items should be in good repair (no holes) as they will be used as floatation devices. Helpful but not required Swimming Merit Badge material Pamphlet. Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 36 Location Nature Lodge Recommended for Second year campers and above Prerequisites None Requirements or Advance Preparation Required Materials Helpful but not required Weather Merit Badge material Pamphlet Other CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 37 ··- Location Scoutcraft Area Recommended for Third Year Camper and above Prerequisites MUST be First Class or Above. Must have earned Camping, Cooking and First Aid Merit Badges. Requirements o r Scouts will be required Advance Preparation to show that they can start fires using three methods other than matches. Leaders take note: Requirement #3 will be checked carefully during this activity. Required Materials Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Pamphlet Helpful but not required material Other Limited to experienced campers. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 38 - Location Handicraft Area Recommended for All Scouts Prerequisites None Requirements or None. Advance Preparation Required Materials Pocket knife Helpful but not required Woodcarving merit material badge pamphlet Other Woodcarving kits may be purchased in the Trading Post. Kits range from about $3.00 u p. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 39 '-- Pioneers Program for New Scouts The Pioneers program for new Scouts is designed for Scouts with little or no advancement experience. Scouts who have several months Scouting experience and who have completed several advancement requirements should NOT be placed in the Pioneers program because the program is highly structured and will cover material they already know. The following requirements will be taught in the Pioneers program: Requirements Tenderfoot 1, 3 a&b, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 a&b Second Class 1 a&b, 2 b&c, 5,6 ab&c Requirement 2d may be completed at the campsite First Class 1, 2, 6, 7 a&b, 8 ab&c Participants in the Pioneers program will be scheduled in the program from 8:30 am to 12 noon. They will be grouped in provisional patrols with a staff "Troop Guide." Pioneers participants are encouraged to work on a handicraft (or other appropriate) merit badge in the afternoon and participate in Swimming instruction as appropriate. There will be a n overnight campout on Tuesday night. On Friday morning, the group will go on a five mile hike. Second Class and First Class Requirements :rf:Jfl!'.!11J!!iH!i!!lll!IJ!J'.!!l!fJJJJil!IJ!iifiiliill!l!!Jf!JJ1!1!1i!t!:iffHJJJJ!JJiJ[!fjjj!J'.Ji!J!ii!1'.'.!'.1l!J!l!J!!!'.lml!f!lllil!J!J!lm!J!!i!JJ:lil!J!!il!ll1fil1J!J!lllJ!mli!Il!R'.i!i!W.J~Jl!i!WX!!ll!liff!lliil!llJli Scouts working on First Class and Second Class ranks who do not participate in the Pioneers new Scout program will be able to work on outdoor requirements in the Scoutcraft area. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 40 Project COPE ~mrn11gr;:;;m:t11111m::11:11:11:1111:;:rn11t11111m1111mtwJJ::::rnm:: 1%~i::1~111111mm!!m :~1::mmMm1rn::::::;mrn1::m:::::1rnKIJJJJJJ!111:u:mm11:~~:lfiumrn I! ; 1:1111m Project COPE stands for "Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. " The goals of Project COPE are to build leadership, self-esteem, decisionmaking, trust and teamwork. This is accomplished by progressing, as a group, through a series of increasingly physically and mentally challenging exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Kia Kima has one of the oldest and finest COPE courses of any Boy Scout camp, which was completely rebuilt and expanded in 1993. 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 exercises that require cooperation and teamwork to complete. Project COPE - This program is designed for Scouts thirteen years of age and older as of January 1, 1993. It includes week-long progression of increasingly more challenging activities, c ulminating with the "high elements." Project COPE is conducted from 11:00 until 3:30 daily. Lunch is provided at the Project COPE course. Project COPE participants are required to wear long pants during Project COPE activities daily. Introduction to Project COPE Daily from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, the Project COPE course is open to Scouts of all ages. The purpose of this open period is to introduce Scouts to the concepts of Project COPE and experience first hand the challenges that await participants in Project COPE. It is desirable for Scouts to come in patrols or with others from their troop. Project COPE for Leaders A special Project COPE program for leaders is offered from 9:30 to 11:00 daily. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 41 BSA Lit eguard ~i;.<BtJ~l$1mrmmH1111@nmr:~1m11.·g;w.,r..-...-.dfiW"1~.-4P...-~~~::11;:n:grn;mmrn~·i1aim1m11 BSA Lifeguard certification has been established as a means to provide units (packs, troops and posts) with qualified individuals within their own membership to give knowledgeable supervision for activities on or in the water. The first standard in the Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat guidelines establishes the need for qualified supervision. An adult currently certified as a BSA Lifeguard, or an adult leader assisted by a Scout holding this certification, meets this requirement. Adults who already hold BSA Lifeguard certification may qualify as BSA Lifeguard counselors. The camp aquatics director has more information. Location Waterfront Recommended for Third year campers and above with strong aquatic knowledge, skills and interest. This program is open to qualified adults. Prerequisites Knowledge of Swimming, Lifesaving, Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badges. Instruction times This activity will include substantially all of the morning and afternoon sessions at the Waterfront. Requirements or Advance To be certified as a BSA Preparation Lifeguard, you must be certified in CPR Required Materials Helpful but not required Swimming, Lifesaving, material Rowing, Canoeing and First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlets. Other Only well-qualified candidates with strong skills will be able to compete all the requirements in one week. However, requirements can be completed after camp. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 42 Rappelling and Climbing Tower Kia Kima fea tures a state-of-the-ar t 30 foot climbing and rappelling tower. The Tower includes facilities fo r fo ur different climbing difficulty experiences, in addition to rappelling and the chimney climb. Several different programs are offered: Rappelling and Climbing Tower Leader Training This progr a m is conducted daily from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Leaders who successfully co mplete this week lo ng course will be ce rtified to conduct a t roop activ it y on the Tow e r outside of summer camp season . l n addit io n , they will learn about conducting safe rappelling activities at other locations. Rappelling and Climbing Program for Campers This program is conducted for ca mpe rs who a re at least 13 years of age by January 1, 1993. This program is conducted from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and includes learning safety procedures fo r climbing a nd rappelling and instruction and p rac t ice in climbing and rappelling skills. Rappelling and Cli mbing Troop Activity Several periods of open rappelling and climbing will be availa ble during the week. CHICKASAW COUNCI l CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 43 Ozark Venture Base Kia Kima offers Ozark Venture Base programs each week of camp. Two different experiences will be offered this summer, one of which will be offered each week. Ozark Trail Backpackin2 Trek w mnu1m1mnn1u111111mm11mmnumn 111111111mnm11 m: ium:m. 1 m:rnrn:m llllltJ 1"1a 111mrnrn:: mnnmmH1au au:e::u 1a1m1am1 rn n111en: This program will be offered during the week of June 26- July 2 at Kia Kima .. The Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek w ill be a five day, four night backpacking expedition which will cover a 30-mile section of The Ozark Trail in the Mark Twain National Forest in southern Missouri. Each group will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1994. Leaders may participate in this program, but space is limited. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will be accepted for the Ozark Trail Backpacking Trek. Applications are available at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Participants will arrive with their units on Sunday and complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck and swim check. The group will meet on Sunday night to organize and elect their crew chief. The group will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. All participants, including leaders, are required to submit an Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants should be physically fit for a strenuous backpacking experience. Participants should have some recent backpacking experience. Participants are required to provide their own personal gear, including backpack, sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desired), poncho, hiking boots, swimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking equipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the e ntire tr:ip. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 44 50 Miler Afloat l'4H! 1: ::u 1 ma mrnum: ::m 1: rn1m11~,.,.-~l!!!1Mi. ~w~~i1mm1 rn ""rni!!F :: : This program will be offered during the weeks of June 19, July 3, fuly 10 and fuly 17 atKiaKima. The 50 Miler Afloat program is a 50- mile canoe trip on the Eleven Point River in southern Missouri. The exact p ut-in and take-out places will vary based on river conditions. Each g roup will be accompanied by a staff guide. The minimum age for this program is 13 by January 1, 1994. Leaders may participate in this program, but space is limited. All participants must pass the Swimmer test upon arrival at Kia Kima on Sunday. Provisional campers (those not coming to Kia Kima with their own troop) will b e accepted for the 50 Miler Afloat program. Applications a re av ailable at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. Participants will arrive w ith their units on S unda y a nd complete check-in procedures, including medical recheck and s wim check. The group w ill meet on Sunday night to o rganize and elect their crew chief . The gro up will depart on Monday morning and be picked up on Friday afternoon to rejoin their troops for Friday supper and evening activities. The crew will camp each night along the river on gravel bars or in desig nate d camping areas. A ll participants, including lead ers, ar e required to submit a n Ozark Venture Base application to participate in this program. Participants s hould be physically fit for a fairly strenuous canoeing experience. Participants s hould have some r ecent canoeing experience . Participants a re required to provide their own personal gear, including sleeping bag, ground cloth, foam pad (if desire d), poncho, shoes , s wimsuit and other camping gear, including tentage. Kia Kima will furnish food, cooking e quipment and other group equipment. Dehydrated food will be issued at Kia Kima for the e ntire trip. C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1 994 45 Activities for Adult Leaders ¥1r:mm:rn11:mii11m:11mm111II11111m mu 1m111 1 111m lliillllJllJl llllllll.ii!II1ii liiJ!U!i!!ififi!JJJ!!!§!i!IfIJ!fJJ!i][flil!llil!fli!!IHHllilfilliJ'.JJ!Hiililli!!!lliliillilillll There are a variety of activities available for adult leaders at camp . If your troop has sufficient leadership, you can participate in as many or as few as you choose. VIDEO TRAINING Each camp maintains a library o f BSA v ideo training materia ls which may be viewed on a camp VCR . CLIMBING/RAPPELLING TRAINING FOR ADULT LEADERS This program, conducted at the climbing and rappelling tower at Kia Kima is designed to acquaint leaders with safety procedures for climbing and rappelling activities. Upon completing the course, your unit may use the climbing and rappelling tower at Kia Kima outside the summer camp season. PROJECT COPE FOR LEADERS This program, new for 1994, is a version of Proj ect COPE just fo r adult leaders . The program me ets daily at the Project COPE co urse from 9:30 until 11:00. CAMP COMMISSIONERS An extension of the Council's commissioner program, two commissioners are needed for each camp each week. Commissioners serve as a resource for unit leaders in camp and a communication link between troops in camp and the camp leadership. An application to serve as a camp commissioner is included in the forms section of this guide. PROGRAM AREAS Leaders in camp with specific skills to share are encouraged to assist in camp program areas. This program is under the direction of the camp's program director. An application to serve in a camp program area is included in the forms section of this guide. SAFE SWIM DEFENSE I SAFETY AFLOAT These two important aquatics safety training programs are offered weekly at camp. ROUNDTABLE WITH THE SCOUT EXECUTIVE The Chickasaw Council Scout Executive will visit camp each week. He will host a meal for leaders and afterward conduct a roundtable discussion with leaders about camp and other council programs. The time and location for the Scout Executive's visit will be announced at the beginning of each week at camp. In addition, if you're looking for a project to keep you busy, the camp will maintain a list of projects around camp we need help with. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 46 Twilight Activities ir...-,.,..,.G~A'J,lirn:: i: : ~: 1111rn:::::n11~ff..M'ff~Bff.4?W~~~~1~ Twilight activities round out the Scouting day at camp. Organized activities a re planned at camp just about every night. Troops may pick and choose the activities they want to participate in --- or plan their own. Sunday Night Campfire This campfire serves as a welcome to camp and an introduction to the camp program. V isitors Night (Thursday at Tallaha) Every Thursday evening, Camp Talia ha hosts an ·open house" followed by a special campfire program. The Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony fo llows the campfire. Heritage Night Wednesday night is Heritage Night at Kia Kima . The staff leads a special program at the campfire circle explo r ing the heritage of Kia Kima and the su rrounding area. Canoe Trips Troops may schedule a twilight canoe trip putting in the South Fork at Camp Osage a nd taking out at Sl ick Rock after a two hour trip. Sack suppers can be arranged. Closing Campire A closing campfire is held each Friday evening. This campfire features awrds and skits fro m the week. At Kia Kima, it is followed by the Order of the Arrow call o ut. Rappelling Tower Times will be scheduled during the week for "open rappelling and climbing" at the tower. Introduction to Project COPE The Project COPE cour se is open fro m 4:00 until 5:00 daily to give Scouts an introductio n to Pr oj e ct COPE. Come w ith a b udd y o r your whole patrol! Other Activities Troops are encouraged to sch edule an intertroop cam pfire or comp etition. Facilities fo r volleyball an d o the r sports a re available. O ther activities ar e schedu led in cam p each week. CH IC KASAW COUN C I L CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LE AD ERS G UI DE 1 994 47 --- - - --- --- - - - --- - - - - - - -- - - -- About the Chickasaw Council Camps The Chickasaw Council operates three camp properties- Kia Kima Scout Reservation (w ith two campsCherokee and Osage) near Hardy, Arkansas, Camp Ta llaha, nea r Charleston, Mississippi, and Camp Currier, near Eudora, Mississippi. Boy Scout s ummer camp programs are offe red at Kia Kirna and Tallaha. The Kia Kime Story Kia Kima traces its history to the very early days of the Chickasaw Council. In 1916, Bolton Smith, the first president of the Chickasaw Council, donated the original Kia Kima site. Bolton Smith went on to serve as vice president of the Boy Scouts of America and to receive the Silver Buffalo award. He named Kia Kima, which is a Zuni India n word which means "'Nes t of t he Eagles ."' The o riginal Kia Kima site overlooking the South Fork Through the years, this area the Ozarks has become a activities. One of the first instrumental in the Arkansas. The Hardy area camp. Many Memphis a rea there where they traveled to heat in the city. Hardy was a Memphis on the Frisco line. Hoxie where you could buy a In the early days, there was Scouts were met by the staff at s taff lo aded the gear on Scouts hiked to the river and ln the early days, the highest to be chosen by his fellows as were led to a secret council fire Indian name. stood h igh on the bluffs River n ear Hardy, Arkansas. of Arkansas in the foot hills of center of camping and outdoor camps in the area, Kia Kima was development of no rth central was a logical choice for a summer families had vacation homes escape the oppressive Slllr\Iner short four hour train ride from Old timers recall the train stop in hot t amale. no bridge across the river, so the the Hardy t r ain station. The wagons pulled by mules and the were ferried across to the camp. honor a camper could receive was a Council Scout. Those chosen deep in the woods and given an In 1948, the Chickasaw Council adopted the Order of the Arrow as a part of its camping program. Chickasah Lodge of the Order of the Arrow was founded at Kia Kima and held its first call out and Ordeal there that year. The Order of the Arrow, which traces its beginnings to Treasure Island, Philadelphia's Scout camp, replaced the earlier Council Scouts. The Order of the Arrow, Scouting's Brotherhood of Honor Campers, has played a key role at Kia Kima ever since. By the early 1960s Kia Kima had outgrown its original location. In 1963, West Memphis businessman John Cooper, who was developing the Cherokee Village community near Hardy, approached the Executive Board with a proposal to exchange a 540-acre tract a few miles away on the edge of Cherokee Village for the 160 acres of old Kia Kima. The offer was accepted and work began immediately on the new Kia .ESirna. The new camp was ready for its first season in 1964. The new camp was what we call Camp Osage today. A second camp, Camp Cherokee, was opened in 1965. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 48 Kia Kima has continued to grow and prosper over the years, with the addition of many new facilities like Project COPE and the majestic Golightly All Faiths Chapel overlooking the reservation. ...,___.. Kia Kima has had a rich history for its 77 years. It has seen visionaries li ke Bolton Smith and John Cooper, who made Kia Kima possible, along with many others who have supported it fin ancially and with their personal efforts. It has grown through the devotion of the well over one thousand people who have served o n its staff. Approximately one hundred thousand Scouts, along w ith thousands of leaders, have had a summer camp experience at Kia Kima in the laboratory o f Scouting _ the gr eat o utdoors. Camp Tallaha m m1:1:::1:Jrn11:1::11::1m;;;:::111m111111::11miimrn111Jrn:11:rn:m:rn::m::::rn:rn::::rn::::g!!f~1:m::::::m1m1 W.f'.@.'.rnii:11:11::rn::rnmoon~:woo11::oc~.t1~11ma111M:1111: For many years, Ca mp Tallaha served as the council camp of the De lta Area Council. When the Delta Area Council merged into the Chickasaw Council on January 1, 1993, Tallaha became one of the three Chickasaw Council Camps, alo ng with Camp Currier near Eudora, Mississippi, and Kia Kima Scout Reserv ation, near Hardy, Arkansas, in the foothills o i the Ozarks. The Delta Area Council was established in 1924. The first Boy Scout Camp in the De lta was held that summer on Moon Lake near Lula, Miss issippi, and was called "Camp Chisca. · Camp Tallaha traces its history to 1925, when the Delta Council purchased a 165-acre tract near Charleston, Mississippi. The mess hall was built in the Spring of 1925, and the first camp sesssion was he ld there the following summer. In 1963, another tract of land near Tallaha was donated by A.J . Hill and is used today as a wilderness camp. The Order of the Arrow has been closely associated with Camp Tallaha. The fi rs t call out ceremony of Koi Hatachie Lodge was held at Camp Tallaha in July 1946, and its first s ix members were camp staff members. To this day, OA members visit troops to promote attendance at Tallaha. Among the projects completed by the Order of the Arrow at Tallaha are the bridge from t he confe rence center to the dining hall, the handicraft lodge, signs throughout camp, lake docks, co uncil ring, Chiefs Lodge and Scout Museum. In addition to the Order of the Arrow and other Scouters, the National Guard has been very supportive of Tallaha over the years with construction and repair projects. Camp Currier Camp Currier, near Eudora, Mississippi, is the Council's most active weekend camping location. Nearly every weekend year round, hundreds of Scouts come to Currier with their troops. It is also a popular place for Cub outings. During the Spring, many district camporees and Webelos Encampments are held here-it is big enough to accomodate two or three simultaneously, with room left over for troop ca mpouts and other activities. During the summer, the pool is available to groups with proper leade rship. Rowing and canoeing are also available. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUI DE 1994 49 Final Checklist This checklist will be helpful in assisting unit leaders in making a final check before leaving for camp: Health forms for Scouts and Leaders, signed by doctor and parents? Roster of Scouts? (2 copies) Transportation arranged? All fees paid? (If not, do you have the troop checkbook?) Unit camping equipment? (flags, dining fly, etc.) Unit program equipment? (merit badge pamphlets, etc.) Unit program prepared? (schedules, skits, etc.) Unit records needed? (roster, advancement records, etc. ) Sufficient emergency funds? Sufficient adult leadership? (two deep at all times) Parents aware of all plans? Parents have camp emergency phone number? (Kia Kima - 501 -257-4935 or Tallaha - 601 -647-2887) Scoutmaster has emergency numbers to reach parents? A smile to greet eager young Scouts? CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 50 The Kia Kima Alma Mater f$.':!!!i!m1:m1 m!i i mm It ! J 1m1mm1m1 : mnmmmm:: 11 11 1 11rn1m:mrnu11n mt ! rn: : 1 rn rnm111m11111111 ; rnmmrnm:mmrnm:mmm : 11 111 The Kia Kima Alma Mater was written at Kia Kima in the summer of 1926 and has been sung by thousands of campers at the close of camp ever since. KIA KIMA ALMA MATER High above the South Fork waters Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our dear old camp As the years roll by. Onward, ever, be our watchword Conquer and prevail Here' s to thee old Kia Kiina B. S. A. all hail! (written at Kia Kima - summer of 1926) IT'S A LONG WAY TO KIA KIMA It's a long way to Kia Kiina It's a long way to go It's a long way to Kia Kima Where the husky Boy Scouts go. It's goodbye dear old Memphis Farewell old Court Square Its a long, long way to Kia Kirna But my heart's out there. (source unknown) CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 51 Appendices Plal~,,,,,_lfBl'~larl'f"lfr~Cf'(m!VL'~,.Z r%J Troop Information (for Prescheduling Meeting) Scout Preregistration Roster and Program Signup Sheet Campership Application Roster and Fee Schedule Personal Health and Medical Record Form (for all Scouts and Leaders) Map of Kia Kima Scout Reservation How to get to Kia Kima Map of Camp Tallaha How to get to Tallaha Trading Post Pre-Order Form 1994 Honor Troop Guidelines Menus and additional information will be distributed in May. CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS SUMMER CAMP LEADERS GUIDE 1994 52 CHICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS TROOP INFORMATION LEADERS: BRING THIS FORM TO YOUR PRE-CAMP SCHEDULING MEETING ! Troop __ Campsite Scoutmaster Dates -------- ---- Daytime Phone _________ _ _ _ Camp Scoutmaster Daytime Phone _ _______ _ __ _ Number of Scouts - - --------- --- --- Maximum number of leaders who will be staying in camp on any night: Male Female _ _ Participants in Special Programs: Pioneers (New Scouts) __ _ Project COPE _ _ _ Climbing and Rappelling _ _ _ BSA Lifeguard __ _ Backpacking ___ (2nd Week - Kia Kima only) 50 Miler Afloat (1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Weeks - Kia Kima only) Please list Scouts with special needs __________ _ Please attach the "Scout Pregistration Roster and Program Sign-up Sheet." ~ ~ I ! i I I I l ! I I I i I : I I I i I I I ' I ,,.,---. I er. "0 =- Pioneers: New Scout Program Project COPE Rappelling & Climbing Program Venture Base: Backpacking Venture Base: 50 Miler Afloat nstruction al Swim BSA Lifeguard Merit Badge Programs: Archen· I•A st ronomy IiB aske m I( I( 11 Ca rn pm~ Canoeing Cooking Emergencv Preparednes>Environmenta 1 Saenc(' First Aid Fishing Forestn 11G eo lo~ Indian Lorl' I I I Leatherworl L11esaYmc Mamma l- On emeerm~ Pioneering Potten Rifle Shoonng Rowing Shotgun Shoonng Small Boat Saiimg (Cherokee Soil & Water Consen ratJon Spa ce Exp ioratior Sw1mmm~ Weather Wilderness Surviv al Woodcarvin i:: ...., O' V\ (\ 3 :;. (\ I -,t..l. = 0 - OQ c (\ =.. -1 :;;>:;: :<.r:. . " V)>\ ...... ;;:::i )> 0 ,.,., .... ;;:::i 3 ,.,., - C\ 0 - u V\ '< _, c 0 ;;:::i z t: '"' )> (\ n~ _, - - r - I l l l'tl 0 (\ 3 Inl l z )> "C 3 5 ;;:::i "C 0 " (J'. g.. V_,\ " ' l ' t l ,.,., 0.. ;;:::i ;=-· )z> OQ v 3 l'tl ";;::: i ~. 0 = C\ (JC ;;:::i )> 5 ..., V\ t.. - r : Cz\ <r I c " V\ I,. ,., ,.,., -< C HICKASAW COUNCIL CAMPS CAMPERSHI P APPLICATION PLEASE REFER TO CAMPERSHIP INFORMATION ON THE BACK Of THIS FORM. Scouting Information Scout's name - ----- ------ - --- Troop __ _ Address -----------------~ District --- City - ------------ - - --- Zip _ __ _ Rank in Scouting _____________ _ Date joined troop _______ ___ __ _ Years attended summer camp Offices held in troop - ---------- ---- --- - Amount of campership needed _ _ ___ _ ($45 maximum) Our troop is registered for the week of __________ ___ _ Camp Cherokee ( ) Camp Osage ( ) Camp Tallaha ( ) Troop Leader Approval Family Information Parent or Guardian: Name ----------------------~ Occupation _______ Years _ ____ _ _ ___ _ Name ----------------------~ Occupation Years __________ _ Financial Stat us: To give the Camping Committee a better understanding of the family's financial status, please provide the following information. The information will be held in the strictest confidence. Total monthly income$ Number of family members _____ _ Previous campership awarded Yes ( ) No ( ) Amount of previous campership(s) $ - -------- ----- ---- Additional information which should be considered by the committee _ ___ _ Parent or Guardian Approval ____________ Date _ ____ _ Camping Com mittee Action: District Approval _ _____ _____ Amount Awarded$ _ ____ _ CAMPERSHIP INFORMATION Through the generosity oi some concerned supporte rs of Scounng, li mited funds are ,wailable as ··campers.hips " to help meet the n eeds of qualified Scouts with a financial need. In applying fo r a campership, a Scout and his fa mily are reminded of the ninth point of the Scout Law, " . .\.Scout is thrifty. A Scout works to pay his w ay and to help o thers.· Scouts are encourag ed to plan ahead and work to pay their way to camp. Scouts who receive campership funds are expected to perform one or more service projects for their chartered organization (o r another religious, educational, or charitable organization approved by their Scoutmaster. The hours expended should be approximately equal to the amount of the campership awarded divided by $4.00. Campership service hours will not count toward any other BSA service project requirements. This program is to be administered by the Scout's Scoutmaster. Campers.hips are considered o n a first-come, first-served absis,a s long as funds are available and subject to the following conditions: l. 3. -L 6. 7. The unit leader secures and com pletes the campers.hip application along with a parent or guardian. The a pplication is fo rwarded to the Scout Se r v ice Cen:er fo r the Council Camping Committee to review. >Jo more than fifty percent of the camp fee will be g rant ed as a campers.hip. The maximum campers.hip for 1994 is $45.00. Campers.hips will generally not be awarded for provisional camping. They are intended to enable the Scout to attend camp with his own troop. Campers.hips are granted to individual Scouts. If the Scout who re ceives a campers.hip is unable to attend, substitutions will not b e allowed unless a new campers.hip application is filed in the name of the substitute Scout and approved by the Council Camping Committee. Campers.hip applications must be completely fille d out. Incomplete applications will be returned for completion. Information on the campers.hip application will be held in confidence. Candidates for campers.hips must be registered Scouts in good standing with the troop. All applications must be signed by a parent or guardian, troop leader and the district camping committee chairman or representative. It is not the intention to limit the number of Scouts eligible for campers.hips. On the contrary, we want to stretch the available campers.hip funds to cover as many needy Scouts as possible. Campers.hip applications must be submitted by May 2, 1994 to be considered by the Council Camping Committee. Unit leaders will be notified by May 16 , 1994 of the action taken by the Council Camping Committee in approving o r disapproving the campers.hip application. In structions: OZARK VENTURE BASE l< I A l<IMA SCOUT RESERVAT I O N PARTICIPANT APPLICATION This appli cation must be co m p le ted fo r eac h Sc out o r leade r wh o wishes to partICipate 1n Ozark Ve nture Base Progra ms. All applic ations fro m a t roop s hou ld be s ub mitte d toget he r . App licati ons can o nly be accepted with a $30 deposit tow a rd t he to ta l fee o f $90. Provisio nal applica ti o ns (those not with a troop ) wi ll be acce pted. Troop Name Ad dress City State Zip Home Pho ne Date o f Bi rth . ..\ ge __ Rank in Sco uting ____ _ Pr ogra m desired: ( ( Ozark Trail Ba ckpacking Trek (Second Week, Kia Kima ) Fifty Miler Afl oat (First, Th ird , fourth and Fifth Weeks, Kia Kim a) Please ind icate any physical limitations or restrict ion s: _ _________________ _ Parent's Statement In co nsiderat io n o f th e benefits derived, and in v iew of t he fac t t hat the Boy Scou ts of Ame rica is an education al institution, mem bersh ip in which is voluntary, a nd having every co nfiden ce that every p re caution w ill be taken to ensure the safety a nd well-being of my Scout son / ward, named above, in co nn ection w ith his participati on in an Ozar k Venture Base program o f Kia Ki ma Sco u t Rese rvatio n, I agre e to his participati o n and waive all cl a ims against the leaders of this trip, o fficers, agents and represe ntatives of the Boy Scouts o f America and t he sponsor of my son / war d 's un it. In the eve nt of an emergency, t he leade r of th e activity has my permission to o btain medical treatment fo r this Scout at the nea rest hos pital o r doctor , at my expense, to th e extent not covered by insu rance carried by Kia Ki ma Scout Reservation. I understand the O za r k Ve n ture Base programs are designed to be physically and mentally challenging. I be lieve that my son/ w a rd is physic ally fit to part ici p ate in th is p rogram. He meets the req uireme nts ou tl ined in the Chickasaw Counci l Camps Leaders G ui de. Signed-------------------- Date _______ _ Parent or Gua rdian Approved __________________ _ Date --- - - --- Unit Leader CH I CK.ASA~ COUNC I L SlMHE R CAMP Roster and Fee Schedule - Part 1 Camp Fees @ $90 • Adult Fees•• Extra meals Totals Camperships • Deposit • Balance Due Number Amount I Adult Roster. Pl ease 1ndlcate !Jy c1rc11ng days w/Jen eaCIJ l eaoer w 111 !)e f)resent 1f not all week. SMTWTFS ....,_ ______ __. S M T W T F S SMTWTFS i-----------. S M T W T F S SMTWTFS .,__ _______ ..,. S M T W T F S SMTWTFS ~----------------.... SMTWTFS t----------4 S M T W T F S SMTWTFS ------------------- • Detail on Part 2 - Detail leaders on this page. KKSR use only: ) CHICK1 >.J COUN CIL SLMM ER CN1P ) Rosier and Fee Schedule - Part 2 Troop Number __ _ Leader .. Scout Camp Fee Deposit Campership Campership Balance @$90 Number Amount Due 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Totals N/A PERSONAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL RECORD FORM- Class 3 I. IDENTIFICATION Age__ Sex __ _ Date of Birth" BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT. 1 I I I I I I All Class 3 ac11v1t1es require a health examinauon wit hin the past 12 monms oy a physician: This includes youth members participating in h1gh-aaventure activ~ ties. athletic competition. and national or world jamborees. This form is to be used by adults over 40 for all activities requiring a physical examination. z Last Name First Name Initial Mo. Oay Year )> '--..--SS-------------- ---------- City & State _ _______________ ZIP Health/Accident Insurance --------- ---Policy No. IN AN EMERGENCY NOTIFY: Name ________________ Relationsh1p:;::::::;-;::::;:::::;:=;::::, ITJJITJJ I 1111 ITJJITJJI 1111 ITJJITIJI 1111 Address ___________ Home Phone City & Business State Phone Personal Physician __________ Phone Ill. PARENTAL STATEMENT Has 1t ever been necessary to restnct applicant's activities for medical reasons? = No C Yes Does applicant take regular medicine or nave special care? = No C Yes If yes, explain. IV. IMMUNIZATIONS: TETANUS DIPHTHERIA POLIO Last Year Given II. EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION: Has or is subject to (check and give details): O Allergy to a medicine. food.t plant. animal. or insect toxin. D Any condition that may require special care. medication. or diet. D Asthma = Convulsions :J Heart trouble = Contact lenses O Diabetest 0 Fainting spells 0 Bleeding disorders 0 Dentures ~E-X-PLA-IN------------------ V. PHYSICIAN'S EVALUATION ANO ADVICE: Approved for participation in: 0 Hiking and camping C Compet1t1ve sports C: Water act1v1ties C All activities s:: m To the best of my knowledge. the information in sections I. II. Ill. IV. and VI is accurate and comolete. I request physician to examine applicant. 10 give neeoeo immunization, and to furnish reQuested information to other agencies as needed. I give my permission for full participation in BSA programs. SUOJect 10 limitations noted herern. In the event of illness or accident tn the course of s.ucn activity. I requ est that measures be 1nstrtuted wrthout delay as 1udgment of med· ical personnel dictates. ---- ---- Specify exceptions - ------------------Recommendations: (explain any restrictions OR limitations) Parent or Guaraian -------------- (Must sign if applicant is under 18) Applicant's Signature ---------- --Date signed 'EDICAL HISTORY Has naa 'i'accinatlOn Disease - MEASLES LJ - MUMPS ~ - -- -- RUBELLA - - - - PERTUSSIS '-- - CHICKEN POX ~ - Religious preference Date _ ______ _ S1gnea M.D./0.0./D.C./P.A./R.N.P." "Licensee medical practitioner (Circle one.) "In addition to examinations conducted by medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy, examinations will be recognized if conducted by doctors of chiropractic. physician's assistants. or pediatric nurse practitioners only in states where they may perform physical examinations on students enrolled in public school systems. VII. HEALTH EXAMINATION c z =i \.....,nt (or applicant If over 18): Fill in sections I, II, Ill. IV. and VI be/ore seeing plrys1cian. Check immunizations to be given at this time. Be sure to include any emergency information and restrictions or special care that should be observed. Especially be sure to record any injuries. illnesses. surgery, or significant changes in condition of health of applicant since last complete examination. Physician: The applicant will be participating in a strenuous activity that will include one or more of the following conditions: athletic competition. adventure challenge or wilderness expedition (afoot or afloat) that may include high altitude. extreme weather conditions. cold water, exposure. fa· • Date of most recent complete physical examination (month and year) ______ t9_ tigue and/or remote conditions where readily available medical care cannot be assured. • Are you aware of any current health problems? • Now under medical care or taking medicines? • Has there been any surgery, injury, illness. allergy, or cnange in health status since last complete physical examination? Give dates and full details below for any " yes" answers. IS THERE DISEASE OF (OR PAST OR PRESENT HISTORY OF): No Yes Year Serious illness 0 0 --- Serious injury 0 0 --- Deformity 0 0 --- Surgery 0 0 --- Skin. glands D 0 --- Ears. eyes 0 0 - - - Nose. sinus 0 0 --- Teeth. tonsils 0 0 --- Dentures 0 0 - -- Bridge CJ 0 --- Chest. lungs 0 0 --- Heart 0 0 --- Murmur 0 0 --- Rheumatic fever 0 0 --- Stomach. bowels 0 D --- Appendicitis 0 0 --- Kidneys or urine 0 0 --- Albumin 0 0 --- Sugar D 0 --- Infection 0 8 --- 1-wetting D 0 --- ,.trual problems 0 0 - - - 'n-..mia (rupture) 0 0 --- Back. limbs. joints 0 0 - -- Sleepwalking 0 c --- Nervous condition 0 0 --- Other (explain) c D - -- No. 34412 Details 0 No 0 No Ci No 0 Yes D Yes :J Yes • Please insist applicant furnish complete medical history (VI) before exam. • Review immunizations; for youth (under 18) tetanus and diphtheria toxo1ds. measles. mumps, and rubella vaccines. and trivalent oral polio vaccine are required: adults are required to have tetanus booster within 10 years. • Atter completing section VII, summarize any restrictions and/or recommendations in sections II and V above. and sign. VISION: DATE __________ _ Normal ____ _ Ht. wt. ____ _ Glasses B.P. ___ I ___ Pulse _ _ _ Contacts ___ _ Check box if normal, circle if abnormal and give details below: D Growth. development D Skin. glands. hair O Head. neck. thyroid 0 Eyes, ears. nose 0 Teeth, tonsils 0 Respiratory 0 Cardiovascular 0 Abdomen. hernia. rings HEARING: Normal _ ____ _ Abnormal ____ _ 0 Genitourinary 0 Skeletomuscular 0 Neuropsychiatric 0 Other (specify) COMMENTS _________ ______________ ~ LABORATORY: Urinalysis (Dip stick) Albumin ___ Sugar __ _ FOR THOSE AITENDING PHILMONT OR NATIONAL HIGH-ADVENTURE BASES: • The minimum age for all participants is 13 by January 1 of the year of participation. No exceptions. t Trail food is by necessity a high carbohydrate. high caloric diet. It is high in wheat. milk products, sugar, com syrup, and artificial coloring/flavoring. Dinner meals contain meat. If these food products cause a problem in your diet, you need to bring appropriate substitutions with you and so advise base personnel. Note: Physicians representing high-adventure bases reserve the right to deny access to the trails or other program activity on the basis of a medical evaluation performed at the base after arrival. 1992 Printing REVIEW FOR CAMP OR SPECIAL ACTIVITY: PHYSICIAN DAT E AGENCY AND ACTIVITY BY "OK" RECHECK N EEDE D RES ULTS OF RECHECK INITIAL INTERVAL RECORD (CAMP. JAMBOREE. TOURNAMENT, TRAVEL . ETC .) DATE . TIM E. PLACE. ETC. FINDINGS. DIAGNOSES. TREATMENT. INSTRUCTIONS, DISPOSITION. ETC. BY: llllll Ill llllllll Ill Ill Ill II II 7 30176 34412 6 1 GH09TDIWM 2 DIGFOOf ZS WHl~U 4 DRYeoNES 15 AU.CNMEAI> e HOOTOM. 1 '°"-Y TOP' 8 FUNT5TDNE 9 LDNGm!FE 10 l5l,AQ. J/ID.. 1 rJODWH~ 2 COf'f'Ell:HEAO ZS WH~H~ .. ~D<Ni 15 WH18f'ERING IW'IDS e TUUEYIWH 1 FOJCFIRE 8 CEOMU>C"- 9 IWHNING DEU 10 CRArf WOLF 11 T Al.KING T\Jlm.E 12 YELl.ClW DOG 1!S &Att!Elt FUE ~I A ADMIH f5t.DG !I & £1<lAnNG C COMPOUND P DINING HALL F CAMl'Fl"i: OltClE I H H05f'l1' AL N NATURE LODGE I ,. fAIOONG ' It ltANGElt I 9 SWIM AJ.fA I~[ T TV.OING l"05T I I v CENTRAL 8HC1WBS ~ 1 W W0NcU ~DG . x 5COUTtWT I y IW'f'EUJNG I' TCNEJt J, • . ·!'4'. KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION CHICKASAW COUNCIL B.S.A. HARDY, ARKANSAS 72542 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 1994 Title A name given to the resource 1994 Kia Kima & Tallaha Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chuck Schadrack Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Chuck Schadrack Camp Tallaha Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/f9bce79eb28d46cc7b9a895cebb2ca9e.pdf 49eb3aba326c377541d312eaa1616803 PDF Text Text �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Dear Leaders: Kia Kima is the ultimate in outdoor Scout camping in the Chickasaw Council for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts alike! Our goal is to provide a safe haven for each Scout amid a beautiful wilderness setting. These fun-filled days spent in camp will make memories that last a lifetime. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Pirates Ship, Search for the Lost Treasure”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scoutlike spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director PROLOGUE: Take a step back into yester year where the swashbuckling bands of pirates roamed the high seas. Many of these pirates travelled up the mighty Mississippi looting and hiding treasure. One such pirate, the dreaded Homer Dearmin, visited the lands we now know as Kia Kima. On one such visit Homer and his crew of men left behind a treasure chest filled with all sorts of riches. Join us on this exciting resident camp adventure as we search for the clues to Homer’s lost treasure! �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Once you have requested a Scout in the pack who has not yet campsite, it is time to start preparing registered. The balance of all camp fees is for an incredible resident camp experidue by check-in June 7, 2006. Please ence at Kia Kima. allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will Camp fees The resident camp fee is assist you in figuring the amount due. $95.00. The camp fee includes a camp Detailed instructions of the registration patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please process are included in the Registration note that we can not offer refunds for Packet. Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with Leaders in camp each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count All units are required to have form (KK1) which allows us to plan at least two adult leaders in camp at for the size of each pack. all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Packs are required to make a deposit of $20.00 Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All per Scout before March 1st. An additional $40.00 leaders must be registered members of is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership should be paid after arriving at resident camp. position in which they serve. The unit Packs are required to make a leader must be at least 21 years of age. payment of $20.00 per Scout by March 1, 2006. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $20.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $40.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15, 2006. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different �2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $45.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $45.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high 2006 The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this before March 1 (step 1) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $20 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1, 2006. Do this before May 15 (step 2) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15, 2006. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tshirt. The shirt will feature a colorful image about resident camp. The sizes are as follows: youth medium, youth large, adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult extra-large, adult XXlarge. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any last paperwork. ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule Resident camp address Service center address or with other registration materials can Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council be submitted to our Administrative 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood staff by phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, a person may be at the camp office Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com daily. Starting June 6, a staff member will man the phone during normal The Registration packet that accompanies this guide working hoursthroughout resident contains all the required forms and detailed camp. instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at Correspondence www.kiakima.com. All resident camp Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 2, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as June 1, 2006. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each �4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2006 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and checkout for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants · Swim trunks Underwear · Socks Sun glasses · Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket · Camera Extra shoes or boots · Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2--Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3--Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. �6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when youshould check in at the Building, we Scouts and leaders wear theAdministration complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on Friday nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7th. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be �8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide at camp on Wednesday afternoon for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2006 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on Wednesday after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. �2006 Tentage Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader Dining Hall plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, With everyone visiting three times they should have the tent labeled “NO a day, the dining hall is the most popular Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on place in camp. Before each meal, packs line the tent or on a place card in front of the up in formation on the parade ground tent. Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Wednesday and Saturday may vary for check-in and check-out. On Wednesday and Friday the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniform-commonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2006 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Friday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2006 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 of: Aquanaut, Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2007 In 2007, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Friday night, we will have our closing campfire. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for this campfire. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed are in no way connected with fishing activities apart off while in camp. In 2006, our Webelos will be from Kia Kima. able to pass off requirements that include all or part �12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of camp-stocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items Postal mail will be kept until November 1. To make it easier to Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send recover lost items, Scouts should clearly mark their mail addressed as follows: personal possessions with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business Electronic mail phone and parents will not be able to talk to their Scouts may also receive e-mail while at children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. course, will be delivered as soon as possible. �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide E-mail should be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. �14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the Saturday breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. �16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program �18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Craftsman Using tools and getting your hands into a project makes you a Craftsman. Learn to build several projects from raw materials and use lots of hand tools. It’s every handyman’s dream—“Tons of Tools!” Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2006 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. �22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 How to get to Camp Kia Kima �2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Kia Kima Scout Reservation 23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. � 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 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Dear Leaders: Kia Kima is the ultimate in outdoor Scout camping in the Chickasaw Council for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts alike! Our goal is to provide a safe haven for each Scout amid a beautiful wilderness setting. These fun-filled days spent in camp will make memories that last a lifetime. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Pirates Ship, Search for the Lost Treasure”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scoutlike spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director PROLOGUE: Take a step back into yester year where the swashbuckling bands of pirates roamed the high seas. Many of these pirates travelled up the mighty Mississippi looting and hiding treasure. One such pirate, the dreaded Homer Dearmin, visited the lands we now know as Kia Kima. On one such visit Homer and his crew of men left behind a treasure chest filled with all sorts of riches. Join us on this exciting resident camp adventure as we search for the clues to Homer’s lost treasure! 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Once you have requested a Scout in the pack who has not yet campsite, it is time to start preparing registered. The balance of all camp fees is for an incredible resident camp experidue by check-in June 7, 2006. Please ence at Kia Kima. allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will Camp fees The resident camp fee is assist you in figuring the amount due. $95.00. The camp fee includes a camp Detailed instructions of the registration patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please process are included in the Registration note that we can not offer refunds for Packet. Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with Leaders in camp each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count All units are required to have form (KK1) which allows us to plan at least two adult leaders in camp at for the size of each pack. all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Packs are required to make a deposit of $20.00 Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All per Scout before March 1st. An additional $40.00 leaders must be registered members of is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership should be paid after arriving at resident camp. position in which they serve. The unit Packs are required to make a leader must be at least 21 years of age. payment of $20.00 per Scout by March 1, 2006. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $20.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $40.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15, 2006. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $45.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $45.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high 2006 The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this before March 1 (step 1) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $20 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1, 2006. Do this before May 15 (step 2) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15, 2006. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tshirt. The shirt will feature a colorful image about resident camp. The sizes are as follows: youth medium, youth large, adult small, adult medium, adult large, adult extra-large, adult XXlarge. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any last paperwork. ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule Resident camp address Service center address or with other registration materials can Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council be submitted to our Administrative 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood staff by phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, a person may be at the camp office Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com daily. Starting June 6, a staff member will man the phone during normal The Registration packet that accompanies this guide working hoursthroughout resident contains all the required forms and detailed camp. instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at Correspondence www.kiakima.com. All resident camp Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 2, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as June 1, 2006. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each 4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2006 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and checkout for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants · Swim trunks Underwear · Socks Sun glasses · Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket · Camera Extra shoes or boots · Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2--Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3--Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when youshould check in at the Building, we Scouts and leaders wear theAdministration complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on Friday nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7th. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be 8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide at camp on Wednesday afternoon for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2006 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on Wednesday after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. 2006 Tentage Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader Dining Hall plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, With everyone visiting three times they should have the tent labeled “NO a day, the dining hall is the most popular Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on place in camp. Before each meal, packs line the tent or on a place card in front of the up in formation on the parade ground tent. Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Wednesday and Saturday may vary for check-in and check-out. On Wednesday and Friday the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniform-commonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2006 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Friday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2006 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 of: Aquanaut, Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2007 In 2007, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Friday night, we will have our closing campfire. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for this campfire. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed are in no way connected with fishing activities apart off while in camp. In 2006, our Webelos will be from Kia Kima. able to pass off requirements that include all or part 12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of camp-stocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items Postal mail will be kept until November 1. To make it easier to Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send recover lost items, Scouts should clearly mark their mail addressed as follows: personal possessions with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business Electronic mail phone and parents will not be able to talk to their Scouts may also receive e-mail while at children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. course, will be delivered as soon as possible. 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide E-mail should be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the Saturday breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program 18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Craftsman Using tools and getting your hands into a project makes you a Craftsman. Learn to build several projects from raw materials and use lots of hand tools. It’s every handyman’s dream—“Tons of Tools!” Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2006 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 How to get to Camp Kia Kima 2006 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Kia Kima Scout Reservation 23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2006 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself.  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 2005 Title A name given to the resource 2005 Kia Kima Cub Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Cub Scouts Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b888744c1a1a7b4feebd6f003c95ade4.pdf 980dfada0a9fa933455a7e6b2be060a7 PDF Text Text KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION 2005 leaders’ guide to summer camp Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp What’s NEW in 2005 „ „ „ „ 2005 Camp Fees Unit Count Fees 2005 Merit Badges Ozark Ultimate Trek Page 1 Page 4 Page 14 & 21 Page 28 Using this Guide This guide contains a great deal of important information about camp this summer. Though we encourage you to read it from cover to cover, we know that leaders skip over parts especially leaders who have been coming to camp for many years. To make it easier for you to find changes and important information, we have marked them with these icons. ! NEW �Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 s e t No K I A K I M A S C O U T R E S E R VAT I O N SUMMER CAMP 2004 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp B oy Scout Summer Camp can be the most fulfilling experience that a Scout ever has. The activities that he participates in will stay with him long after he grows into manhood. This summer we will showcase Scouting for units not only in the Chickasaw Council, but for units in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri. Our goal is to provide quality instruction in a wilderness setting to young men as they prepare to become our country’s leaders. In order to provide this quality program, planning must begin now. Please review the Leaders’ Guide to Summer Camp 2005, and note your questions to me for a prompt answer. I encourage you to make this camp available to every boy in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima summer camp staff, we look forward to serving you in 2005. Yours in Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 TAB LE of contents Program Information 14 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 14 21 27 30 32 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 35 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 35 36 36 General Information 6 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 7 11 11 11 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 12 Individual Checklist 12 Class Schedules 37 & 38 Map of Kia Kima 39 & 40 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 1 PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2005, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2005. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $75 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending Summer Camp Fee Schedule Scouts from Chickasaw Council $155.00 Shotgun Shooting $15 per participant Scouts from other Councils $160.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $25 per participant Mountain Man Rendevous Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $20 per participant $25 per participant Leaders Fee $75 per participant Please Note: Leaders fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the Registration packet to see a listing of the leader’s fees. �2 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2005 may reserve it for 2006 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2005, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until March 1, 2005. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by March 1, 2005 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 23rd. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 15, 2005. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2005 Campsite Capacities Camp Osage Capacity Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 3 SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be reAll Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical turned to the unit leader at the examination before camp and complete the appropriate end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for medical form less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete Scouts and leaders must have a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 comArkansas State Law pleted health form – including examination – will be requires a Class 3 restricted from all camp activities until proper exami(no. 34412 A) Medination has been given. cal Form for all Required Medical Forms ! Scouts and leaders. �4 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY venience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. 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. 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 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 parCAMP APPLICATION ents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. This is the first step of the Normal insurance filing procedures will ap- registration process. Submit the Camp apply. plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout SerIRE AFETY vice Center any time after August 1st. Keep Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm in mind; some campsites may already be resystem. This system will be explained at the served. first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the UNIT COUNT FORM nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires unThe second step of the regder any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames istration process is a Unit Count that indiof any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout cates the number of Scouts from your unit or leader plans to use their own tent for lodg- attending camp. Complete the Unit Count ing, they must have the tent labeled “No Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on Service Center no later than March 31, 2005. the tent or placed on a card in front of the This form should be submitted with a $30 tent. Flashlights and battery powered lan- deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation able but not refundable. threat, are permissible. 11 F S 2 3 NEW REGISTRATION 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. 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 instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your con- REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $75 per Scout by May 15, 2005. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. This will register him for the various classes offered at camp. No registration will be processed until the required payments have been received. �2005 4 ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp FINAL FINANCIAL F ORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at checkin after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN 5 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2005. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at checkin. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any Before May 31, 2004 remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Summer Camp Addresses CONFIRMATION & CHANGES After May 31, 2004 When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com �6 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 GENERAL information K check-out, for the purpose of loading and ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, unloading. While driving in camp, please obbut often times the accom- serve our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. modations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, ANGEROUS ILDLIFE we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable. Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common It is recommended to encounter various forms of wildlife. that each unit bring insect and RANSPORTATION Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, tick repellent. venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites Certain brands ARKING from these animals are extremely rare but c o n t a i n i n g precautions should be taken. We will list a permethrin will Each unit is responsible for the safe few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. provide adequate tick protection. transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet naA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE tional insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are re♦ Wear closed-toed shoes sponsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET Parking is provided at the camp enor Permethrin trance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encour♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before aged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide wearing them a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a mini♦ Keep food out of tents mum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be ♦ Check for tick bites daily permitted into camp during check-in and D T P & W ! �2005 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). 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. Abuddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. 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 com- Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp plete 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 in advance. No Exceptions! 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday Check-in at a Glance Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp, report to Administration Builiding. First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1 Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the check-in procedure. 2 Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3 Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4 Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5 Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6 7 Supper - Scouts and leaders wear Class A uniorm, to supper. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting after dinner. 8 Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone wear their Class A uniform. �8 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have the opportunity to have a group picture made while at camp. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size and will be given to the unit leader at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $8.00 each, and will need to be paid for when they are ordered. Pictures will be taken during the Sunday Check-in. COMMISSIONER SERVICE 2005 VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD After your troop guide finishes helpThe summer camp God and Country Award is given to ing you check in, you probably won’t see Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must them in your campsite again until you check complete at least five of the following nine requirements. out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a time job of taking care of your needs during morning or evening assembly. the week. The staff member is your Com- 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night missioner. at the chapel. The commissioner staff will stop by 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper your campsite each morning to visit with service while at camp. leaders in the site. They will make sure you 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. have all the supplies you need. If there is 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth something broken or missing in your site, point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss they will see that it is taken care of. how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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 how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they LAG EREMONIES symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of The camp will assemble for the flag Allegiance while at summer camp. ceremonies in the morning and evening. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts and leaders are expected to attend scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our the evening flag ceremony in full Class A daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ceremonies and blessing the meals. F C �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS 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 Units should have week. Also, this is an opportunity to have at least one leader questions answered about your troops wekk present at each at camp. leaders meeting. In addition, a morning Leader’s Meeting will be held 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. ! LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $75 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will 9 generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. The trading post is open most hours of the day and evening with the exception of meals and camp-wide activities VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. �10 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. HOUSING -- CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. 2005 FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 11 MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. Each troop will have an assigned mailbox inside the Trading Post. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than one email per Scout per day) Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. Check-out at a Glance CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. Schedule 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1 Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2 Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4 Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. �12 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 13 WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. Personal Firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. �14 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost * Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for non-swimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are This is a rigorous program that certifies a required to swim an increased amount each Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. generally takes place on Saturday morning. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt Rowing along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recomThis is a one-hour session. Physical strength mended that the CPR instruction be comand stamina required. The skills are more pleted prior to camp. difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Lifesaving Canoeing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, longsleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 15 �16 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Swimming Instruction Textiles * This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art * $ Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving $ * $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Please note that leatherwork and basketry will be tuaght together. Indian Lore $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * Sculpture $ 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete; therefore, it is combined with leatherwork. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA 17 Fish & Wildlife Management Animal Science If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. 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. Fishing Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Reptile & Amphibian Study Environmental Science This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. �18 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 LIFE TO EAGLE Astronomy The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Communications Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid Archeology This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of the South Fork River. Some written work required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. 19 �20 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required * Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 21 �22 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA 2005 Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each This is a rigorous program that certifies a day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Rowing Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older This is a one-hour session. Physical strength Scouts and strong swimmers. and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It This badge is required for Eagle (with alter- is highly recommended that CPR instruction nate), and is a two-hour session. It is a chal- (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. lenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Swimming Motorsboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA * Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture * $ Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Art * * Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * $ ECO-CON AREA Animal Science 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. There is a small cost for basket If you want to pursue a career in animal husmaterials. This badge often takes less than bandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our the full week to complete. ranch’s finest livestock. 23 �24 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. 2005 Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Fishing Astronomy This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple This is an excellent introductory merit badge of drawings are required which involve some to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may and observation. Requirement 5 must be be done before coming to camp. completed outside of camp. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting SCOUTCRAFT Camping This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. $ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 �26 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Archeology Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Some written work is required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 27 OZARK VENTURE BASE The need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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 need. Scouts participating in the OVB must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. This is an intensive program in which much physical exertion will be required. Scouts will be in session all morning, afternoons, and evenings with the exception of Friday evening. All participants in the OUT program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Kia Kima’s Ozark Adventure Base Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base will provide food, cooking gear, other group equipment, an orientation on Sunday night, and maps. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section). �28 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing, GPS Navigation, and Mountain Biking, to Caving, White Water Kayaking, and Wilderness Rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of Climbing Instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of Rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. This is a very strenuous activity but when you are finished you will have completed climbing merit badge. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. When you get tired of sitting in the saddle for a day, don’t get too relaxed just yet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II and III white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, and �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 29 air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fireby-friction, and learn basic wilderness rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a toop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 48, so register early. MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM Have you ever wanted to live like the pioneers of the early 19th century or learn about Native Americans? Join this program and you will get to experience this very thing. Activities will include, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting, tomahawk throwing, hide tanning, sweat lodge, tipi pole making, open fire cooking, primitive tools instruction, fire by friction, Blacksmithing and much more. This program will be based at the camps own Masera cabin outpost. While in this program participants will learn about each of the areas listed above and do an in-depth, hands on study of blacksmithing, sweat lodges, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting. The masara cabin, located on a high mountain inside Kia Kima, provides a perfect mountain getaway. �30 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 C.O.P.E The Challenging Outdoor Personal Encounter, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL ENCOUTER �2005 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN O.V.B.? All Scouts that are at least 13 by January 1, and all registered Venturer’s. Both individuals and entire crews are welcome. Units with female participants will need to provide appropriate adult female leadership. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Since groups participating in this program will be mobile, participants are required to pack their own gear and in no more than two duffle bags or large backpack. In addition to the items listed on page 12 of the leaders guide, participants should bring items in the following chart. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 31 A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... ♦ River Shoes, or Aqua Socks or Sandles with straps ♦ Tennis Shoes AND Hiking Boots ♦ Backpack ♦ Sun Screen AND Insect/Tick Repellent ♦ Water Bottles ♦ Ball Cap and Sunglasses ♦ Nose Plugs (optional but suggested) ♦ Flashlight OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing and rapelling is a fast growing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. �32 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 THUNDERBIRD AQUATIC PROGRAM ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. Lake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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 complete more than others. Scouts who have earned 2nd class rank are not encouraged to take the trailblazer program. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 33 TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. �34 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate † fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. MERIT TROOP The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. HONOR TROOP Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines including completed forms and payments. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the unit—is present in camp at all times. † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one leader for every ten Scouts. † Scouts attending camp participate in the scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities during the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of the OVB Program. † The Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster attends the Leaders’ Meetings. The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader also attend the Leaders’ Meeting on Sunday afternoon. † The Scouts and leaders in the unit attend evening meals and campfires in Class A uniform. † The unit should maintain a clean campsite throughout the week. In addition to completing all 9 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. † The unit has at least one adult attend the Scoutmasters’ planning conference. (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she cannot attend, an assistant Scoutmaster or committee member may fill in). † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. † The unit plans one inter-unit or inter campsite activity or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. † At least one leader from the unit completes the Scoutmaster merit badge. † The unit attends vespers services. �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 35 LEADERS opportunities JUST FOR LEADERS Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this There is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise that training will teach you all about the elements you won’t be just sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is of a good troop meeting and the patrol what you want to do. method. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim CPR TRAINING All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instruc- This training will include “Climb on Safely” tor. training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Climbing Instructor Certification �36 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Youth Protection camp staff will be judging this event. The This training is required for all leaders that winning entry will receive special recognition. take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. ADVANCEMENT 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 Adventure Base sessions. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † † † † † † † SCOUT LEADER COOK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA † † † Scout Leaders can showcase their talent for a special camp meal that you can cook. Whether it is a pot of chili, cherry cobbler, or eggs in orange peels, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our illustrious † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † † † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers �Camp Cherokee 2005 9:00 2005 Program Registration Codes Aquatics Handicrafts Area Scoutcraft Area Trailblazer Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Smallboat Sailing Swimming Swimming Instruction 10:00 11:00 2:00 3:00 391 (All Day) 341 344 356 374 314 311 333 Motorboating 351 Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore Emergency Preparedness Archeology Camping 441 353 444 446 422 425 491 493 494 496 412 415 481 483 273 484 486 276 266 201 First Aid Pioneeering Wilderness Survival 205 251 254 222 244 Trailblazer 214 135 Weather Animal Science 153 122 Fishing 125 161 166 Fly Fishing 192 Mammal Study 193 194 101 Environmental Science 104 171 174 Nature 133 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 112 115 151 156 Astronomy Camp Cherokee 136 184 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Area 4:00 322 Forestry Eco-Con 37 143 Camp Cherokee 146 Camp Cherokee Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE 951 961 Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 �38 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Program Registration Codes BSA Lifeguard 9:00 10:00 Trailblazer Handicrafts Area 341 Swimming Swimming Instruction 311 324 356 314 331 333 334 211 214 441 444 425 493 494 483 484 415 263 266 205 273 276 221 244 251 Environmental Science 171 254 173 Astronomy 143 Animal Science 153 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Mammal Study 175 146 122 125 161 166 192 193 194 101 104 Nature 135 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 486 201 First Aid Fly Fishing 496 412 481 Wilderness Survival Area 446 422 491 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Fishing 4:00 353 Camping Eco-Con 3:00 344 Archeology Scoutcraft Area 2:00 322 Lifesaving Rowing Trailblazer Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore 11:00 391 (All Day) Canoeing Aquatics Camp Osage 2005 112 115 151 156 Weather 184 Life To Citizenship in the Nation* Eagle Citizenship in the World* Communications* Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 951 961 Ozark Venture Base 743 744 711 721 715 725 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 �2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 39 If any leader has a question regarding their campsite reservation please contact, Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 �40 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 � 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 KIA KIMA SCOUT RESERVATION 2005 leaders’ guide to summer camp Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp What’s NEW in 2005 „ „ „ „ 2005 Camp Fees Unit Count Fees 2005 Merit Badges Ozark Ultimate Trek Page 1 Page 4 Page 14 & 21 Page 28 Using this Guide This guide contains a great deal of important information about camp this summer. Though we encourage you to read it from cover to cover, we know that leaders skip over parts especially leaders who have been coming to camp for many years. To make it easier for you to find changes and important information, we have marked them with these icons. ! NEW Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 s e t No K I A K I M A S C O U T R E S E R VAT I O N SUMMER CAMP 2004 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp B oy Scout Summer Camp can be the most fulfilling experience that a Scout ever has. The activities that he participates in will stay with him long after he grows into manhood. This summer we will showcase Scouting for units not only in the Chickasaw Council, but for units in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Missouri. Our goal is to provide quality instruction in a wilderness setting to young men as they prepare to become our country’s leaders. In order to provide this quality program, planning must begin now. Please review the Leaders’ Guide to Summer Camp 2005, and note your questions to me for a prompt answer. I encourage you to make this camp available to every boy in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima summer camp staff, we look forward to serving you in 2005. Yours in Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 TAB LE of contents Program Information 14 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 14 21 27 30 32 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 35 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 35 36 36 General Information 6 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 7 11 11 11 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 12 Individual Checklist 12 Class Schedules 37 & 38 Map of Kia Kima 39 & 40 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 1 PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2005, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2005. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $75 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending Summer Camp Fee Schedule Scouts from Chickasaw Council $155.00 Shotgun Shooting $15 per participant Scouts from other Councils $160.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $25 per participant Mountain Man Rendevous Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $20 per participant $25 per participant Leaders Fee $75 per participant Please Note: Leaders fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the Registration packet to see a listing of the leader’s fees. 2 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2005 may reserve it for 2006 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2005, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until March 1, 2005. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by March 1, 2005 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 23rd. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 15, 2005. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2005 Campsite Capacities Camp Osage Capacity Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 3 SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be reAll Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical turned to the unit leader at the examination before camp and complete the appropriate end of the week. Adult leaders who will be in camp for medical form less than 72 hours are not required to have a complete Scouts and leaders must have a Class 3 (no. 34412 A) physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 comArkansas State Law pleted health form – including examination – will be requires a Class 3 restricted from all camp activities until proper exami(no. 34412 A) Medination has been given. cal Form for all Required Medical Forms ! Scouts and leaders. 4 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY venience, the forms required for each step have a corresponding number. 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. 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 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 parCAMP APPLICATION ents. No prescription medication will be paid for by the camp or the Chickasaw Council. This is the first step of the Normal insurance filing procedures will ap- registration process. Submit the Camp apply. plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout SerIRE AFETY vice Center any time after August 1st. Keep Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm in mind; some campsites may already be resystem. This system will be explained at the served. first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the UNIT COUNT FORM nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires unThe second step of the regder any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames istration process is a Unit Count that indiof any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout cates the number of Scouts from your unit or leader plans to use their own tent for lodg- attending camp. Complete the Unit Count ing, they must have the tent labeled “No Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on Service Center no later than March 31, 2005. the tent or placed on a card in front of the This form should be submitted with a $30 tent. Flashlights and battery powered lan- deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation able but not refundable. threat, are permissible. 11 F S 2 3 NEW REGISTRATION 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. 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 instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your con- REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $75 per Scout by May 15, 2005. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. This will register him for the various classes offered at camp. No registration will be processed until the required payments have been received. 2005 4 ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp FINAL FINANCIAL F ORM The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at checkin after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN 5 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2005. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swim Check Form (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at checkin. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any Before May 31, 2004 remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Summer Camp Addresses CONFIRMATION & CHANGES After May 31, 2004 When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 6 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 GENERAL information K check-out, for the purpose of loading and ia Kima is known for providing a quality program, unloading. While driving in camp, please obbut often times the accom- serve our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. modations are what make a week at summer camp comfortable and enjoyable. While we are not a five-star hotel, ANGEROUS ILDLIFE we strive to make each troop’s visit an enjoyable. Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, it is common It is recommended to encounter various forms of wildlife. that each unit bring insect and RANSPORTATION Dangerous wildlife at Kia Kima could include, tick repellent. venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites Certain brands ARKING from these animals are extremely rare but c o n t a i n i n g precautions should be taken. We will list a permethrin will Each unit is responsible for the safe few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. provide adequate tick protection. transportation of its members to and from camp. Make sure that all vehicles meet naA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE tional insurance requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE or trailer – whether it is covered or uncovered—is against national BSA policy. Units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are re♦ Wear closed-toed shoes sponsible for obtaining the appropriate tour permits. ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET Parking is provided at the camp enor Permethrin trance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is next to the Administration ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night Building Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Units are encour♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before aged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide wearing them a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a mini♦ Keep food out of tents mum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be ♦ Check for tick bites daily permitted into camp during check-in and D T P & W ! 2005 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). 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. Abuddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. 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 com- Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp plete 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 in advance. No Exceptions! 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday Check-in at a Glance Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp, report to Administration Builiding. First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1 Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the check-in procedure. 2 Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3 Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4 Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5 Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6 7 Supper - Scouts and leaders wear Class A uniorm, to supper. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting after dinner. 8 Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone wear their Class A uniform. 8 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS Units will have the opportunity to have a group picture made while at camp. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size and will be given to the unit leader at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $8.00 each, and will need to be paid for when they are ordered. Pictures will be taken during the Sunday Check-in. COMMISSIONER SERVICE 2005 VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD After your troop guide finishes helpThe summer camp God and Country Award is given to ing you check in, you probably won’t see Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must them in your campsite again until you check complete at least five of the following nine requirements. out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a time job of taking care of your needs during morning or evening assembly. the week. The staff member is your Com- 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night missioner. at the chapel. The commissioner staff will stop by 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper your campsite each morning to visit with service while at camp. leaders in the site. They will make sure you 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. have all the supplies you need. If there is 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth something broken or missing in your site, point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss they will see that it is taken care of. how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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 how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they LAG EREMONIES symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of The camp will assemble for the flag Allegiance while at summer camp. ceremonies in the morning and evening. 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we as Scouts and leaders are expected to attend scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our the evening flag ceremony in full Class A daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag and Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ceremonies and blessing the meals. F C 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS 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 Units should have week. Also, this is an opportunity to have at least one leader questions answered about your troops wekk present at each at camp. leaders meeting. In addition, a morning Leader’s Meeting will be held 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. ! LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $75 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will 9 generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. The trading post is open most hours of the day and evening with the exception of meals and camp-wide activities VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. 10 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. HOUSING -- CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. 2005 FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 11 MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. Each troop will have an assigned mailbox inside the Trading Post. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than one email per Scout per day) Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. Check-out at a Glance CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. Schedule 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1 Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2 Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4 Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 13 WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. Personal Firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. 14 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost * Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for non-swimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are This is a rigorous program that certifies a required to swim an increased amount each Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. generally takes place on Saturday morning. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt Rowing along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recomThis is a one-hour session. Physical strength mended that the CPR instruction be comand stamina required. The skills are more pleted prior to camp. difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Lifesaving Canoeing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, longsleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 15 16 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Swimming Instruction Textiles * This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art * $ Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving $ * $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Please note that leatherwork and basketry will be tuaght together. Indian Lore $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * Sculpture $ 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete; therefore, it is combined with leatherwork. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA 17 Fish & Wildlife Management Animal Science If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. 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. Fishing Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. Reptile & Amphibian Study Environmental Science This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. 18 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 LIFE TO EAGLE Astronomy The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Communications Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid Archeology This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of the South Fork River. Some written work required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. 19 20 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required * Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 21 22 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA 2005 Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each This is a rigorous program that certifies a day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Rowing Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older This is a one-hour session. Physical strength Scouts and strong swimmers. and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It This badge is required for Eagle (with alter- is highly recommended that CPR instruction nate), and is a two-hour session. It is a chal- (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. lenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Swimming Motorsboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA * Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture * $ Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Art * * Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. $ This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving $ This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry * $ ECO-CON AREA Animal Science 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. There is a small cost for basket If you want to pursue a career in animal husmaterials. This badge often takes less than bandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our the full week to complete. ranch’s finest livestock. 23 24 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. 2005 Environmental Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and experiments. There is a great deal of written material, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Fishing Astronomy This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. It requires some written work and some early morning fishing trips. Fly Fishing $ Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Space Exploration $ Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple This is an excellent introductory merit badge of drawings are required which involve some to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may and observation. Requirement 5 must be be done before coming to camp. completed outside of camp. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting SCOUTCRAFT Camping This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. $ This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 26 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Wilderness Survival First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Archeology Learn about the ancient cultures that roamed the streams and meadows of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Some written work is required. Requirements 4 and 11 can be completed at camp. This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 27 OZARK VENTURE BASE The need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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 need. Scouts participating in the OVB must be at least 13 years of age and have achieved the rank of First Class by January 1st. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. This is an intensive program in which much physical exertion will be required. Scouts will be in session all morning, afternoons, and evenings with the exception of Friday evening. All participants in the OUT program will be housed at a separate base camp location from their Scouting unit. Kia Kima’s Ozark Adventure Base Participants may be co-ed, as long as all participants are registered members of a Boy Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a Venturing Crew brings female members, a female adult leader must participate. Ozark Venture Base will provide food, cooking gear, other group equipment, an orientation on Sunday night, and maps. Participants are responsible for all personal gear, including tents. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section). 28 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 OZARK ULTIMATE TREK O.U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing, GPS Navigation, and Mountain Biking, to Caving, White Water Kayaking, and Wilderness Rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of Climbing Instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of Rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. This is a very strenuous activity but when you are finished you will have completed climbing merit badge. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. When you get tired of sitting in the saddle for a day, don’t get too relaxed just yet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II and III white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, and 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 29 air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fireby-friction, and learn basic wilderness rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a toop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 48, so register early. MOUNTAIN MAN PROGRAM Have you ever wanted to live like the pioneers of the early 19th century or learn about Native Americans? Join this program and you will get to experience this very thing. Activities will include, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting, tomahawk throwing, hide tanning, sweat lodge, tipi pole making, open fire cooking, primitive tools instruction, fire by friction, Blacksmithing and much more. This program will be based at the camps own Masera cabin outpost. While in this program participants will learn about each of the areas listed above and do an in-depth, hands on study of blacksmithing, sweat lodges, black powder rifle and shotgun shooting. The masara cabin, located on a high mountain inside Kia Kima, provides a perfect mountain getaway. 30 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 C.O.P.E The Challenging Outdoor Personal Encounter, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL ENCOUTER 2005 WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN O.V.B.? All Scouts that are at least 13 by January 1, and all registered Venturer’s. Both individuals and entire crews are welcome. Units with female participants will need to provide appropriate adult female leadership. WHAT SHOULD I BRING? Since groups participating in this program will be mobile, participants are required to pack their own gear and in no more than two duffle bags or large backpack. In addition to the items listed on page 12 of the leaders guide, participants should bring items in the following chart. Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 31 A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... ♦ River Shoes, or Aqua Socks or Sandles with straps ♦ Tennis Shoes AND Hiking Boots ♦ Backpack ♦ Sun Screen AND Insect/Tick Repellent ♦ Water Bottles ♦ Ball Cap and Sunglasses ♦ Nose Plugs (optional but suggested) ♦ Flashlight OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing and rapelling is a fast growing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 32 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 THUNDERBIRD AQUATIC PROGRAM ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. Lake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. TRAILBLAZERS PROGRAM Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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 complete more than others. Scouts who have earned 2nd class rank are not encouraged to take the trailblazer program. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 33 TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. 34 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate † fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. MERIT TROOP The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. HONOR TROOP Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines including completed forms and payments. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the unit—is present in camp at all times. † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one leader for every ten Scouts. † Scouts attending camp participate in the scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities during the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of the OVB Program. † The Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster attends the Leaders’ Meetings. The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader also attend the Leaders’ Meeting on Sunday afternoon. † The Scouts and leaders in the unit attend evening meals and campfires in Class A uniform. † The unit should maintain a clean campsite throughout the week. In addition to completing all 9 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 3 of the 5 following requirements. † The unit has at least one adult attend the Scoutmasters’ planning conference. (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she cannot attend, an assistant Scoutmaster or committee member may fill in). † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. † The unit plans one inter-unit or inter campsite activity or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. † At least one leader from the unit completes the Scoutmaster merit badge. † The unit attends vespers services. 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 35 LEADERS opportunities JUST FOR LEADERS Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this There is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise that training will teach you all about the elements you won’t be just sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is of a good troop meeting and the patrol what you want to do. method. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim CPR TRAINING All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instruc- This training will include “Climb on Safely” tor. training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Climbing Instructor Certification 36 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Youth Protection camp staff will be judging this event. The This training is required for all leaders that winning entry will receive special recognition. take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. ADVANCEMENT 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 Adventure Base sessions. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † † † † † † † SCOUT LEADER COOK-OFF EXTRAVAGANZA † † † Scout Leaders can showcase their talent for a special camp meal that you can cook. Whether it is a pot of chili, cherry cobbler, or eggs in orange peels, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our illustrious † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † † † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers Camp Cherokee 2005 9:00 2005 Program Registration Codes Aquatics Handicrafts Area Scoutcraft Area Trailblazer Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing Smallboat Sailing Swimming Swimming Instruction 10:00 11:00 2:00 3:00 391 (All Day) 341 344 356 374 314 311 333 Motorboating 351 Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore Emergency Preparedness Archeology Camping 441 353 444 446 422 425 491 493 494 496 412 415 481 483 273 484 486 276 266 201 First Aid Pioneeering Wilderness Survival 205 251 254 222 244 Trailblazer 214 135 Weather Animal Science 153 122 Fishing 125 161 166 Fly Fishing 192 Mammal Study 193 194 101 Environmental Science 104 171 174 Nature 133 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 112 115 151 156 Astronomy Camp Cherokee 136 184 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Area 4:00 322 Forestry Eco-Con 37 143 Camp Cherokee 146 Camp Cherokee Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE 951 961 Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 38 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005 Program Registration Codes BSA Lifeguard 9:00 10:00 Trailblazer Handicrafts Area 341 Swimming Swimming Instruction 311 324 356 314 331 333 334 211 214 441 444 425 493 494 483 484 415 263 266 205 273 276 221 244 251 Environmental Science 171 254 173 Astronomy 143 Animal Science 153 Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Mammal Study 175 146 122 125 161 166 192 193 194 101 104 Nature 135 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 486 201 First Aid Fly Fishing 496 412 481 Wilderness Survival Area 446 422 491 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Fishing 4:00 353 Camping Eco-Con 3:00 344 Archeology Scoutcraft Area 2:00 322 Lifesaving Rowing Trailblazer Wood Carving Art/Textiles Basketry/Leatherwork Sculpture Indian Lore 11:00 391 (All Day) Canoeing Aquatics Camp Osage 2005 112 115 151 156 Weather 184 Life To Citizenship in the Nation* Eagle Citizenship in the World* Communications* Shooting Rifle 651 Sports Shotgun Shooting 671 675 Archery 641 645 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Thunderbird Aquatics 951 961 Ozark Venture Base 743 744 711 721 715 725 653 655 964 991 (Week Long Program) 974 2005 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 39 If any leader has a question regarding their campsite reservation please contact, Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 40 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2005  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005 Title A name given to the resource 2005 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/6d1ea5db7d6caa50c12786ff38ff1684.pdf 56b90d5a59f1ca647ebe24b8daffbdb2 PDF Text Text Leaders’ Guide To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com �Table of Contents Timeline and Checklist 3 10 Day Out Meeting 3 Provisional Camper Information 3 Questions and Answers 4 General Information 5 Individual Youth Registration 6 Provisional Youth Registration 7 Individual Adult Registration 8 Unit Reservation Form 9 Troop Advancement Session 10 Troop Roster 11 Class 3 Medical Form 12 Map to Kia Kima 14 �Winter Camp Checklist and Timeline Troop and Individual Preorder merchandise forms due in office by 12/01/05. Individual Youth Registration Forms Due in Office by 12/01/05. Adult Registration Forms due by 12/01/05. All Payments due by 12/15/05. 10 Day Out Meeting 12/15/05 6:30 p.m. at Scout Office. This is last chance to alter numbers for food order or merit badge scheduling. Class 2 Medical Forms due at Camp Check-In. Provisional Camper Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional Scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, and return to the office at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30. This option is only available to those Scouts that have registered as provisional and made arrangements with DrewArmstrong. Scouts need to be prepared to supply their own lunch on the trips or have money to purchase a light meal from McDonald’s. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10-Day Out meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for the leaders’ to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as give the Camp Director an opportunity to make any final changes or adjustments. This will be the final time to change numbers attending the camp or individual class schedules. �Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, participants must bring their own tents and bedding. Will there be a central shower facility? Unfortunately there will not be a central shower facility as the water to most of the camp will be off during Winter Camp. What do you mean “water will be off,” what am I going to drink? There is a water source into the camp in the winter. Please bring plenty of coolers and water containers and they will be filled frequently by our logistics team. Do I need a physical for each participant? Yes, we will have a staffed health lodge so we require that everyone have a health record on file. Please bring your summer camp physical or a completed class II that had been reviewed by a parent. �General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 27. Checkin will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be at 5:30 at the Administration Building for one leader and the senior patrol leader from each troop. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as daily schedules, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures. We will also collect medical forms and correct any registration errors at this time. Tuesday Schedule 2-4 p.m. 4:30 5:30 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders’ meeting at Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (Arena) Evening Sessions Wednesday/Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:30 Breakfast Closing Ceremony Checkout Check-out Remember to pick-up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! �Winter Camp 2005 Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:____________________________________________________ (Choose Preference by Session - 1,2, or 3) Program Selection Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Winter Camp T-Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �Winter Camp 2005 Provisional Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1 and 2nd choice) Session II Session I COPE (All Day) O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Transportation Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ $25 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 �Winter Camp 2005 Individual Adult Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ E-mail:______________________________ Payment Information Adult Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $30 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �C.O.P.E. Fly Fishing Climbing Woodwork Wilderness Survival Orienteering Law Shooting Sports New Scout Program And More!! To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com or jarmstro@bsamail.org Winter Camp Unit Campsite Reservation ($25 Campsite Reservation Due by 11/1/05) Unit # _____ District _____________ Council ______________________ Leader_________________ Phone _____________ (h) _______________ (w) E-mail ________________________ Number Expected ______ Youth ______ Adults Mail Reservation Form and $25 Check to: Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 �2005 Winter Camp Program COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. O.U.T. – Ozark Ultimate Trek – This is a smaller version of our highly energized summer camp OUT program. Scouts that participate in this winter adventure will depart Wednesday morning for a day of Mountain Biking and backpacking in the Sylamore Wilderness area. Once they complete this day of challenge, and exciting day of Rock Climbing and Caving waits. This program is limited to 5 Scouts. Fly Fishing – Scouts will be instructed to use a fly rod and will experience fishing in the Spring River. This session will involve a field trip. We will limit each session to the first 8 Scouts that register. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make repels on A climbing tower. Woodwork – Scouts will have an opportunity to learn how to use certain hand tools. This badge requires the building of a project. All supplies provided. Session size is limited to 8 participants. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Law – The judicial system will be discussed in detail. Scouts will learn how laws are created and their purpose. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in a mock trial. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Orienteering – Map and compass work is and important skill for every Scout to learn. In this badge, you will learn how to read maps and correctly use a compass. Wilderness Survival – Scout in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Traffic Safety – Scout will learn about the hazards of hour roadways. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 must cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water Purification to cooking. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World, Nation, Community- Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication – Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scout in the base will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective Communication. �Troop Advancement Session Registration Program Selection (Please use the form below to select your Scouts merit badges. Please list a first and second choice.) Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Emergency Prep. Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Session I Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Session I Session III �Winter Camp 2005 Troop Registration Troop ________ District ________________ Adults ________ Youth __________ Adults Name Fee Youth Name Age Rank Fee Total Fee = ____________ � 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 Leaders’ Guide To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Table of Contents Timeline and Checklist 3 10 Day Out Meeting 3 Provisional Camper Information 3 Questions and Answers 4 General Information 5 Individual Youth Registration 6 Provisional Youth Registration 7 Individual Adult Registration 8 Unit Reservation Form 9 Troop Advancement Session 10 Troop Roster 11 Class 3 Medical Form 12 Map to Kia Kima 14 Winter Camp Checklist and Timeline Troop and Individual Preorder merchandise forms due in office by 12/01/05. Individual Youth Registration Forms Due in Office by 12/01/05. Adult Registration Forms due by 12/01/05. All Payments due by 12/15/05. 10 Day Out Meeting 12/15/05 6:30 p.m. at Scout Office. This is last chance to alter numbers for food order or merit badge scheduling. Class 2 Medical Forms due at Camp Check-In. Provisional Camper Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional Scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, and return to the office at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30. This option is only available to those Scouts that have registered as provisional and made arrangements with DrewArmstrong. Scouts need to be prepared to supply their own lunch on the trips or have money to purchase a light meal from McDonald’s. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10-Day Out meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for the leaders’ to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well as give the Camp Director an opportunity to make any final changes or adjustments. This will be the final time to change numbers attending the camp or individual class schedules. Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, participants must bring their own tents and bedding. Will there be a central shower facility? Unfortunately there will not be a central shower facility as the water to most of the camp will be off during Winter Camp. What do you mean “water will be off,” what am I going to drink? There is a water source into the camp in the winter. Please bring plenty of coolers and water containers and they will be filled frequently by our logistics team. Do I need a physical for each participant? Yes, we will have a staffed health lodge so we require that everyone have a health record on file. Please bring your summer camp physical or a completed class II that had been reviewed by a parent. General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, December 27. Checkin will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders’ meeting will be at 5:30 at the Administration Building for one leader and the senior patrol leader from each troop. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as daily schedules, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures. We will also collect medical forms and correct any registration errors at this time. Tuesday Schedule 2-4 p.m. 4:30 5:30 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders’ meeting at Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (Arena) Evening Sessions Wednesday/Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Thursday Schedule 7:30 a.m. 8:00 8:30 Breakfast Closing Ceremony Checkout Check-out Remember to pick-up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! Winter Camp 2005 Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:____________________________________________________ (Choose Preference by Session - 1,2, or 3) Program Selection Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Winter Camp T-Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 Winter Camp 2005 Provisional Youth Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1 and 2nd choice) Session II Session I COPE (All Day) O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Payment Information Youth Fee Transportation Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $65 = ____ $25 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 Winter Camp 2005 Individual Adult Registration Name:________________________________________ Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ E-mail:______________________________ Payment Information Adult Fee Extra Patches Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve Shirt Toboggan $30 = ____ ___ x $3 = ____ ___ x $45 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $15 = ____ Size - S M L XL XXL ___ x $10 = ____ Total =______ Please Make Checks Payable to Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 C.O.P.E. Fly Fishing Climbing Woodwork Wilderness Survival Orienteering Law Shooting Sports New Scout Program And More!! To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com or jarmstro@bsamail.org Winter Camp Unit Campsite Reservation ($25 Campsite Reservation Due by 11/1/05) Unit # _____ District _____________ Council ______________________ Leader_________________ Phone _____________ (h) _______________ (w) E-mail ________________________ Number Expected ______ Youth ______ Adults Mail Reservation Form and $25 Check to: Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood St. Memphis, TN 38112 2005 Winter Camp Program COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. O.U.T. – Ozark Ultimate Trek – This is a smaller version of our highly energized summer camp OUT program. Scouts that participate in this winter adventure will depart Wednesday morning for a day of Mountain Biking and backpacking in the Sylamore Wilderness area. Once they complete this day of challenge, and exciting day of Rock Climbing and Caving waits. This program is limited to 5 Scouts. Fly Fishing – Scouts will be instructed to use a fly rod and will experience fishing in the Spring River. This session will involve a field trip. We will limit each session to the first 8 Scouts that register. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make repels on A climbing tower. Woodwork – Scouts will have an opportunity to learn how to use certain hand tools. This badge requires the building of a project. All supplies provided. Session size is limited to 8 participants. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Law – The judicial system will be discussed in detail. Scouts will learn how laws are created and their purpose. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate in a mock trial. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Orienteering – Map and compass work is and important skill for every Scout to learn. In this badge, you will learn how to read maps and correctly use a compass. Wilderness Survival – Scout in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Traffic Safety – Scout will learn about the hazards of hour roadways. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 must cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water Purification to cooking. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World, Nation, Community- Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication – Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scout in the base will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective Communication. Troop Advancement Session Registration Program Selection (Please use the form below to select your Scouts merit badges. Please list a first and second choice.) Session I COPE (All Day) Session II O.U.T ( See Description) Fly Fishing (1/2 Day) New Scout Program (All Day) Archery Woodwork Shotgun Shooting Rifle Shooting Orienteering Fire Safety Wilderness Survival Law Traffic Safety Space Exploration Environmental Science Environmental Science Combined Animal Emergency Prep. Camping First Aid Climbing Climbing Session I Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Name Alternate Choice Evening Session Citizenship in the Comm. Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World Communications Session I Session III Winter Camp 2005 Troop Registration Troop ________ District ________________ Adults ________ Youth __________ Adults Name Fee Youth Name Age Rank Fee Total Fee = ____________  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 2005 Title A name given to the resource 2005 Kia Kima Winter Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide Winter Camp https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/43fc7f107dc602a8ee351fbf13376acb.pdf e0b3e51dbcf850b4351b00d47228c990 PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006. The 2006 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is t he highlight of a Scouts Year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and man other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2006 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Program Information 16 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 16 23 29 32 36 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 39 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 6 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 General Information 7 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 8 13 13 13 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 14 Individual Checklist 14 visit kiakima.com Class Schedules 42 & 43 Map of Kia Kima 44 & 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2006, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2006. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $85 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and al- SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $165.00 Shotgun Shooting $20 per participant Scouts from other Councils $175.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 10. Mountain Man Rendevous $20 per participant COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $80 per participant $20 per participant 1 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �low camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2006 may reserve it for 2007 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2006, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2006. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2006 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 16th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1, 2006. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical exami nation before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a Class 2, updated annually (#34412 A) have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. camp activities until proper examination has been 34412 A) Medical given. R M F ! Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. required for each step have a corresponding number. 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. 1 1 CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com �2 UNIT COUNT FORM The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31, 2006. This form should be submitted with a $30 deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferable but not refundable. 3 NEW REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $85 per Scout by May 15, 2006. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. In 2006 we will be registering for sessions online. Please visit www.kiakima.com for details. Online registration will be available on March 1, 2006. There will be maximums set on session participation. Once the maximum is reached you will be directed to register for another session. SUMMER C 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not visit www.kiakima.com 5 send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. CHECK - IN 5 The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the DDRESSES optional Swim Check Form AMP (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. A ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CONFIRMATION & CHANGES When registering online for classes, please save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, you will be notified from our administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp. We make every attempt to contact you at least 12 weeks prior to your arrival. Units that are unable to register online will still be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR Part B) by the established deadline and we can manually enter you into the system. When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2006. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. SUMMER CAMP ADDRESSES Before May 31, 2006 Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31, 2006 Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 6 visit www.kiakima.com �GENERAL information 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 an enjoyable one. in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- visit www.kiakima.com DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 7 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily 2006 Leader’s 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it.The unit leaders with the troop 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 a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the op portunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts &leaders wear Class A uniform. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 8 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday visit www.kiakima.com �UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. visit www.kiakima.com SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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”? Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 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. 9 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �LEADER’S MEETINGS 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 troops wekk at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leader’s Meeting will be held 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. ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders meeting. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $80 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. As an added incentive, the following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 2 24 3 32 4 40+ 5 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. M o s t Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat visit www.kiakima.com �free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. lenged 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. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat Each troop proa waiter for in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are pro- vides each table to vided in a modified cafeteria-style fash- clean up after ion. A well-balanced menu has been de- meals. signed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- visit www.kiakima.com 11 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) CHECK-OUT WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. The administrative staff maintains two computers that can be utilized by leaders for those that are unable to bring laptops. The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 visit www.kiakima.com �2006 CAMP activities & training schedule visit www.kiakima.com 13 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal Firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 16 visit www.kiakima.com �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased This is a rigorous program that certifies a amount each day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are re- The Mile Swim generally takes place on quired to spend all of their time in the Saturday morning. Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are reRowing quired. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong This is a one-hour session. Physical swimmers. It is highly-recommended that strength and stamina required. The skills the CPR instruction be completed prior are more difficult to master than in Cato camp. Adults are welcome to partici- noeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be compate in the BSA Lifeguard program. pleted prior to camp. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 17 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Indian Lore Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com �badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Fly Fishing If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Fish & Wildlife Management 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. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit visit www.kiakima.com 19 Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. 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, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. Space Exploration Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 Citizenship in the Nation visit www.kiakima.com �SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 21 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Archery Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was es tablished in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 23 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard Mile Swim This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Rowing Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills strong swimmers. are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be comCanoeing pleted prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothThis badge is required for Eagle (with al- ing. It is highly recommended that CPR ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a instruction (requirement 2) be completed challenging merit badge that requires prior to camp. physical strength and stamina. Bring long Swimming pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 24 �Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Combined with Art. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Sculpture. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Animal Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, experiments. There is a great deal of written mathen this badge is for you. You will have the op- terial, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can portunity to learn on some of our ranch’s finest be completed before coming to camp. Younger livestock. Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Astronomy This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Fishing Space Exploration This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch It requires some written work and some early mornand recover a model rocket. There is a small cost ing fishing trips. for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (ReChemistry quirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older This is an excellent introductory merit badge to Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and obtwelve Scouts. servation. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of camp. visit www.kiakima.com 26 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Nature �Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. 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: Mountain Man, Thunderbird Aquatics, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program 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 Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10 mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent visit www.kiakima.com 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 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for a 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throw ropes, and much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 36, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �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 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting taks with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com �C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling & C limbing and rapelling is a fast grow ing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com �THUNDERBIRD aquatic program L ake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in morning and afternoon in Osage and in the afternoon in Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts and 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunity to participate in additional advancement opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a threehour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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 complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cookoff are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † † Scouts attending camp Participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit participates in one of the campfire programs. † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that particpate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 38 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered 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 counsil level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat TRAINING These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this training will teach you all about the elements of a good troop meeting and the patrol method. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events for years. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT 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 Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2006 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 351 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving 341 344 Rowing 356 Swimming 311 331 Swimming Instruction 314 333 335 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 483 493 422 Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing Geology Mammal Study 272 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 192 166 194 153 101 104 133 135 112 115 151 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 236 284 Weather Ozark Venture Base 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Shooting Sports 425 412 Nature Space Exploration 436 423 243 Pioneeering 494 432 Fire Safety First Aid 446 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 233 Wilderness Survival Nature Area 441 Emergency Preparedness Camping 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 974 42 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE 2006 Program Registration Codes Aquatics 9:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving 10:00 11:00 353 Swimming 311 Swimming Instruction 331 333 204 Scoutcraft Area 441 Indian Lore 481 493 432 Art/Textiles 422 First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing Geology Mammal Study Nature 494 436 423 425 P M E A G C A S O 412 233 236 243 246 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports Ozark Venture Base 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 115 151 156 184 171 Citizenship in the Nation 173 743 Citizenship in the World 711 Communications 721 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 744 715 725 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics visit www.kiakima.com 265 271 Weather Environmental Science 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 446 483 Leatherwork Camping 226 444 Basketry Pioneeering Wilderness Survival Nature Area 215 223 Wood Carving Fire Safety 335 212 First Class Emergency Preparedness 356 314 201 Second Class Sculpture 4:00 324 344 341 Tenderfoot Handicraft Area 3:00 391 (All Day) 322 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 974 43 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com �How to get to Camp Kia Kima visit www.kiakima.com 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �s e t o N 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006. The 2006 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is t he highlight of a Scouts Year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and man other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2006 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Program Information 16 1 2 2 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information Ozark Venture Base C.O.P.E. Trailblazer 16 23 29 32 36 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Just for Leaders 39 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 6 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 General Information 7 Check-in Check-out Mail & email Check-out 8 13 13 13 Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 14 Individual Checklist 14 visit kiakima.com Class Schedules 42 & 43 Map of Kia Kima 44 & 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2006, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $30.00 per Scout by March 31, 2006. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $30.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment is due when registering Scouts for sessions. $85 per Scout is required with registration and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and al- SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $165.00 Shotgun Shooting $20 per participant Scouts from other Councils $175.00 Thunderbird Aquatics $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 10. Mountain Man Rendevous $20 per participant COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $80 per participant $20 per participant 1 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp low camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2006 may reserve it for 2007 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2006, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2006. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2006 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 16th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1, 2006. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical exami nation before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a Class 2, updated annually (#34412 A) have a complete physical; however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a Class 2, updated annually (no. camp activities until proper examination has been 34412 A) Medical given. R M F ! Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. required for each step have a corresponding number. 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. 1 1 CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Leaders will note that the registration process is divided into 5 major steps. For your convenience, the forms 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com 2 UNIT COUNT FORM The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31, 2006. This form should be submitted with a $30 deposit per Scout. This fee is is transferable but not refundable. 3 NEW REGISTRATION FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $85 per Scout by May 15, 2006. Part B is the session registration for each Scout. In 2006 we will be registering for sessions online. Please visit www.kiakima.com for details. Online registration will be available on March 1, 2006. There will be maximums set on session participation. Once the maximum is reached you will be directed to register for another session. SUMMER C 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not visit www.kiakima.com 5 send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. CHECK - IN 5 The registration process is completed when you check in on Sunday after arriving at Camp. In case of an emergency we need a copy of your unit roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for convenience the Unit Roster (KKSR 4A) is being provided for you. If you conducted your swim checks prior to camp, bring the DDRESSES optional Swim Check Form AMP (KKSR 4B) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any remaining paperwork. A ! Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. CONFIRMATION & CHANGES When registering online for classes, please save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, you will be notified from our administrative staff prior to your arrival at camp. We make every attempt to contact you at least 12 weeks prior to your arrival. Units that are unable to register online will still be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR Part B) by the established deadline and we can manually enter you into the system. When we receive your Session Registration materials from step 2, we will ener it into our computer system. If there is a problem with it, we will contact you via email or postcard. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31, 2006. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. In order to assure that your paperwork arrives at the proper location, please follow this step. The addresses for both locations are listed in the table on this page. SUMMER CAMP ADDRESSES Before May 31, 2006 Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 After May 31, 2006 Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 6 visit www.kiakima.com GENERAL information 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 an enjoyable one. in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- visit www.kiakima.com DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 7 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily 2006 Leader’s 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4b). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it.The unit leaders with the troop 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 a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the op portunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two of required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts &leaders wear Class A uniform. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 8 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday visit www.kiakima.com UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run the vespers program during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. visit www.kiakima.com SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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”? Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 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. 9 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADER’S MEETINGS 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 troops wekk at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leader’s Meeting will be held 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. ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders meeting. LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $80 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. As an added incentive, the following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 2 24 3 32 4 40+ 5 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scouts merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. M o s t Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount of visitors at the Friday Leader’s Dinner meeting. This will give us an estimate of the amount of food to prepare. The cost of the Friday evening meal is $5.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat visit www.kiakima.com free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. PHONE A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. lenged 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. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat Each troop proa waiter for in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are pro- vides each table to vided in a modified cafeteria-style fash- clean up after ion. A well-balanced menu has been de- meals. signed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- visit www.kiakima.com 11 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Troops may arrange for sack lunches from the dining hall for the trip home on Saturday at a cost of $3.00 each. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) CHECK-OUT WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. The administrative staff maintains two computers that can be utilized by leaders for those that are unable to bring laptops. The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily basis. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address below. Only one email per day per Scout will be processed. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 After Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and check-out of camp. 12 visit www.kiakima.com 2006 CAMP activities & training schedule visit www.kiakima.com 13 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and T-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal Firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp osage NEW ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. C amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. These sessions are filled in the order they are received — so register early! We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session ! Please note that merit badges on page 36 are for Camp Osage. Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 16 visit www.kiakima.com AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking this badge. Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased This is a rigorous program that certifies a amount each day and build up to a mile. Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are re- The Mile Swim generally takes place on quired to spend all of their time in the Saturday morning. Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are reRowing quired. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong This is a one-hour session. Physical swimmers. It is highly-recommended that strength and stamina required. The skills the CPR instruction be completed prior are more difficult to master than in Cato camp. Adults are welcome to partici- noeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be compate in the BSA Lifeguard program. pleted prior to camp. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. 17 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Leatherwork Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textiles merit badge. Wood Carving This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. Indian Lore Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. ECO-CON AREA Animal Science Fly Fishing If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, then this badge is for you. You will have the opportunity to learn on some of our camp’s finest livestock. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Fish & Wildlife Management 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. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit visit www.kiakima.com 19 Scouts will be instructed in the use of a fly rod and will experience fishing in the South Fork River. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. 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, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. Space Exploration Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Weather This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 Citizenship in the Nation visit www.kiakima.com SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Emergency Preparedness Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. Fire Safety First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 21 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Archery Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was es tablished in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in theProgram Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requiremtnes that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 23 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard Mile Swim This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Rowing Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills strong swimmers. are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be comCanoeing pleted prior to camp. This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. Small Boat Sailing This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entryLifesaving level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothThis badge is required for Eagle (with al- ing. It is highly recommended that CPR ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a instruction (requirement 2) be completed challenging merit badge that requires prior to camp. physical strength and stamina. Bring long Swimming pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boad, dropping quchos, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 24 Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Combined with Art. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Sculpture. Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 25 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Animal Science This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It requires daily hikes, field notes, and If you want to pursue a career in animal husbandry, experiments. There is a great deal of written mathen this badge is for you. You will have the op- terial, but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can portunity to learn on some of our ranch’s finest be completed before coming to camp. Younger livestock. Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study This is a good merit badge for younger Scouts. Requires some written work, a small report, and a conservation project. Requirement 3c may be done before coming to camp. Reptile & Amphibian Study Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Astronomy This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. This badge is offered in the evenings with some daytime work. Scouts will observe the beautiful night sky over Kia Kima with the aid of a telescope. Career opportunities in astronomy will be discussed. Fishing Space Exploration This is an excellent merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch It requires some written work and some early mornand recover a model rocket. There is a small cost ing fishing trips. for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (ReChemistry quirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older This is an excellent introductory merit badge to Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and obtwelve Scouts. servation. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of camp. visit www.kiakima.com 26 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Nature Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed Venture Crew, the Ozark Venture Base has something that meets your need. 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: Mountain Man, Thunderbird Aquatics, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program 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 Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE Scout Troop or Venturing Crew. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the end of this section for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10 mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent visit www.kiakima.com 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 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend and entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails in with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for a 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the in and outs of manning 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throw ropes, and much more. For those scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 36, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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 19th century. Many of the activities that Scouts participate are hands on. Scouts will learn the art of forging and shaping steel into useful products that were used in everyday life. Hunting for our early settlers was a daunting taks with their primitive weapons. Scouts will learn how to safely load, shoot and clean black powder shotguns and rifles. Be sure you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling & C limbing and rapelling is a fast grow ing recreational activity. The Ozark Climbing School will give you the tools you need to pursue your interest in the sport. You will begin with belay training at Kia Kima’s 40ft. climbing tower. You’ll learn the basics of climbing on the tower using artificial rock handholds. As you work your way up and down the tower’s four challenging walls, your skill and endurance will increase. Participants in the Ozark Climbing School will do an off-site climb on natural cliffs and have the opportunity to earn climbing merit badge. ! Participants in the Ozark Climbing School can earn the climbing merit badge. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com THUNDERBIRD aquatic program L ake Thunderbird is a beautiful resort lake in Cherokee Village, is the site of Thunderbird Aquatics. Water skiing and motor boating are featured activities. Scouts will learn the basics of safe boat operation and handling. Scouts who can ski will have a blast. Those who are learning will get the instruction needed to be up on skis by week’s end. Those who are proficient can earn a water skiing merit badge. The Memphis Boat Center provides a championship-quality ski boat and equipment. All participants must pass the swimmer’s test upon arrival at camp. ! Kia Kima’s Thunderbird Aquatic Program is sponsored by the Memphis Boat Center of Memphis. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in morning and afternoon in Osage and in the afternoon in Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts and 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunity to participate in additional advancement opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a threehour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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 complete more than others. 36 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts and extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cookoff are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. On Wednesday, we will have an opportunity for Scouts to showcase their showmanship skills. A campwide campfire will be held that will be hosted by our senior patrol leaders.Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR merit troop awards T & he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † † Scouts attending camp Participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit participates in one of the campfire programs. † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that particpate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 38 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered 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 counsil level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat TRAINING These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Fast Start Are you a new leader at camp? If so, this training will teach you all about the elements of a good troop meeting and the patrol method. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events for years. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT 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 Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Din ing Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2006 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 351 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving 341 344 Rowing 356 Swimming 311 331 Swimming Instruction 314 333 335 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 483 493 422 Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing Geology Mammal Study 272 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 192 166 194 153 101 104 133 135 112 115 151 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 236 284 Weather Ozark Venture Base 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Shooting Sports 425 412 Nature Space Exploration 436 423 243 Pioneeering 494 432 Fire Safety First Aid 446 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 233 Wilderness Survival Nature Area 441 Emergency Preparedness Camping 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 974 42 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE 2006 Program Registration Codes Aquatics 9:00 BSA Lifeguard Canoeing Lifesaving 10:00 11:00 353 Swimming 311 Swimming Instruction 331 333 204 Scoutcraft Area 441 Indian Lore 481 493 432 Art/Textiles 422 First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing Geology Mammal Study Nature 494 436 423 425 P M E A G C A S O 412 233 236 243 246 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports Ozark Venture Base 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 115 151 156 184 171 Citizenship in the Nation 173 743 Citizenship in the World 711 Communications 721 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 Archery 641 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 175 744 715 725 653 655 675 645 964 991 (Week Long Program) Thunderbird Aquatics visit www.kiakima.com 265 271 Weather Environmental Science 415 261 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 446 483 Leatherwork Camping 226 444 Basketry Pioneeering Wilderness Survival Nature Area 215 223 Wood Carving Fire Safety 335 212 First Class Emergency Preparedness 356 314 201 Second Class Sculpture 4:00 324 344 341 Tenderfoot Handicraft Area 3:00 391 (All Day) 322 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 974 43 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com How to get to Camp Kia Kima visit www.kiakima.com 45 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp s e t o N 2006 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Title A name given to the resource 2006 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/c49c55ebc5e1b4672ec7502eb711ab27.pdf 948dc26a38be65463b4d5b32a12667e4 PDF Text Text �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Dear Leaders: We have now held two successful years of Cub Scout Resident Camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. In 2006 we doubled attendance and are expecting significant increases in 2007. In 2007, we will conduct two seperate sessions of Resident Camp for your convienence. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Western Frontier”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scout-like spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $105.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees is due by check-in June 6th . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 policy is required by the Boy Scouts of per Scout before March 1st. An additional America. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the $45.00 is due before May 15th, and the remain- qualifications for the leadership position ing $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resi- in which they serve. The unit leader must dent camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a �2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults Do this After September 1 (step 1) who accompany the unit to camp must Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit meet all of the above requirements. your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have Do this before March 1 (step 2) consistent leadership throughout your Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident leaders can give way to situations that camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and reare not conducive to the positive turn it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant Do this before May 15 (step 3) may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $55.00 for the week. Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activEach leader-space provides meals, ity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the tentage, and an official resident camp Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each patch. The official leader count for the Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tUnits that rotate leaders during shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistrathe week can fill a leader-space with tion Form (KK3). more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one Do this when you get to resident camp leader might stay the first night and Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balanother the second or third. In that the ance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the two leaders do not stay in camp at the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your same time, they use only one leaderpayment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transspace and pay only $55.00. They will, actions and should be the last payment in the registration process. however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Additional patches are Sunday or Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone available for the purchase from the number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your conveTrading Post. nience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information The general rule is that the unit booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the needs to pay for the maximum number optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these of leaders staying in camp at any one forms; have them ready at check-in. time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure days and do not wish to pay for the enough tent space for everyone. entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an Registration individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from Our goal is to make the registration the Trading Post. Packs with a high process easy and efficient for everyone. An ratio of leaders to Scouts may be The registration process at a (big long) glance �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule or Resident camp address Service center address with other registration materials can be Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council submitted to our Administrative staff by 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, the camp will be in operation and staff Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the overview of the registration steps are listed The number in the table to the right. Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates Correspondence and tips, can be found on our website at All resident camp www.kiakima.com. correspondence and registration material Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as May 25, 2007. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each �4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2007 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants • Swim trunks Underwear • Socks Sun glasses • Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket • Camera Extra shoes or boots • Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. �6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday or Wednesday afternoon depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday or Wednesday depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at �8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2007 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. �2007 Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday may vary for checkin and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2007 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Sunday and Wednesday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2007 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2008 In 2008, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed off are in no way connected with fishing activities apart while in camp. In 2007, our Webelos will be able to from Kia Kima. pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, �12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until Postal mail November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions mail addressed as follows: with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able to talk to their children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. �14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. �16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program �18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Outdoorsman Outdoorsman Activity Badge requirements are fun, and give the Webleos a chance to learn new skills that will prepare him for Boy Scouting. Camping, fire safety, and leave no trace are all a part of this badge. Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2007 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. �22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 How to get to Camp Kia Kima �2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 23 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. � 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 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities/first year Webelos program activities/second year page 16 16 17 18 19 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 20 Maps pages 22 &23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Dear Leaders: We have now held two successful years of Cub Scout Resident Camp at Kia Kima Scout Reservation. In 2006 we doubled attendance and are expecting significant increases in 2007. In 2007, we will conduct two seperate sessions of Resident Camp for your convienence. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leaders’ guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone. Each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in fact, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guide you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “The Western Frontier”. Come to camp equipped with costumes, projects, props and articles that show enthusiasm of true Scout-like spirit to have a fun week with your pack. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you in June. In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $105.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A part of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees is due by check-in June 6th . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 policy is required by the Boy Scouts of per Scout before March 1st. An additional America. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the $45.00 is due before May 15th, and the remain- qualifications for the leadership position ing $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resi- in which they serve. The unit leader must dent camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults Do this After September 1 (step 1) who accompany the unit to camp must Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit meet all of the above requirements. your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have Do this before March 1 (step 2) consistent leadership throughout your Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident leaders can give way to situations that camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and reare not conducive to the positive turn it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant Do this before May 15 (step 3) may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $55.00 for the week. Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activEach leader-space provides meals, ity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the tentage, and an official resident camp Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each patch. The official leader count for the Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout will receive a resident camp tUnits that rotate leaders during shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistrathe week can fill a leader-space with tion Form (KK3). more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one Do this when you get to resident camp leader might stay the first night and Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balanother the second or third. In that the ance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the two leaders do not stay in camp at the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your same time, they use only one leaderpayment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transspace and pay only $55.00. They will, actions and should be the last payment in the registration process. however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in on Additional patches are Sunday or Wednesday after arriving at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone available for the purchase from the number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your conveTrading Post. nience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information The general rule is that the unit booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the needs to pay for the maximum number optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these of leaders staying in camp at any one forms; have them ready at check-in. time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure days and do not wish to pay for the enough tent space for everyone. entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an Registration individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from Our goal is to make the registration the Trading Post. Packs with a high process easy and efficient for everyone. An ratio of leaders to Scouts may be The registration process at a (big long) glance 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 3 the size of any program to ensure the safety and quality of instruction. Changes in a Scout’s schedule or Resident camp address Service center address with other registration materials can be Kia Kima Scout Reservation Chickasaw Council submitted to our Administrative staff by 629 Kia Kima Trail 171 S. Hollywood phone, fax, or email. Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Memphis, TN 38112 Operation Hours – After June Phone: 870-257-4935 901-327-4193 Fax: 870-257-4714 1, the camp will be in operation and staff Fax: 901-327-2010 E-mail: director@kiakima.com will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the overview of the registration steps are listed The number in the table to the right. Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates Correspondence and tips, can be found on our website at All resident camp www.kiakima.com. correspondence and registration material Confirmation & changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email indicating that we have received your registration and noting if anything is missing. We will contact you if any complications arise when we review your information. This confirmation will also let you know which campsite you will be staying in for your stay at camp. Our Administration staff must take into account the needs of the entire camp in respect to camping arrangements, parking and facilities needs when making decisions about your pack. We hope to communicate this confirmation to you as early as May 25, 2007. While we try to accommodate all schedule requests, the administration reserves the right to limit should be sent to the Council Office until the end of May. Starting in June, all correspondence should be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each 4 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form— including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance 2007 requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered—is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants • Swim trunks Underwear • Socks Sun glasses • Hat, if desired Sweater or jacket • Camera Extra shoes or boots • Insect repellent Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 6 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 What to do when you get to resident camp Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, it may be kept in the Health Lodge. Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday or Wednesday afternoon depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent or adirondack. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or batterypowered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting in the Administration Building after Vespers. Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. 7 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday or Wednesday depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at 8 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. 2007 After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after supper in the Administration Building. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. 2007 Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday may vary for checkin and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:10 7:20 7:30 8:00-8:50 9:00 -9:50 10:00-10:50 11:00-11:50 12:10 12:20 12:30 1:00-1:50 2:00-2:50 3:00-3:50 4:00-4:50 5:15 5:30 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Third Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Fourth Session Fifth Session Sixth Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 9 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. 2007 Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Sunday and Wednesday evening. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Preregistration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2007 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. 11 Artist, Craftsman, Naturalist, Geologist, Forester, Readyman, Scientist, Sportsman, and the Conservation Award. Looking ahead to 2008 In 2008, Webelos will be able to pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, Forester, Geologist, Outdoorsman, Naturalist, Readyman, and the World Conservation Award. Try to plan your year-round program around what a Scout might be able to earn apart from camp, so that he can receive his Arrow of Light. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. Advancement at camp The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a Scouts are reminded to bring their rank book catch-and-release program. These specially designed (Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Handbooks). They will fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and participate in several activities that can be passed off are in no way connected with fishing activities apart while in camp. In 2007, our Webelos will be able to from Kia Kima. pass off requirements that include all or part of: Aquanaut, 12 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until Postal mail November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions mail addressed as follows: with their name and pack number. Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Telephone A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at other times as well. Please note, however, that this is the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able to talk to their children. The staff member will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents can find pictures from the week while their Scout is at camp. They will also be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. 13 Visitors Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Camp rules & hints • • • • • • • • • • • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. • • Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. There will be a security guard posted at the front gate each evening. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road to be picked up. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 11c 14b 14d 18f 18g 19d 20b 20c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them Know the rules of safe fishing Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Wolf program areas Nature Area-Reptiles and animals; plants and nature hike Handicrafts-Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range-Shoot arrows and BB guns Waterfront-Swimming and boating Rappelling Tower-Climb the new Cub portion of the tower Fishing-Learn the rules, get a permit, and then catch some fish Also-Learn about tools for fixing and building and making it yourself 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 17 Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d 20a Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Wolf program areas Scoutcraft—Learn about tying knots so you can be “Tying it all up” Handicrafts—Crafts designed for Lost World Archery Range/Rifle Range—Shoot arrows and BB guns Rappelling Tower—Climb the new Cub portion of the tower and play games Waterfront—Swimming and boating Nature Area—Weather Also—Learn about building things with wood with our “Sawdust and Nails” Program 18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Webelos program activities First year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Conservation Award Each first-year Webelo will be able to participate in an exciting conservation project. Oftentimes the camp has a project like building a siltation dam, clearing out a drainage ditch, cleaning up along a roadside or planting grass in areas that need attention. This will be considered a suitable project to help a Scout earn the World Conservation Award. Naturalist If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of the camp at the same time. Readyman Showing off your knowledge of first aid skills is what Readyman is all about. Learn how to help a person who needs medical attention. A Webelos Scout can expect to be prepared for lots of emergency situations, and after a trip to the Kia Kima Health Lodge, he’ll be more ready to help. Forester Identifying trees and uses for wood products is a part of the fun that of being a forester. Hiking along the the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 19 Webelos program activities Second year Webelos program Aquanaut Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. A Lifeguard BSA-trained staff will keep you safe and help you learn more about swimming. Artist Calling all those who like to make things! Artist covers a wide variety of things from crayon to finger-paint, and we will help you find your favorites and create a masterpiece. Using your ideas and creative thoughts, your projects may go way outside the lines, so get ready for this unique blend of beautiful creation and dirty hands! Outdoorsman Outdoorsman Activity Badge requirements are fun, and give the Webleos a chance to learn new skills that will prepare him for Boy Scouting. Camping, fire safety, and leave no trace are all a part of this badge. Geologist Rocks and minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity exciting and sometimes surprising. Sportsman Develop your skills in the sports world. Learning the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Kia Kima will not only help you develop your skills, but challenge them as well. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 2007 Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is everpresent in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one Pack: leader for every five Scouts. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit has at least one adult attend the preresident camp orientation meeting in March. † Scouts attending camp participate in the (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she scheduled activities (daily sessions, free cannot attend, an assistant leader or swims, and other activities during the camp). committee member may fill in). Commissioner’s signature______________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Administration’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 21 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs—and individual Scouts—to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 22 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 How to get to Camp Kia Kima 2007 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 23 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2007 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself.  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 2007 Title A name given to the resource 2007 Kia Kima Cub Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Cub Scouts Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/169a894721b369fc7e7dd09f2d474c96.pdf 37770316c78cd3866afdbb2dc853253d PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2007. The 2007 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is the highlight of a Scout’s year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and many other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2007 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 34 1 Individual Checklist 34 1 2 2 Trail Blazers 36 Twilight Activities 37 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Honor & Merit Troop 38 General Information 6 Just for Leaders 39 Check-in Check-out Mail & email 7 11 11 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 Program Information 12 Class Schedules 42 & 43 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information 12 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 44 & 45 visit kiakima.com Maps 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2007, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31, 2007. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $180.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $10 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 9. COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $85 per participant $20 per participant 1 $20 per participant 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2007 may reserve it for 2008 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2007, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2007. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2007 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 2, have a complete physical; updated annually (#34412 A) however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a minimum Class 2, updated ancamp activities until proper examination has been nually (no. 34412 A) given. R M F ! Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders’ meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. REGISTRATION 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 instructions 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. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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. CAMP APPLICATION 1 This is the first step of the registration 1 process. Submit the Camp ap- plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a first-come, first served basis, so register early. Form KKSR1, Part B is included for your convenience if you are unable to access the online system. 4 visit www.kiakima.com �3 REGISTRATION FORM 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. Part B is the T-shirt order form. This is also available in the online registration system. Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Additional shirts will be available at the Trading Post. like assistance with the online system or the means to register via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in the registration system. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - 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 (KKSR 4A) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at ORRESPONDENCE check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining All summer camp correspondence and regisbalances and complete any remaining paperwork. tration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. SUMMER CAMP After May 31st, the ADDRESSES ONFIRMATION HANGES summer camp operaWhen registering online for classes, please tion will be moved to Before May 31st Chickasaw Council, BSA save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes the camp facility so all 171 South Hollywood place, you will be notified from our administrative correspondence should Memphis, Tennessee 38112 staff prior to your arrival at camp. be sent directly to (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Units that are unable to register online will camp. In order to asstill be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR sure that your paperAfter May 31st Part A) by the established deadline and we can work arrives at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation manually enter you into the system. Please keep in proper location, please 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 mind that some sessions will have filled by this date. follow this step. The (870) 257-4935 Please include alternate courses. addresses for both loFax: (870) 257-4714 For your convenience there are computer cations are listed in the email: director@kiakima.com teminals available at the Scout Office. If you would table on this page. C C visit www.kiakima.com &C 5 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for pro- in and check-out, for the purpose of loading viding a quality program, and unloading. While driving in camp, please but often times the accommodations are observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. 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 an enjoyable one. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily visit www.kiakima.com �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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4A). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. visit www.kiakima.com If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop 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 a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country After your troop guide finishes Award is given to Scouts who complete the helping you check in, you probably won’t following requirements. A Scout must complete see them in your campsite again until you at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of check out on Saturday morning. That’s theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. okay, because we have staff members 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday with the full time job of taking care of night at the chapel. your needs during the week. The staff 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop member is your Commissioner. vesper service while at camp. The commissioner staff will stop 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. by your campsite each morning to visit 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the with leaders in the site. They will make twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. sure you have all the supplies you need. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer If there is something broken or missing camp, as well as in your daily life. in your site, they will see that it is taken 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of care of. “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American LAG EREMONIES Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. The camp will assemble for the 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge flag ceremonies in the morning and of Allegiance while at summer camp. evening. Scouts and leaders are expected 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we to attend the evening flag ceremony in as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our full Class A uniform. Troops are asked daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God to assist with flag ceremonies and blessand Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ing the meals. F C 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS’ MEETINGS ! A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening Units should have at least one leader meal on Sunday. At this meeting members present at each of the camp staff will give an overview of leaders’ meeting. 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 troops week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $85 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 24 2 3 32 4 40+ 5 visit www.kiakima.com 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. lenged 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. PHONE NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com �at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for HECK UT those leaders wishing to take advantage of this serThe check out procedure will begin on Saturvice. day, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A unit with special check-out considerations should make bank of computers is located in the administration plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the building for use of the leaders. troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. C -O CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address following. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. 11 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �MERIT BADGE program for camp osage C ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. ! Please note that merit badges on pages 13-18 are for Camp Osage. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 12 visit www.kiakima.com �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 13 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Leatherwork HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textile’s merit badge. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the importance water plays on 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. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com �Fish & Wildlife Management 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. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. 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, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Citizenship in the Nation Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Weather SCOUTCRAFT Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com �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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. visit www.kiakima.com 17 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. SPORTS AREA NEW Golf Personal Fitness In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. visit www.kiakima.com �OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed 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: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program 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. If a Venturing Crew Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 19 „ „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 Nose plugs for kayaking (optional) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. For those Scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete the white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geocaching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 21 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �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 19th 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 you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. visit www.kiakima.com 23 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling H & as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that last three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com �EXTREME twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. visit www.kiakima.com 25 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �EXTREME twilight, contd. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. Leave No Trace Training – Leave no trace has become the “new standard” when camping in the out-of-doors. This brief introductory session will teach Scouts and Scouters 7 basic principals of outdoor stewardship; Planning, travel, waste disposal, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and courtesy to other visitors. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 27 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physiRowing cal strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Lifesaving Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. This badge is required for Eagle (with alSmall Boat Sailing ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is and shoes that can get wet. required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants Motorboating and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts camp. will learn the proper technique for operSwimming ating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is Mile Swim required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR into earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are struction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non- swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Textiles. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 29 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Soil & Water Conservation 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, Learning to conserve the world’s most natural but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be comresource is critical to the survival of the human race. pleted before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the discouraged from taking this badge. importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in Forestry environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf colThis badge requires drawings and night observation lection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Re(frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before com- quirement 1) ing to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are Fly Fishing/Fishing very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjuncScouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and tion with each other. recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Chemistry Space Exploration Nature This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interacThis is an excellent introductory merit badge to the tive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observa- badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit tion. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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 on page 18. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Fire Safety Wilderness Survival 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. 32 visit www.kiakima.com �Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices are important. SPORTS AREA Personal Fitness Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 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 different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. NEW Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull ups, push ups, basketball throws, etc. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those Scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in the morning and afternoon at Osage and in the afternoon at Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts an opportunity to participate in additional advancement 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR & merit troop awards T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. † The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 39 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cook-off. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 356 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving Rowing 341 Swimming 311 331 344 356 Swimming Instruction 314 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 493 432 423 412 415 Fire Safety 243 246 Camping Wilderness Survival Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing / Fly Fishing 261 284 272 291 294 143 124 161 194 Geology Soil and Water Conservation 102 153 Reptile / Amphibian Study 112 Nature Space Exploration 133 135 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Personal Fitness 501 175 653 655 675 645 Athletics 513 Golf 515 516 521 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 106 151 Weather Ozark Venture Base 436 236 Chemistry Sports Area 485 494 233 First Aid Shooting Sports 446 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Nature Area 441 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 42 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Aquatics Canoeing Lifesaving 322 314 331 Tenderfoot 335 201 204 Second Class 212 215 First Class 223 Wood Carving 441 Indian Lore 481 Leatherwork 491 444 Pioneeering Wilderness Survival First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing / Fishing Nature Area Geology 494 436 422 424 P M E A G C A S O Soil and Water Conservation Nature 486 493 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports 243 271 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 151 156 184 171 173 Citizenship in the Nation 743 175 744 711 715 Communications 721 725 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 653 645 Athletics Personal Fitness Golf 513 501 504 521 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) visit www.kiakima.com 655 675 641 Mountain Man Rend. Ozark Venture Base 246 265 Citizenship in the World Archery Sports Area 236 261 Weather Environmental Science 415 233 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 425 412 Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety 446 433 Art/Textiles Camping 226 483 Basketry Scoutcraft Area 356 311 Swimming Instruction Sculpture 4:00 353 Swimming Handicraft Area 3:00 324 344 341 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 391 (All Day) 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 43 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com �HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 45 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �s e t o N 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2007. The 2007 Program committee looks forward to serving you at camp this summer. Boy Scout Camp is the highlight of a Scout’s year. Memories will be made that will last a lifetime. This summer will showcase Scouting for units from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and many other states. It is the goal of Kia Kima Scout Reservation to provide your Scouts with a high quality program in a semi-wilderness setting. In order to make this program possible, we must begin to plan now. Please review this guide as it contains crucial information regarding our summer camping program. If you have questions for which you cannot find answers, please give us a call. Please help Scouting by making camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available on the council level for those families that need assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2007 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to serving you this summer. Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director visit kiakima.com 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership What To Bring To Camp 34 1 Individual Checklist 34 1 2 2 Trail Blazers 36 Twilight Activities 37 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 Honor & Merit Troop 38 General Information 6 Just for Leaders 39 Check-in Check-out Mail & email 7 11 11 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 39 40 41 Program Information 12 Class Schedules 42 & 43 Camp Osage Merit Badge Information Ozark Venture Base Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight Camp Cherokee Merit Badges Information 12 19 20 22 23 24 25 27 44 & 45 visit kiakima.com Maps 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP campsite reservations & NEW The physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2007, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The Camp Fee Schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31, 2007. This will reserve space for these Scouts. It is possible to add campers later but only with permission of the Reservation Director and with available space. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $180.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $10 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous $50 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on the number of Scouts that attend camp with your unit. Please refer to the table on page 9. COPE Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult $50 per participant Leader’s Fee visit www.kiakima.com $85 per participant $20 per participant 1 $20 per participant 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE CAPACITIES Camp Osage CAMPSITE RESERVATION Units using a campsite in 2007 may reserve it for 2008 by placing a deposit on that site prior to leaving camp. Campsites available after August 1, 2007, may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsite deposits are refundable until January 1, 2007. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1, 2007 will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION procedures A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 2, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival, and EQUIRED EDICAL ORMS the troop’s medical forms will be kept on file with the camp’s health officer. They will be returned to the unit All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical leader at the end of the examination before camp and complete the appropriate week. Adult leaders who medical form will be in camp for less than 72 hours are not required to Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 2, have a complete physical; updated annually (#34412 A) however, a personal examination health history (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 – inArkansas State Law cluding examination – will be restricted from all requires a minimum Class 2, updated ancamp activities until proper examination has been nually (no. 34412 A) given. R M F ! Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. visit www.kiakima.com 3 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. FIRE SAFETY Kia Kima has a fire emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the first leaders’ meeting, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some firefighting equipment is located at the nature lodge. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts. Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to use their own tent for lodging, they must have the tent labeled “No flames in Tents”, This can be stenciled on the tent or placed on a card in front of the tent. Flashlights and battery powered lanterns, which do not pose an asphyxiation threat, are permissible. REGISTRATION 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 instructions 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. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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. CAMP APPLICATION 1 This is the first step of the registration 1 process. Submit the Camp ap- plication (KKSR A) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 The second step of the registration process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of Scouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the Unit Count Form (KKSR 1) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a first-come, first served basis, so register early. Form KKSR1, Part B is included for your convenience if you are unable to access the online system. 4 visit www.kiakima.com 3 REGISTRATION FORM 4 FINAL FINANCIAL FORM This is the second summer camp payment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR 2, Part A & B) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. Part B is the T-shirt order form. This is also available in the online registration system. Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Additional shirts will be available at the Trading Post. like assistance with the online system or the means to register via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in the registration system. Sessions typically limited in size include merit badges in the Shooting Sports area and Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) Program. Preference for participation will be based upon date of session registration and the age of the participant. The unit will be notified if any Scouts are registered for an OUT Program that is full. All other program closures will be announced Sunday when you arrive. The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders fees, and special program fees. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it before you arrive. Complete the Final Financial Form (KKSR3) 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - 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 (KKSR 4A) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at ORRESPONDENCE check-in. Also, when you check in at the program office, we will update schedules, settle any remaining All summer camp correspondence and regisbalances and complete any remaining paperwork. tration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. SUMMER CAMP After May 31st, the ADDRESSES ONFIRMATION HANGES summer camp operaWhen registering online for classes, please tion will be moved to Before May 31st Chickasaw Council, BSA save your confirmation. If a schedule change takes the camp facility so all 171 South Hollywood place, you will be notified from our administrative correspondence should Memphis, Tennessee 38112 staff prior to your arrival at camp. be sent directly to (901) 327-4193 Fax: (901) 327-2010 Units that are unable to register online will camp. In order to asstill be able to turn in the registration form (KKSR sure that your paperAfter May 31st Part A) by the established deadline and we can work arrives at the Kia Kima Scout Reservation manually enter you into the system. Please keep in proper location, please 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 mind that some sessions will have filled by this date. follow this step. The (870) 257-4935 Please include alternate courses. addresses for both loFax: (870) 257-4714 For your convenience there are computer cations are listed in the email: director@kiakima.com teminals available at the Scout Office. If you would table on this page. C C visit www.kiakima.com &C 5 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp GENERAL information K ia Kima is known for pro- in and check-out, for the purpose of loading viding a quality program, and unloading. While driving in camp, please but often times the accommodations are observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. 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 an enjoyable one. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp DANGEROUS WILDLIFE ! Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide adequate tick protection. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6 Wear closed-toed shoes Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin Carry flashlights when walking at night Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them Keep food out of tents Check for tick bites daily visit www.kiakima.com 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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. At that time the unit leader should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, merit badge schedules for the Scouts, and any unpaid fees with the Final Financial Form (KKSR3). The unit leader should have the unit’s medical form and a written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check Form (KKSR4A). Everyone — youth and adult — must have a current health form. The recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. visit www.kiakima.com If any equipment is missing or damaged (holes in tents, missing fire buckets) the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop 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 a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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! ! CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. Camp Tour - There are two required stops on the tour, the Aquatics Area (for swim checks and safety procedures) and the Dining Hall. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 ! Plan to arrive between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp UNIT PHOTOGRAPHS VESPERS & CHAPLAIN Units will have an opportunity to have a group picture made during their check-in process. Each unit that chooses to participate will receive on complimentary 8X10 group photo of their unit. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. COMMISSIONER SERVICE SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country After your troop guide finishes Award is given to Scouts who complete the helping you check in, you probably won’t following requirements. A Scout must complete see them in your campsite again until you at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of check out on Saturday morning. That’s theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. okay, because we have staff members 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday with the full time job of taking care of night at the chapel. your needs during the week. The staff 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop member is your Commissioner. vesper service while at camp. The commissioner staff will stop 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. by your campsite each morning to visit 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the with leaders in the site. They will make twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. sure you have all the supplies you need. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer If there is something broken or missing camp, as well as in your daily life. in your site, they will see that it is taken 6. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of care of. “patriotism”.Why is it important for a Scout to “do my duty to God and my country”? 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American LAG EREMONIES Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. The camp will assemble for the 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge flag ceremonies in the morning and of Allegiance while at summer camp. evening. Scouts and leaders are expected 9. In at least 100 words, write an essay explaining how we to attend the evening flag ceremony in as Scouts carry out our duty to God and Country in our full Class A uniform. Troops are asked daily lives, and explain how you did your duty to God to assist with flag ceremonies and blessand Country while at Summer Camp at Kia Kima. ing the meals. F C 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS’ MEETINGS ! A meeting of all Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders will be held after the evening Units should have at least one leader meal on Sunday. At this meeting members present at each of the camp staff will give an overview of leaders’ meeting. 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 troops week at camp. In addition, a brief morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. This policy is required by the Boy Scouts of America. All leaders must be registered members of the 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. Leader’s fees are $85 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge 5 24 2 3 32 4 40+ 5 visit www.kiakima.com 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 for adults, and $2.00 for children under the age of 12. Visitors may purchase meal tickets from the Program Office as they enter camp. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. lenged 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. PHONE NOTE-Other units may reserve the site but may be relocated without notice if a need arises. A telephone is located at the Camp Osage Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continuous use of the telephone by the Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents phone bill. We do ask that leaders accompany their Scouts at the phone. CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, and World Merit Badges. ! HOUSING -CAMP OSAGE Fourteen troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop site has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE ! Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED Site #13, Dancing Bear, is a barrier free site at Camp Osage. It will accommodate up to 40 physically chal- 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $5.00. Troops at Osage may make arrangements to cook one or more meals in their campsites, using food supplied by the dining hall staff and equipment from troop issue. Troops can also arrange for evening meals to be carried on troop hikes or canoe floats. 24-hour notice is required for special food service arrangements. Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for HECK UT those leaders wishing to take advantage of this serThe check out procedure will begin on Saturvice. day, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A unit with special check-out considerations should make bank of computers is located in the administration plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the building for use of the leaders. troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. C -O CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the address following. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 4. Administration Building - Before leaving camp, stop at the Administration building to take care of any last minute paperwork, settle any debts, turn in evaluation forms, and checkout of camp. 11 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp MERIT BADGE program for camp osage C ! If any unit leader possesses a skill that he would like to teach at camp, feel free to call us. amp Osage offers a wide selection of merit badges. We are constantly evaluating our merit badge program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not be able to complete elsewhere. Most 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 alphabetically 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. Some merit badges are limited in size to ensure safety and quality instruction. These size limitations are indicated in the merit badge description. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. ! Please note that merit badges on pages 13-18 are for Camp Osage. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 12 visit www.kiakima.com AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. visit www.kiakima.com Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 13 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Leatherwork HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with textile’s merit badge. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the importance water plays on 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. Reptile & Amphibian Study This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 14 visit www.kiakima.com Fish & Wildlife Management 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. Chemistry This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing Environmental Science Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjunction with each other. Nature This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. 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, 6 and 7) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Forestry A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. visit www.kiakima.com 15 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Citizenship in the Nation Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Weather SCOUTCRAFT Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 standard notebook, pencil, and pen. Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Communications This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn basic communication skills needed in today’s society. This badge is good for building self-confidence. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle and is a twohour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. visit www.kiakima.com 17 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. SPORTS AREA NEW Golf Personal Fitness In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. visit www.kiakima.com OZARK VENTURE BASE high adventure T he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base has been designed to meet that need. Whether you are in an older Boy Scout Troop Patrol or a coed 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: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program 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. If a Venturing Crew Kia Kima’s OZARK ADVENTURE BASE 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 19 „ „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 Nose plugs for kayaking (optional) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II+ white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. For those Scouts that have earned the canoeing merit badge, you will be able to complete the white water merit badge. Please note that canoeing is a prerequisite for this badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geocaching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. visit www.kiakima.com 21 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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 19th 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 you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. This is a three hour program that meets daily throughout the week. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com C.O.P.E challenging outdoor personal experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. visit www.kiakima.com 23 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL climbing repelling H & as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that last three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com EXTREME twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. visit www.kiakima.com 25 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp EXTREME twilight, contd. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. Leave No Trace Training – Leave no trace has become the “new standard” when camping in the out-of-doors. This brief introductory session will teach Scouts and Scouters 7 basic principals of outdoor stewardship; Planning, travel, waste disposal, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife, and courtesy to other visitors. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE program for camp cherokee C amp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, the troops who visit still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has eight campsites with several located along or near John Cooper Lake. Troops at Camp Cherokee will find traditional camp programs presented by a quality staff. Programs include Nature/Ecology, Scoutcraft, Handicraft, Shooting Sports, the Trailblazer Program, and Aquatics. Because of the limited capacity at Cherokee, most programs have great opportunities for small group sessions and personal instruction. The aquatics program on John Cooper Lake at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an opportunity to experience the thrill of small boat sailing, in addition to Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Rowing, and BSA Lifeguard. The Kia Kima Mile Swim is also held at Camp Cherokee on Saturday mornings. John Cooper Lake is chocked full of fish, catfish, bream, crappie, and small mouth bass. You can fish from the banks, or from the fishing pier, and if you’re a swimmer, you can fish from our rowboats. Eight troop campsites are outfitted with two man wall tents on platforms. Each tent has two metal beds with mattresses. Each troop has a latrine and facilities for handwashing and showers. A hot shower facility is centrally located. visit www.kiakima.com KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section of this guide to help you in easily identifying the which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they can not be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for aditional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge 27 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA BSA Lifeguard required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Bring long pants, a longsleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physiRowing cal strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Lifesaving Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. This badge is required for Eagle (with alSmall Boat Sailing ternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is and shoes that can get wet. required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants Motorboating and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet to inflate clothing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts camp. will learn the proper technique for operSwimming ating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is Mile Swim required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entry-level Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants and long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts be gotten wet. It is highly recommended that CPR into earn the Mile Swim badge. Scouts are struction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com Textiles Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the Non- swimmer and Beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The Beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. HANDICRAFTS AREA Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. Sculpture Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. Art Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Requirement 7 may be completed before coming to camp. Combined with Textiles. Wood Carving This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. This badge often takes less than the full week to complete. visit www.kiakima.com Leatherwork This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming to camp. Indian Lore This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Our camp is fortunate enough to be located near several major tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. 29 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ECO-CON AREA Environmental Science Soil & Water Conservation 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, Learning to conserve the world’s most natural but some of it (Requirements 1, 6 and 7) can be comresource is critical to the survival of the human race. pleted before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are Scouts taking this merit badge will learn about the discouraged from taking this badge. importance water plays on our environment. They will also do an in depth study on the conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in Forestry environmental protection. Reptile & Amphibian Study A leaf collection, a field trip to a lumber mill, and a report on the field trip are required. Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the leaf colThis badge requires drawings and night observation lection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Re(frog hunt). Requirement 2 may be done before com- quirement 1) ing to camp. Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recommended for Scouts who are Fly Fishing/Fishing very afraid of snakes, although the instruction may lessen these fears. Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. These two badges will be taught in conjuncScouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and tion with each other. recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 5 and 7) may be done before coming to camp. Chemistry Space Exploration Nature This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interacThis is an excellent introductory merit badge to the tive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observa- badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit tion. Requirement 5 must be completed outside of badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com Geology The badge requires a rock collection (requirement 2) which may be done before coming to camp. Requirements 5,6,8,12,13 may also be done before coming to camp. SHOOTING SPORTS Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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 on page 18. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 6a, 6b, and 7c may be done before coming to camp. Requirement 8 must be done before coming to camp. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Emergency Preparedness This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 8 may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate) and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Fire Safety Wilderness Survival 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. 32 visit www.kiakima.com Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices are important. SPORTS AREA Personal Fitness Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving rang. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! 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 different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. NEW Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull ups, push ups, basketball throws, etc. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT TO bring to camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board Fire buckets † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform in cludes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationary, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 34 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TRAILBLAZERS program T he Trailblazer program is designed to meet the needs of Scouts who have been enrolled for less than one year. Our Trailblazer program focuses on the Tenderfoot to First Class Requirements. Trailblazer is broken into three parts each lasting one hour. The first session offered is Trailblazer Tenderfoot. This session is designed for those Scouts that have recently joined a troop. Scouts will work on 3, 4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10A, 11,12a, and 12b requirements for Tenderfoot rank. Trailblazer 2nd class is the next progression. If you have Scouts that have already completed the tenderfoot rank, they may want to take this session. In trailblazer second class, requirements 1a, 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 3, 5, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7b, 7c, and 8 of the second class rank will be covered. Trailblazer 1st Class will be offered for those Scouts needing to work on the First class rank. Scouts may enroll in these sessions individually or consecutively. These one hour sessions will be offered consecutively in the morning and afternoon at Osage and in the afternoon at Cherokee. This type of program will give your more advanced first year Scouts an opportunity to participate in additional advancement 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp opportunities while at camp. Each Scout in the Trailblazers Program will learn the basic skills that all Scouts must master to become proficient in camping and outdoor activities. Trailblazers will be a three-hour, comprehensive outdoor program. While designed primarily for Scouts who are new to the Scouting program and those coming to summer camp for the first time, it is not limited to those Scouts. The Trailblazers staff will be comprised of older, experienced staff members that will help your Scouts master the basic skills for camping, cooking, first aid, rope work, map and compass, and nature study. Each Scout will receive credit for the 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. 36 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT activities 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphi-theater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final camp-fire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. visit www.kiakima.com 37 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR & merit troop awards T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. HONOR TROOP In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. MERIT TROOP † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ planning conference to be held in May. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. † The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. † The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS opportunities just for leaders T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. CPR Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 39 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cook-off. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition recognition piece at the closing campfire on Friday evening. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commisary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † visit www.kiakima.com 41 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard 2:00 Motorboating 356 374 Canoeing 322 Lifesaving Rowing 341 Swimming 311 331 344 356 Swimming Instruction 314 Tenderfoot Trailblazer 4:00 353 Small Boat Sailing Aquatics 3:00 391 (All Day) 204 Second Class 215 First Class 226 Wood Carving Indian Lore Handicraft Area Leatherwork Basketry Art/Textiles Sculpture Scoutcraft Area 444 P EE M K A C RO E H C 481 493 432 423 412 415 Fire Safety 243 246 Camping Wilderness Survival Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fishing / Fly Fishing 261 284 272 291 294 143 124 161 194 Geology Soil and Water Conservation 102 153 Reptile / Amphibian Study 112 Nature Space Exploration 133 135 156 184 Environmental Science 171 Rifle 651 Shotgun Shooting Archery 641 Personal Fitness 501 175 653 655 675 645 Athletics 513 Golf 515 516 521 Mountain Man Rend. 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 106 151 Weather Ozark Venture Base 436 236 Chemistry Sports Area 485 494 233 First Aid Shooting Sports 446 Emergency Preparedness Pioneeering Nature Area 441 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 42 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE 2007 Program Registration Codes 9:00 10:00 11:00 BSA Lifeguard Aquatics Canoeing Lifesaving 322 314 331 Tenderfoot 335 201 204 Second Class 212 215 First Class 223 Wood Carving 441 Indian Lore 481 Leatherwork 491 444 Pioneeering Wilderness Survival First Aid Chemistry Fish & Wildlife Mgt. Forestry Fly Fishing / Fishing Nature Area Geology 494 436 422 424 P M E A G C A S O Soil and Water Conservation Nature 486 493 Life To Eagle Shooting Sports 243 271 284 291 294 143 146 122 125 161 166 132 134 153 101 104 135 112 151 156 184 171 173 Citizenship in the Nation 743 175 744 711 715 Communications 721 725 Rifle Shotgun Shooting 651 653 645 Athletics Personal Fitness Golf 513 501 504 521 921 Ozark Climbing School 951 COPE 961 Ozark Ultimate Trek (OUT) visit www.kiakima.com 655 675 641 Mountain Man Rend. Ozark Venture Base 246 265 Citizenship in the World Archery Sports Area 236 261 Weather Environmental Science 415 233 Reptile / Amphibian Study Space Exploration 425 412 Emergency Preparedness Fire Safety 446 433 Art/Textiles Camping 226 483 Basketry Scoutcraft Area 356 311 Swimming Instruction Sculpture 4:00 353 Swimming Handicraft Area 3:00 324 344 341 Rowing Trailblazer 2:00 391 (All Day) 954 964 991 (Week Long Program) 43 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 45 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp s e t o N 2007 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com  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 2007 Title A name given to the resource 2007 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/144e999fce4abb75df0814c1da3063de.pdf 1d07ec8b4affff1682341c1cfb29f10b PDF Text Text Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 7 December 27-30 2007 Leaders Guide to Winter Camp To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com �Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, you will need a minimum class I physical. A class I physical is a basic health history with allergies and medications listed. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. How do we register for Winter Camp? Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password and enter the system. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? We are happy to announce the new East Shower House will be operable for Winter Camp 2007. This facility has 4 individualy stalled showers and toilets. This facility is also heated. �Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password to enter the system. Once you have entered the system, follow the below steps: 1. Click (Registration ) 2. Click (youth) 3. Enter the names of youth and click (save) Please note, if your youth attended summer camp, their names may already be listed. 4. Click (Camper Registration) Place a check mark next to those Scouts that will be attending Winter Camp. Make sure you click (save) before you exit. 5. Click (Schedule youth) 6. Follow the drop down menus and select your choice of classes 7. You may select a class by clicking on it. It will automatically add it to his schedule. �2007 Winter Camp Merit Badge Descriptions COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Crime Prevention - Being a victim of violent crime is a very real possibility in this day and age. This merit badge explores ways to recognized potential threatening situations . Auto Mechanics - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Surveying - Learn how to map out a plot of land, use and transient and much more. Wilderness Survival – Scouts in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Medicine - Scouts in this session will explore the world of medicine. A mini health fair will be held so that Scouts can learn such skills as checking blood pressure and disease prevention. Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Public Health- Lean how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This badge will teach Scouts the ins and outs of the public health world. Painting - A skill within itself. Scouts will have the opportunity learn how to use a paintbrush and roller. Scouts participating should bring an extra set of old clothing for this badge. NRA Basic Pistol - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go throuh this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semiauto and relvolving pistols. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on A climbing tower. This program also inolves a visit to an offsite location thats boats 80 ft. cliffs. Photography– Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. Farm Mechanics- This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about farm implementations. Scouts will also learn about hydraulic systems, gas and diesel engines, and farm maintenance. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World and Nation Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication– Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Family Life - The importance of positive family relations is reinforced in this Eagle required badge. Plumbing - Scouts will learn different tools and techniques used in the plumbing industry. Scouts will also learn to solder copper pipe. Mountain Man - Learn Blackpowder shooting, Tomahawk throwing, Brain Tanning, Primitive Cooking, Flint and Steel, Fire by Friction. All participants will cook and live at Masera Cabin during the entire camp. �Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due in the Scout office by 12/01/07 Individual youth registration forms are due at the Scout office by 12/12/07. If your unit is registering online, you will be given a username and password once your initial $25 deposit is recieved. All registration forms are due by 12/12/07 All payments are due by 12/12/07 10 day out meeting 12/12/07 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Minimum Class I medical forms are due at Check-in. Provisional Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on Thursday, December 27th, and return to the office around 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th. Once registered, the Thursday departure time will be emailed to those that registered for transportation. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. �General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 P.M. Thursday, December 27. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each troop to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. Thursday Schedule 2-4 P.M. 4:30 5:45 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders meeting at the Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (location to be determined) Evening Sessions Friday / Saturday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time - General Adult training session (Leave No Trace) (Fire by Friction) Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Sunday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 8:00 Breakfast Checkout Check-out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! �Winter Camp 2007 Adult Registration Troop _________ District_________ Payment Information Please fill out the name of the adults attending winter camp in the chart below. If you wish to preorder trading post items, please indicate your size and the quantity of items as indicated below. 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Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1st and 2nd choice) Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Payment Information Youth Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan $75 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Please Make Checks Payable to: Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL �Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 Application December 27-30 2007 $75 YOUTH $45 Adult Questions should be directed to Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Unit Council District Leader Phone Email Number Expected Youth Adults Mail reservation form and $25 check to: Reservation fee will be applied to the overall camp fee Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 � 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 Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 7 December 27-30 2007 Leaders Guide to Winter Camp To Register Contact Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Kia Kima Winter Camp Frequently Asked Questions What is Winter Camp? Winter Camp is a mini long-term camping experience. Participants will be able to work on advancement while enjoying the beauty of the Ozark mountains in the winter. What about the food? All meals will be provided and served in the dining hall. Meals will be served in a modified family style where some items are on the table and some items are served in a line. Will I need to provide my own tent and bedding? Yes, paticipants must bring their own tents and bedding. All camp tents are stored for the winter. What time do we show up? Please plan on checking in between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. Will there be a trading post available? Yes, the trading post will be open for your convenience. Do I need a Physical for each participant? Yes, you will need a minimum class I physical. A class I physical is a basic health history with allergies and medications listed. If you have your physicals for summer camp, bring those. How do we register for Winter Camp? Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password and enter the system. Will Showers be available for Winter Camp? We are happy to announce the new East Shower House will be operable for Winter Camp 2007. This facility has 4 individualy stalled showers and toilets. This facility is also heated. Winter Camp Merit Badge Schedule Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Once you pay your initial deposit of $25, your leader will be emailed a username and password for our online registration system. Visit www.kiakima.com to access the registration system. Enter your username and password to enter the system. Once you have entered the system, follow the below steps: 1. Click (Registration ) 2. Click (youth) 3. Enter the names of youth and click (save) Please note, if your youth attended summer camp, their names may already be listed. 4. Click (Camper Registration) Place a check mark next to those Scouts that will be attending Winter Camp. Make sure you click (save) before you exit. 5. Click (Schedule youth) 6. Follow the drop down menus and select your choice of classes 7. You may select a class by clicking on it. It will automatically add it to his schedule. 2007 Winter Camp Merit Badge Descriptions COPE – Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Teamwork is the name of the game here. Your scouts will learn to work with each other through the use of high ropes and initiative games. This program lasts all day for both days. Crime Prevention - Being a victim of violent crime is a very real possibility in this day and age. This merit badge explores ways to recognized potential threatening situations . Auto Mechanics - Have you ever wanted to learn how to change a tire, check fluid levels, or maintain your vehicle? This merit badge will explore all these items. New Scout Program- Many of the Tenderfoot through First Class requirements will be completed in this badge. Archery – Archery experience is highly recommended before signing up for this badge. Scouts will learn the intricate details of archery such as making a string and arrow. Shotgun Shooting – Scouts will learn to safely use a shotgun. Scouts must qualify by shooting skeet. Surveying - Learn how to map out a plot of land, use and transient and much more. Wilderness Survival – Scouts in this session should plant to build and sleep in a natural shelter. Many other essential survival skills will be discussed. Environmental Science – This badge requires taking hikes, field notes, and considerable written work. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Mammal Study and Reptile and Amphibian Study – This is a combined badge. Reptile study req. # 8 cannot be completed while at camp. Camping – Learn the essentials of camping in a wilderness setting. This ranges from tents to water purification to cooking. Medicine - Scouts in this session will explore the world of medicine. A mini health fair will be held so that Scouts can learn such skills as checking blood pressure and disease prevention. Engineering - Transferring motion, structural integrity, and physics are taught in this badge. Scouts will also undertake a small scale building project. Public Health- Lean how to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This badge will teach Scouts the ins and outs of the public health world. Painting - A skill within itself. Scouts will have the opportunity learn how to use a paintbrush and roller. Scouts participating should bring an extra set of old clothing for this badge. NRA Basic Pistol - Venture participants will have an opportunity to go throuh this course which begins on the opening night. There is an additional $25 fee for this activity. Participants will fire both Semiauto and relvolving pistols. Climbing – In this badge scouts will learn how to safely tie knots and make rappels on A climbing tower. This program also inolves a visit to an offsite location thats boats 80 ft. cliffs. Photography– Scouts will explore the world of photography. Participants should bring a digital camera, if available. Otherwise, we will have a few extra. Rifle Shooting – A very popular badge among Scouts. Learn how to safely shoot and clean rifles. Fire Safety – Scouts will visit a fire station and learn how to protect themselves and their families in the event of a fire. Farm Mechanics- This merit badge will give Scouts an opportunity to learn about farm implementations. Scouts will also learn about hydraulic systems, gas and diesel engines, and farm maintenance. Space Exploration – Explore the vast unknown. Scouts will also have an opportunity to launch and recover a model rocket. All supplies are included. Emergency Preparedness- Being prepared is the motto of the Boy Scouts. This badge will teach Scouts the importance of being prepared for emergencies. First Aid – Learn how to take care of a sprained ankle or how to stop bleeding. Skills taught here are essential for any Scout function. Citizenship in the World and Nation Scouts are encouraged to read the requirements of these badges and study any of the available information prior to coming to camp. These badges will require written work, letters and the reading of documents. These badges are recommended for older Scouts. Communication– Effective communication skills are essential for any life situation. Scouts in the badge will have an opportunity to learn the art of effective communication. Family Life - The importance of positive family relations is reinforced in this Eagle required badge. Plumbing - Scouts will learn different tools and techniques used in the plumbing industry. Scouts will also learn to solder copper pipe. Mountain Man - Learn Blackpowder shooting, Tomahawk throwing, Brain Tanning, Primitive Cooking, Flint and Steel, Fire by Friction. All participants will cook and live at Masera Cabin during the entire camp. Winter Camp Timeline and Checklist Troop and individual preorder merchandise forms are due in the Scout office by 12/01/07 Individual youth registration forms are due at the Scout office by 12/12/07. If your unit is registering online, you will be given a username and password once your initial $25 deposit is recieved. All registration forms are due by 12/12/07 All payments are due by 12/12/07 10 day out meeting 12/12/07 at 6:30 PM at the Scout Service Center. This is the last chance to alter numbers for food or merit badge scheduling. After this date, online registration will go offline. Minimum Class I medical forms are due at Check-in. Provisional Information Scouts in troops that are not attending Winter Camp may come as provisional campers. The provisional troop will be hosted by staff and will stay in the handicap site. There will be transportation provided from the Scout Office for provisional scouts that need it. The fee for this service is $25. The group will meet at the Dunavant Scout Service Center on Thursday, December 27th, and return to the office around 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th. Once registered, the Thursday departure time will be emailed to those that registered for transportation. 10 Day Out Meeting There will be a 10 day out meeting on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dunavant Scout Service Center. This will be a chance for leaders to ask any unanswered questions and discuss any hot topics, as well make any final schedule and attendance adjustments. General Information Check-In Procedure Troops are asked to arrive at Kia Kima between 2-4 P.M. Thursday, December 27. Check-in will be simple as groups will be sent directly to their campsites. A leaders meeting will be held at 4:30 P.M. at the Administration Building. We encourage at least one leader and senior patrol leader from each troop to attend. All housekeeping items will be covered at this time such as the daily schedule, rules and regulations and emergency procedures. This will also be a time to correct any registration issues. Thursday Schedule 2-4 P.M. 4:30 5:45 6:00 7:30 9:00 Arrive at KKSR Leaders meeting at the Administration Building Flag Lowering Dinner Opening Show (location to be determined) Evening Sessions Friday / Saturday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 7:45 8:30 11:30 1:00 4:00 5:30 5:45 7:00 8:00 9:00 Flag Raising Breakfast Session I Lunch Session II Free Time - General Adult training session (Leave No Trace) (Fire by Friction) Flag Lowering Dinner Night Activity Evening Session Cracker Barrel Sunday Schedule 7:30 A.M. 8:00 Breakfast Checkout Check-out Remember to pick up your medical forms and advancement records at the administration building before you head back home. Have a safe trip! Winter Camp 2007 Adult Registration Troop _________ District_________ Payment Information Please fill out the name of the adults attending winter camp in the chart below. If you wish to preorder trading post items, please indicate your size and the quantity of items as indicated below. If registering online, adults must be registered also. Adult Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan Name Jacob A. Armstrong $45 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = Phone 327-4193 _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Email L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL Shirt Size director@kiakima.co L (2) X-tra Patch Fleece Vest Fleece Toboggan Pullover (knit cap) 1 XL (1) L (1) 1 Winter Camp 2007 Youth Registration This session registration form should be used if you are not using the online registration system. You may also use this form as a trading post pre-order form. Simply enter the Scouts name and the items pre-ordered. See the example below for details. 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Troop/Crew:____________ Address______________________________________________________________ City:_____________ State:_____ Zip:________ Phone:_______________________ Age:_____ e-mail:______________________________ Need Transportation Y N Program Selection (Choose Preference by Session – 1st and 2nd choice) Session I Session II Evening Session COPE (All Day) Family Life Climbing (All Day) Citizenship in the Nation New Scout Program (All Day) Citizenship in the World Communications Archery Shotgun Shooting Photography Rifle Shooting Surverying Fire Safety NRA Basic Pistol (Venture only) Wilderness Survival Crime Prevention Farm Mechanics Engineering Space Exploration Photography Environmental Science Environmental Science Basketry Combined Animal Study Emergency Preparedness Camping First Aid Farm Mechanics Medicine Plumbing Auto Mechanics Public Health Painting Mountain Man Program (Participants will stay at the Masera Cabin during the entire camp) Payment Information Youth Fee: Extra Patches Fleece Vest Fleece Pullover Long Sleeve T-Shirt Long Sleeve T-Shirt Toboggan $75 = $3 = $25 = $40 = $15 = $18 = $10 = _______ _______ _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size = S M _______ Size =XXL _______ Please Make Checks Payable to: Chickasaw Council, BSA Mail Form and Payment to: Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 S. Hollywood St Memphis, TN 38112 L XL XXL L XL XXL L XL XXXL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Winter Camp 2007 Application December 27-30 2007 $75 YOUTH $45 Adult Questions should be directed to Drew Armstrong at 901-327-4193 or director@kiakima.com Unit Council District Leader Phone Email Number Expected Youth Adults Mail reservation form and $25 check to: Reservation fee will be applied to the overall camp fee Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112  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 2007 Title A name given to the resource 2007 Kia Kima Winter Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide Winter Camp https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/cf2080b2eb7fb120ac9e00b1dff11c8e.pdf 119eb538dd31feda3a6ce956306e8e03 PDF Text Text �Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2008 will be held on May 31st - June 3rd and June 4th – June 7th. In 2007 we saw a 60% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2008. In 2008 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Knights of Kia Kima”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director �2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities page 16 16 16 17 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 18 Maps pages 20 &21 �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $110.00 Webelos $110.00 Leaders $ 65.00 Camp fees The resident camp fee is $110.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 1st. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1st. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $50.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees are due by check-in . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. �2008 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $65.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $65.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this After September 1 (step 1) Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Do this before March 1 (step 2) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. Do this before May 15 (step 3) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout and Leader will receive a resident camp t-shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Resident camp address Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 2008 Service center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed The Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. Confirmation & Changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. This is the first year that we are allowing Webelos to register for classes. The following steps should be followed: 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompany 3 your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without and accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After June 1st, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table to the left. Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record— Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet— �2008 4 please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered— is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent 2008 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. �2008 6 ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to do when you get to resident camp problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, While we want every Scout to it may be kept in the Health Lodge. have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. Safety In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting immediately after Vespers. 7 2008 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at �8 2008 camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered Camp tour during the week. Also, an opportunity will be The pack guide will take the unit provided to answer questions. to the campsite. All personal and unit In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, returned to the parking area. The pack Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask guide and the unit leader will take an questions, and get updates on any special events inventory of all equipment in the campsite. going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be If any equipment is damaged or missing distributed at this meeting. (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. Quartermaster The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that In addition to what is in the campsite, the each person has a place to sleep. camp provides equipment through the camp Scouts and leaders need to Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located prepare for the camp tour soon after beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, arriving at the campsite. There will water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and be time to settle in after the camp tour. American flags are available for checkout. Scouts that did not complete swim These items must be returned-clean and in good checks prior to camp will need to condition-before the pack checks out. Packs change into swim trunks for the camp are welcome to bring their own items (as listed tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes above) from home. with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. 2008 9 Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps �2008 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. 2008 11 Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Tak a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2008 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves cecome Bears and so forth. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. �12 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been Scout’s Name and Pack Number turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost Address of camp and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until number on all mail; this will make it much easier to November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is with their name and pack number. dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before Telephone the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from A telephone is located outside the Administration two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout packages that contain currency or valuables should be use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone insured. by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Electronic mail Should someone at camp need to be contacted, Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced other times as well. Please note, however, that this is with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able be in the subject line. Our pack email address is to talk to their children. The staff member will take a packs@kiakima.com. message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name possible. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com 2008 13 Visitors so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. • Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with • their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack • activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat �2008 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Camp rules & hints • • • • or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. • • • • • • Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. �2008 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 10c 11c 14b 14d 17a 17e 18f Make an article of American Indian clothing Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Learn to tie an overhand and square knot Tie two cords together with an overhand knot Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) �18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos and opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded”, in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! �2008 18 . Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor Commissioner’s signature______________________ Pack: † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one † The unit has at least one adult attend the preleader for every five Scouts. resident camp orientation meeting in March. Commissioner’s signature______________________ (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she cannot attend, an assistant leader or † Scouts attending camp participate in the committee member may fill in). scheduled activities (daily sessions, free Administration’s signature______________________ swims, and other activities during the camp). Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 19 �20 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide How to get to Camp Kia Kima �Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 21 �2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. �� 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 Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2008 will be held on May 31st - June 3rd and June 4th – June 7th. In 2007 we saw a 60% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2008. In 2008 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Knights of Kia Kima”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Reservation Director 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Table of contents Stuff to do to come to resident camp Registration process Camp address page 1 2 3 What to do when you get to resident camp Check in process Camp daily schedule page 6 7 9 When it’s time to go back to the world Check out process page 15 15 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Bear program activities Webelos program activities page 16 16 16 17 Honor and Merit Pack awards page 18 Maps pages 20 &21 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 1 Stuff to do to come to resident camp Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $110.00 Webelos $110.00 Leaders $ 65.00 Camp fees The resident camp fee is $110.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form (KK1) which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 1st. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $35.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 1st. It is possible to add Scouts after this date, pending available space and permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $50.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $45.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form (KK2) and is due by May 15. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. It is nonrefundable unless there are extenuating circumstances. It may be transferred, however, to a different Scout in the pack who has not yet registered. The balance of all camp fees are due by check-in . Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form (KK5) will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. 2008 2 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts . This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $65.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leaderspace and pay only $65.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The registration process at a (big long) glance Do this After September 1 (step 1) Campsite Registration--Fill out the camp application and submit your $50 deposit to select the camp site of your choice. Do this before March 1 (step 2) Pack count--The first step of the registration process is a pack count which indicates the number of Scouts from your pack attending resident camp. Complete the Pack count/Campsite Request Form (KK1) and return it, with a payment of $25 per Scout, to the Chickasaw Council service center by March 1st. Do this before May 15 (step 3) Program preregistration--This step registers Scouts for their activity programs. Complete the preregistration forms (Forms KK2, KK3, and KK4-if necessary) and return them with the deposit for each Scout to the Chickasaw Council service center by May 15th. Preregistration for each Scout will not be processed until the required deposit is received. T-Shirt sizes--Each registered Scout and Leader will receive a resident camp t-shirt. Please indicate t-shirt size of each Scout on the Program Preregistration Form (KK3). Do this when you get to resident camp Financial Summary Form--The final payment includes the balance of the camp fee, leaders’ fees, and any financial assistance allowances. This may be paid at check-in after arriving at camp. Complete the Financial Summary Form (KK 5) and bring this--and the balance of your payment--with you to camp. This form is a summary of all financial transactions and should be the last payment in the registration process. Check-in--The registration process is completed when you check in at Kia Kima. In the case of an emergency, we need a copy of your pack’s roster that includes the phone number of each Scout. You may use your own format, or for your convenience the pack Roster (KK 6) is provided in the Registration Information booklet. If your unit conducted swim checks prior to camp, bring the optional Swin Check Form (KK 7) with you to camp. Do not mail these forms; have them ready at check-in. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Resident camp address Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 2008 Service center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed The Registration packet that accompanies this guide contains all the required forms and detailed instructions for completing each step. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips, can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. Confirmation & Changes When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. This is the first year that we are allowing Webelos to register for classes. The following steps should be followed: 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompany 3 your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without and accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After June 1st, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table to the left. Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addresses for both locations are listed above. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record— Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet— 2008 4 please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination—will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to make sure that all vehicles meet national insurance Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide requirements. Transporting Scouts or adults in the bed of a pickup truck or trailer—whether it is covered or uncovered— is against the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. · · · · · · · · · · Pack flag · First aid kits Den flags · Bow saws Lanterns · Rope Extra plastic · Brooms Water hose · Lawn chairs Canteen · T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Personal equipment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent 2008 5 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4--With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 2008 6 ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. No one will be available to conduct check-in before this time. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide What to do when you get to resident camp problem that could present a hazard to himself or others. If a Scout or leader has any special medication, While we want every Scout to it may be kept in the Health Lodge. have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. Safety In case of accident or emergency Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp Director and Health Officer, has any physical or medical Fire Safety Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights or battery-powered lanterns-which do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable light for use in tents. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Liquid & LP Fuels Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) is to be used only by adults. Lanterns or stoves may be used at campsites, under adult supervision. Empty propane cylinders should be taken home with the pack and not placed in fireplaces or trashcans, as they may explode when heated. The check-in process at a glance Paperwork The Cubmaster and assistant report to the Administration Building wth all the pack’s registration forms, money and medical forms. Here you will meet your pack guide, who will guide you through the rest of the check-in process. Health recheck The pack guide and assistant leader will take the pack to the Administration Building to start health rechecks, while the Cubmaster finishes the paperwork. Pack photograph After the health recheck, the pack has the opportunity to get a group photo made. Campsite and camp tour The pack guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. There are a couple of required stops on the camp tour--the Aquatics area (for swim checks and safety procedures), and the Dining Hall (where you’ll learn how to eat...OK, just kidding!). It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up any needed equipment. Supper Supper at check-in. Also, when you check in at the Administration Building, we Scouts and leaders should wear the complete uniform to supper. will update schedules, settle any remaining balances and complete any Vespers and leaders’ meeting Vespers will be held in the Chapel on opening nights. The Cubmaster should attend the leaders’ meeting immediately after Vespers. 7 2008 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Pack photographs Campfire Your pack will meet the resident camp staff at the opening campfire. Scouts and leaders should wear the complete Scout uniform. Following the health recheck, the pack will have the opportunity for a photograph. A photographer will be at 8 2008 camp on the opening day for packs that would like to have a group picture. Scouts and leaders should be in their complete Scout uniforms. It is a good idea to have the pack arrive at camp dressed in complete uniform to look good for the picture. Prints will be 8x10 inches in size, and will be given to the Cubmaster at the end of the week. The pictures will cost $6.00 each, and will need to be paid for at the time they are ordered. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered Camp tour during the week. Also, an opportunity will be The pack guide will take the unit provided to answer questions. to the campsite. All personal and unit In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, returned to the parking area. The pack Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask guide and the unit leader will take an questions, and get updates on any special events inventory of all equipment in the campsite. going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be If any equipment is damaged or missing distributed at this meeting. (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. Quartermaster The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that In addition to what is in the campsite, the each person has a place to sleep. camp provides equipment through the camp Scouts and leaders need to Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located prepare for the camp tour soon after beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, arriving at the campsite. There will water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and be time to settle in after the camp tour. American flags are available for checkout. Scouts that did not complete swim These items must be returned-clean and in good checks prior to camp will need to condition-before the pack checks out. Packs change into swim trunks for the camp are welcome to bring their own items (as listed tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes above) from home. with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Tentage Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard two-person wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. 2008 9 Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. • It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the Daily Schedule Each day follows the same schedule shown at the right. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:15 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniformcommonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Resident camp daily schedule 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps 2008 10 staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Dangerous Wildlife Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While visiting the outof-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the full-time job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Shower Schedule Hot showers are available at the central showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with you under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. Vespers & chaplain Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. 2008 11 Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Tak a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2008 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves cecome Bears and so forth. Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for resident camp. Sunday and Wednesday night will feature a grand opening campfire. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Tuesday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. 12 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Trading Post The Trading Post-located in the middle of campstocks a variety of items, such as camp memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is open during the day and evening, except at meals and during campwide activities. It is a popular place for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM and debit cards are not. Lost & found Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been Scout’s Name and Pack Number turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost Address of camp and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until number on all mail; this will make it much easier to November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is with their name and pack number. dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended that parents mail their letters before Telephone the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from A telephone is located outside the Administration two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout packages that contain currency or valuables should be use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone insured. by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Electronic mail Should someone at camp need to be contacted, Scouts may also receive e-mail while at camp. the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This telephone All e-mail will be printed and delivered to the pack is located in the camp office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch. There mailboxes with regular mail and messages. E-mail should may be a staff member in the office in the evening or at be addressed as below with the “#” symbol replaced other times as well. Please note, however, that this is with the actual pack number. The Scout’s name should the camp’s business phone and parents will not be able be in the subject line. Our pack email address is to talk to their children. The staff member will take a packs@kiakima.com. message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name possible. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large e-mail messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. E-mail is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com 2008 13 Visitors so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or e-mail to their son during the week. Scouts can find a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. • Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with • their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack • activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and be fastened in. Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area and along the creek banks in camp. Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have many flat 2008 14 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Camp rules & hints • • • • or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals except in the shower facility. Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you should have your shoes on. The buddy system means two or more Scouts go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and Webelos should be aware of where their buddy is at all times. Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. • • • • • • Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 15 When it’s time to go back to the world Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. 2008 16 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the OA Arena Electives 10c 11c 14b 14d 17a 17e 18f Make an article of American Indian clothing Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the OA program Learn what to do when you meet strange animals Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies Learn to tie an overhand and square knot Tie two cords together with an overhand knot Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) 18 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos and opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded”, in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! 2008 18 . Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Honor and Merit Pack awards The Honor Pack and Merit Pack awards recognize packs that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Merit Pack award Complete nine of the following 10 requirements: † The pack should have a clean table in the Dinning Hall. Each pack should clean up after each meal and prevent messes during meals. Dining Hall Director’s signature________________ † The pack should have a clean campsite and show an increase in daily inspection score by the end of the week. Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The unit completes all registration materials by the proper deadlines, including completed forms and payments. Administration’s signature______________________ † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. Administration’s signature______________________ ‰ The unit participates in activities, follows all camp rules, and has a general attitude conducive to a Scout camp, continuing with the tradition of Scout spirit that is ever-present in the program. Program Director’s signature___________________ Honor Pack award In addition to completing all 10 requirements † Two-deep leadership—provided completely by the pack—is present in camp at all times. in the Merit Pack section, a pack must complete two of the following three requirements to be an Honor Commissioner’s signature______________________ Pack: † The unit maintains a minimum ratio of one † The unit has at least one adult attend the preleader for every five Scouts. resident camp orientation meeting in March. Commissioner’s signature______________________ (It should be the Cubmaster—if he or she cannot attend, an assistant leader or † Scouts attending camp participate in the committee member may fill in). scheduled activities (daily sessions, free Administration’s signature______________________ swims, and other activities during the camp). Commissioner’s signature______________________ † The Cubmaster or the in-camp designated leader attends the leaders’ meetings after breakfast. The leader also attends the Wednesday afternoon leaders’ orientation meeting. † The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at resident camp. This project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Camp Ranger. Program Director’s signature___________________ Nature Director/Camp Ranger’s signature__________ † The Scouts and leaders in the pack attend evening meals and campfires in complete Scout uniform. † The pack plans one pack or campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two packs. Program Director’s signature___________________ Commissioner’s signature______________________ Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. 19 20 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide How to get to Camp Kia Kima Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2008 21 2008 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself.  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 2008 Title A name given to the resource 2008 Kia Kima Cub Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Cub Scouts Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b8f372038eba6ee2146b81e60541f1d6.pdf e5bbc88cc323fdc96937da9fd0e93fec PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2008. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. In 2007, we updated our shotgun facility with a new elevated, 5 position range. This ranges boasts a new high speed wobble trap that offers an exciting challenge for even the most advanced shooters. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2008 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2008 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2008 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation visit kiakima.com 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 30 What To Bring To Camp 31 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 31 32 Twilight Activities 33 Add-A-Program 34 Honor & Merit Troop 36 Just for Leaders 37 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 37 38 39 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit kiakima.com 42 & 43 42 44 & 45 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �PREPARING FOR CAMP ! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2008, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs 2 5 accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a 3 24 campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not 4 32 met. 40+ 5 SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $185.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $90 $50 per participant Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous COPE $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. visit www.kiakima.com 1 $25 per participant $50 per participant 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 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. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’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 (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers 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. 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. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com �you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a firstWhen registering online for classes, please save come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are you will be notified from our administrative staff prior unable to access the online system. to your arrival at camp. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like REGISTRATION FORM assistance with the online system or the means to regThis is the third summer camp pay- ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in 3) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. the registration system. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Units will be responsible for purchasing shirts for those members not on this list. 4 CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence SUMMER CAMP should be sent directly ADDRESSES to camp. In order to assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood proper location, please Memphis, Tennessee 38112 follow this step. The (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the After May 31st table on this page. 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 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 (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide 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 an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com �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 noon on Saturday and noon 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 troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring 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 recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any visit www.kiakima.com damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered unrepairable and may result in the troop 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 per- Plan to arrive sons who will use the swimming area, boating area, between 1:00 or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! PM and 3:00 ! ! PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. 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. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $90 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. 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. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com �! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS 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 morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s 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. Leader’s fees are $90 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 $10.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. 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. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the AMP HEROKEE South Fork River. Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Commu- camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops nications, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citi- still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major zen in theWorld Merit Badges. difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation Each troop probook. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional vides a waiter for spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. each table to clean The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an up after meals. opportunity to experience the thrills of small boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. C C ! FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com �! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. MAIL & EMAIL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the following address. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) 11 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or intertroop vesper service while at camp. Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 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”? 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 4. 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 check-out of camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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. 12 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M 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 alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com �Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for ommended for Scouts Eagle and is a two-hour seswho are very afraid of sion. It requires daily hikes, snakes, although the field notes, and experiments. instruction may lessen There is a great deal of writthese fears. ten material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com �Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Emergency Preparedness 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 1, 7, 8, and 9a may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com �SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Whitewater Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. Personal Fitness 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com �TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30) – 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 class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 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! visit www.kiakima.com 21 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 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. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- 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 TNT or not. Scouts must be at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �high adventure T 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. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �Ozark Ultimate Trek O.U.T. O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com �MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living ! Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities 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 you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to visit www.kiakima.com use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. 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. 25 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T 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. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com �! OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. Climbing & Repelling H as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that lasts three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! E X TREME Twilights are open activities. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require sign-ups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- 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 scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives 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 of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �A ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 29th through July 5th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader 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 more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT TO Bring To Camp ! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to threat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post visit www.kiakima.com 31 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com �TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. visit www.kiakima.com CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 33 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities 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-a-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. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $15 per person with a 8 person minimum and 20 person maximum. 34 visit www.kiakima.com �ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs 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 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. 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: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under 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; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. Rock Climbing – Ever wanted to take your troop on a guided rock climb? This is the perfect opportunity. We have 100 foot cliffs and crags located near camp that are the perfect setting for a group climbing event. Our trained instructors will coach and instruct you on proper climbing techniques. Trip Fees: $20 per person with 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 37 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �First Aid CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing campfire. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com �SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. ! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. visit www.kiakima.com † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 39 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP CHEROKEE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP OSAGE visit www.kiakima.com 41 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? 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)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ________/105 pts 42 visit www.kiakima.com �visit www.kiakima.com 43 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com � 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2008. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. In 2007, we updated our shotgun facility with a new elevated, 5 position range. This ranges boasts a new high speed wobble trap that offers an exciting challenge for even the most advanced shooters. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2008 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2008 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2008 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation visit kiakima.com 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Climbing School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 30 What To Bring To Camp 31 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 31 32 Twilight Activities 33 Add-A-Program 34 Honor & Merit Troop 36 Just for Leaders 37 Training Opportunities Scout Leader Cook-off Scoutmaster Merit Badge 37 38 39 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit kiakima.com 42 & 43 42 44 & 45 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp PREPARING FOR CAMP ! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2008, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $90 is due on May 15th. By using this registration process, we can better determine the number of Scouts attending camp from # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge each unit, and allow camp staff to adjust their programs 2 5 accordingly. Smaller units may be asked to share a 3 24 campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not 4 32 met. 40+ 5 SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $185.00 Shotgun Shooting $25 per participant Scouts from other Councils $195.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $90 $50 per participant Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man Rendevous COPE $20 per participant Ozark Ultimate Trek Adult Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. visit www.kiakima.com 1 $25 per participant $50 per participant 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 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. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2 Capacity Capacity Atchu 18 Anicus 24 Mizin 18 Wulit 36 Sanquen 16 Topi 18 Gawi 14 Machque 30 Espan 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’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 (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers 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. 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. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online registration system. Registration for classes is on a firstWhen registering online for classes, please save come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR your confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are you will be notified from our administrative staff prior unable to access the online system. to your arrival at camp. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like REGISTRATION FORM assistance with the online system or the means to regThis is the third summer camp pay- ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in 3) and return them with $90 per Scout by May 15th. the registration system. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 Please submit sizes for adults and youth registered. This form must be received by May 15th to receive complimentary shirts. Units will be responsible for purchasing shirts for those members not on this list. 4 CORRESPONDENCE All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence SUMMER CAMP should be sent directly ADDRESSES to camp. In order to assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA 171 South Hollywood proper location, please Memphis, Tennessee 38112 follow this step. The (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the After May 31st table on this page. 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 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 (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide 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 an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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 troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring 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 recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any visit www.kiakima.com damage found at the end of the week will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered unrepairable and may result in the troop 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 per- Plan to arrive sons who will use the swimming area, boating area, between 1:00 or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! PM and 3:00 ! ! PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. 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. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $90 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. 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. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS 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 morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $35-$50 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s 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. Leader’s fees are $90 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 $10.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. 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. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the AMP HEROKEE South Fork River. Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost Programs unique to Osage include the Life to Eagle Area which offers Commu- camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops nications, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citi- still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major zen in theWorld Merit Badges. difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. Scouts pick up pre-packaged food from our commissary and cook it in accordance to our menu preparation Each troop probook. This book is provided to units prior to camp so additional vides a waiter for spices and secret ingredients can be procured prior to arrival. each table to clean The Aquatics program at Camp Cherokee provides Scouts an up after meals. opportunity to experience the thrills of small boat sailing, lifesaving, motorboating, canoeing, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. C C ! FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $10.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com ! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. MAIL & EMAIL Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender.Please send your email to the following address. Only one email per day, per Scout will be processed. visit www.kiakima.com Email: troops@KiaKima.com (In subject line put the campers name and troop number. Please, no more than ONE email per Scout per day) 11 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or intertroop vesper service while at camp. Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. Step-by-Step: 1. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. Pack up your gear and clean the site one last time. 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”? 2. Trash - Bag up all trash and take it to the edge of the road for the Ranger staff to pick up. 7. Show how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 3 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster and stop by the Trading Post to pick up last minute items. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. 4. 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 check-out of camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 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. 12 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M 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 alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 may be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for ommended for Scouts Eagle and is a two-hour seswho are very afraid of sion. It requires daily hikes, snakes, although the field notes, and experiments. instruction may lessen There is a great deal of writthese fears. ten material, but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Emergency Preparedness 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. Requirement 1, 7, 8, and 9a may be done before coming to camp. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Athletics In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Whitewater Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. Personal Fitness 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30) – 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 class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 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! visit www.kiakima.com 21 Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 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. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- 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 TNT or not. Scouts must be at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp high adventure T 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. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Climbing School. All participants in the O.U.T program will be housed at 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com Ozark Ultimate Trek O.U.T. O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. in top physical condition to undergo the challenges of this program. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. If you think you are up to the challenge, this program is for you. Participants need to be 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living ! Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. T he Mountain Man program is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th century. Many of the activities 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 you to ask the instructor about “Rocky Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The crosscut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to visit www.kiakima.com use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. 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. 25 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T 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. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com ! OZARK CLIMBING SCHOOL Climbing participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. Climbing & Repelling H as the thought of rappelling off a 55 foot climbing tower ever entered your mind? What about scaling a rock surface over 80 feet tall? If so, then the Ozark Climbing School is a program for you. Scouts will work all week to learn proper knots and belaying techniques that will allow them to safely traverse Kia Kima’s brand new 55 foot climbing tower. As you work your way up and down the tower’s 50 ft walls you will be preparing for an off-site climb to a canyon located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. This canyon boasts cliffs towering to over 90 feet in height. Participants that go through this program will earn the climbing merit badge. This is a challenging program that lasts three hours. Participants should be at least 13 years of age and in great physical condition. visit www.kiakima.com 27 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! E X TREME Twilights are open activities. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require sign-ups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- 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 scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives 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 of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 29th through July 5th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader 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 more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT TO Bring To Camp ! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to threat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post visit www.kiakima.com 31 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 32 visit www.kiakima.com TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. visit www.kiakima.com CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representation during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 33 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities 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-a-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. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $15 per person with a 8 person minimum and 20 person maximum. 34 visit www.kiakima.com ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs 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 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. 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: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under 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; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. Rock Climbing – Ever wanted to take your troop on a guided rock climb? This is the perfect opportunity. We have 100 foot cliffs and crags located near camp that are the perfect setting for a group climbing event. Our trained instructors will coach and instruct you on proper climbing techniques. Trip Fees: $20 per person with 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. visit www.kiakima.com 35 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 36 visit www.kiakima.com LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim visit www.kiakima.com 37 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp First Aid CPR All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportunity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing campfire. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. Youth Protection This training is required for all leaders that take kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s Policies on youth and adult interaction. 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. ! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. visit www.kiakima.com † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 39 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP CHEROKEE 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 40 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP OSAGE visit www.kiakima.com 41 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? 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)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ________/105 pts 42 visit www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 43 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA 2008 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com  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 2008 Title A name given to the resource 2008 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Noah Feder Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/be9ff295baff9a52cf38b0e6f3243436.PDF 6451a482c6d9d39e5c20740bc179979d PDF Text Text �Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2009 will be held on May 30th - June 2nd and June 3rd – June 6th. In 2008 we saw a 40% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2009. In 2009 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Kia Kima and the Crystal Crusade”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Director of Support Services �Table of contents Camp Fees & Reservations page 2 Safety & Registration Procedures page 3 Registration Medical forms In case of an emergency Fire safety General Information Correspondence Transportation & parking Check in Trading post Visitors Program Information Daily Schedule Wolf, Bear & Webelos Resident Camp Daily Schedule All the stuff to do while at camp Webelos program activities What To Bring To Camp What to bring Unit equipment Personal equipment Tips What not to bring 3 4 4 5 page 7 8 8 9 12 13 page 16 14 14 15 16 17 page 18 18 18 18 19 19 Twilight and Free Time Activities page 20 Check Out page 21 Coming & going CheckOut CheckOut process at a glance Maps 21 22 22 pages 23 & 24 �2 ! Camp Fees & Registration Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $120.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $120.00 Webelos $120.00 Leaders $ 75.00 Packs that bring a minimum of 5 Scouts will be credited with two free leader spaces. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 15th. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $45.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 15th. It is possible to add Scouts after this with permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $50.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. The balance of all camp fees and leaders’ fees are due by check-in. Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. �3 Safety & Registration Procedures ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After May 25th, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table on page below. Confirmation & Changes Resident Camp address When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. The following steps should be followed: Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompanying your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without an accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention Service Center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �4 Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination-will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp �5 Director and Health Officer, has any Dangerous Wildlife physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While others. If a Scout or leader has any visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounspecial medication, it may be kept in ter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at the Health Lodge. Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We Fire Safety will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans Camp rules & hints to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be be fastened in. stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights • Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area or battery-powered lanterns-which and along the creek banks in camp. do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable • Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have light for use in tents. many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. • No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals Liquid & LP Fuels except in the shower facility. Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) • Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the is to be used only by adults. Lanterns shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you or stoves may be used at campsites, should have your shoes on. under adult supervision. Empty • The buddy system means two or more Scouts propane cylinders should be taken go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and home with the pack and not placed Webelos should be aware of where their buddy in fireplaces or trashcans, as they is at all times. may explode when heated. 2009 ! If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. ! Nof riding in the back of trucks. For insurance reasons, Scouts are not permitted to ride in the beds of pickup trucks. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �6 • • • • • • • Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �7 ! Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts. General Information Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts. This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $75.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leader-space and pay only $75.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. 2009 ! The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. units bringing a minimum of 5 Scouts will receive credit for two free leaders. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �8 Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addesses for both locations are listed on page 3. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Registration Procedures Step 1 Submit the Resident Camp application along with a $50 deposit to secure your campsite at Kia Kima. Please keep in mind that some sites may already be taken. Step 2 By March 15, secure a deposit of $25 per Cub Scout planning to attend summer camp. Payments can be made online (payments cannot come from individual families. Please pay as a group) or at the Scout office. Fill out the corresponding paperwork either online or in the registration packet. Step 3 By May 15th, submit your second individual deposit of $50 per Scout to the Scout office. This can also be paid online. Register your Scouts and leaders online. Webelos will have options for the different classes they wish to take. Cub Scouts will be registered as either Bears or Wolves. Submit your t-shirt sizes either online or by paper (not both). Packs that submit T-shirt sizes by this date will receive a complimentary T-shirt. Packs that do not submit T-shirt sizes may purchase them in the trading post. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to 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 the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. �9 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �10 Tentage Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard twoperson wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniform-commonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �11 • (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the fulltime job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents contain ing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �12 Showers and Facilities Telephone Hot showers are available at the central & east showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with youth under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central & east shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This Trading Post telephone is located in the camp The Trading Post-located in the middle of office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. camp-stocks a variety of items, such as camp until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program lunch. There may be a staff member supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is in the office in the evening or at other open during the day and evening, except at meals times as well. Please note, however, and during campwide activities. It is a popular place that this is the camp’s business phone for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. and parents will not be able to talk Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM to their children. The staff member and debit cards are not. will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions with their name and pack number. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended �13 that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive email while at camp. All email will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. Email should be addressed as below with the “#” a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after symbol replaced with the actual pack camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. Our pack email Visitors address is packs@kiakima.com. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large email messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. Email is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or email to their son during the week. Scouts can find Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the Administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �14 Program Information Daily Schedule Vespers & chaplain Each day follows the same schedule shown on page 15. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:30 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2009 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �15 Resident camp daily schedule Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for Resident Camp. Saturday and Wednesday night will feature grand opening campfires for each session. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Monday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �16 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the campfire Arena Electives 10c Make an article of American Indian clothing 11c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the campfire program 14b Learn what to do when you meet strange animals 14d Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies 17a Learn to tie an overhand and square knot 17e Tie two cords together with an overhand knot 18f Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos an opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded” in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �18 What to bring to camp Personal equipment What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. • • • • • • • • • • Pack flag Den flags Lanterns Extra plastic Water hose Canteen • • • • • • First aid kits Bow saws Rope Brooms Lawn chairs T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent �19 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4-- With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �20 Twilight & free time activities Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �21 Check out Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �22 Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �23 How to get to Camp Kia Kima 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �24 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 �25 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide �� 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 Dear Leaders, Resident Camp for 2009 will be held on May 30th - June 2nd and June 3rd – June 6th. In 2008 we saw a 40% growth in leaders Cub Scout camp and we expect similar growth in 2009. In 2009 we will continue with two separate resident camp sessions for your convenience. You may choose which three day session you would like to attend. This leader’s guide was assembled and organized to help you plan a successful summer camping experience for every boy in your pack. As you can see, there is truly something for everyone, each boy is welcome at Kia Kima, and in face, these boys are why we are here, standing ready to help guile you in your summer camping efforts. We hope each boy in your unit gets every opportunity to attend this year’s camp. I encourage you to get fully involved in this year’s theme: “Kia Kima and the Crystal Crusade”. Many packs will come to camp equipped with props, costumes, table decorations and many more spirit items that reflect this theme. This will only add to the rich experience that will be provided. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the entire Kia Kima staff, we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! In Scouting, Drew Armstrong Director of Support Services Table of contents Camp Fees & Reservations page 2 Safety & Registration Procedures page 3 Registration Medical forms In case of an emergency Fire safety General Information Correspondence Transportation & parking Check in Trading post Visitors Program Information Daily Schedule Wolf, Bear & Webelos Resident Camp Daily Schedule All the stuff to do while at camp Webelos program activities What To Bring To Camp What to bring Unit equipment Personal equipment Tips What not to bring 3 4 4 5 page 7 8 8 9 12 13 page 16 14 14 15 16 17 page 18 18 18 18 19 19 Twilight and Free Time Activities page 20 Check Out page 21 Coming & going CheckOut CheckOut process at a glance Maps 21 22 22 pages 23 & 24 2 ! Camp Fees & Registration Campsite requests can be made by filling out the camp application and placing a $50 deposit on the site you prefer. Please list multiple choices as some sites may have already been taken. Camp fees The resident camp fee is $120.00. The camp fee includes a camp patch and t-shirt for each Scout. Please note that we Resident Camp Fee Schedule Cub Scouts $120.00 Webelos $120.00 Leaders $ 75.00 Packs that bring a minimum of 5 Scouts will be credited with two free leader spaces. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Packs are required to make a deposit of $25.00 per Scout before March 15th. An additional $50.00 is due before May 15th, and the remaining $45.00 should be paid after arriving at resident camp. can not offer refunds for Scouts who leave camp early. A portion of the fee is due with each step of registration. The first payment is due with the Pack Count Form which allows us to plan for the size of each pack. Packs are required to make a payment of $25.00 per Scout by March 15th. It is possible to add Scouts after this with permission from the Resident Camp Director. This $25.00 payment is nonrefundable, but will be used as payment toward the camp fee. The next payment is due with the second step. An additional $50.00 deposit per Scout is due with Financial Preregistration Form and is due by May 15th. This deposit will also be applied to the total camp fee. The balance of all camp fees and leaders’ fees are due by check-in. Please allow plenty of time for mailing or bring them with you in person. The Financial Summary Form will assist you in figuring the amount due. Detailed instructions of the registration process are included in the Registration Packet. The registration packet is seperate from this booklet. 3 Safety & Registration Procedures ! Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima for resident camp between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on the opening day depending upon your session. Registration Our goal is to make the registration process easy and efficient for everyone. An overview of the registration steps are listed. Additional help, along with last minute updates and tips can be found on our website at www.kiakima.com. to the differences between the activity badges offered. 3. Cub Scouts will be assigned walking groups (generally no more than 15 per group) and will participate in a pre-structured program. Operation Hours – After May 25th, the camp will be in operation and staff will be available in the office to answer any of your questions. Please use the number in the table on page below. Confirmation & Changes Resident Camp address When we receive your program registration materials from step 3, we will send you an email that will include a username and password for our online registration system. This system will be used to register your pack’s first and second year Webelos for camp activities. The following steps should be followed: Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 Phone: 870-257-4935 Fax: 870-257-4714 E-mail: director@kiakima.com 1. Webelos will be registered individually but sessions should be scheduled in such a manner as to ensure that adult partners will be accompanying your group. No Webelos will be permitted to attend a class without an accompanying adult. 2. Webelos may register for any of theWebelos activities. Leaders should pay special attention Service Center address Chickasaw Council 171 S. Hollywood Memphis, TN 38112 901-327-4193 Fax: 901-327-2010 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 4 Medical Forms All Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Scouts and leaders must have an annual examination. The examination must be by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Youth participants and adults under the age of 40 should use the Personal Health and Medical Record—Class 3 (no. 34412). These forms are available in your Registration Packet—please make copies for your pack or pick them up at the Dunavant Scout Center. Please use the most current version of each form. Older versions of the medical forms cannot be accepted. Each Scout and leader will have a health recheck after his arrival as part of the check-in procedure. The pack’s medical forms will be kept on file for the week with the camp’s Health Officer. They will be returned to the Cubmaster 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 Please make arrangements for physical examinations before summer camp. Any Scout or leader who does not have a completed health form—including the examination-will be restricted from all camp activities until an examination has been given. There are no provisions for an examination to be given at camp. Also, make sure that each health form has been signed by all parties in the appropriate places. Please keep a copy of each Scout’s physical for your records. Safety While we want every Scout to have a fun and exciting stay at resident camp, safety is a top priority in our program, in the campsite and around camp. Please take note of the policies and procedures to ensure a fun and safe experience. In case of accident or emergency health history (Class 1 medical form) is still required. Even if a leader is arriving late in the week all efforts should be made to have that person’s health history with the pack during check-in, so that the health officer can review the forms, even before the leader arrives. If a Scout or leader is arriving late to resident camp, and they were not able to give the health forms to the leader before camp, then they will need to give these forms to the Health Officer upon arrival in camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Kia Kima has a Health Lodge that is open 24 hours a day and is manned by staff members trained in handling minor accidents and illnesses. In addition, Kia Kima has a working arrangement with physicians in Hardy for the treatment of more serious cases. If this kind of treatment is required, the Scout’s parents will be notified by telephone, and their wishes concerning treatment will be respected. If such a trip is required, we ask that one of the Scout’s leaders drive him to the hospital. This way, the Health Officer will still be in camp to treat any other potential injuries. At the health recheck, the camp reserves the right to refuse admittance to any Scout or leader who, in the opinion of the Camp 5 Director and Health Officer, has any Dangerous Wildlife physical or medical problem that could present a hazard to himself or Kia Kima is a Wilderness Setting. While others. If a Scout or leader has any visiting the out-of-doors, it is common to encounspecial medication, it may be kept in ter various forms of wildlife. Dangerous wildlife at the Health Lodge. Kia Kima could include, venomous snakes, spiders, ticks, etc. Bites from these animals are extremely rare but precautions should be taken. We Fire Safety will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. Kia Kima has a fire and emergency alarm system. This system will be explained at the leaders’ meeting on the first evening you are in camp, and a test of the system will be conducted early in the week. Some fire fighting equipment (rakes, shovels, fire buckets) is available in each campsite, or from the Quartermaster. If there is an emergency, this equipment will be used by members of the camp staff. This equipment is not to be used by Scouts; Scouts do not fight fires under any circumstances. Under no circumstances shall flames of any kind be used in any tent. If a Scout or leader plans Camp rules & hints to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled • No riding in the back of trucks. All Scouts riding in a vehicle should have a seat belt and “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be be fastened in. stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Flashlights • Throwing things at camp, like rocks and sticks, is not permitted, especially around the lake area or battery-powered lanterns-which and along the creek banks in camp. do not pose the threat of fire or asphyxiation-are the only acceptable • Running in camp should be limited to the open fields and play areas. Kia Kima does not have light for use in tents. many flat or level areas on which to run. Roadways and paths are not designed for running. • No open-toed shoes like flip flops or sandals Liquid & LP Fuels except in the shower facility. Liquid-fueled equipment (kerosene, gasoline, white gas, etc.) • Bare feet are limited to three places: behind the fenced-in area at the waterfront, in the is to be used only by adults. Lanterns shower, and in the bed. At all other times, you or stoves may be used at campsites, should have your shoes on. under adult supervision. Empty • The buddy system means two or more Scouts propane cylinders should be taken go everywhere in camp together. Cubs and home with the pack and not placed Webelos should be aware of where their buddy in fireplaces or trashcans, as they is at all times. may explode when heated. 2009 ! If a Scout or leader plans to utilize a personal tent for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames in Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. ! Nof riding in the back of trucks. For insurance reasons, Scouts are not permitted to ride in the beds of pickup trucks. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 6 • • • • • • • Scouts should not be sent to the campsite alone, or on any trip out of a leader’s view without a buddy or a leader. Camp is a big place and Scouts often get turned around while walking a common trail, even if they have traveled that way many times before. Any campfire started in the campsite should be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any reason. Unattended fires in camp can be very dangerous. Try to keep knife use to a minimum. Open knives in crowded areas and walking with an open knife pose great dangers. Individuals who have knives should be considerate of others and use those knives safely. Please do not cut live trees, no matter how big or small they are. Walking sticks are sold in the camp Trading Post, or may be made from limbs or trees that are already dead and down. Please do not disfigure the trees, bushes, or shrubs. If you dig holes for any reason, please fill them up when you are finished. Leaving open holes in activity fields and campsite areas poses a tripping hazard. Please do not hang wet clothes inside your tent. Also, do not attach clotheslines to the tent, as these put stress on the tent and can cause it to fall down. Clotheslines in campsites should be hung with colored or white cord and as high off the ground as possible to avoid Scouts or leaders walking into them. Please remove any clotheslines that you hang up before leaving camp. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 7 ! Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts. General Information Leaders in camp All units are required to have at least two adult leaders in camp at all times. Cub Scout packs must also have a 5 to 1, boy to leader ratio for Webelos and a 3 to 1 leader ratio for Cub Scouts. This policy is required by the Chickasaw Council. All leaders must be registered members of the BSA, and must meet the qualifications for the leadership position in which they serve. The unit leader must be at least 21 years of age. Any additional leaders must be at least 18 years of age. Leaders may rotate when necessary, but at least two adults must be with the unit 24 hours a day. Parents, committee members, and other adults who accompany the unit to camp must meet all of the above requirements. Leaders, please note, it is in the best interest of your Scouts to have consistent leadership throughout your pack’s stay at camp. Rotation of leaders can give way to situations that are not conducive to the positive influences of a stay at resident camp. The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. Additional “leader-space” is $75.00 for the week. Each leader-space provides meals, tentage, and an official resident camp patch. The official leader count for the unit will be the number of additional leader-spaces plus the first two leaders. Units that rotate leaders during the week can fill a leader-space with more than one person staying different parts of the week. For example, one leader might stay the first night and another the second or third. In that the two leaders do not stay in camp at the same time, they use only one leader-space and pay only $75.00. They will, however, only receive one patch for the one leader-space. Additional patches are available for the purchase from the Trading Post. The general rule is that the unit needs to pay for the maximum number of leaders staying in camp at any one time. If, however, additional leaders will be in camp for only one or two days and do not wish to pay for the entire week, they may provide their own tent and pay for meals on an individual basis. They will not receive a patch, but may purchase one from the Trading Post. Packs with a high ratio of leaders to Scouts may be contacted by our Administrative staff to ensure enough tent space for everyone. 2009 ! The unit leader and one assistant may attend camp at no charge. units bringing a minimum of 5 Scouts will receive credit for two free leaders. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 8 Correspondence All resident camp correspondence and registration material should be sent to the Council Office until the middle of May. All correspondence should then be sent directly to camp. The addesses for both locations are listed on page 3. To allow enough time to receive and process registration, do not send any money or registration materials through the Postal Service less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Fax and email service is available 24 hours a day for your convenience. Registration Procedures Step 1 Submit the Resident Camp application along with a $50 deposit to secure your campsite at Kia Kima. Please keep in mind that some sites may already be taken. Step 2 By March 15, secure a deposit of $25 per Cub Scout planning to attend summer camp. Payments can be made online (payments cannot come from individual families. Please pay as a group) or at the Scout office. Fill out the corresponding paperwork either online or in the registration packet. Step 3 By May 15th, submit your second individual deposit of $50 per Scout to the Scout office. This can also be paid online. Register your Scouts and leaders online. Webelos will have options for the different classes they wish to take. Cub Scouts will be registered as either Bears or Wolves. Submit your t-shirt sizes either online or by paper (not both). Packs that submit T-shirt sizes by this date will receive a complimentary T-shirt. Packs that do not submit T-shirt sizes may purchase them in the trading post. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Transportation & parking Each unit is responsible for the safe transportation of its members to and from camp, and to 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 the policy of the Boy Scouts of America, as well as poor judgment. In addition, units visiting Kia Kima from other councils are responsible for attaining the appropriate tour permits. Parking is provided at the camp entrance for leaders and visitors. The main parking area is the area between the main gate and the Administration Building. Vehicles are not to be parked in the campsite during the week. Packs are encouraged to leave a trailer in the campsite in order to store gear. A locking box will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. In addition, there are some localized parking areas provided for unit vehicles that may be more convenient for some campsites. These areas are marked on the camp map at the end of this guide. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed. Pack vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out for the purposes of loading and unloading of personal and pack equipment. While driving in camp, please observe the camp speed limit of 7 miles per hour. No vehicles will be allowed to operate in camp or be parked in the campsite after check-in without permission of the Resident Camp Director. 9 Arriving Packs should plan to arrive at Kia Kima between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on your opening session day depending upon your session. No one will be available to handle early arrivals. Check-in The first thing the Cubmaster should do is report to the Administration Building with an assistant, where they will meet the camp administrative staff. At that time, the Cubmaster should have a final count of Scouts and leaders, Scout schedules, and any unpaid fees as determined on the Financial Summary form. The assistant should have the pack’s medical forms and written explanation for any boy who needs special medical treatment. A pack guide will be assigned to assist the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the assistant leader will take the unit to the Training Center for the health recheck. The assistant leader should bring the medical forms and, if swim checks were completed prior to camp, the Swim Check form. Everyone, youth and adult, must have a current health form. The recheck is to make sure that no significant changes have occurred since the physical examination was given. A buddy tag will be issued for each person with a health form. The health recheck will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering in the Administration Building, so all members are encouraged to arrive at camp at the same time. The Cubmaster should account for any Scout or adult who will arrive late. Camp tour The pack guide will take the unit to the campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded, and vehicles returned to the parking area. The pack guide and the unit leader will take an inventory of all equipment in the campsite. If any equipment is damaged or missing (holes in tents, missing fire buckets, etc.) the pack guide will note it and report it. The pack guide will also report the number of tents in the site to ensure that each person has a place to sleep. 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 camp will need to change into swim trunks for the camp tour. Remember that a shirt, and shoes with covered heel and toe, must be worn while in camp. The pack guide will take the pack on a tour of camp, pointing out camp landmarks and the various program areas. There are a couple of required stops, such as the Aquatics area, and the Dining Hall. Even if the pack has completed swim checks prior to camp, they still must visit the Aquatics area for safety procedures. It is also a good idea to stop by the Quartermaster to pick up a fireguard chart and other equipment you may need in your campsite. After the tour, the pack may return to the campsite. This is a good time to get settled and prepare for supper. The Scout uniform is required for all evening meals and campfires. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 10 Tentage Leaders’ meetings A meeting of key leaders will be held on the opening day after vespers at the Chapel. At this meeting, members of the camp staff will give an overview of camp policies and procedures, and special program activities that will be offered during the week. Also, an opportunity will be provided to answer questions. In addition, leaders’ meetings will be held each morning after breakfast. At this meeting, Cubmasters will get the opportunity to ask questions, and get updates on any special events going on in camp. The daily newsletter will be distributed at this meeting. Quartermaster In addition to what is in the campsite, the camp provides equipment through the camp Quartermaster. The Quartermaster is located beside the Trading Post. Items such as brooms, water hoses, cleaning agents, tools and American flags are available for checkout. These items must be returned-clean and in good condition-before the pack checks out. Packs are welcome to bring their own items (as listed above) from home. Generally speaking, all packs will be housed in standard twoperson wall tents. These tents have wooden floors with steel beds and vinyl covered mattresses. If your pack wants to bring its own tentage to camp, this is permitted. Two-deep leadership rules still apply and adults cannot stay in tents with Scouts. The only possible exception is when a parent stays in the tent with their son. If your pack chooses to bring a portion of its own tents, please be sure that you communicate this to the resident Camp Director, as space for these tents can become a consideration. If a Scout or leader plans to utilize their own tents for lodging, they should have the tent labeled “NO Flames In Tents.” This can be stenciled on the tent or on a place card in front of the tent. Uniform The official Cub Scout summer field uniform is recommended for wear by both youth and adults while in camp. This uniform-commonly referred to as Class A uniform-is to be worn to supper each evening and to campwide activities such as campfires and Vespers. The Class B uniform consists of Scout shorts and a Scouting t-shirt and may be worn at all other times during camp. Since the uniform is worn so much, here are a few tips to help it stay fresh longer: • Don’t wear it at times when it does not have to be worn; change clothes after supper to avoid getting it dirty. • Bring a hanger for the shirt and keep the neckerchief and slide Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 11 • (if worn) in the same place each time so they won’t get lost. It would be a good idea to have several pairs of Scout socks to avoid wearing the same pair all week. Dining Hall With everyone visiting three times a day, the dining hall is the most popular place in camp. Before each meal, packs line up in formation on the parade ground outside of the dining hall. The Officer of the Day, from the staff, will take roll call of the packs, lead grace, and at the morning and evening meals, lead the flag ceremony. Scouts and leaders should wear their complete Scout uniform to supper to retire the colors. After the meal, the Officer of the Day usually has some important announcements for the camp. We ask that all Scouts remain in the dining hall until dismissed by the staff. The waiter system is used in the dining hall for setting the tables and cleaning up after meals. It is important to stop at the dining hall during the camp tour for a demonstration of how the waiter system works. Some people have special dietary needs. We will work the best we can in accommodating these needs with the food that we have available. Dietary supplements should be brought from home for specific dietary requirements. Commissioner Staff After your pack guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see him in your campsite again until you check out. That is okay because we have a staff member with the fulltime job of taking care of your needs during the week. That staff member is your Commissioner. The Commissioner staff will stop by the campsites each day to visit and will make sure you have all the supplies and equipment that you need. If there is something broken or missing in your site, they will work to see that it is fixed or replaced. You can also meet with your Commissioner at the morning leaders’ meeting. In addition, Commissioners are knowledgeable about the program and can answer questions or help you plan pack activities. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents contain ing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 12 Showers and Facilities Telephone Hot showers are available at the central & east showerhouse. The central showers accomodate adult males, females and youth. In order to adhere to youth protection policies, adults are not allowed to take showers with youth under any circumstances. Dedicated showers for female Scouters are located at the central & east shower facility. Some campsites have built-in cold showers. A telephone is located outside the Administration Building. It is the only telephone available for Scout use. We discourage the continued use of the telephone by Scouts. Not only does it take him away from the camp program, it runs up his parents’ phone bill. Should someone at camp need to be contacted, the telephone number is 870-257-4935. This Trading Post telephone is located in the camp The Trading Post-located in the middle of office and is manned from 9:00 a.m. camp-stocks a variety of items, such as camp until 5:00 p.m., with the exception of memorabilia (patches, mugs, t-shirts, etc.), program lunch. There may be a staff member supplies and concession items. The Trading Post is in the office in the evening or at other open during the day and evening, except at meals times as well. Please note, however, and during campwide activities. It is a popular place that this is the camp’s business phone for Scouts and leaders to get a snack and relax. and parents will not be able to talk Visa and MasterCard are accepted; however, ATM to their children. The staff member and debit cards are not. will take a message and deliver it at the next meal. Emergency messages, of course, will be delivered as soon as possible. Lost & found A central lost and found area is located at the Trading Post. If you lose something during the week, check with the Trading Post staff to see if it has been turned in. In addition, the Aquatics area has a small lost and found area. At the end of resident camp, all lost and found items will be boxed and stored. After camp closes for the summer, lost and found items will be kept until November 1. To make it easier to recover lost items, Scouts should clearly mark their personal possessions with their name and pack number. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 Postal mail Scouts may receive mail at camp. Please send mail addressed as follows: Scout’s Name and Pack Number Address of camp Please be sure to include the Scout’s pack number on all mail; this will make it much easier to route the mail to the proper recipient. Also include a return address on all mail in case a letter arrives at camp after the Scout has left. Mail service is dependable, but it is recommended that mail not be sent to camp later than the day the pack checks into camp. For such a short session as resident camp, it is recommended 13 that parents mail their letters before the Scout arrives. A letter or postcard can take from two to four days to reach camp. Any letters or packages that contain currency or valuables should be insured. Electronic mail Scouts may also receive email while at camp. All email will be printed and delivered to the pack mailboxes with regular mail and messages. Email should be addressed as below with the “#” a list of what to bring to camp and helpful hints; after symbol replaced with the actual pack camp, they can see the pictures of their week at camp. number. The Scout’s name should be in the subject line. Our pack email Visitors address is packs@kiakima.com. To: Pack# Subject: Scout’s Name Please do not send forwarded messages, attachments, Internet sites, or multimedia or excessively large email messages. These messages are filtered and will not be delivered. Email is a service provided for parents and friends to send messages to people during their stay at camp. This service is not intended for business use nor is it guaranteed delivery or privacy. The official Internet site for resident camp and for Kia Kima Scout Reservation provides the latest updates about preparing for camp. This is an excellent resource for parents, leaders and Scouts. www.kiakima.com Leaders will find information about summer camp, registration and last-minute updates. It is also a convenient way to submit last-minute schedule changes before coming to camp. Parents will be able to find out how to send mail or email to their son during the week. Scouts can find Visitors should plan to arrive at Kia Kima in accordance with the daily schedule of activities. Arriving after activities have started may cause visitors to wander around camp for hours before connecting with their party. Scouts will be involved in sessions until 5:00 p.m. daily and will need time to take a shower and change clothes before the evening meal. The evening pack activities in camp will last until approximately 9:30 p.m., so visitors should plan to leave shortly after that so Scouts and leaders can get a good night’s sleep. Vehicles should be parked in the camp parking lot, but not driven into camp. Visitors should park, check in at the Administration Building, and then walk to the campsite area. Please note that the camp-wide speed limit is 7 mph. If desired, visitors may eat in the dining hall. Visitors may purchase tickets for their meal from the Administration Building as they enter camp. The meal price is reasonable and the meals are served on a regular schedule. Seating space can be a concern for visitors as packs have assigned seating, so visitors should be prepared to be at the back of the line, and expect to sit in an area apart from the pack as space allows. In addition, they should notify their Scout’s Cubmaster, who will make arrangements with the dining hall manager. Visitors at any time should check in at the Administration Building. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 14 Program Information Daily Schedule Vespers & chaplain Each day follows the same schedule shown on page 15. The schedule for Saturday’s and Wednesday’s may vary for check-in and check-out. On opening and closing day the evening activity is a campwide campfire in the campfire arena starting at 8:30 p.m. Everyone in camp is expected to attend and wear his or her Scout uniform. There are a variety of activities available to choose from on the remaining evenings. Vespers is a short fellowship service held on the first evening of camp. Vespers is held in the Chapel, located above the campfire arena. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Members of the Commissioner staff will conduct Vespers services, with assistance from visiting clergy. In addition, they can provide assistance with homesick Scouts. Scouts and units may volunteer to assist with Vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on a religious award are especially encouraged to do so. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Please realize that the age and rank of each Scout in your pack needs to be carefully examined before registering for programs. Take a close look at the Program Pre-registration form and be sure to register your Scouts for the correct program for resident camp. In other words, think now as if you are in June, 2009 already. Your current Tiger Cubs will now become Wolves. Wolves become Bears and so forth. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 15 Resident camp daily schedule Campfires Campfires bring out the spirit and fun of camp. We have two campfires planned for Resident Camp. Saturday and Wednesday night will feature grand opening campfires for each session. It will kick off the week with an exciting beginning. Songs, cheers, stunts, and the chance to meet the whole staff will be just a few of the treats in store. On Monday and Friday night, we will have our closing campfires. Awards and many neat activities are also planned for these campfires. Visitors are encouraged to attend these campfires. All campfires start at 8:30 p.m., and should conclude around 9:15 p.m. Any visitors in camp should plan to depart after the campfire show has ended. Packs that wish to do a skit for this special closing campfire are encouraged to do so. The number of skits will be limited, due to the campfire length, therefore, check with the Program Director when you arrive at camp. Skits or stunts that throw water or that do not follow the good spirit of Scouting will not be used. Packs should practice their skits during their week of camp, so plan early. 6:55 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00-8:45 8:45-10:00 10:15-11:30 11:35 11:45 12:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-2:15 2:30-3:45 3:45-5:15 5:15 5:35 5:45 After Supper 10:00 First Call Reveille Waiter’s Call Assembly Breakfast Campsite Cleanup First Session Second Session Waiter’s Call Assembly Lunch Rest Period Third Session Fourth Session Free Activities Waiter’s Call Assembly Supper Evening Activities Tapps Fishing Permits Fishing is a popular activity with many Scouts. Anyone wishing to fish during the week will need to obtain a Fishing Permit. Permits will be issued at the beginning of the week following a fishing orientation and safety session. The fishing program at Kia Kima is strictly a catch-and-release program. These specially designed fishing licenses are not Wildlife fishing licenses and are in no way connected with fishing activities apart from Kia Kima. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 16 All the stuff to do while you’re at camp Wolf program activities Achievements 1h 5a,b,c,d,e 10b 10c Swim as far as you can walk in fifteen steps Tools for fixing and building Take a nature walk in the woods or visit the Scout Museum with your parent Attend a live program with your parent at the campfire Arena Electives 10c Make an article of American Indian clothing 11c Learn the words of three Cub Scout songs at meals or during the campfire program 14b Learn what to do when you meet strange animals 14d Understand what it means for an animal to have rabies 17a Learn to tie an overhand and square knot 17e Tie two cords together with an overhand knot 18f Take part in two summertime pack events (Resident Camp counts as one event) 18g Learn to identify poisonous plants and what to do if you touch them 19d Know the rules of safe fishing 20b Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area 20c Reviewed archery safety rules at the Archery Range Cub Scout Conservation Award (found on page 216 of the Wolf Book) Bear program activities Achievements 5d 10a 11b 11e 12 b 12d 20a 22a,b,c,d Visit the Nature Center If you are a Resident Camper with a parent then you achieved this Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics Area Got a physical examination prior to Resident Camp Went on a nature hike while with a family member Attend the outdoor program at the OA Arena Show how to use and take care of tools Tying it all up Electives 2a 2e 5e 5f 9a 19c 19d Learn how to read a thermometer Learn how to identify three types of clouds Reviewed boating safety rules at the Aquatics area If you rowed in a boat with an adult at camp Make an art craft while at camp Rest by floating in the water on your back for at least one minute Tell what the buddy system means and the basic rules of safe swimming and simple rescue 20a Review archery safety rules at the Archery Range World Conservation Award (found on page 256 of the Bear Book) Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 17 Webelos program activities Please select your activities from the list below. First year Webelos may select up to four activities. Second year Webelos will select 3 activities and will be enrolled in Boy Scout 101 as the fourth activity. Aquanaut – Get ready to get wet! Whether jumping into water over your head, learning to float, or getting the chance to cool off on a hot summer day, you’ll love being an Aquanaut. Naturalist – If you like watching wildlife, then Kia Kima is the place for you. You will get the chance to study creatures and plants in the wild and see much of camp at the same time. Readyman- Don’t Panic! This badge will teach you exactly what to do when an emergency arises. Forester- Identifying trees and learning their uses is part of the job of being a forester. Hiking along the trails of camp and learning new things about forestry, trees, and how we conserve our resources. Athlete – This activity badge will give Webelos and opportunity for a little homework. Webelos will record their progress on certain exercises for a period of 30 days. Scouts will also learn what it means to be “Physically fit”. Artist – Do you like to make things? Artist activity badge will give you an opportunity to draw and build! You will use your own creative juices to create masterpieces. Outdoorsman- Outdoorsman Activity badge requirements are fun and give Webelos an opportunity to learn about camping and the out-of-doors. Geologist – Rocks and Minerals and how the earth is put together makes this activity badge exciting and challenging. Sportsman- Develop your skills in the sports world. Learn the rules, showing good sportsmanship, and doing your best is what Sportsman has to offer. Conservation Award – This special award will give Scouts an opportunity to participate in a small environmental service project. They will also learn how to be “conservation minded” in preserving our natural resources. Boy Scout 101 – This session will be taught to all second year Webelos that attend resident camp. During this session, second year Webelos will work on activities that will prepare them for a Boy Scout troop. Activities may include, pitching a backpack tent, primitive fire making, foil pack cooking, simple knots and much more! 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 18 What to bring to camp Personal equipment What to bring Other than some basic items, different people and packs will bring different items with them. A good exercise is to think about your perfect stay at camp and bring the items that you see in your mental picture. If you want to spend the afternoon fishing on the edge of the lake, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box. Unit equipment To help keep you from forgetting those all important items, we have a list to help you when you are packing. • • • • • • • • • • Pack flag Den flags Lanterns Extra plastic Water hose Canteen • • • • • • First aid kits Bow saws Rope Brooms Lawn chairs T-shirts Ice chest full of favorite drinks (water is the best) Camp stove and coffee pot Rank book so things can be signed off at camp Complete Scout uniform Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shorts or long pants Underwear Sun glasses Sweater or jacket Extra shoes or boots Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Poncho or rain gear Notebook/pencil or pen Watch (very important) Wallet (extra spending money) Washcloth and towel Sun tan lotion (sunscreen) Toilet articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc., no glass bottles) Flashlight with new batteries Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets Alarm clock (optional) Footlocker or suitcase or backpack Bicycle & helmet (optional) Swim trunks Socks Hat, if desired Camera Insect repellent 19 Tips Tip 1--A daypack (book bag) is recommended to help keep things together while hiking around camp from day to day. An extra gallon-sized ziplock bag keeps those wet swim trunks off the other dry items in the pack. Tip 2-- Flip flops are good while in the shower houses; however, regular shoes should be worn to and from the shower facility. Foot injuries are serious at camp due to the high level of walking and can result in a trip home—or worse—to the hospital. Tip 3-- Scouts bringing a footlocker or locking suitcase should bring an extra key and give it to the Cubmaster. That way, if one key is lost, the spare one will be stored safely. Tip 4-- With the heat and humidity of June, it would be advisable to have a change of clothing for each day of the week. What not to bring Personal rifles or other firearms, ammunition, and bows are not allowed in camp; only those supplied by the Shooting Sports area are to be used. Sheath knives are not allowed at camp. Any such equipment brought to camp must be delivered to the Resident Camp Director when the pack checks in; it will be returned when the pack checks out. In addition, no pets of any kind are allowed at camp; this is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. We recommend that items such as radios, tape players, electronic games and other electronic devises not be brought to camp. Resident camp is an outdoor experience, and these items are not appropriate to that experience. Finally, alcoholic beverages of any kind are strictly prohibited at camp. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 20 Twilight & free time activities Stuff you can do in the (almost) dark There is plenty for packs and individual Scouts to do at resident camp in the hours between Vespers and Taps. Some activities have been scheduled by the resident camp staff, and are open to all Scouts and leaders. Others may be done by the pack as a whole. See your Commissioner for more details. If you want to go beyond the confines of the established camp, several hiking trails are available. Be sure two adult leaders in the pack go with you, using the buddy system. Hike in groups of at least three Scouts and leaders. And if you’d just as soon be all wet, the Aquatics area offers free boating (and an occasional free swim). Check with the Aquatics staff to find out the requirements for taking out a boat, or talk to your Commissioner. Other activities such as BB shoots, climbing, archery, waterslide, Iceberg, games, and crafts may be available as well. Information about special activities will be distributed at leaders’ meeting, or again, ask your Commissioner. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 21 Check out Coming and going The safety and security of every Scout is of paramount concern to all leaders and staff. To enhance our security efforts we will require that parents, leaders, or Scouts who are checking into camp over the course of the week to register at the Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early will need to check out at the Administration Building with our staff, while being accompanied by an adult from the pack to authorize the departure. Troop leaders should encourage all guests and visitors to depart by 9:30 p.m. If there are particular concerns of an individual Scout’s well being and protection, the Cubmaster should contact the Resident Camp Director. Leaders wishing to visit town for supplies should sign out at the Administration Buidling. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 22 Check-out The checkout procedure will begin on Wednesday and Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30 a.m. Any unit with special checkout considerations should make plans through the Program Director or the Resident Camp Director. Activity records and health forms will be given to each unit at the concluding breakfast assembly. After breakfast, the pack will return, with the pack guide, to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The pack guide and Cubmaster will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been misplaced or damaged during the week. Borrowed equipment will be returned to the Quartermaster, and the pack guide will inspect the site to be certain that it is clean. The cost of any damaged property or equipment will be charged to the pack. The Cubmaster should stop by the Administration Building on the way out of camp. The check-out process at a glance Paperwork The pack will receive a packet at breakfast containing health forms and program materials. Review this before you leave to make sure that it is all correct, and that it all belongs to your pack. Campsite Return to the campsite with your pack guide. Pack up all your gear and clean up the site one last time. Remember that other units will be using this site in future weeks. Trash Bag up all trash and take it to the dumpster on the way out. Quartermaster Return any borrowed equipment before you leave camp. Administration Building Before leaving camp, stop by the Administration Building to take care of any last-minute paperwork, settle any debts, and take care of any other business. Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 23 How to get to Camp Kia Kima 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 24 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide 2009 25 Notes Use this space for all those last-minute reminders you’ll neet to make yourself. 2009 Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp Leader’s Guide  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 2009 Title A name given to the resource 2009 Kia Kima Cub Camp Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jim Charbonnet Cub Scouts Leaders Guide https://kiakimamuseum.org/files/original/b9fe6b2fdab3240af81b38d4b046c071.pdf 617fe7b851785fd9bac7e7f3bd65f777 PDF Text Text �W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2009. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2009 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2009 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2009 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation �TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Mountain Expedition School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 31 What To Bring To Camp 32 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 32 33 Twilight Activities 34 Add-A-Program 35 Honor & Merit Troop 37 Just for Leaders 38 Awards & Recognition 40 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit www.kiakima.com 43 & 44 45 46 & 47 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. PREPARING FOR CAMP T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2009, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $100 is due on May 15th. # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge By using this registration process, we can better determine 2 5 the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and 3 24 allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller 4 32 units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if 5 40+ the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $200.00 Shotgun Shooting $30 per participant Scouts from other Councils $215.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $105 * Mountain Man Rendevous $25 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant *Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant *COPE *Ozark Mountain Expedition School $20 per participant $50 per participant *Program fees in these programs apply to adult participants. visit www.kiakima.com 1 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 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. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Eagle’s Nest 30 . Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Capacity 2 Capacity Ghost Drum 18 Big Foot 24 Whipporhwhill 18 Dry Bones 36 Arrowhead 16 Hoot Owl 18 Rocky Top 14 Flintstone 30 Long Knife 16 Blackjack 40 visit www.kiakima.com �SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’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 (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. Camp Emergency procedures will be covered at the opening leaders’ meeting. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers 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. 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. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com �you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online regisWhen registering online for classes, please save tration system. Registration for classes is on a firstyour confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR you will be notified from our administrative staff prior 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are to your arrival at camp. unable to access the online system. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like assistance with the online system or the means to regREGISTRATION FORM ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. This is the third summer camp pay- Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR the registration system. 3) and return them with $100 per Scout by May 15th. Please submit t-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered. T-Shirt orders may be submitted online or by written form. Please submit either one or the other but not both. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 CORRESPONDENCE 4 All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly SUMMER CAMP to camp. In order to ADDRESSES assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA proper location, please 171 South Hollywood follow this step. The Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the table on this page. After May 31st 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 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 (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide 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 an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com �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 noon on Saturday and noon 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 troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring 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 recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week visit www.kiakima.com will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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, Plan to arrive or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! between 1:00 ! ! PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. 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. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $100 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 or online. When submitting T-shirt orders, please do so online or on the written form -- not both. VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. 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. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com �! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS 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 morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $40-$60 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s 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. Leader’s fees are $105 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 $8.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. 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. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. CAMP CHEROKEE Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. 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, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com �! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Administration Building. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender. visit www.kiakima.com Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 11 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Pick up merit badge paperwork from breakfast, 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 dirscrepancies once camp is over. 2. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. 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 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster 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 check-out of camp. ! Please plan your checkout no later than 10:00 AM. Staff must prepare campsites for Sunday Checkin. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 12 visit www.kiakima.com �MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M 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 alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com �Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 must be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for Eagle ommended for Scouts and is a two-hour session. It who are very afraid of requires daily hikes, field notes, snakes, although the and experiments. There is a instruction may lessen great deal of written material, these fears. but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com �Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Orienteering 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Lost in the woods? No problem. This bade teaches you Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. how to use a map and compass. Scouts will have an indepth look at topographical maps as well as GPS systems. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com �SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Whitewater Athletics Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Personal Fitness 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com �TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it , if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday • 7:30-8:30) – 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 class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 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! 21 visit www.kiakima.com Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 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. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- 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 at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �High Adventure T 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. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Mountain Expedition School. All participants in the O.U.T program will 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com �O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com �! MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living T he Mountain Man pro gram is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th 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 you to ask the instructor about “Ozark Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The cross- visit www.kiakima.com Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. cut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. 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. 25 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com �! OZARK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION SCHOOL Climbing & Repelling O MES is a high adventure program available to youth and adults who would like to earn climbing merit badge, instructor certification or further develop skills in the area of climbing and caving. This is not your standard climbing program. Participants will be challenged both mentally and physically. Whether you are practicing on the 55 foot climbing wall at Kia Kima or traversing a dark underground cave, the excitement will not let up until the adventure is over. O.M.E.S. participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. of the most scenic canyons in the Ozarks. That evening Participants will crawl, climb, and pull themselves in the depths of one of the many caves in this area. Scouts will get a glimpse of the underground world and learn about stalactites and stalagmites as well as many nocturnal earth creatures. This week long trek program will meet at Kia Kima on the opening day of classes. Participants will spend most of the day learning knots, climbs and rescue for the what awaits them over the next three days. Scouts and leaders will then depart Kia Kima for a three day adventure in the Buffallo River Valley. Sam’s throne will be one of the first stops of you journey. Sam’s throne is the oldest of several climbing areas found along the broad flat mountain tops of the Ozarks. The Atoka sandstone caprock that forms the cliffs at Sams throne encircles about a three mile area. After and exciting day at Sam’s throne will camp along the wild and scenic Buffalo River. The next day we will head to Horseshoe Canyon to continue climbing in one visit www.kiakima.com 27 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Participants in this program will spend 3 days off the reservation. OZARK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION SCHOOL, continued Climbing & Repelling The last day of this adventure will be spent doing 300+ foot rappels! If the previous three days didn’t get your attention, standing at the edge of a 300 foot cliff surely will! Scouts and adults will also have an opportunity to learn about deep water soloing. What is deep water soloing you ask? Have you ever thought about climbing onto a cliff and the only safety net below you is water? Get the picture? Skills Learned: Sport Climbing Concepts of Lead and Traditional Climbing Rappelling Concepts of deep water soloing Pit Caving Wild Cave Etiquette Climbing Systems Rigging Belaying for climb and rappel Teamwork Personal Challenge Items I will need to bring for this adventure: Backpack Clothes Personal Hygiene items Headlamp with extra batteries Sleeping bag and light sheet Sturdy Shoes Water Shoes and swimwear Small tent or shelter (one per two persons in your troop) Mess kit, cup, utensils Reccomended Gear: Polypro shirts and nylon shorts for caving 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com �! EX TREME Twilights are open activities which require no pre-registration. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require signups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- 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 scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives 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 of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com �ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP A hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members from all lodges will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 28th through July 3th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader 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 more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to treat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. WHAT TO Bring To Camp UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 32 visit www.kiakima.com �WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representative during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 34 visit www.kiakima.com �! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities 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-a-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 afternoonof 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 arrival of your departure day. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. visit www.kiakima.com South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $10 per person with a 8 person minimum. 35 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs 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 tshirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. 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 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under 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; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. 36 visit www.kiakima.com �HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. visit www.kiakima.com 37 † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com �First Aid Youth Protection CPR This training is required for all leaders that take All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportu- kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important nity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Policies on youth and adult interaction. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. AWARDS & RECOGNITION SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 40 visit www.kiakima.com �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. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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 how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. visit www.kiakima.com 41 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp campfire. �KIA KIMA PARTICIPATION AWARD Scouts and adults are encouraged to participate in as many activities at Kia Kima as possible. We have designed a participation pin that will fit directly onto your summer camp patch and note your completion of this award. To earn the award complete the following requirements. Youth Adults Option 1 Do one of the following from list A and four of the following from list B Option 1 Do one of the following from list C and three of the following from list D or participate in Scoutmaster Merit Badge List A Participate in 1. Trailblazer Program 2. Ozark Venture Base Program 3. Add on Program 4. Mile Swim 5. OA Brotherhood Conversion 6. Kayak BSA 7. Canoe Float 8. Masera Outpost 9. God & Country Award List C Participate in 1. Ozarks Venture Base Program 2. Add on Program 3. OA Brotherhood Conversion 4. Canoe Float 5. Masera Outpost 6. Mile Swim 7. Scout Leader Cookoff List D Participate in 1. CPR 2.Climbing Instructor 3. Fire by Friction 4. Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat 5. Trk Safely 6. Youth Protection 7. Climb on Safely 8. Inter-troop Activity 9. Blobbing 10. Waterslide 11. Scoutmaster Shoot off List B Participate in 1. Mountain Boarding 2. Inter-troop Activity 3. Free Swim 4. Blobbing 5. Free Boating 7. Water Slide 8. Open Shoot 9. Open Handicraft 10. Open Scout Craft 11. Free Climbing 12 Water Carnival 13. Home-made Boat Race 14. Sports Tournament Option 2 Participate in at least 8 activities from list B 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 42 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMP CHEROKEE Shaded areas indicate class times. visit www.kiakima.com 43 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �CAMP OSAGE Shaded areas indicate class times. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com �CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? 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)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL visit www.kiakima.com ________/105 pts 45 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com �HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 47 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp �2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 48 visit www.kiakima.com �� 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 W elcome to Kia Kima Scout Reservation 2009. We have continued to strive to fulfill our obligation of offering an excellent program for your Scouts. The iceberg and mountain boarding were among the favorite free time activities that Scouts enjoyed. 2009 will continue with improvements to both facilities and program. In order to prepare for your 2009 camping experience, please begin preparation now. This book along with the accompanying registration packet will be your key to an exciting and meaningful summer camp program. If you have questions, or cannot find answers here, feel free to contact us directly. Please help our Scouting program by making summer camp available to all boys in your unit. Camperships are available for those families that need financial assistance. On behalf of the Chickasaw Council and the 2009 Kia Kima Staff, we look forward to seeing you this summer! Yours in Scouting J. Andrew Armstrong Reservation Director Kia Kima Scout Reservation TAB LE of contents Camp Fees & Campsite Reservations 1 Summer Camp Fee Schedule Campsite Reservation Financial Assistance/Campership 1 2 2 Safety & Registration Procedures 3 Registration Procedures Camp Address 4 5 General Information 6 Check-in Mail & email Check-out 7 11 12 Program Information 13 Merit Badge Information Trailblazers Ozark Ultimate Trek Mountain Man C.O.P.E. Ozark Mountain Expedition School Extreme Twilight 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 Order of the Arrow 31 What To Bring To Camp 32 Individual Checklist What Not To Bring To Camp 32 33 Twilight Activities 34 Add-A-Program 35 Honor & Merit Troop 37 Just for Leaders 38 Awards & Recognition 40 Class Schedules Campsite Inspection Maps visit www.kiakima.com 43 & 44 45 46 & 47 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Leader’s fees are due upon arrival at camp. Please note the chart below for prorated Leader’s Fees. PREPARING FOR CAMP T he physical facilities of the camp are awaiting the arrival of your troop. Kia Kima Scout Reservation is planning to operate for five weeks of summer camp. Having made your campsite reservation for 2009, you are on your way to a terrific visit at Kia Kima. The camp fee schedule can be found in the table on the bottom of the 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 $35.00 per Scout by March 31. This will reserve space for these Scouts. Additional Scout campers may be added by sending their $35 deposit and KKSR2 to the Scout Office. The $35.00 payment will be applied to the total camp fee.This deposit is nonrefundable but may be transferred to other Scouts attending this event. The next payment of $100 is due on May 15th. # of Scouts # of Leaders @ no charge By using this registration process, we can better determine 2 5 the number of Scouts attending camp from each unit, and 3 24 allow camp staff to adjust their programs accordingly. Smaller 4 32 units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if 5 40+ the minimum size is not met. SUMMER CAMP FEE SCHEDULE Scouts from Chickasaw Council $200.00 Shotgun Shooting $30 per participant Scouts from other Councils $215.00 Golf $20 per participant Leader’s Fee $105 * Mountain Man Rendevous $25 per participant Please Note: Leader’s fees are prorated based on chart above. Whitewater Merit Badge $25 per participant *Ozark Ultimate Trek $50 per participant *COPE *Ozark Mountain Expedition School $20 per participant $50 per participant *Program fees in these programs apply to adult participants. visit www.kiakima.com 1 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPSITE CAPACITIES CAMPSITE RESERVATION Camp Osage Units attending camp in 2008 may reserve a space for 2009 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. After that date, they are not refundable. Troops that withdraw their deposit by January 1st, will receive a deposit refund. Troops that make a reservation, but for some reason do not show, forfeit their $100 deposit. All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until 5:00 PM on May 31st. Beginning May 31st, all camp correspondence should be sent directly to the camp. The camp office will be open from May 31st until July 15th. Summer camp administration will not be able to be reached at camp before or after these dates. Smaller units may be asked to share a campsite with another unit if the minimum size is not met. SCOUTS NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Bobwhite 18 Copperhead 16 White Horse 16 Broken Bow 40 Whispering Rapids 20 Turkey Run 16 Fox Fire 14 Cedar Rock 20 Running Deer 44 Crazy Wolf 18 Talking Turtle 24 Yellow Dog 24 Dancing Bear 40 Tall Pines 38 Eagle’s Nest 30 . Cherokee 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 on the reverse side of the application. The deadline for camperships is April 1st. The amount of the Campership will be based upon family income. The boy’s family, troop, 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 at the Office or at Camp. It is necessary to have the voucher on hand in order to receive credit. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Capacity 2 Capacity Ghost Drum 18 Big Foot 24 Whipporhwhill 18 Dry Bones 36 Arrowhead 16 Hoot Owl 18 Rocky Top 14 Flintstone 30 Long Knife 16 Blackjack 40 visit www.kiakima.com SAFETY & REGISTRATION A ll Scouts and leaders attending camp must have a physical examination before coming to camp, and must have the proper medical form completed. Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. The examination must be performed by a licensed physician. These forms are available through the Scout Service Center or at www.kiakima.com. Please use the most current versions of this form. Contact your District Executive if you have any questions. Each Scout and leader will have a health re-check after his arrival, and the troop’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 (Class 1 Medical Form) 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 proper examination has been given. ! Arkansas State Law requires a minimum Class 3, updated annually (no. 34412 A) Medical Form for all Scouts and leaders. REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS All Scouts and leaders are required to have a physical examination before camp and complete the appropriate medical form Scouts & leaders must have a minimum Class 3, updated annually (#34412 A) Forms are available at www.kiakima.com visit www.kiakima.com 3 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 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. Normal insurance filing procedures will apply. Camp Emergency procedures will be covered at the opening leaders’ meeting. REGISTRATION 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 instructions for completing each step. Lead- ers 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. 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. 1 1 ! Registration forms are available in the registration packet at www.kiakima.com. CAMP APPLICATION This is the first step of the registration process. Submit the Camp application (KKSR 1) with your campsite preference. Also include the estimated number of boys you plan to bring. Submit this form, along with a $100 deposit, to the Scout Service Center any time after August 1st. Keep in mind; some campsites may already be reserved. ! Please ensure that all registration forms are filled out completely! 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 4 visit www.kiakima.com you to camp. Do not mail these forms: have them ready at check-in. Also, when you check in at the The second step of the registration program office, we will update schedules, settle any process is a Unit Count that indicates the number of remaining balances and complete any remaining paScouts from your unit attending camp. Complete the perwork. Unit Count Form (KKSR 2) and return it to the Scout Service Center no later than March 31st. This form should be submitted with a $35 deposit per Scout. This fee is transferable but not refundable. Upon submitting this form, your unit will be emailed a ONFIRMATION HANGES username and password to log into our online regisWhen registering online for classes, please save tration system. Registration for classes is on a firstyour confirmation. If a schedule change takes place, come, first-served basis, so register early. Form KKSR you will be notified from our administrative staff prior 2, Part B is included for your convenience if you are to your arrival at camp. unable to access the online system. For your convenience there are computer terminals available at the Scout Office. If you would like assistance with the online system or the means to regREGISTRATION FORM ister via computer, visit the Scout Service Center. This is the third summer camp pay- Please ensure that all adults and youth are entered in ment. Please submit the Registration Form (KKSR the registration system. 3) and return them with $100 per Scout by May 15th. Please submit t-shirt sizes for adults and youth registered. T-Shirt orders may be submitted online or by written form. Please submit either one or the other but not both. UNIT COUNT FORM 2 C &C 3 CORRESPONDENCE 4 All summer camp correspondence and registration materials should be sent to the Scout Service Center until May 31st. After May 31st, the summer camp operation will be moved to the camp facility so all correspondence should be sent directly SUMMER CAMP to camp. In order to ADDRESSES assure that your paperBefore May 31st work arrives at the Chickasaw Council, BSA proper location, please 171 South Hollywood follow this step. The Memphis, Tennessee 38112 (901) 327-4193 addresses for both loFax: (901) 327-2010 cations are listed in the table on this page. After May 31st 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 after arriving at camp on Sunday, or you may send it 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. Do not send this form, payment, or any registration materials less than two weeks prior to your arrival at camp. 5 CHECK - IN Kia Kima Scout Reservation 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 (870) 257-4935 Fax: (870) 257-4714 email: director@kiakima.com 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 (KKSR 5) with visit www.kiakima.com 5 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp GENERAL INFORMATION ! It is recommended that each unit bring insect and tick repellent. Certain brands containing permethrin will provide 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 an enjoyable one. week. Unit vehicles will be permitted into camp during check-in and check-out, for the purpose of loading and unloading. While driving in camp, please observe our speed limit of 7 miles per hour. DANGEROUS WILDLIFE Kia Kima is a Wilderness setting. While visiting the out-of-doors, 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. We will list a few tips to keep you comfortable at camp. 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 Kia Kima 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 will provide a place to secure and safeguard gear. To keep traffic in camp to a minimum, only camp vehicles will be allowed into camp during the 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE CAMPING EXPERIENCE ♦ Wear closed-toed shoes ♦ Use insect repellents containing DEET or Permethrin ♦ Carry flashlights when walking at night ♦ Shake out clothing and shoes before wearing them ♦ Keep food out of tents ♦ Check for tick bites daily 6 visit www.kiakima.com 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 noon on Saturday and noon 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 troop guide will be assigned to the unit through the check-in process. The guide and the unit leader will take the troop to the Health Check area. The leader will bring 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 recheck 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. The health re-check will be going on at the same time the unit leader is registering, so it is encouraged that all Scouts arrive in camp at the same time. Make sure an assistant leader has the medical forms during this time to eliminate confusion at med-checks. The guide will take the unit to its campsite. All personal and unit equipment will be unloaded and vehicles returned to their parking areas. The troop guide will then take inventory of all equipment in the campsite if applicable. If any equipment is missing or damaged the troop guide will note it and report it. The unit leaders with the troop guides should check each tent for damage. Any damage found at the end of the week visit www.kiakima.com will be assessed to the troop. Tears in tents will be assessed a fee of $15 per inch. Multiple tears or tears over three inches are considered un-repairable and may result in the troop 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, Plan to arrive or river must have a swim check. No Exceptions! between 1:00 ! ! PM and 3:00 PM on Sunday CHECK-IN AT A GLANCE Schedule 1:00-3:00 PM 5:50 6:00 8:30 Arrive at Camp First Assembly Dinner Campfire Step-by-Step 1. Paperwork - the unit leader and assistant report to the Administration building with all the troop’s registration forms, money, and medical forms. Here you will meet your Troop Guide who will guide you through the checkin procedure. 2. Health Recheck - Your troop guide and assistant leader will take the rest of the troop to the Health Check area while the unit leader finishes the paperwork. 3. Unit Photographs - Upon Arrival, the unit has the opportunity to have a picture taken for free. Addi tional photos may be purchased for $6 each. 4. Campsite - Your Troop Guide will take you to your campsite where you can unload gear and prepare for the camp tour. 5. 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. 6. Supper - Scouts & leaders wear Class A uniforms. 7. Leaders’ Meeting - The unit leader and Senior Patrol Leader need to attend the Leaders’ Meeting. 8. Campfire - Your unit gets to meet the Kia Kima staff at the Opening Campfire. Everyone in Class A uniform. 7 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp NEW EXPRESS CHECK-IN The administrative staff will designate an express check-in location for those units that have correctly completed all paperwork prior to camp. Units with proper paperwork will be able to utilize this service. Correct paperwork includes the following: 1. Summer Camp Application submitted and reservation confirmed 2. $35 per boy deposit submitted with the proper form (KKSR 2) 3. Online registration completed and includes adults attending 4. $100 per boy deposit and T-shirt pre-order form is submitted with KKSR 3 or online. When submitting T-shirt orders, please do so online or on the written form -- not both. VESPERS & CHAPEL Vespers is a short fellowship service held on Wednesday evenings. Vespers is held at the chapel 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 or run vespers during the week. Scouts who are working on their religious awards are especially encouraged to do so. 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. Additional photos will be available at $6.00 each. This option is only available on Sunday as it takes time to get the photos processed and back to your unit by the end of the week. Please be prepared with either Class A or Class B uniforms for your check-in photo. FLAG CEREMONIES The camp will assemble for the flag ceremonies in the morning and evening. Scouts and leaders are expected to attend the evening flag ceremony in full Class A uniform. Troops are asked to assist with flag ceremonies and blessing the meals. COMMISSIONER SERVICE After your troop guide finishes helping you check in, you probably won’t see them in your campsite again until you check out on Saturday morning. That’s okay, because we have staff members with the full time job of taking care of your needs during the week. The staff member is your Commissioner. 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. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 8 visit www.kiakima.com ! Units should have at least one leader present at each leaders’ meeting. LEADERS’ MEETINGS 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 morning Leaders’ Meeting will be held 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. TRADING POST Kia Kima operates two modern and efficient Trading Posts. Our Trading Posts stock many items that are related to the Scout’s merit badges. In addition to crafts, the Trading Post also stocks concession items. Some of the items stocked are: Uniform Parts, Camp Ball Caps, Writing Paper, Craft Kits, Pocket Knives, Postcards, Slush Puppies, Pizza, Folding Chairs, Batteries, and Camp Patches. Most Scouts will spend on the average of $40-$60 in the trading post. This will generally pay for merit badge materials and a few snacks throughout the week. Please budget accordingly! Kia Kima has no ATM, so please be sure your Scouts bring enough cash. VISITORS LEADERSHIP IN CAMP ! Leader’s 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. Leader’s fees are $105 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. The following table is used when calculating leaders fees: # of Scouts 5 24 32 40+ visit www.kiakima.com # of Leaders @ no charge 2 3 4 5 9 Visitor’s night at camp is Friday evening. At this time, parents will have the opportunity to eat with their sons in the dining hall and attend the closing campfire. Visitors should not plan to arrive before 5:00 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 amount 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 $8.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children under the age of 12. 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. Kids under age six eat free. Visitors at any time other than Friday should make prior arrangements with the Camp Director. There are no facilities at Kia Kima to allow visitors to stay overnight. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Since 1964, Camp Osage (originally the main camp) has been welcoming Scouts to the banks of the South Fork River. Camp Osage is the larger of the camps at Kia Kima Scout Reservation with 14 unique campsites to choose from. At Camp Osage, a troop will find traditional, though exceptional, camp programs including nature, ecology, scoutcraft, handicraft, shooting sports, the trailblazer 1st year program, and aquatics. All aquatic activities, including swimming and boating, are held at the Osage beach on the South Fork River. ! Each troop provides a waiter for each table to clean up after meals. CAMP CHEROKEE Camp Cherokee was established in 1965 as an “outpost camp”. Though creature comforts do exist at Cherokee, troops still enjoy the “rustic” setting and “village like” atmosphere. Camp Cherokee has programs similar to that of Osage with a major difference being food service. Scouts and leaders alike enjoy preparing their own meals in their campsite according to their own liking. 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, swimming and BSA Lifeguard. FOOD SERVICE -CAMP OSAGE Scouts attending Camp Osage eat in the camp’s dining hall. Meals are provided in a modified cafeteria-style fashion. A well-balanced menu has been designed to please both youth and adults. Troops eat together. Each troop 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 troops at the assigned times. Visitor meal fees are $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 10 visit www.kiakima.com ! Please encourage parents to send a maximum of one email per day. WIRELESS INTERNET The camp administration building is a “hot spot” for high-speed wireless internet. A signal is generally available within 100 yards of the building for those leaders wishing to take advantage of this service. We are currently working to expand our wireless internet service to additional areas of camp. A bank of computers is located in the administration building for use of the leaders. FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED 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. MAIL & EMAIL All outgoing mail may be placed in the mailbox inside the Administration Building. Mail will be taken to the Post Office in town daily. Incoming mail will be available only to unit leaders after 1:30 PM. All mail sent to Kia Kima should be addressed to Kia Kima Reservation. Parents are encouraged to write their sons while they are at camp. Please remember the mail takes time. Letters mailed after Wednesday will not arrive in time. All mail received after the troop has checked out will be returned to the sender. visit www.kiakima.com Kia Kima Scout Reservation Scout’s Name and Troop # 629 Kia Kima Trail Hardy, Arkansas 72542 11 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CHECK-OUT The check out procedure will begin on Saturday, and should be completed before 10:30A.M. Any unit with special check-out considerations should make plans through their Camp Commissioner. After breakfast the unit will return — with the troop guide — to the campsite to pack their gear and clean up the site. Vehicles will be allowed in camp to load personal and unit equipment. The troop guide and unit leader will conduct another inventory to make sure that no equipment has been damaged or misplaced. The troop guide will also inspect the site to ensure that it is clean. CHECK-OUT AT A GLANCE Schedule 7:00 Reveille 7:10 Waiter’s Call 7:20 Assembly 7:30 Breakfast After Return to campsite and prepare for departure Step-by-Step: 1. Pick up merit badge paperwork from breakfast, 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 dirscrepancies once camp is over. 2. Campsite - Return to your campsite with your Troop Guide. 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 . Quartermaster - Return any camp equipment you may have used to the Quartermaster 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 check-out of camp. ! Please plan your checkout no later than 10:00 AM. Staff must prepare campsites for Sunday Checkin. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 12 visit www.kiakima.com MERIT BADGE PROGRAMS M 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 alphabetically with a short description of each badge including any requirements that may or must be completed at home, and the prerequisites (if any) for the badge. There are also a few helpful tips on what to bring. Please note that some badges are taught at only one of the two camps. They are noted with an icon. We are constantly 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 call us. We can put you on the schedule for that week! Please note that each camp offers programs independently of the other. Some badges offered at Cherokee are not offered at Osage. KEY TO PROGRAM ICONS The following icons are used in the Program Information section to help you easily identify which sessions are most appropriate for which Scouts. Be sure to read the program description for details about that particular program. One hour session Two hour session Three hour session All day program Recommended for all Scouts Recommended for younger Scouts Recommended for older Scouts visit www.kiakima.com Merit Badge required for Eagle Written material required Program fee or material cost Indicates requirements that must be completed at home; they cannot be completed at camp Indicates requirements that may be completed before coming to camp to allow more time for additional activities Indicates a prerequisite for this program 13 Taught in conjunction with another Merit Badge Camp Cherokee Camp Osage Both Camps 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp AQUATICS AREA Swimming This badge is required for Eagle (with alternates), and is required to take any other Aquatics merit badge. It is a good entrylevel Aquatics merit badge. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. This merit Mile Swim badge should not be considered for nonswimmers or beginners. Scouts should know how to swim well before taking This is not a merit badge, but allows Scouts to earn the Mile this badge. Swim badge. Scouts are required to swim an increased amount each day and build up to a mile. The Mile Swim generally takes BSA Lifeguard place on Saturday morning. This is a rigorous program that certifies a Scout to be a Lifeguard. Scouts are required to spend all of their time in the Aquatics area. Physical strength, stamina, and a great deal of written work are required. Bring long pants, a long-sleeved buttoned down shirt along with shoes that can get wet. This program is recommended only for older Scouts and strong swimmers. It is highly-recommended that the CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Adults are welcome to participate in the BSA Lifeguard program. Lifesaving This badge is required for Eagle (with alternate), and is a two-hour session. It is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Bring long pants, long-sleeved button down shirt, and shoes that can get wet. It is recommended that CPR Instruction (requirement 13) be completed prior to camp. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Rowing This is a one-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. The skills are more difficult to master than in Canoeing. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed prior to camp. Canoeing This is a two-hour session. Good physical strength and stamina required. This is a good merit badge to introduce boating; it is more fun and less difficult than rowing. It is recommended that the CPR instruction (requirement 2) be completed before camp. Swimming Instruction This session is for Scouts in the non swimmer and beginner ability groups. The instruction will work to improve their swimming skills and aim toward advancing to the next ability group. The beginner’s test completes requirement 7 for Second Class, and the Swimmer’s test completes requirement 9 for First Class. 14 visit www.kiakima.com Motorboating This is a one hour merit badge. Scouts will learn the proper technique for operating a motor boat, dropping anchors, fueling and much more. Recommended for 2nd year campers. Small Boat Sailing Wood Carving This badge will teach Scouts the skills necessary to rig sails and launch a sailing vessel. Scouts will learn knots and other skills needed to safely sail. This merit badge is not recommended for first-year Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. Knives are available for Scouts to use or Scouts may use their personal knives. Personal knives should be sharp and pocket knives are highly discouraged. Basketry 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. There is a small cost for basket materials. Textiles Scouts will learn the process for making cloth and differences in types of fiber samples. Jobs in the textile industry are also discussed. This merit badge is excellent for younger Scouts. HANDICRAFTS AREA Art Sculpture Scouts in this session should have some drawing or artistic experience. There is a lot of freedom in choosing medium and subjects for artwork. Art requirement 4 must be completed before coming to camp. Art will be combined with Sculpture merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 15 Scouts will learn basic sculpting and molding techniques through the use of clay and plaster. There will be a small fee for materials. This is taught in conjunction with Art Merit Badge. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp Leatherwork Fish & Wildlife Management There is some written material for this badge This is another good badge for young Scouts. There is a small and a conservation project is also required. cost for materials. Requirement 3 may be done before coming Scouts should bring old shoes to wear in the to camp. creek. Indian Lore Chemistry This badge is recommended for all Scouts. There is a small cost for materials. This merit badge will involve the study of various American Indian tribes. Requirement 1 may be completed before coming to camp. This session explores the chemical aspects of the environment through laboratory work and interactive discussions. Because of the nature of this merit badge, it is recommended for older Scouts. This merit badge will be limited to the first twelve Scouts. Fly Fishing/Fishing ECO-CON AREA Soil & Water Conservation Scouts will be instructed in the use of a rod and reel and a fly rod. Scouts will also get Learning to conserve the world’s most natural resource the opportunity to tie their own flies and lures. is critical to the survival of the human race. Scouts taking this These two badges will be taught in conjuncmerit badge will learn about the importance water plays on our tion with each other. environment. They will also do an in depth study on the Nature conservation of soil and how soil plays an important role in environmental protection. This is an excellent introductory merit badge to the Nature area. It requires some hiking, and observation. This badge requires drawings and night observation (frog hunt). Environmental Science Scouts must keep a reptile or amphibian for at least one month to complete this badge. This (requirement 8) must be done outside of camp. This merit badge is not recThis badge is required for Eagle ommended for Scouts and is a two-hour session. It who are very afraid of requires daily hikes, field notes, snakes, although the and experiments. There is a instruction may lessen great deal of written material, these fears. but some of it (Requirements 1 and 4) can be completed before coming to camp. Younger Scouts are discouraged from taking this badge. Reptile & Amphibian Study 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 16 visit www.kiakima.com Forestry more than two of these badges at a time. Most of the badges require prior preparation or bringing materials from home. All of these sesA leaf collection and a report on the field trip are required. sions require written material. Scouts need to Scouts need a notebook and adhesive tape for mounting the bring a standard notebook, pencil, and pen. leaf collection, or complete it before coming to camp. (Requirement 1) Communications/Public Speaking Geology This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. The badge teaches how rock and mineral formations are cre- Scouts will learn basic communication skills ated. Scouts will also learn about fossils, faults and soil and needed in today’s society. As an added bonus, Public Speaking will be taught in stream erosion. conjuntion. Communications requirements 5, 7 and 8 may be completed before camp. Space Exploration Scouts have the opportunity to construct, launch and recover a model rocket. There is a small cost for the rocket kits. A couple of drawings are required which involve some creativity. These (Requirements 2 and 5b) may be done before coming to camp. Weather Scouts will build a weather instrument and use it to track the weather during the week. This badge covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather is helpful. Requirements 8, and 9 may be completed before coming to camp. Citizenship in the World This is a 2-hour badge and is Eagle required. Scouts will learn about diplomacy, international trade, and foreign relations. Citizenship in the Nation LIFE TO EAGLE The Life to Eagle is an intensive program focused on some of the most difficult Eagle required merit badges. Scouts may complete as many requirements as is feasible over the course of the week. However, 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 visit www.kiakima.com 17 This is an Eagle required badge. Scouts will learn about the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Scouts will also have the opportunity to contact his senator to share personal views on an issue. Requirement #3 may be completed prior to camp 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTCRAFT Camping This badge is required for Eagle, and is a twohour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, etc.) In addition, Scouts must bring a personal or unit tent from home suitable for backpacking, and know how to set it up. Requirements 4b, 5c,7, 8d and 9 may be done before or after coming to camp. Fire Safety Pioneering This two-hour session requires that you complete a pioneering project. Scouts should be familiar with knots, lashings, and splices. This merit badge is recommended for all Scouts. Orienteering 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 may include a visit to a local fire station. Lost in the woods? No problem. This bade teaches you Requirement 11 may be done prior to camp. how to use a map and compass. Scouts will have an indepth look at topographical maps as well as GPS systems. First Aid This badge is required for Eagle and is a two-hour session. It covers a great deal of written material, and there are skills to master. Familiarity with knots is extremely important. This badge is recommended for older Scouts. It is highly recommended that CPR instruction and requirements 1, 2b, 3c, and 7 be completed prior to camp. Wilderness Survival This badge is a two-hour session. It requires an overnight camping trip. Requirement 5 may be done before coming to camp. Scouts may also bring these materials to camp. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 18 visit www.kiakima.com SHOOTING SPORTS Each Scout taking Rifle Shooting should have a distance of at least 13 inches between the tip of his thumb and the top of his arm. Rifle Shooting Archery This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it is requires a lot of time to qualify. Scouts should be at least 13 years of age or second year campers and 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. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. This badge is a two-hour session. Shooting experience is highly recommended, and it requires a lot of time to qualify. It is a good idea to plan to be free the hour after their session to allow for extra qualifying time. Each session is limited to 16 Scouts. Scouts must be at least second year campers. Shotgun Shooting This program will teach Scouts the basics of handling and shooting a shotgun as well as safety precautions for firearms. They will have the chance to shoot both skeet and trap as well as practice to sharpen their skills. Scouts must be at least 14 years of age to take this merit badge. visit www.kiakima.com 19 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SPORTS AREA Golf In this program you will learn all about this challenging sport, including USGA rules, golf etiquette, history, proper grip, stance and swing. You will practice your swing and shots on the driving range. You will play a round of golf on a beautiful Cherokee Village golf course. A local golf instructor will give personal instruction and coaching. Participants can complete MOST of the requirements for Golf merit badge. You can bring your own clubs or use ours! Whitewater Athletics Experience the thrills of running class II whitewater in a kayak. Scouts will learn the essentials of whitewater kayaking on the South Fork River. The highlight of the week will be a Thursday trip to the Spring River. This class is limited to 6 participants. Participants must be at least 13 years at of age and pass the BSA swimmers lest. In this merit badge you will learn about sports training, officiating and all aspects of sportsmanship. This badge requires a considerable amount of physical exertion. Scouts will need to complete a battery of jumps, swims, pull-ups, push-ups, basketball throws, etc. Personal Fitness 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 learn different methods to help prevent them. Some requirements may conflict with certain religious views. Please review the requirements of this badge before enrolling. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 20 visit www.kiakima.com TRAILBLAZERS ! If there is something that we don’t offer, suggest it and we will try our best to find the supplies and offer it , if not the next night the next year. T he Trailblazer program is a three-hour program • designed primarily for Scouts who are new to Scouting and are coming to camp for the first time. The purpose behind the program is to give new Scouts a jump start by teaching them the basic outdoor skills needed throughout their Scouting career. Such skills include camping, fire building, wood tools, knots, lashings, first aid, map and compass, and nature study. • Each Scout will receive credit for the rank advancement requirements that he completes at camp. How much each Scout completes is up to him, and it is very possible that different Scouts will complete different requirements and some may complete more than others. Requirements that they may accomplish at • camp include: Tenderfoot-4a, 4b, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10a, 11, 12a, 12b; Second Class-1a, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 6a, 6c; First Class-1, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c Twilight Activities: • Open Scoutcraft - (Tuesday and Wednesday • 7:30-8:30) – 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 class over again ( i.e. chop wood, build fire, lashings etc.). Scouts can also take advantage of this time to finish some 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! 21 visit www.kiakima.com Compass Course- The Trailblazer staff will have a 1 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. Camp Gadget- Pioneering spars and rope will be made available during Open Scoutcraft so any Scout can come into Scoutcraft and finish requirement 7c. Scouts may also build a project in their campsite under their Scoutmasters guidance. Water Rescue- 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 at least a beginning swimmer. Civic Leader – We will invite local civic leaders to camp to fulfill Requirement 5 of the First Class rank. More details will be announced at camp when local leaders can verify their schedules. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp High Adventure T 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. If a 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. (A detailed gear list is available in the box below for those participating in the O.U.T. program). he need to keep older Scouts coming back to summer camp has long been recognized and the Ozark Adventure Base 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. Preregistration for these programs is mandatory. OVB programs include: Mountain Man, Ozark Ultimate Trek, COPE and Ozark Mountain Expedition School. All participants in the O.U.T program will 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 22 visit www.kiakima.com O.U.T. Ozark Ultimate Trek O U.T. is the perfect combination of thrills and challenges from rock climbing,GPS navigation, hiking, and mountain biking, to caving, white water kayaking, and swift water rescue. Each crew that participates will go through 1-2 days of each program depending on the time frame. Scouts will have an opportunity to visit many of the back areas of the Syllamo Wilderness area. Crews will spend an entire day riding and learning about proper mountain biking techniques. The Syllamo Bike trail offers Scouts the opportunity to bike over 30 miles of trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Scouts participating in this program are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes. Kia Kima does have a supply of mountain bikes for those Scouts that do not own one or are not able to transport it to camp. After you drop your bikes at a designated location, you will pick up your packs for an 8 mile backpacking trek. While on the trail you will learn all the skills necessary to hike in the wilderness and “leave no trace”. Many campers have described the Syllamore Mountain area as resembling a “Mini Philmont”. With its high ridges and breathtaking views, its sure to make for an inspiring trek. When you get tired of hiking all day, prepare to get wet. After a little instruction, you will be ready to head for the Spring River. Don’t worry, you’re not going there just to sight see. You will paddle the Class II white water in a kayak. Our instructors will teach you the ins and outs of manning your own. A FEW HELPFUL TIPS OF WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR O.U.T. ADVENTURE....... „ „ „ „ „ „ „ „ Backpack suitable for a 10-mile hike Backpack tent (1/2 for the total amount of individuals going per troop) Sleeping Bag 2 Water bottles or hydration bag Long pants Hiking boots Insect repellent Individual mess kit or frisbee w/knife, fork & spoon visit www.kiakima.com 23 „ „ „ „ „ „ 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 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp your own whitewater kayak. While on the trip, you will learn about reading whitewater, river rescue techniques, surfing, throwing ropes, and much more. Boy Scouts participating will complete all requirements for Kayak BSA and White Water Merit Badge. After a long day on the river, you will return to camp for an evening of climbing instruction. This will prepare you for the full day of rock climbing that lies ahead. We have searched and found many local areas that contain climbing faces from 30-80 feet. After a week like this, we decided that you need a little time to cool off. Well, it’s not time to relax in the air conditioning just yet. You will get the opportunity to join us in some of the ! Scouts and adults participating in the O.U.T. Program should be in good physical shape. coolest caves in Arkansas. Caving may be done as an evening activity or a day trip depending upon time frames and schedules. Many of the evening activities in the OUT program will focus Scouts and Venturers on wilderness trip planning. Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a Geo-caching exercise, learn the art of fire-by-friction, and learn basic swiftwater rescue techniques. 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. Crews will be housed off-site. Scouts may sign up as a troop or individually. This program is also designed for Venturing Crews. The maximum participation is 28, so register early. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 24 visit www.kiakima.com ! MOUNTAIN MAN Pioneer Living T he Mountain Man pro gram is a wonderful opportunity for your Scouts to learn about pioneer living as it happened in the 19th 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 you to ask the instructor about “Ozark Mountain Skeet Shooting”. Cooking was an essential part of early living. In this program we teach the proper use of the dutch oven and cast iron cookware. An Indian sweatlodge was the early American form of the sauna. Scouts will have an opportunity to participate then plunge into the cool waters of the South Fork River. Primitive Tools always make building handy. The cross- visit www.kiakima.com Scouts participating will build their own knife and flint/steel kit. cut saw, draw knife, shaving horse, ax, and hammer were all essential tools for early pioneers. Scouts will have the opportunity to use all of these. All participants in this program will learn the art of knifemaking and make a primitive knife that they will be able to keep. 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. 25 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! C.O.P.E. participants should be at least 13 years of age. Adults may also participate in this program. C.O.P.E. Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience T he Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or C.O.P.E. program is a week-long high adventure activity for older Scouts that teaches advanced team-building and problem solving skills. Scouts will learn to work as a group and function as a team to meet a series of high and low COPE elements. Participants should be at least 13 years old. Kia Kima has one of the finest high ropes courses of any Boy 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. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 26 visit www.kiakima.com ! OZARK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION SCHOOL Climbing & Repelling O MES is a high adventure program available to youth and adults who would like to earn climbing merit badge, instructor certification or further develop skills in the area of climbing and caving. This is not your standard climbing program. Participants will be challenged both mentally and physically. Whether you are practicing on the 55 foot climbing wall at Kia Kima or traversing a dark underground cave, the excitement will not let up until the adventure is over. O.M.E.S. participants should be at least 13 years of age. This program involves an off camp field trip. of the most scenic canyons in the Ozarks. That evening Participants will crawl, climb, and pull themselves in the depths of one of the many caves in this area. Scouts will get a glimpse of the underground world and learn about stalactites and stalagmites as well as many nocturnal earth creatures. This week long trek program will meet at Kia Kima on the opening day of classes. Participants will spend most of the day learning knots, climbs and rescue for the what awaits them over the next three days. Scouts and leaders will then depart Kia Kima for a three day adventure in the Buffallo River Valley. Sam’s throne will be one of the first stops of you journey. Sam’s throne is the oldest of several climbing areas found along the broad flat mountain tops of the Ozarks. The Atoka sandstone caprock that forms the cliffs at Sams throne encircles about a three mile area. After and exciting day at Sam’s throne will camp along the wild and scenic Buffalo River. The next day we will head to Horseshoe Canyon to continue climbing in one visit www.kiakima.com 27 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Participants in this program will spend 3 days off the reservation. OZARK MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION SCHOOL, continued Climbing & Repelling The last day of this adventure will be spent doing 300+ foot rappels! If the previous three days didn’t get your attention, standing at the edge of a 300 foot cliff surely will! Scouts and adults will also have an opportunity to learn about deep water soloing. What is deep water soloing you ask? Have you ever thought about climbing onto a cliff and the only safety net below you is water? Get the picture? Skills Learned: Sport Climbing Concepts of Lead and Traditional Climbing Rappelling Concepts of deep water soloing Pit Caving Wild Cave Etiquette Climbing Systems Rigging Belaying for climb and rappel Teamwork Personal Challenge Items I will need to bring for this adventure: Backpack Clothes Personal Hygiene items Headlamp with extra batteries Sleeping bag and light sheet Sturdy Shoes Water Shoes and swimwear Small tent or shelter (one per two persons in your troop) Mess kit, cup, utensils Reccomended Gear: Polypro shirts and nylon shorts for caving 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 28 visit www.kiakima.com ! EX TREME Twilights are open activities which require no pre-registration. Canoe floats, Kayak BSA and T-Bird Aquatics require signups at camp. EXTREME Twilight M aybe you are an adventurous soul and want a little more out of the evenings than swimming or the regular run of the mill happenings at camp. Maybe you need a few more merit badges and couldn’t take one of the high adventure programs. If this description fits you, then come visit one of our extreme twilight activities. These activities are held in the evening or on Fridays. They will give you a small taste of the high adventure programs we offer at Kia Kima. Extreme Climbing – If you walk through camp you can’t help but notice the 55 foot climbing and rappelling tower that looms over the valley. This will be an opportunity for you to experience it first hand. Our climbing staff will train and guide you. Before you know it, you will be scaling the 50 foot climbing surface. Mountain Boarding – This EXTREME TWILIGHT activity will be a true test of balance for your Scouts. Mountain Boards are basically oversized skateboards with wheels. Scouts will learn to traverse some of our easier hiking trails especially picked for this activity. Scouts participating wear full protective gear including helmets, knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves. This is an extreme activity that you will not want to miss. visit www.kiakima.com 29 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp EXTREME Twilight ! Scouts participating in the Friday Thunderbird Aquatics Program will be required to pay the $10 fee prior to departure. 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 waterskiing and tubing. You must be at least 13 for this adventure. Each session is limited to 6 Scouts. The cost of this session is $10. South Fork Canoe Trip -- 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 scenic bluffs and abundant wildlife that lives 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 of the evening activities being offered. Kayaking BSA – Ever wanted to drop a 40 foot waterfall? How about navigate a class IV rapid? If you are an adrenaline junky, come on out and take Kayak BSA. This program will teach you the basics of kayaking. Scouts participating will learn the forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep stroke, draw stroke, wet exits and much more. Scouts that successfully complete this course are eligible to receive the Kayaking BSA patch. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 30 visit www.kiakima.com ORDER OF THE ARROW AT SUMMER CAMP A hoalan Nachpikin Lodge #558 is an integral part of Kia Kima Scout Reservation. Most of the members of the Camp Staff are OA members. During your week at camp the OA will host activities and make memorabilia available for sale. Brotherhood Conversion If you are an Ordeal member of Ahoalan Nachpikin #558, you will be expected to participate in the brotherhood walk. Completing your Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. All materials needed for brotherhood conversion will be available at the camp office or in your Order of the Arrow handbook. There will be a $15 fee that will cover the cost of your sash. Summer Fellowship Each week Ahoalan Nachpikin Lodge will host an informal fellowship and cracker barrel. OA members from all lodges will have an opportunity to hear the latest OA news and enjoy some fellowship. Callout Ceremony Friday night’s campfire concludes with an Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremony. Potential new members will be recognized and given information regarding upcoming ordeals. If you have OA dancers in your troop they are invited to participate. National Youth Leader Training This course is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Venture Units and is open to all Scouts (Boys and Girls) who are First Class/Bronze, or above. This exciting and fast paced training will be offered at Camp Cherokee during the week of June 28th through July 3th. Participants will learn new skills in team development and leadership. Skills you can bring back to a troop or crew and put into practise. Every Scout that maintains a leader 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 more information contact course director, Pete Duncanson at pduncanson@smclean.com or 901-351-3116. Applications are available at the Scout office and under the forms section of www.kiakima.com. visit www.kiakima.com 31 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Scouts and leaders are encouraged to treat their clothing with permanone insect repellent. WHAT TO Bring To Camp UNIT EQUIPMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Troop Flag First aid kits Patrol flags Bow saws Lanterns Rope Extra Plastic Brooms Water hose WHAT KIA KIMA PROVIDES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Flagpole Latrine and water supply Campsite shower (hot showers available at central showers) 1 picnic table per campsite 2-man tents Tent platforms Bunks with mattresses Bulletin Board 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp INDIVIDUAL CHECKLIST † Scout Uniform (Scouts and Leaders are expected to wear full Scout Uniforms at all evening flag ceremonies, evening meals, and programs. Full Scout uniform includes official shirt, shorts, socks, and belt.) 3-5 pairs of socks * Sweater or jacket Swim trunks Raincoat or poncho* Extra underwear and t-shirts Hiking and/or tennis shoes 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 Hat or cap* Boy Scout Handbook* Individual program needs Health Form (filled out and signed-medical examinations will NOT be given at camp) Spending money (consult troop leaders) Sunscreen* Canteen or water bottle* Stationery, pen or pencil Appropriate Merit Badge Books* Bible or personal religious literature † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Optional † Musical Instrument † Sewing kit* † Camera and film* † Pocket knife (no sheath knives permitted!)* † Sunglasses * Items available at the Kia Kima Trading Post 32 visit www.kiakima.com WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CAMP Personal firearms or other 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. In addition, no pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is policy of the Boy Scouts of America. Finally we recommend that items such as radios, tape 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. TIPS 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. To help you keep from forgetting those important items, we have a list to help you with your packing. ! No pets of any kind or fireworks are allowed in camp. This is BSA policy. visit www.kiakima.com 33 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp TWILIGHT Activities ! Class A uniforms are required to be worn at every campfire. 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 troop basis and can be scheduled by the unit leader through the appropriate area director. This year we will have evening merit badge instruction and some areas will be open for further instruction. This will give Scouts an extra opportunity to finish merit badges or take an extra one. The aquatics area will sponsor free boating and swimming. 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 troop shoot, rappelling, swamped canoe race, volleyball competition, Scoutmaster belly flop contest, and Scoutmaster cook-off are just a few other activities you may participate in. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMPFIRES Campfires are the place where your Scout spirit can come alive. We will open with a Campfire on Sunday evenings at the Amphitheater. This will be an opportunity for Scouts to meet the staff of the various areas of camp. Our final campfire will be held on Friday evening and will close out the week. Remember, Class A uniforms are worn at all campfires. Our Friday evening campfire is also an Order of the Arrow callout ceremony. Units wishing to have Scouts called out should contact the appropriate Order of the Arrow representative during their week at camp. Out of council units are required to have a letter from their lodge granting permission for members of their troops to be called out. 34 visit www.kiakima.com ! Add-A-Program activities can be scheduled for Saturday’s prior to or after your week at summer camp. ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities 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-a-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 afternoonof 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 arrival of your departure day. Spring River Whitewater Kayak Adventure – Scouts and leaders can enjoy the 58 degree water of the Spring river. The Spring river emerges out of the ground near the Missouri/Arkansas border. Over 9 million gallons per hour pour out of the the springs that produce the Spring River. This boasts some 15 shoals, ledges and class II rapids that are perfect for your introductory kayak adventure. This trip is a great way to cap off your great week at Kia Kima. Trip fees: $25 per person with a 8 person minimum and 12 person maximum. All fees can be paid to the Camp office and must be separate from normal registration fees. It is recommended that Scouts be at least 13 years of age for this program. visit www.kiakima.com South Fork Canoe Float – Enjoy a scenic 3-4 hour float trip from Saddle, Arkansas to Kia Kima. If you have extra time on your hands, this trip can be extended to our private take-out located 3 miles downstream of camp. This is a great alternate activity for your younger Scouts while your older boys kayak. Trip Fees: $10 per person with a 8 person minimum. 35 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ADD-A-PROGRAM Activities ! Cave Programs activities require a 1 month reservation. Additional programs may fill fast so advanced booking is advisable. Blanchard Springs 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 tshirt. This trip will last 3-4 hours in a 58 degree cave. The Wild Cave Tour is limited to a minimum of 3 but no more than 12. 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 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp reservations through the camp at least 1 month prior to your visit. Trip Fees: $75 per person Blanchard Springs Cavern ToursDiscovery Trail Tour - 1½ hours in length- Tours travel one way through the middle level of the Caverns, passing under 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; $10 for adults and $5 for youth up to age 15. If you have a group of 15 or more, a group discount is available. Group fees are $7 for adults and $3 for youth up to age 15. Advance reservations are required for group rates. 36 visit www.kiakima.com HONOR & MERIT TROOP T he Honor Troop and Merit Troop ERIT ROOP awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp program, follow camp rules Complete 7 of the 8 following requirements. and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. All units receiving the merit and honor troop awards will be † The unit has 50% of its active membership at camp. recognized at the closing campfire. † Scouts attending camp participate in scheduled M T HONOR TROOP activities (merit badges, free swims, and other activities of the day). Older Scouts should try to take advantage of OVB programs. In addition to completing all 8 requirements in the Merit † Troop section, to be an Honor Troop, a unit must complete 2 of the 3 following requirements. The Senior Patrol leader or designated assistant attends all SPL meetings and the Scoutmaster or assistant attends all leaders’ meetings. † † † The unit has at least one adult that attends the Scoutmasters’ pre-camp planning conference to be held in May. The unit performs a conservation or camp improvement project while at camp. The project must be approved beforehand, and checked upon completion by the Nature Director or Program Director. The unit plans one inter-troop or inter-campsite activity. The activity must foster a sense of Scouting friendship between at least two units. visit www.kiakima.com 37 † The Scouts and leaders attend the evening meals in Class A uniform. † The unit maintains a clean campsite throughout the week. † The unit attends vesper service † The unit has Order of the Arrow members that participate or plan to participate in the Callout ceremony. † The unit participates in at least one flag ceremony or says grace at a meal. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp LEADERS tired of just hanging around? T here is still plenty to do at Kia Kima. We promise you won’t be sitting in your campsite, unless of course, that is what you want to do. The following are leader opportunities that we have offered at Kia Kima. Leadership trainings change from week to week based on the availability of instructors. Some of these courses may not be offered your particular week. If you are a district or council level trainer, feel free to talk to the program director and teach a course. TRAINING Climb On Safely Climb on Safely is a climbing orientation course for all leaders. This course will not certify a leader to operate a climbing program but will give them hands on knowledge on how to assist a certified Climbing Instructor. Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat These programs are sponsored by the aquatics area, and provide valuable information concerning the BSA’s policies for aquatic activities on the unit level, such as a troop swim 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 38 visit www.kiakima.com First Aid Youth Protection CPR This training is required for all leaders that take All BSA Lifeguard candidates will have the opportu- kids on trips in the BSA. This is a very important nity to complete their CPR requirement while at camp. session to attend as it states many of the BSA’s A six-hour course will be offered to these candidates. Policies on youth and adult interaction. Adult leaders who choose to go through the training may fill the extra spaces in the session. Climbing Instructor Certification This training will include “Climb on Safely” training. This will certify leaders as climbing instructors. Space is limited. This is a week long course. Space is limited. Fire By Friction Training The ability to create fire without the use of matches has long been a skill at Boy Scout Camp events. In this session, leaders will be able to learn the fine art of creating fire. Our skilled instructors will teach friction methods such as, the bow drill, hand drill, and the fire saw. Demonstrations will also take place on how to build fire with flint and steel, battery and steel wool, wire coat hangers, and the fire piston. This is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to learn a skill that can be passed along to their Scouts. ADVANCEMENT 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 scheduleplease see the Program Director at the Sunday Leaders’ Meeting. Also, adults are needed to help with transportation for the field trips, and the Ozark Adventure Base sessions. visit www.kiakima.com 39 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp ! Scout Leaders that possess trade skills should contact us prior to arrival to find out what projects are available. AWARDS & RECOGNITION SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE The Kia Kima Scoutmaster Achievement Award, a.k.a. Scoutmaster Merit Badge, recognizes the tremendous contribution adult leaders make to the camp and the Scouts in attendance. To qualify for the award, an adult leader must complete six of the ten requirements during the week, or complete one of the weeklong options. Applications for the award should be submitted by Friday afternoon. SERVICE If you are a carpenter, plumber, electrician, or just a general handyman, your skills are always needed at camp. The Camp Ranger will be glad to suggest a list of projects to any interested leader. Bring your tools and feel at home. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Option One Complete six of these ten requirements: † † Volunteer for at least two hours in the Trading Post Help supervise the clean-up of the Commissary or Dining Hall for three meals. Serve as an assistant cook for three meals Row for the Mile Swim Volunteer in the Trailblazers area for one day Serve as an assistant Ranger for one full day Drive a vehicle on a field trip Participant in one of the training programs offered during the week Lifeguard at the Aquatics area for an evening Assist in a program area for one day Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director or Camp Director † † † † † † † † † Option Two Complete one of these four requirements: † Serve as an assistant ranger for a part of at least four days Instruct a merit badge for a week Complete the BSA Lifeguard program Serve as the Camp Chaplain for the Wednesday vespers † † † 40 visit www.kiakima.com 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. SUMMER CAMP GOD AND COUNTRY AWARD The summer camp God and Country Award is given to Scouts who complete the following requirements. A Scout must complete at least five of the following nine requirements. 1. Assist in the raising or lowering of theAmerican Flag at a morning or evening assembly. SCOUT LEADER COOKOFF EXTRAVAGANZA (AKA Iron Scoutmaster Competition) Showcase your cooking skills in our leaders’ cookoff. Whether it is a pot of chilli, cobbler, baked hens,beans, jambalaya or homemade bread, plan to participate in this event. A select few of our lucky or maybe unlucky staff (depending on the meal) will be called upon to judge this event. The winners of this event will receive a special limited edition embroidered Kia Kima apron. This apron is presented at the closing 2. Attend the camp-wide Vespers service on Wednesday night at the chapel. 3. Assist in preparing and leading a troop or inter-troop vesper service while at camp. 4. Lead a grace at an assembly while at camp. 5. With an adult leader, discuss the importance of the twelfth point of the Scout Law – “A Scout is Reverent”. Discuss how it applies to you as a scout here at summer camp, as well as in your daily life. 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 how to properly display and fold an American Flag. Also, explain the different parts of the flag and what they symbolize. 8. Lead a morning prayer in your campsite, or lead your troop in reciting the Scout Oath, Scout Law, or Pledge of Allegiance while at summer camp. visit www.kiakima.com 41 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp campfire. KIA KIMA PARTICIPATION AWARD Scouts and adults are encouraged to participate in as many activities at Kia Kima as possible. We have designed a participation pin that will fit directly onto your summer camp patch and note your completion of this award. To earn the award complete the following requirements. Youth Adults Option 1 Do one of the following from list A and four of the following from list B Option 1 Do one of the following from list C and three of the following from list D or participate in Scoutmaster Merit Badge List A Participate in 1. Trailblazer Program 2. Ozark Venture Base Program 3. Add on Program 4. Mile Swim 5. OA Brotherhood Conversion 6. Kayak BSA 7. Canoe Float 8. Masera Outpost 9. God & Country Award List C Participate in 1. Ozarks Venture Base Program 2. Add on Program 3. OA Brotherhood Conversion 4. Canoe Float 5. Masera Outpost 6. Mile Swim 7. Scout Leader Cookoff List D Participate in 1. CPR 2.Climbing Instructor 3. Fire by Friction 4. Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat 5. Trk Safely 6. Youth Protection 7. Climb on Safely 8. Inter-troop Activity 9. Blobbing 10. Waterslide 11. Scoutmaster Shoot off List B Participate in 1. Mountain Boarding 2. Inter-troop Activity 3. Free Swim 4. Blobbing 5. Free Boating 7. Water Slide 8. Open Shoot 9. Open Handicraft 10. Open Scout Craft 11. Free Climbing 12 Water Carnival 13. Home-made Boat Race 14. Sports Tournament Option 2 Participate in at least 8 activities from list B 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 42 visit www.kiakima.com CAMP CHEROKEE Shaded areas indicate class times. visit www.kiakima.com 43 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp CAMP OSAGE Shaded areas indicate class times. 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 44 visit www.kiakima.com CAMPSITE INSPECTION Unit Number This form will be used for the daily campsite inspection. Council Week of Camp Day of the Week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Campsite United States Flag ________/5 pts Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? Troop Identification ________/5 pts Is the troop flag or other appropriate insignia bearing troop numbers easily seen? Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? 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)? ________/10 pts Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? Clean Campsite Area ________/5 pts ________/15 pts Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? Fireguard Chart ________/5 pts The troop’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. Safety Hazards ________/5 pts No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. First Aid Kit ________/5 pts Is the troop first aid kit marked and readily accessible for the Scouts? Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. ________/20 pts Recycling ________/10 pts There must be no aluminum cans in the garbage can. Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? ________/10 pts Shower Area Has the troop cleaned the central shower facility for their assigned day? A rotation schedule is posted on each campsite bulletin board. ________/5 pts Bonus Points Does the troop have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills? ________/5 pts TOTAL visit www.kiakima.com ________/105 pts 45 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 46 visit www.kiakima.com HOW TO GET TO KIA KIMA visit www.kiakima.com 47 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 2009 Leader’s Guide to Summer Camp 48 visit www.kiakima.com  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 2009 Title A name given to the resource 2009 Kia Kima Leaders Guide Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chickasaw Council, BSA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Jim Charbonnet Leaders Guide