1 Welcome to Cub Scout Day Camp

2 What Is This Training? Introductory and refresher course on Day Camp operations for leaders First Session, 9:00am-9:45am: General and Day Camp Guidelines Second Session, 9:50am-10:30am: Area Specific Training Third Session, 10:30-11:00am: Youth Protection Training

3 Bogue Tuchenna DistrictWhen And What Is Camp? Bogue Tuchenna District DAY CAMP 2017 Week 1 – June 5-9 Week 2 – June 12-16 Five days of fun and learning activities: BB Guns Canoes Archery Obstacle Course Nature Adventure/Belt Loops Catapult Beach Scoutcraft/Skills Water Slides Arts & Crafts Rope Swing

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5 What Are The Important Dates?May 20th – Swim Check/T-shirt pick-up – 8:30 AM – 4:00 Five Lakes June 3rd – Camp Set Up – 8:00AM – Five Lakes June 16th – Camp Take Down – 4:00PM – Five Lakes

6 Where Is Camp? Five Lakes Campground Bush, LA

7 Who Is The Staff? Tammy Durst, Camp DirectorBrenda Melancon, Day Camp Registrar Jay Castagnetta, Assistant Camp Director Marleen Holladay, Program Director Andrea DeFreitas, Arrow of Light Program Allison Seamon, Gator Program Shannon Early, Aquatics Director Mike Field, Shooting Sports Director Jeffery Garcia, Shooting Sports Program John Daniel, Shooting Sports Program

8 Why Am I Volunteering? It’s fun and you’re neededThe camp is held with the assistance of volunteers such as yourself. Without the assistance of large numbers of parents, camp would not occur. For example, each den of eight to ten boys needs two adults to supervise them; otherwise, we have to use one adult and one den chief. Each program activity (such as crafts, archery, or games) needs one or more adults to staff it. Waterfront requires fifteen lifeguard/adults to be staffed. Shooting Sports requires five adults to be staffed.

9 What Camp Times Should I Know And Commit to Memory?8:00AM – You have arrived and signed in 8:15AM – Car line begins 8:30AM – Camp begins 8:45AM to 3:15PM – Activities 3:30PM – Closing Flag Ceremony 3:45PM – Camp ends, car line pickup

10 How Do I Setup My Den Area?Den Leaders must setup a canopy in the den area All canopies will be placed along “Den Row” Week 1 setup is June 3rd after camp is set up Week 2 setup day is June 10th or 11th An ice chest is helpful to store lunches Camp does not supply ice to dens A tarp is a good idea too

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12 How Do We Get There? Scout transportation is the responsibility of the parents. For directions, go to Waterfront volunteers can park in the back but must arrive before 7:45AM. The cars can’t be moved until camp is dismissed.

13 Where Do I Not Park? Do not park immediately behind the bathrooms (there is a septic tank there). Do not park in the field in front of headquarters. Do not park past the cones / barricades along Den Row and by Gatorbites. Do not park in the gravel road across the street from camp. Do not park in the grass driveway near the house across the street from camp.

14 How Do I Prepare? Let your scout parents know what to send with the scout and what to leave at home Scouts should not carry any medicine with them. Exceptions are inhalers and EpiPens. All medications should be checked in at First Aid. Stress that all campers must wear the Day Camp Activity Uniform. This consists of the Day Camp T-Shirt, closed toe shoes, shorts/swimsuit, a cup on a lanyard and camp name tag. Please put sunscreen on everyone before the start of camp. Ask parents to label everything they send with their child.

15 What Do Scouts Bring To Camp?Day Camp T-Shirt Swim Trunks Socks Closed Toe Shoes Swim Shoes (Crocs are not swim shoes) Towel Waterproof Sunscreen Non-Perishable Lunch Cup with String or Hook for water

16 What Do Boy Scout and Junior Volunteers Bring?Day Camp T-Shirt (or Plain Light Sand Color T-Shirt) Swim Trunks (Male) One Piece Swimsuit w/shorts (Female) Closed Toe Shoes Socks Swim Shoes (Crocs are not swim shoes) Towel Waterproof Sunscreen Non-Perishable Lunch Cup with String or Hook for water

17 What Do Gators Bring to Camp?Day Camp T-Shirt (or Plain Lime Green Color T-Shirt) Swim Trunks (Male) One Piece Swimsuit w/shorts (Female) Closed Toe Shoes Socks Swim Shoes Towel Waterproof Sunscreen Non-Perishable Lunch Cup with String or Hook for water

18 What Do I Need to Bring to Camp?Day Camp T-Shirt (or Plain Sapphire Color T-Shirt) Name Tag and Arm Band Swim Trunks or Shorts (Male) One Piece Swimsuit or Shorts and appropriate t-shirt (Female) Closed Toe Shoes Socks Swim Shoes Towel Waterproof Sunscreen Non-Perishable Lunch Cup with String or Hook for water

19 What Should Not Be Brought?Swim goggles Open toed shoes Aerosol sprays of any kind Knives of any kind Pets / Animals Walkie-Talkies or Two-way Radios Tobacco Alcohol Electronic devices (Gameboys, Radios, CD Players, etc) Toys and Trading Cards BAD ATTITUDES! Nothing you can’t lose or live without!

20 How Do I Get The Day Started?All Volunteers Sign HQ (aka Scout House) Den leaders pick up den bags and go your den tent. Area volunteers should go to your assigned area immediately after sign in. Den leaders fill out attendance sheet as scouts arrive. Lead den to the flag pole on time. Turn in attendance sheet at HQ right before flag pole Den bags will have an attendance sheet, activity schedule, scout name tags and trash bags

21 What Do I Do During The Day?Den Leader(s) and Den Chief lead the dens to areas and assist the scouts with the activity Stay on time Area volunteers prepare the area for each incoming group Any medical issue should be sent to First Aid Stress the buddy system Follow the directions of all Aquatics and Shooting Sports staff

22 Why Do I Have Beads In My Den Bag?Scouts must drink water at each station. Dehydration is our biggest problem. There will be coolers with ice water around camp Each bag will have blue and yellow beads Blue beads are given to the scout when they drink a full cup of water Yellow beads are given for bathroom stops These beads inspire the scouts to stay hydrated and give a visual cue on how much has been drank.

23 How Do I Deal With Issues?Safety is always the top priority Most difficulties can be handled at the den level. The principles to follow are: Be fair Be consistent Treat each scout as an individual Set limits, explain them, and stick to them Take action quickly

24 More Issues… Our disciplinary system has three levels:Den Leader Camp Director District Executive Discipline is meant as a corrective, not punitive measure. Corporal punishment has no place in our program and will not be tolerated. Abuse of staff (including willful refusal to obey) will also not be tolerated and scouts who will not follow instructions will be sent home and may be barred from attendance for the remainder of camp.

25 …And If a scout refuses to accept the den rules, he will be referred to the Camp Director. The Camp Director will discuss the situation with the scout and offer him the opportunity to decide whether he is willing to accept the rules -- this opportunity may last for an extended period. If the scout continues to refuse to accept Camp and Den rules, his parents may be asked to come and get him. If, after consulting with his parents, the Camp Director and the District Executive believe it is in the best interest of the scout and the Camp, the parents will be requested to keep their son at home for the remainder of the Camp.

26 How Does The Day End? After the last session, go back to your den tentHave the scouts collect their towels and other things to go home. Swim shoes can be left at camp and their buckets stay at camp. Bring your den trash to the front and put in the dumpster. Everyone is to head to the flag pole. Camp is dismissed after the flag ceremony. Car line begins after camp is dismissed from flag pole. Den leaders are responsible for their den. You must remain until all campers are picked up. After car line is complete, any remaining campers should be dropped off at headquarters. Go home and rest

27 What’s Next? Swim Check Schedule on May 20th