WAH-TUT-CA Scout Reservation

2005 Leader’s Handbook And Program Guide

Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America

OUR GOAL The goal of Wah-Tut-Ca is to promote scout camping. This is best accomplished when Scouts come and camp with their own troop at the Reservation. Wah-tut-ca’s natural environment presents an ideal location for the youth involved in the local scouting programs to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. In its 66 years of service, Wah-Tut-Ca has always lived up to this charge of promoting Scout camping. Camp Wah-Tut-Ca is owned and operated by the Yankee Clipper Council, but Wah-tut-ca’s character comes from the scouts who attend camp, the staff, the council camping committee and professionals, and the youth leaders. If you are in the council, it is your camp. You make the difference in a good camp. “Wah-Tut-Ca” means “of Friends and Brothers” or “Friends of little Brother” GENERAL INFORMATION The Wah-Tut-Ca scout reservation (WTCSR) is a mystical, magical place located on Northwood Lake in Northwood, New Hampshire, about 60 miles north of the Lowell Area. Situated on Blakes Hill Road halfway between concord and Portsmouth NH along routes 4 & 202. With more than 325 acres of heavily wooded forest less than one-quarter of the camp is developed. Adventure and excitement abounds in the many primitive and unspoiled areas of natural wilderness. Some of the outstanding features of camp include:

• More than a mile of shoreline on Northwood Lake • One hundred foot cliffs facing the lake • A natural amphitheater in the center of camp that acts as our council stockade • Several brooks and streams running through camp • A variety of plant life and wildlife • A beaver dam that occupies much of the south-east portion of camp

The camp property was the site of a family run farm through the 1800’s and contains a family burial plot that has spawned much legend. Ideally suited for high-adventure type activities, Wah-tut-ca’s frontier area is located in the center of camp and is accessible only after a hike through wooded areas crossed by streams and brooks and situated atop a lofty ledge. A challenge area offers a large level area in camp that is completely surrounded by forest and is skirted by a chapel area and a campsite. Wah-Tut-Ca currently has 8 troop campsite areas with all but one having flush latrines. The Kemosabe site contains 2 Adirondack shelters while Wannalancit has one large Adirondack. The provisional site (shanawanda) has a small cabin to house the Provisional Scoutmaster. Because you cannot take the “outing” in Scouting, our aim is to keep “Outing” strong in every scout. The outdoor program is one of Scouting’s most appealing features, and a week at Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation is a top-notch experience. No young man ever forgets the fond memories and experiences of summer camp and they will not forget their week with us. CAMP SAVINGS PLAN No scout needs to miss summer camp because of cost. A systematic savings plan will assure the scout in your Troop a long-term camping experience. A member of the Troop Committee or another adult should coordinate this effort. The camp savings plan material should be explained to the boys and the parents. Encourage the Scout to deposit a sum of money each meeting toward their camp fee. The key to have enough money for camp is to save now! Successful camping Troops vigorously promote the camp savings plan. Encourage Scouts to earn their own funds for summer camp. Encourage parents to provide their sons with a week at camp or a partial payment for the camp fee as a birthday present, Holiday gift, or some other special recognition. A gift certificate is available from the Council Service Center.

COUNCIL CAMPERSHIPS Very often generous organizations and individuals provide camperships for scouts to attend summer camp. If a Troop has such a need and has exhausted its own efforts to finance an individual Scout, contact the Council office for a Campership application. If money for camperships is available, a working arrangement will be developed for individual scouts. Camperships are only for a portion of the basic fee for summer camp and are available to those families and units that are unable to afford the total camp fee. Camperships are limited and are allocated to Scouts on a need basis. Applications will be available at the Council Service Center. Please fill out applications properly and as completely as possible. Camperships are confidential, between the family and the council, and when approved the family and the Scout’s leader will be notified. Camperships cannot be transferred from one scout to another. REFUND POLICY All refund requests should be submitted to the council Service Center in writing by the Scouts family at least two weeks prior to the camp date. Requests for refunds received after August 31, 2005 will not be considered. BASIC FEES ARE TRANSFERABLE AMOUNG CAMPERS WITHIN THE UNIT. Circumstances under which refunds will be granted are as follows:

• Illness of scout prevents his attendance at summer camp. • Illness or death in the camper’s immediate family prevents his attendance at camp. • Family relocation makes attending camp impractical. • Mandatory attendance at summer school that is verifiable. • A camper leaves camp for medical reasons.

Home sickness is not considered a refundable medical reason to leave camp. True medical reasons for leaving camp must be certified by the camp health officer or the camp doctor. In such cases, the camper will receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of the camp fee, if unused portion constitutes three or more days and the medical excuse is not due to horseplay or negligence of said camper. PROVISIONAL CAMPING Individual scouts can attend Wah-Tut-Ca Scout reservation without their unit. A provisional Troop with a Scoutmaster and an Assistant Scoutmaster provided by Camp Wah-Tut-Ca is offered during the whole summer camp season. The cost for provisional camping is the same as the basic fees. Interested scouts or their unit leaders should contact the Council Service Center for additional information. A provisional Application Form is included in this guide an extra application can be obtained at the Council Service Center. FACILITIES For general camp use, there are shower facilities, three shooting sports ranges, a large dining hall, craft lodge, a beautiful lake for boating and swimming, trading post and a health lodge which is staffed by a resident health officer on duty as all times. For group use, Camp Wah-Tut-Ca is designed to provide most Troops with separate Troop camping sites that include a picnic table, a bulletin board, and tents on platforms, flag poles, fire buckets, a washstand and a latrine with flush toilets. STAFF Camp has a trained staff of approximately 55 men and women, headed by a Camp Director, Program Director and Camping Chairman. The staff will assist and accommodate you in every possible way, but they will not assume the leadership of your troop, except in an emergency. Our staff will make every effort to smoothly coordinate the needs of your troop and its patrols and scouts with those of the other troops in camp into what becomes the camp program. Occasionally, it may be necessary to shift or rearrange certain program plans you have listed in your schedule, in order to accommodate everyone, but this will be done when no alternative is possible.

The Wah-Tut-Ca staff is trained and waiting to help you enjoy your summer camping experience. Our Senior Staff hold current certifications from the National Camp School, BSA. A large number of veteran staff members are returning with a wealth of experience. They are waiting to help scouts advance by offering a wide range of merit badges, skills enhancement, physical challenges, and other fun camping activities. The 2005 Camp Director is Kevin Dion and the greatest guy on two legs, musical entrepreneur; Mr. Enthusiasm himself, Chuck Blanchette is our Program Director. PROGRAM Not all troops are alike. That is why Troops can develop a program at summer camp that suits their needs. Each troop has a custom-made program. Camp provides a wide variety of advancement and program opportunities for scouts and troops. Areas include: Aquatics, Archery, C.O.P.E., Discovery (ecology/conservation/sciences), Frontier (Scout craft), crafts, and sports as well as out-of-camp experiences. These advancement and program options are described in detail in the Program and Advancement sections of this Program Guide. In addition, camp-wide activated, such as campfires, inter-patrol competitions, Troop games, etc. Are coordinated by the staff CONDUCT The law of camp is simple. It is the scout Law. All rules and regulations of year-round camping also apply during summer camp. The Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss anyone from camp for violation of the following camp policies and standards. The following procedures, rules and regulations must be followed at all times: Campsites will be inspected daily for health, safety, and appearance. All people in camp are expected, at all times, to uphold the Boy Scout oath and Law. Improper language, irresponsibility, dishonesty, or any other violation of the Scout oath and Law will not be tolerated. Hazing is illegal and will not be tolerated. Hazing includes any form of initiation. Any incident of hazing is considered abuse and the Scout Executive, Camping Chairman, Council President and Police authorities will be notified immediately. Any case of child abuse, sexual, physical, or mental, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This very serious issue will not be overlooked. The possession or use of alcoholic beverages and non-prescribed drugs by any person in camp is strictly forbidden and are grounds for instant dismissal. Further more in is the policy of the reservation for all persons found with illegal drugs will be remanded to the New Hampshire State Police. Smoking is only allowed for people aged 18 and over. Please use caution and stay away from the boys while smoking. There is no smoking in any of the buildings at camp. Liquid fuel is approved for use in campsites but propane is recommended. If the fuel is in or attached to the appliance it can stay in the site, but bulk fuel in a container must be stored off-site. Ask camp administration for assistance. Fires are allowed in the fire ring located in every campsite. No open fires in tents are allowed under any circumstances. All automobiles must be parked in the camp parking lots near the Service Center. The speed limit in camp is 5 MPH Off-limit areas in camp include the following: staff living quarters, the kitchen, behind the counter in the Trading Post, and the marked areas behind the Riffle and Archery Ranges and around the C.O.P.E. Course. Gambling and fireworks are illegal and will not be allowed and are grounds for instant dismissal.

No bicycles are allowed in camp. Weapons such as pistols and sheath knives are not allowed in camp. Nobody will be allowed to bring personal rifles or bows to camp. Visitors in camp must register at the Service Center.

CAMP STANDARDS TROOP LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADULT LEADER One of the most important roles of the Troop Leader is to insure the safety and well being of the Scouts in his/her Troop. This is usually easy if you obey the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America and of the Reservation Staff. You must first see to the proper transportation of all Scouts and gear to and from camp. Enlist the help of the Scouts’ family and your Troop committee. The Troop leader must inform parents when to drop off and pick up Scouts. No body will be admitted to camp before 12:00PM on Sunday. The camp road will be closed until noon! You should assemble your Troop at the top of the hill and precede into camp only upon the direction of the reservation Staff and only when your entire contingent is present. This will streamline the check-in process. Scout leaders should establish Troop policies to deal with late arrivals and should ensure that all Scouts who have registered to attend camp have arrived safely. Each Troop must provide at least two adult leaders during their unit’s entire stay. If a leader wishes to leave camp, arrangements should be made with the Camp Director for coverage. Under no circumstances may the Troop be left with one leader, or unattended. If adult leadership changes during the week, please advise the Camp Leadership. Anyone entering or leaving Camp Wah-Tut-Ca during the week must sign in or out at the Camp Service Center. Troop leaders should bring a roster listing the Scouts attending camo, parents’ names, addresses, and phone numbers, and proper amounts for pictures. All purchases at the Trading Post will be cash transactions and checks will be accepted from unit leaders and parents only. All camp fees should be paid at the Council service center prior to coming to camp. You can pay for any late registrations, additional adults, picture, and food fees at camp during the check in process. CAMP SCHEDULE AND ROUTINE The camp week begins on Sunday. Troops should plan to arrive between NOON and 2:00PM. Nobody will be admitted to camp before Noon! No lunch will be served on Sunday. This is a good time to have a picnic lunch with the parents and new scouts-spend some time in your campsite or touring camp. In an effort to eliminate long lines and waits at the Health Lodge and Waterfront, check-in will be done through a scheduling system. Troop Guides will be assigned to each troop to help get settled and to answer any questions from the unit leaders, parents or scouts. These guides will meet you at your reserved campsite. The unit leader should notify the guide that his troop is ready to proceed with check-in. Rosters will be collected by the guide and the camp-wide tour will be conducted as part of the check-in process. This tour is mandatory per National inspection standards. The tour includes safety procedures that must be followed while at the Waterfront, Rifle

Range, Archery Range, C.O.P.E. Course, implementation of the buddy system, and during and emergency. The tour gives Scouts a chance to learn about the areas and what programs each area offers. There is always something new at the reservation – this is the time to explore these new opportunities. Scout leaders are expected to accompany their Troop on this tour. The Troop as a group, and with the guide, will proceed to the Health Lodge or other facility where physicals need to be re-checked by the Health officer and staff. Be sure each Scout or Scouter who has medications or special Health considerations sees the Health Officer personally. Only life saving medicines can be kept on a person. Those medications are nitroglycerin, epi-pens, and meter dose inhalers. All other medicines need to be registered and kept in the Health lodge. Medicines will be issued only at mealtimes unless other arrangements are made at check-in. The tour continues with a visit to the Dining Hall where your Troop will be assigned tables and be briefed on procedures and then to the Waterfront where Scouts will take swim tests and get their Buddy Tags. Dinner on Sunday is scheduled for 5:30PM. There will be a leaders’ meeting in the Service Center at 7:00PM Topics will include schedule, emergency plans, program orientation and a general question-and-answer session. At 9:00PM Troops will gather at the Clayton Lane Stockade for a camp-wide campfire. DISCIPLINE Normally, discipline of a camper is the responsibility of the adult unit leader in charge at summer camp. All discipline problems concerning campers shall be reported to the Camp Director immediately. Under no circumstances shall a camper be deprived of food, isolated, subject to corporal punishment, or be subjected to abusive physical exercise as a means of punishment. UNIFORM It is recommended that a scout have a complete Official Boy Scout summer uniform for his stay in camp. The summer uniform consists of a Scout short-sleeved shirt, Scout shorts, and Scout Socks. Leaders are encouraged to have a complete uniform; appropriate use of the uniform in your troop depends upon your example. The class a uniform is to be worn everyday to evening meals, and for troop pictures. Class B uniforms should be worn at all other times. Shoes or appropriate footwear should be worn at all times, by all persons, to prevent stone bruises, cuts and thorn punctures which may prohibit swimming. Camp terrain is not suitable for walking in sandals. HEALTH Medical Examination: A medical examination is required, using the specific Yankee Clipper Council Health and Medical Form, for each scout and Adult Leader, before coming to Camp Wah-Tut-Ca. This form has one section to be completed by the Scouts parents that includes a basic health history indicating the dates of the six major immunizations and requires the Parents yearly signature. The other section of the form is to be completed, in full, by a physician licensed to practice in the United States. It is mandatory that each Scout and adult leader has a physical examination within 12 months of coming to camp. Upon arrival at camp, a medical re-check will be made. Any Scout not having a complete and signed medical form will be unable to take part in any activated at camp until he has completed a health form. Forms must be received at the camps’ Service Center within 24 hours of the Scouts arrival. Adults (18 years and older) must have a completed medical form on file at camp regardless of the length of stay. Medical forms will be reviewed at the pre-camp meetings before camp. The reason for this is to have another set of eyes look at the forms and fix the shortcomings before Sunday’s check-in. Please bring as many completed health forms with you to the pre-camp meetings but under no circumstances should you leave these forms with

anybody at the council office. We are aware that it is not possible for all parents to have a completed form or physical performed on their sons this early but try to get as many parents to comply as possible. It will make your job, and ours, a bit easier. Scouts who have incomplete medical forms at camp will not be able to participate in waterfront activities until the form is complete. A Health officer is present in Camp at all times and a local doctor is on call for emergencies. All first aid treatment will be given and recorded at the Health Lodge. Serious cases are sent to local hospitals. All injuries must be reported to the Health officer, and no injuries should be treated by Troop Leaders. All prescribed medications are to be dispersed by the Health Officer. All medications must be given to the Health officer upon check-in and must be in the original pharmacy containers. The Health officer will disperse medications for Leaders and Scouts. This mandate is in compliance with New Hampshire State health and safety codes. Please be sure all medications are clearly marked with names, Troop numbers, campsites, instructions, and the week of camp. Whenever anyone goes to the hospital, by ambulance or by car, his medical form and a “hospital packet” must accompany him. The hospital packets are located in the Health Lodge. It includes: a map to the hospital, insurance information, and important phone numbers. This policy applies to all campers, leaders, and staff. EMERGENCY CONTACT Parents are requested to leave notice of their whereabouts with the Scoutmaster, if they plan to be away from hoe while their son is at camp. If the parents cannot be reached, it is a wise idea to have the name and phone number of another person who can be contacted in case of emergency. REST AT CAMP The amount of sleep a boy gets can make the diffrence between a great camping experience and a poor one. Each person needs an adequate amount of sleep to function in a cheerful positive manner. The Scoutmaster is responsible to see that each boy has the opportunity to get at least 8-10 hours of sleep each day. Each Troop should respect the quite time of 11:00pm and 7:00am. There will be a one-hour siesta each afternoon. LEAVING CAMP Any Scout or Scouter who leaves Camp at any time, for any reason, must stop at the Camps Service Center to sign out. When returning, he/she must stop and sign-in. no scout is permitted to leave camp without permission of the scoutmaster. This policy allows us to know your whereabouts in case an emergency arises. SMOKING A Scout Camp is hardly the place for a boy to learn to smoke, or further the habit. Troop Leaders should not permit any Scout to smoke or use smokeless tobacco. There are limited designated areas for those leaders that do smoke. This policy is in accordance with National BSA policy. ALCOHOLIC & ILLEGAL DRUGS Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not permitted in camp. Offenders will be moved from Camp at once, including Adult Leaders, and local law Enforcement officials will be notified along with the parents and guardians. GENERAL SAFETY STONE THROWING: Due to the serious injury that stone throwing can and has caused, it will not be tolerated. LIQUID FUELS: All liquid fuels are required to be stored in the appropriate locker at the Ranger’s station. Only adults can use liquid fuels in camp.

LIGHTING IN TENTS: A Scouts flashlight will furnish all of the tent light that is necessary. NO OPEN FLAMES IN TENTS, including candles or lighters in any tent. TREE DAMAGE & CAMP PROPERTY: No trees are to be cut- at any time- without specific permission from the Camp Director. Camp staff will facilitate any tree removal for any purpose. A $10.00 per inch of diameter penalty will be enforced. Camp Wah-Tut-Ca provides many services to you and to your unit at substantial costs to camp and the council. Please do not destroy or deface any equipment, facilities, or trees. Units will be billed for equipment that is damaged, destroyed, or lost. RIFLE & ARCHERY EQUIPMENT: Only camp issued firearms and archery equipment will be permitted on the Ranges. Leave all personal rifle and archery equipment at home. NO EXCEPTIONS! VEHICLE PERMITS: Because of potential safety hazards, vehicle use during the week at camp will be strictly controlled. Heavy traffic rips up our roads and is expensive and hard to fix. Any requests for special vehicles in camp for health or other reasons must be submitted in writing to the Camp Director, one week prior to arrival at camp. Under no circumstances is anybody allowed to ride in the back of a pickup truck. There must be a seat belt for everyone in the vehicle.

CAMP SERVICES TRANSPORTATION & PARKING Transportation of Scouts and gear to and from camp is the responsibility of the Troop. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license and vehicles must be properly registered an insured. While in camp, all leaders’ vehicles will be allowed to drive past the parking lot to deposit gear; the 5 MPH speed limit will be strictly enforced to protect your scouts. No motorized vehicles will be allowed to remain in campsites without the Camp Directors approval. Troop equipment trailers are allowed in campsites and must be secured and their wheels carefully choked. CAMP QUARTERMASTER Some tools and equipment are available for loan by the camp for Troop use. When you check out this equipment, a Commissioner will inspect it. You should inspect equipment carefully before accepting delivery. Units will be charged for all damaged and lost equipment. Please return equipment immediately after use. Equipment should be returned to the person who facilitated delivery to you. DINING HALL we use the waiter system at Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation for the distribution of meals. Seating arrangements will be made during check-in on Sundays, with an attempt toward seating the Troop together. Meals are served on time. We generally use family style dining. At least one staff guest sits at each table to assist in the proper serving of food. It is very important that each camper be served a well-balanced meal. Waiters are to report 20 minutes before each meal, so they can set the tables. It is their duty to bring the food to the table, return the dirty dishes and clean the table. Waiter duty should rotate for each meal according to troop’s desire. Leaders are asked to watch that tableware is not removed from the Dining Hall and to help maintain order during the meals. Waiter duty is a normal camp assignment and is not to be used as a punishment. An experienced camper, not a first-year camper should be assigned as waiters for Sunday’s diner. During the week, the Dining Hall will serve meals at 8:00AM, 12:15PM and 5:30PM. The exception will be cook-in-site night. On that night, food may be picked up between 4:00PM and 5:30PM from the Dining Hall porch and all unused food should be returned by 6:30PM Grace is said at all meals. Scouts are expected to practice common courtesy and etiquette.

TRADDING POST The camp operates a Trading Post for the sale of craft supplies, merit badge books, candy, ice cream, stamps, souvenirs, and other camping equipment. Operating hours will be clearly posted. Scouts should bring spending money for refreshments, craft materials, merit badge books and souvenirs. There is no specific amount of money a boy should bring to camp. However, last years average camper spent about $45.00 at the Trading Post. Campers are responsible for safeguarding their own money. MAIL SERVICE Daily postal deliveries and collections are made at camp. Mail will be picked up from the mailbox at the Trading Post. It would be very helpful if the scouts would ask their correspondence to include their Troop number and campsite in the address. Mail sent to camp will be delivered to the units mailbox, located in the Service Center. The correct mailing address for camp is:

Scout’s Name Troop #, Campsite

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation 292 Blakes Hill Road

Northwood, NH. 03261 LOST AND FOUND Lost and found articles may be claimed at the Camps Service Center during the week or at the Council Service Center after the camp season. TELEPHONE A pay phone is located at the Camp Service Center. Scouts should obtain permission from his Scoutmaster before he is allowed to make a call. The camp telephone number is: (603) 942-5233. Only emergency, collect, or credit card calls will be allowed on that line. A staff administrator will receive and deliver messages to campers and Scouters during camp. The camp phone is for emergencies only and is not an answering service! VISITING DAYS FOR PARENTS Parents and friends are welcome to visit camp at any time. However, because most boys are at camp for only one week, frequent visits interfere with the Troop program and his activities. It is completely at the Scoutmasters discretion to encourage or discourage visits by parents. Parents should clear all visits with their Scoutmaster. The best time for parents to visit is during Friday evening dinner and campfire. Tickets for these dinners are available at the Trading Post. Parents are invited to enjoy a picnic lunch at the Troops campsite during check-in on Sundays. Snacks and soda are sold in the Trading Post. If a Troop has a large group of parents visiting on a weekday, we will try to provide a staff guide to show them around camp and explain the program areas and points of interests. All visitors must check-in and checkout at the Camp Service Center upon their arrival or departure from camp. Visitors desiring to eat meals in the Dining Hall should make arrangements with the Camp Director as far in advance as possible, but at least 24 hours in advance. Generally, parents will be permitted to sit with their sons, provided space available. If space is limited, a special guest table will be arranged. Visitor meal costs are $5.00 each and meal tickets are available at the Trading Post. VESPER SERVICE A Scout is Reverent. The Chapel is available for those units or individuals wishing to hold services at any time. Any unit wishing to invite their spiritual leader or Troop Chaplin to conduct a service may do so. Your spiritual leader is the guest of the Camp for meals while serving the spiritual needs of your Troop. Camps Chaplin will visit Camp on a weekly basis to hold non-denominational services and inspirational talks. Attendance at these services is encouraged but not mandatory.

CAMP COMMISSIONERS As part to our service to your unit and to a quality camp program, a commissioner will be assigned to your unit to serve as a liaison between you and the camp staff. He will answer questions, help schedule special programs for your Scouts, assist in requests about Meal-In-Site, etc. Look to your Commissioner for advice, assistance, ideas, solutions, and friendships. The Commissioners will also be in charge of the Scoutmaster Meetings and campsite inspections. CAMP INSPECTION As part of the Troop Adventure Award, the Commissioners in conjunction with your Senior Patrol Leader will conduct a daily campsite inspection. Inspections will be held during the daily program time periods.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP (Personal)

ITEM SUGGESTED NUMBER Backpack, foot locker, plastic bin, or trunk 1 of. Not one of each. Sleeping Bag or 1 Sheets 2 Fitted Sheet 1 Blanket 1 Full Uniform 1 Pair Walking Shoes 1 Hiking Boots 1 pair Underwear 7 Bathing Suit 2 Extra Clothing (shorts, pants, shirts) 3 each Cap or hat 1 Socks 7 pairs Rain Gear 1 Bath Towel, hand Towel, Wash Cloth 2 each Soap 1 Toothbrush, Toothpaste 1 each Brush or Comb 1 COMPLETED MEDICAL FORM 1

For Advancement: Merit Badge pamphlets; BSA Handbook and Field book; Pens, Pencils & Paper; Merit Badge partials; Merit badge Projects (pre-req.-Started or Completed) Special Optional Items:

Flash Light Spending Money Fishing Gear Pillow, Sheets, Blanket Camera and Film Bug Repellent Musical Instrument Day pack Canteen or Water Bottle

NOTE: Scouts interested in taking waterfront merit badges Swimming, Lifesaving, or the BSA Lifeguard Training will need clothes for rapid undress and/or emergency swim requirements. Some sizes are available at camp but each scout should bring long trousers, a long sleeved button-down shirt, and a pair of old sneakers and should plan to get them wet. For this reason, old clothes are suggested.

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

Firearms Motorized or remote controlled toys Ammunition Personal CB radios

Fireworks Pets Sheath knives Camouflage/Military uniforms and clothing

Valuables Aerosol cans of any type “CELL PHONES” “CELL PHONES”

NOTE: Unfortualy, even at Scout Camp, losses occur. For self-protection, valuables that are merely “creature comforts” (radios, tape players, etc) should be left at home. We carry no insurance on personal items.

WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP (Troop) • Cooking Gear and utensils for Cook- in –Site Night • A First-Aid kit • Rosters which include parents name and address • Mosquito netting • Lanterns • Woods tools • Information for the Troop bulletin board • American and Troop Flags • 100 feet clothes line • Troop record book • Alarm clock • Thumb tacks • Paper, Pencils/Pens, Clipboards, etc. • Camp craft and Scout craft Materials

FIRST AID KIT Each Troop is encouraged to bring a Troop first aid kit. All injuries, no matter how small, must be reported to the Camp Nurse. SPECIAL REFERENCE BOOKS Merit Badge Pamphlets, Troop Activities, Scoutmaster Minutes, Scoutmaster Handbook, SSR Program Guide, Reprints, Game Books, etc.

SUPERVISION OF SCOUTS

GENERAL INFORMATION For proper supervision, Troops will be required to have 1 adult, 21 years of age or older, and enough additional adults, 18 or over for the ratio of 1 adult to 10 boys. In addition, Troop Leaders are directly responsible for the supervision of all members of their unit. Scouts shall not be permitted to roam camp unsupervised. Troops will use the “BUDDY SYSTEM” in camp and a check-in/ checkout board in their campsite for all scouts. In all movement of boys, the buddy system will be used. In no case, will boys be permitted to mover about without a buddy. The following areas of the camp are restricted and use thereof will be in accordance with the following information.

AQUATICS AREAS: Entry to the waterfront is restricted to an approved entrance and exit and then only when waterfront personnel permit such use. Waterfront personnel are in complete charge of all waterfront activists. RIFLE & ARCHERY RANGES: Use of there areas is under the direct supervision of the appropriate Range Officers. Range Officers will only permit the exits and entrance onto the range. C.O.P.E.: The use of the C.O.P.E. area is restricted to approved entrance and exit areas. C.O.P.E. personnel are in complete charge of all C.O.P.E. area activities.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Camp Administration will continue to provide adequate and proper training for all unit leaders. The major thrust of this training will center upon the close supervision of Scouts, which is the responsibility of all staff and all adult leadership. CAMP LEADERS MEETING: On Sunday of each camping week, all unit leaders attending camp will be instructed in the procedures listed within this guide. The camp staff will discuss important safety issues including: Out of Bounds Areas, Troop Roll Call, Use of In-Site Sign-in and Sign-out Boards, Notices, Proper implementation of the Buddy System, Tour of the Camp Facilities. Accepted Adult to Scout Ratios, etc. Information concerning programming and update scheduling will also be presented. All units must be represented at these meetings. PRE-CAMP MEETINGS An overview of this years camping season and program will be held in May, 2005 at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, Concord Road, Billerica, during the regularly scheduled Roundtable. All adult leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders are encouraged to attend and to ask questions of the staff. Bring your Scouting spirit, concerns, constructive criticism, and enthusiasm. CAMP EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (You will be given a copy of these procedures to post on your bulletin board) The best defense against any emergency is preparedness. Being, prepared, understanding policies and practices governing the actions of staff and campers is the adult leaders responsibility. The health and safety of everyone in camp is our primary concern. Each leader must not only know what to do in an emergency, but also what can be done to prevent them. Please become very familiar with the contents of this section. In time of crisis, there is only limited time to react. GENERAL In any emergency, the following should be ever mindful:

• Notify the nearest staff member immediately • Do not make any premature decisions or give any instructions or information unless relayed to you by the

Camp Director, or his designee. • Leaders/Staff members, above all, should remain calm and collected. Set the proper frame of mind and

avoid panic during the emergency. • A siren emergency may only be initiated and ended by the Camp Director or his designee. Not all

emergencies are camp-wide; only the Camp Director can determine the severity of emergencies. • Unless it is a life-threatening emergency, the Camp Director must be consulted before emergency services

can be called.

REPORTING When an emergency presents itself, the following steps should be followed:

• Take all steps to ensure that no further injury or potential injurious situations have been addressed. • Report the emergency to the nearest staff member • Give a very clear and calm report: who, what, when, where, how, etc.

SIREN A camp-wide emergency will be signaled by blasts from the camp siren. Non-camp-wide emergencies will be relayed down through the chain of command. Follow all instructions explicitly. A full set of written emergency procedures will be distributed upon your arrival at camp.

PROGRAM

The summer camp program is everything that happens to a Scout while he is at camp. Because of this, Camp Wah-Tut-Ca offers a wide range of opportunities for a Scout to enjoy. While advancement activities make up an important part of there opportunities at summer camp, other activities are equally important to the development of a Scout into a better adult. As you read through the following pages, please keep in mind:

• A summer camp program is limited only by a Troop’s imagination!! • If your Troop is to get the most out of summer camp, it needs to plan before arriving. • A program at summer camp needs to be aimed at meeting the needs of the Troop, the Patrol and the

individual Scout. • If your troop is to get the most out of summer camp, it needs to have the direction of week long adult

leadership. PLANNING YOUR TROOP PROGRAM Elements of a Good Program: Patrol Activities: The patrol is the preferred method of Scouting. Camp provides a week-long opportunity to make it come alive. Troop Activities: An opportunity to allow your junior leaders to lead and build Troop spirit. Camp-wide Activities: A weekly highlight; a time to make new friends and share new experiences. Conservation projects: An opportunity to leave behind your mark. Advancement opportunities: Every Scout progressing along the Eagle Trail. Free Time: Time to grow, think, and enjoy the programs that interest you most. Planning Ideas: Determine the activities the Troop would enjoy. Determine the need for advancement in the Troop Rank Advancement Merit Badges Compare the Troop program ideas with the existing summer camp program. Do as much planning as you can before arriving to Camp. Find out what the Scouts are interested in. Serval weeks before you arrive at Camp plan a Camp Night for your Troop and invite the Order of the Arrow to give their Camp Presentation. If the Troop writes down their activities and goals for the week, it is much easier to follow through on. Read the Camp Program Guide to get an idea of the programs offered this year at the Reservation. Use the menus of suggested activities to plan the highlights of your week at camp. Camp staff is

prepared to serve your Troop. With your help, we’ll do the best we can to make the week a success for your Troop. Know what you want, communicate your desires to us, and together we’ll make it succeed. BASIC DAILY SCHEDULE

TIME EVENT

7:00 AM Reveille 8:00 AM Flag Ceremony 8:05 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Open Program

12:00 NOON Program Areas Close 12:15 NOON Lunch

1:00 PM Open Program 4:15 PM Siesta 5:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Highlighted Evening Special Programs &

Open Program 9:00 PM Retreat to Campsites 11:00 PM Lights out

ADVANCEMENT STANDARDS All advancement at out Camp is accomplished by the same methods that are standard in the BSA. Advancement is accomplished through four distinct steps:

1. LEARNING A Scout learns by doing. He learns outdoor skills by hiking and camping. He learns Scout skills in Patrol and Troop sessions. He advances naturally by doing things with his fellow Scouts 2. TESTING A Scout demonstrates his ability to members of the Patrol Leaders Council or other Troop staff members 3. REVIEWING Three or more members of the Troop Committee conduct the Board of Review. The Board of Review for the ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle will usually occur when a Troop returns home. If there are enough bona fide members of the Troop committee in camp, then this step may be accomplished in an outdoor setting. 4. AWARDING The Scout is “recognized” in front of his fellow members for his accomplishments. Once the Scoutmaster has received the Advancement Folder from the Program director on Friday, it may be a good idea to give out, or let everyone know while the parents are there what each Scout has accomplished. Advancement can and should be a big part of your troops program. Take “Inventory” of your troops advancement needs and build the Troop and patrol program around these needs. Advancement will be a natural result of a Scouts participation in that program. Be sure each Scout takes his Boy Scout Handbook to Camp. CAMP ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE PROJECTS

Star and Life service projects may be carried out at camp with the approval of the Scoutmaster and the related camp personnel. Eagle Service Projects cannot be done at camp. MERIT BADGE APPLICATIONS Proper Merit Badge applications (Blue Cards) must be used at camp. Merit badge cards may be used at the Trading Post. Unit leader signatures are required on all cards, and cards must be presented before a Scout can begin a Merit Badge. The provisional Scoutmaster may sign blue cards for scouts in his provisional troop. Completed cards will be distributed to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week. The Area Directors and Program Director will be available to discuss any problems or answer any questions. MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS All Merit Badge Counselors are qualified members of the camp staff under the direct supervision of the Program Director. All persons signing Merit Badge application must include their title or position. Recognized Merit Badge Counselors at camp may not necessarily be recognized counselors in the community, but they are fully qualified instructors in their fields and are approved by the Yankee Clipper Council. PARTIAL MERIT BADGE COMPLETIONS If a Scout has completed only part of the requirements for a Merit Badge, he may be given a “Partial Completion Form” stating which requirements have been met. This form is valid until the Scout’s eighteenth birthday. The partial completion will be honored at camp and at home. An approved Merit Badge counselor must sign the partial form. COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (C.I.T.) The counselor in training (CIT) program is designed to give 14-year-old scouts the opportunity to train to be a future staff member. New positions in Camp Wah-Tut-Ca are filled with successful trainees from this program. Scouts are placed in different program areas each week and are leaders in our Project Green program. An opportunity is given to him to work on his own advancement. The asst. Provisional Scoutmaster in camp evaluates each Scouts progress and assists in his personal development, CIT’s are considered staff members and are treated the same as the other members of staff. This program is a wonderful opportunity for your best Scouts in your Troop to receive valuable personal training to bring back to the unit. All ambitious Scouts are encouraged to apply.

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation 2005 Program Guide

Introduction

Welcome to Wah-Tut-Ca 2005! This booklet is here to acquaint you with the basic features of the camp program and to help your Troop have a great week at Wah-Tut-Ca. In order to get the most from your Troop’s week at camp, careful planning is essential. To help you do this, at the end of this booklet you will find a blank Troop schedule and a sample Troop schedule. Your Troop’s Patrol Leader Council should use the information in this booklet to define their goals for the week and to establish a schedule that meets these goals while allowing plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure. We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring a copy of your completed schedules to the pre-camp meeting in June. This will allow us to settle any scheduling conflicts well before your week at camp begins. Camp Wah-Tut-Ca is operated under an “open program” philosophy. This means there are few merit badge “classes” and no centralized program schedules. We believe that this system gives Troops more flexibility and allows them to take full advantage of their time in camp. The idea of open programming is that a Scout is given the responsibility of planning and using his time in order to complete his goals for the week. All of the program areas are open from 9:00-12:00 AM, 1:15-4:15 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM. However, areas are closed during Siesta, the Camp Wide Games and other camp wide activities. Whenever an area is open, a Scout may walk in and work on a badge, learn a skill, participate in a special activity, etc. The only areas that makes exceptions to this scheduling rule is the Waterfront, which has scheduled times for instruction, merit badges and recreation, and Project C.O.P.E, which is a week long program meeting at scheduled times. In addition to the normal camp program, there are a variety of camp-wide programs and special events throughout the week. More information about these scheduled features can be found in the second half of this packet.

Advancement in Camp A Scout may work on three different kinds of advancement during his stay at camp. Under the open program system, the amount of advancement a Scout completes during a week depends on his own initiative and desire. Each program area maintains records of every Scout’s progress. Scoutmasters are more than welcome to examine these records during the week so that they can keep track of their Scout’s progress. Rank Requirements There are several ways to work on rank requirements while at camp. Scouts may go to the Discovery, Frontier or Waterfront program areas and work on rank requirements. Patrol Leaders and other instructors are encouraged to bring their Scouts to the program areas and use the areas’ facilities to teach rank requirements and other basic skills. Rank requirements are also part of the Project Green program. The area staff also supports the following rank requirements: Discovery: Tenderfoot 11 Waterfront: Second Class 7abc Second Class 5 First Class 9 First Class 6

Frontier: Tenderfoot 2, 3, 4, Second Class 1, 2bcde,

First Class 1, 2, 7, 8a

Merit Badges In order to start a merit badge; a Scout needs a blue card signed by his Scoutmaster. The area staff supports the following merit badges: Badge Area Extra Purchases Archery Archery Art Handicrafts Astronomy Discovery Basketry Handicrafts Basket and Stool Kit Bird Study Discovery Camping Frontier Canoeing Waterfront Cooking Frontier Environmental Science Discovery Fish and Wildlife Management Discovery Forestry Discovery Gardening Discovery Geology Discovery Indian Lore Handicrafts/Frontier Regalia kit Insect Life Discovery Leatherwork Handicrafts Lifesaving Waterfront Mammal Study Discovery Nature Discovery Orienteering Frontier Painting Handicrafts Pioneering Frontier Pulp and Paper Discovery Reptile and Amphibian Study Discovery Rifle Shooting Rifle Range Targets Rowing Waterfront Small Boat Sailing Waterfront Soil and Water Conservation Discovery Space Exploration Discovery Model rocket Swimming Waterfront Weather Discovery Wilderness Survival Frontier Wood Carving Handicrafts *If there is a specific merit badge that a scout would like to do that is not mentioned above. Please talk to the program director during camp to see if any arrangements can be made. Other Awards and RecognitionBSA Lifeguard BSA Snorkeling World Conservation Award Mile Swim B.S.A. Paul Bunyan Firemanship William T. Hornaday Award Tot’ n Chit Note: If you are a merit badge counselor for non-camp merit badges and would like to counsel during your stay at camp, or if you have an interesting skill that you would like to share, please see the Camp Director or Program Director to volunteer your time! We appreciate the help.

Program Areas and Descriptions

Project Green

This program has been designed to provide first year Scouts with a structured camp program. We seek to provide the needed structure that younger Scouts need to make a comfortable transition into the open program that makes Wah-Tut-Ca so great. The Project Green is not designed to be an advancement seminar or to speed Scouts along to First Class. Rather, it is a program to promote both fun and the learning of basic skills in a patrol environment. The program will run Monday through Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00 AM and/or 1:15-4:15 PM depending upon attendance. Scouts will meet at the Project Green Area, behind the health lodge, and form into patrols. The boys in the beginning of the week choose when they want to do requirements from a limited list. The first 30 minutes will consist of patrol/teamwork related games. Then, each group will work on skills in the area and then move to one of the program areas to finish off the skill, i.e. go to Frontier and learn knots. The skills will be taught and then used in a patrol game. The rank requirements normally offered in a particular area will be covered, but in the context of learning the overall skill and using it in a patrol situation. The Project Green staff will keep a record of advancement completed in the program during the week. Scouts may choose to use their free time to complete other requirements. Ideally, each skill learned in the program for advancement should be reviewed at the unit level before Scouts are awarded credit toward rank requirements. In the afternoon and evenings, Scouts in the program will be free to choose what they wish to do. They may choose to return to the area they were in that morning, or any other area.

Archery As always, qualified instruction is available to improve shooting for the first time archer as well as the seasoned Archer. Instruction is also available for Scoutmasters! Scouts may also go into the area at any time and learn about the parts of the bow and arrow, or how to repair and make arrows and bow strings. Field and action archery courses will also be available. Awards will also be given to the best shooters in camp. Scouts may earn the silver arrow for beating their Scoutmaster’s score, the gold arrow for the highest score in the Troop and the platinum arrow for the highest score in camp. Advancement Opportunities Merit Badges: Archery Other: Silver Arrow, Gold Arrow, Platinum Arrow

Rifle Range Shooters may go to the Rifle Range at any time to use a .22 caliber rifle from the bench position. A director and assistants staff the range. This makes ample personal instruction available to the first time shooter who wants to learn how to shoot or for the experienced marksman who just wants to improve his shot. Scouts may earn the silver bullet for beating their Scoutmaster’s score, the gold bullet for the highest score in his Troop, the platinum bullet for the highest score in camp, and the Platinum-Gold-Silver Bullet for beating the Rifle Range Directors score. There are many fun and exciting activities, such as shotgun shooting and muzzleloader interactive demonstrations. So go check it out! Advancement Opportunities Merit Badges: Rifle Shooting Other: Silver Bullet, Gold Bullet, Platinum Bullet, and Platinum-Gold-Silver Bullet

Discovery The Discovery area is Wah-Tut-Ca’s Technology, Nature and Science Center. The Discovery program consists of self-discovery areas, featured events and advancement opportunities. Self-discovery stations are set up around the area and along the Ecology trail. These stations allow Scouts to explore a wide range of topics at their own pace. Some of the topics that you many want to explore include Soil types, Bug traps, Bones, Aquariums, Gardens, Sea Monkeys, Nest boxes, Soil Profiles, Natural Water Filters, Science and the list goes on. At the Discovery area, there is no end to the fun and learning. Advancement Opportunities Rank Requirements: Tenderfoot 11, Second Class 5, and First Class 6 Other: Troop Conservation Award, World Conservation Award, and William T. Hornaday Award Merit Badges: Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Geology, Insect Life, Mammal Study, Nature, Pulp and Paper, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Weather

Frontier Located in the remote woods of camp, the Frontier program is founded in the outdoor code of the Scouting program. Scouts can learn the skills that make Boy Scouting a truly unique program. Pioneering projects are an ongoing part of the Frontier experience. As well as building a strong feeling of closeness to the roots of the old frontier scouts. Scouts can hone their skills in pioneering, camping and orienteering. Advancement Opportunities Rank Requirements: Tenderfoot 2, 3, 4 Second Class1, 2bcde, 6 First Class1, 2, 7, 8a Merit Badges: Camping, Cooking, Emergency Preparedness, Orienteering, Pioneering, Wilderness Survival, Indian Lore (with handicrafts) Other: Tot’n Chit, Firemanship, Paul Bunyan Axeman

Handicrafts

The Handicrafts area is the Reservation’s arts and craft center. Scouts can work on a variety of projects in wood, leather, wax, etc. There will be a wide variety of sample projects and kits already assembled that can be used to stimulate creativity. A camp wide project of the week will allow Scouts to blend their talents and create one incredible project for the week. The area provides Scouts every opportunity to express themselves through all type of artwork. The week’s activities culminate in an art show, which provides an opportunity for Scouts to display their work. Advancement Opportunities Merit Badges: Art, Basketry, Painting, Indian Lore (With Frontier), Leatherworking, Wood Carving Other: Patrol Flag Making, Wire Art, Tie-Dyeing, Bolo Tie Making, Craft Stick Sculptures, Leather Tooling, Cartoon Drawing, Tooth Pick Architecture, And Much, Much More!

Waterfront There are instructional programs available in swimming, rowing, sailing, and canoeing. These are designed to teach basic aquatic skills and are open to anyone. No merit badges or rank requirements will be covered during these sessions.

In addition, there are merit badge sessions in the morning and the afternoon. These sessions focus on the skills needed to complete merit badge requirements. They are NOT merit badge classes. Daily attendance is recommended but not required. It is possible to complete the merit badge without attending all of the sessions and likewise, attending all of the sessions does not guarantee completion of the merit badge. Morning and afternoon sessions typically cover the same skills and different skills are illustrated each day. The waterfront is also a place for purely recreational usage during scheduled free swims and free boat periods. Troops may schedule safe swim and use the eight-man canoes. You should contact the Waterfront Director upon your arrival at camp for more information. This year Wah-Tut-Ca scout reservation was fortunate enough to receive a donation through troop 74 of 18 single person kayaks. These kayaks will be available through out the summer for free boating as well as troop use on trips across the lake. CPR instruction is now required for all Waterfront merit badges. CPR instruction and certification will be offered at different times through out the week. The only difference between instruction and certification is the cost. Cost for Certification will be $6.00. Advancement Opportunity Rank Requirements: Second Class 7abc, First Class 9 Other: Mile Swim, BSA Board sailing, BSA Snorkeling, BSA Lifeguard, Safety Afloat,

Safe Swim Defense Merit Badges: Canoeing, Lifesaving, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Swimming

Waterfront Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 - 9:45

Instructional: Snorkeling Mile Swim Board Sailing

9:45 - 11:00

Merit Badges Swimming Sailing Lifesaving Canoeing Rowing

10:30 - 12:00 Free Boat 11:00 - 12:00

Free Swim and Boat

1:15- 2:00

Instructional: Swimming Boating Rank

2:00 – 3:00

Merit Badges (same as AM)

3:00 - 4:15 Free Boat & Free Swim

4:15 – 5:00 Troop Pictures Siesta 4:00 - 5:00

Free Swim and Boat Free Swim and Boat

6:30 – 7:30

Fun Swim

Water Carnival

Free swim and boat

Camp Wide Game Open time

Aquatics II - AII

Aquatics II is a special high adventure aquatics program designed to provide older Scouts with a challenging aquatics program. The program will focus on developing individual aquatic skills and knowledge using team concepts. In order to qualify to attend Aquatics II, a Scout must be 13 years of age and have already earned the Swimming merit badge. Through the use of aquatic activities, the AII program will provide a high degree of personal development for older Scouts. Teamwork will be the emphasis of the entire program. Team building sessions will strengthen the team and individual’s personal development both physically and mentally. Scouts in the Aquatics II program can enjoy a wide range of activities including water skiing, water tubing, snorkeling, sailing, and boating “out of bounds.” Aquatics II will be a flexible program; the staff and Scouts will schedule the week to emphasize the options the Scouts in the group find most appealing. Scouts are encouraged to sign up for AII Sunday evening after the camp wide tour!!

Project C.O.P.E.

Project C.O.P.E. is an area in camp that is designed for the older boy who has been at camp for a few years. C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. There are seven objectives associated with activities used in the C.O.P.E. program: Leadership Trust Problem Solving Communication Decision Making Teamwork Self Esteem Program activities are comprised of group initiative games and low and high course activities. Some of the activities involve group challenges, while others test the individual’s self-confidence. The program begins with some low level initiative games then moves onto our low course that includes 10 elements. It is then off to our high course featuring the 300 foot zipline. Activities include scaling the spider’s web, challenging the high traverse, and flying down the zip line. Participants climb, swing, jump, balance, rappel and devise solutions to a variety of challenges. Project C.O.P.E. provides an opportunity for every participant to achieve success both as individuals and as a member of a patrol group. The activities are not designed to be competitive, though participants may race the clock as a group to reach a new best time or beat a world record. Important objectives include building each individual’s confidence, developing leadership skills and a sense of cooperation among the patrol and group members. Project C.O.P.E. is a part time experience and participants will have half of the day to work on badges or other advancement in other areas of camp. C.O.P.E. participants must be 13 years of age and must be approved by his Scoutmaster.

Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow will be conducting several events for Arrowmen to participate in during their stay at camp. O.A. members are invited to contact the Lodge Chief, Camp Director or Program Director for opportunities for service within the camp.

Troop Activities This section is intended to help Troops plan their week in camp by listing some of the many program possibilities of Camp Wah-Tut-Ca. As you plan your week, remember that the staff is at camp to make your program a success. If there is anything we can do to make your week better, just let us know. Be creative in building your program! Following is a few ideas to get you started: Special Demonstrations Rank Requirements Low Impact Camping Cooking Wilderness Survival Safe Swim defense Tot’n Chit / Firemanship Safety Afloat Orienteering First Aid (CPR) Pioneering Knots and Splicing Woods Tools Backpacking Ecology Conservation

Black Powder Demonstrations Anything else your Troop can think of!

Other Troop Activities

Safe Swim Conservation Project Troop Adventure Award Outpost Camping Patrol Adventure Award Troop Invite 8 Man Canoe Nature Hike Polar Bear Swim Pioneering Project Sports Challenge (Volleyball, soccer, softball, etc.) Kayaking Anything else your Troop would like to do!

Leadership Corps Development

You know your leadership corps the best. We want to help you to develop them into a cohesive interdependent group. Though some initiative games and other C.O.P.E. activities the C.O.P.E. Director will help your leadership corps to grow and achieve higher goals through teamwork, cooperation and trust. They will learn what it means to depend on each other, not only in the camp setting, but in the Troop setting as well. The sessions will usually last an hour or so and one or two sessions per Troop will complete the typical program. These newfound skills will lead to an improved Troop program. Please contact the Program Director or the C.O.P.E. instructor to set up an appointment at camp.

Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation

CAMPWIDE SCHEDULE Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 - 12:00�

Lunch 12:15

No lunch served on Sunday

1:15 – 4:15�

Check In,

Swim Tests and

Camp Tour

(starting at 12:00)

4:15 – 5:15

Siesta�

Troop Photos

Dinner 5:30�

Eat in site Family BBQ

6:30 - 8:00� SM / SPL Meeting

Woods Man’s Festival

Camp Wide Game

Evening / Overnight

Opening Campfire

Closing Campfire

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00-10:00am

Conservation Project

9:00 - 12:00�

Lunch 12:15

No lunch served on Sunday

Lunch (patrol cooking style)

1:15 – 4:15�

Check In,

Swim Tests and

Camp Tour

(starting at 12:00)�

Troop Challenge with troop 11 until

2:15

4:15 – 5:15

Siesta�

Set up campsite

Troop Photos

Dinner 5:30�

Eat in site Night� Family BBQ

6:30 - 8:00� SM / SPL Meeting

Water Carnival Camp Wide Game

Evening / Overnight

Opening Campfire

Campfire with troop 22

Night Hike and Star Gazing

Closing Campfire

Important Things Troop Pictures Troop pictures will be taken on Mondays during Siesta from 4:15 to 5:15 as noted on the schedule. Order in which pictures are taken is on a first come, first served basis. Getting there early is recommended to avoid a long line at the end. Pictures will be taken in the Challenge Area across from the Dining Hall and next to the adult showers. In the event of a rainy day pictures will be moved into the Dining Hall. Troops are encouraged to take pictures in class A uniforms. The cost for per photo this season is $8.00.

Siesta

Siesta at Wah-Tut-Ca is a time for the troop to regroup after a long day of activities. Each day from 4:15 until dinner all program areas and the trading post will close. Use this time to rest up for evening of fun or spend some time together in the campsite planning, talking, working on advancement, or just plain enjoying everyone’s company. Certain activities are available in the program areas by appointment with the area director.

Flag Ceremonies Troops are asked to participate in running flag ceremonies at both breakfast and dinner. The staff will run the flag ceremony on Sunday night. Troops are encouraged to bring their own history and traditions. There are 10 opportunities during the week to run a ceremony so all troops interested are asked to sign up at the Sunday night Senior Patrol Leaders’ meeting.

Leadership Meetings There will be a Scoutmasters’ meeting on Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the camp service center. At least one adult from each unit is asked to attend. This will be an opportunity to meet key camp personal face to face. We will go over safety regulations and information for the week. At this point we will also hand out 2 free rifle targets per boy for each unit and the meal in site request forms. Any immediate concerns can be addressed at this meeting as well.

There will also be a Senior Patrol Leaders’ meeting at the same time outside of the service center. At least one youth representative (preferably the SPL) from each unit is asked to attend. This meeting will plan the theme for the Camp Wide Game and will involve the signing up for certain activities. Other meetings will be held ad hoc to continue Camp Wide Game and campfire planning

Two Scoutmaster Roundtables will also be held during the week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at around 10:00a.m. in the dining hall. Use this time to meet with the Camp Commissioner to discuss how the week is progressing for the troop.

Campfires

Campfires are one of the most memorable times in a week at summer camp. They are in fact showcases of comedic and musical talent where laughter and singing can be heard echoing across the lake for hours into the evening. The staff in the grand tradition of Wah-Tut-Ca performs the campfire on Sunday evening. On Friday evening the show is turned over to the troops. Troops can begin signing up on Friday morning with the Program Director for what songs, skits, and cheers they would like to perform. Remember, for a successful campfire, audience participation is key, so plan your events accordingly.

Camp Wide Games Camp Wide Games take place on Thursday evenings after dinner. In a series of events run by the Senior Patrol Leaders, patrols compete for the top score and the honor of being the Camp Wide Game Champion. The events are all based around a theme picked by the Senior Patrol Leaders.

The Camp Staff also orchestrates elaborate mealtime skits around the theme. These funny, offbeat, satirical sketches are very memorable for all in camp. Attendees in past years will remember when the Ghostbusters blew up a 20-foot tall marshmallow man or when Indiana Jones fought his way through the Incan temple.

Troop and Patrol Adventure Awards Another way to expand on your troop and patrol program is by earning the Adventure Award. Each award consists of a series of activities that can be completed throughout the week that will develop leadership and build teamwork in the troop’s members. Each activity involves a different part of the camp program and requires the signature of approval from the respective area director. Forms on how to complete the awards will be available at the June meeting as well as during the week at summer camp.

Tuesday Night Patrol Competition Every Tuesday evening at Wah-Tut-Ca is exploding with excitement at the camporee style Patrol Competition. These challenging events, run by the staff, will tax the brawn and brains of any patrol from the youngest tenderfoots to the oldest eagle scouts. This year’s competition will be the famed Woodsmen Fest in the back woods of Wah-Tut-Ca. Here patrols will compete in various outdoor skills ranging from fire building to pioneering to black powder rifle and archery shooting.

We hope this guide is informative in helping you plan your troop program and we wish you and your scouts the best summer ever. Feel free to contact us at anytime regarding further questions or concerns about your week at summer camp. Yours in Scouting, Kevin Dion Chuck Blanchette Camp Director Program Director Vapor37b2@aol.com Yahoojr@aol.com