2014 Boy Scout Resident Camp at CT Leaders Guide

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CAMP TUCKAHOENEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL,BSA


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CAMP TUCKAHOE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCIL

Greetings from our Di rector of Camping!

Dear Scouts, Parents, and Leaders,

How time flies! I cant help but reflect on that fact as I write to welcome all of you to this, our 2014 Program

Highlights Guide. Its hard to believe its been a decade since the New Camp Tuckahoe opened in 2003.

Introducing a whole generation of Scouts to the new facilities in Cub World, opening our new cabins, DiningHall, swimming pool, and establishing new campsites certainly made for an exciting summer! Moreimportantly, there can be no doubt that those investments certainly made a positive impact on our program over

the years.

Those improvements also ushered in the practice of introducing something new each summer to keep ourprogram fresh and exciting. We dedicate a significant amount of time each summer to reviewing all of thehelpful feedback we receive, and the result is a program I consider among the best weveever offered.

Weve published this guide earlier than ever because we know youre curious whats in store, but you canexpect this information to be updated as summer approaches. As you look through this guide, remember thatthis is just one of the booklets well be publishing to help you prepare for summer camp.

ThisLeaders GuideProgram Sectionexplains our schedule, activities, and advancementopportunities. We realize that this is the information most sought after by Scouts and leaderswhen theyre making plans for the summer. Senior Patrol Leaders will find this particularlyhelpful for understanding our program. TheLeaders GuideAdmin Sectiondetails all of the procedures, rules, and forms youll needto make a reservation and arrive at camp. This will be most helpful to the Scoutmaster orCamping Chair.

For those of you who may be camping at Tuckahoe for the first time, I know youll love what you find. Camp

Tuckahoe consists of more than 1,300 wooded acres, a mountain stream, and a private lakemore than enoughroom to accommodate the hardiest campers! On top of these natural attractions we recently invested nearly


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CONTENTS

Whats New at Tuckahoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Camp Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Campwide Challenges, Activities, and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Merit Badge Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guide to Summer Camp Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Merit Badge and Recognition List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Program Area Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Handicraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Scoutcraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shooting Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Waterfront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Buffalo Braves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

COPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Gettysburg Heritage Trail Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28


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When can Scouts go camping?Tuckahoe offers multiple sessions throughout the summer, giving you flexibility.

Boy Scout Sessions at Camp TuckahoeWEEK 1 July 6 12WEEK 2 July 13 19WEEK 3 July 20 26WEEK 4 July 27 August 2

How much does camp cost?

BOY SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP FEESPaid in Full beforeMay 1st

Paid in Full afterMay 1st

Scouts $295 $320Adults $115 $140Special Camp Patch:

All Youth and Adults who make a $60 deposit* by April 1 will receive a special Limited Edition Summer Camp Patch!

Discount Camp Fee:Save $25 by paying in full by May 1!Free LeadersIf a Unit brings eight Scouts, TWO Adults may camp for FREE! For every additional eight Scouts that attend,one additional Adult may camp for free!

How to make a reservation?To make a reservation for Summer Camp, contact your Unit Leader first. If your Unit is not attending

Summer Camp, Scouts can attend as an individual. Contact the Council Office for more information.

New Birth of Freedom CouncilATTN: Camping Services


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THE CAMP TUCKAHOE EXPERIENCE:

WHATS NEW FOR 2014?

At Camp Tuckahoe, we pride ourselves on our ability to renew and refresh our program offerings every year,and weve developed a few new programs for 2014. We have expanded our merit badge catalogue to include

Sculpture, Pulp and Paper, and Fire Safety, all merit badges that have never been offered in campbefore!

Weve also reorganized our camp schedule to incorporate some new activities. One of our favorite activities,

campwide games, has been completely recast. Now its a race and a competition between troops to see whowill be first to rescue a member of their troop whos been stranded on a deserted island.

Which brings us to this years theme.


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CAMP TUCKAHOE

2014BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

TIME SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:00 amTrailRun

Polar BearSwim

Polar BearSwim

TrailRun

Polar BearSwim Campsite

Clean-Up7:30 am

CampsiteClean-Up

CampsiteClean-Up

CampsiteClean-Up

CampsiteClean-Up

CampsiteClean-Up

7:40 amWaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

7:45 am Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising

8:00 am Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast9:00 am

to12:00 pm

ScheduledProgramActivities





TroopCheck-Out

& Departure

12:10 pmWaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

12:30 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00 pm Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time

2:00 pmto

3:00 pm Troop Arrival& Check-In






3:00 pmto

5:00 pm

OpenProgramActivities





5:40 pmWaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport

WaitersReport Parade of

Colors5:45 pm FlagLowering FlagLowering FlagLowering FlagLowering FlagLowering

6:00 pm Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner FamilyNight

B b7:15 pm

Leadersi

Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time Troop Time


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CAMPWIDE CHALLENGES,ACTIVITIES,AND EVENTS

Troop and Patrol Activities

The reasons for attending Camp Tuckahoe may be as diverse and numerous as our campers, but onething is certainthe best memories are often those we share with friends! Camp Tuckahoe provides manyprogram opportunities for groups to enjoy.

F lag Ceremonies Daily7:45 am and 5:45 pmDemonstrate your patriotism by attending our daily flag ceremonies, or bring honor

to your troop by volunteering to assist in the color guards duties. Our daily assemblies

also provide opportunities for communication and recognition, so dont be late!

Sunr ise Chapel Service Monday7:00 amTheres an old camp song that goes, rise and shine, and give God the glory, glory! Well, heresa

chance to do just that! Campers are welcome to attend this sunrise service to help live out their duty to God.

Survivor Rescue Race Monday7:30 pm to 9:00 pmThis years campwide games will run a little differently from past summers. A member of your troop

(Scoutmaster? SPL?) will be marooned on a deserted island, and it will be up to the rest of the troop torescue him! Scouts will need to collect the necessary pieces of equipment by successfully completing a seriesof challenges scattered throughout the camp. Scouts will need to outwit, outplay, and outlast every other troopin order to rescue their castaway member. Each troop will have the chance to prove its mettle in outdoor skills,but most importantly, have a load of fun!

Cardboard Canoe Race Tuesday7:30 pmHearken back to frontier days, when traders, trappers, and explorers braved Americas western waters in

little more than dug-out canoes! You may think they had it hard running whitewater rapids, but just wait untilyou try your luck in Tuckahoes Cardboard Canoe Race!

Each troop should prepare a cardboard watercraft prior to arriving at camp, following these rules:1) Each vessel must be constructed of cardboard and duct tape only.


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H istori cal Tour of Tuckahoe Tuesday4:30 pmWe continue our series of historical presentations this year with a tour of Tuckahoe! Did you know

Tuckahoe had a pool in the 1950s? Did you know Tuckahoe once had a reflecting pool on the Memorial Mall?What was Tuckahoe before it became a Scout Camp? These questions and more will be answered during awalking tour designed to explain how Tuckahoe has evolved over the years.

I nterfaith Chapel Service Wednesday7:30 pm to 8:00 pmA Scout is reverent, and all are welcome to join in the fellowship of interfaith worship. This short

service in the middle of our week provides the perfect opportunity to focus our thoughts on the high ideals ofScouting.

Campers Campfire and Shish Kabob Cook-Off Thursday7:30 pm to 8:30 pmScouts all love a good show, and this event provides an opportunity for them to showcase their talents!

We invite each troop to prepare their favorite songs, skits, and stunts for this ultimate inter-troop campfire. TheSenior Patrol Leaders Council will work with our Program Director to deliver an evenings entertainment that

all will enjoy.Each troop should also strive to be recognized as the Culinary Kings of Camp in this

years Cook-Off! We challenge you to make the tastiest dish. Competition rules are simple:

1) Each troop may enter a single recipe by bringing the finished dish to the Campers Campfire.The troop should provide enough for sampling by several judges; leftovers may be shared withthe rest of the camp staff or returned to the troop.2) Each troop must provide all of its own ingredients.3) The dish must be cooked by Scouts in camp. The twist this year is that you must cook over acampfire without any pots, pans, etc. Reflector ovens and rotisseries are allowed, however.4) Troops should strive for creative and original recipes.

Gateway Competiti on All Week (Judging on Friday morning)Scouts can show pride in their campsite and practice their pioneering skills by working all week toconstruct a Troop Gateway. Troops should bring their own supply of rope for lashing and any other theme-related decorations they wish to use. Wood for the gateway must be scavenged from the surrounding woods.


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I ron M an Competition Friday3:00 pm to 5:00 pmA long-time Tuckahoe tradition returns for another season! Scouts can compete for the coveted

distinction of being named a Tuckahoe Iron Man. This grueling competition includes physical and mentalchallenges from the Tuckahoe camp staff that will test a Scouts strength, endurance, speed, and skill.

Sharpshooter Competit ion Daily, By AppointmentWhos the sharpest shooter in the camp? Scouts and Leaders may shoot for score to see who rises above

the rest. Champion Shooters will be recognized at the closing campfire. Due to the priority we place onproviding time for merit badge shooters to practice, the windows to participate in this competition may belimited. We will try to accommodate participants on a first-come, first-served basis, so see the Shooting Sports

Director as soon as possible. Participants will be charged for the ammunition they use.

Checkers and Chess Tournaments Daily3:00 pm to 5:00 pmScouts and Leaders may gather on the Trading Post porch each afternoon to play chess or checkers.

Whether you play competitively or casually, youll find these games are both fun and mentally stimulating.

PARTNER PROGRAMS

Sporti ng Clays Wednesday, Approximately 3:00 pmFinish

Camp Tuckahoe proudly partners with Central Penn Sporting Clays in nearby Wellsville, PA to offerthis shotgun shooting experience. Central Penns course offers 20 different shooting stations, ensuring that it

ranks among the most popular venues for avid shooters in central Pennsylvania. Instructors will guide Scoutsand Leaders through two courses. This opportunity is projected to cost $45 per participant to cover additionalinstruction and ammunition (50 shells). As this program is conducted off-property, unit leaders will need tosecure parental approval for each participant to travel.


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2014MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE

START TIME AQUATICS HANDICRAFTHEALTH &

SAFETYNATURE SCOUTCRAFT

SHOOTING

SPORTSWATERFRONT

9:00AM

Lifesaving

Swimming

Chess

Metalwork

Space Exploration

EmergencyPreparedness

First Aid

AstronomyEnviro Science

Reptile andAmphibian Study

Weather

Camping

Cooking

Orienteering

Archery

Rifle Shooting

Shotgun Shooting

Canoeing

Kayaking

Rowing

10:00AMSnorkeling BSA

Swimming

*Basketry**Leatherwork**Woodcarving*

First Aid

Search and Rescue

Enviro ScienceFish and Wildlife

ManagementGeologyWeather

Camping

Cooking

WildernessSurvival

Archery

Rifle Shooting

Shotgun Shooting

*Fishing*Kayaking

10:30AM*Basketry*

*Leatherwork**Woodcarving*

*Fishing*Kayaking (cont.)

11:00AM Instructional Swim

Swimming

*Basketry*

*Fingerprinting**Leatherwork* EmergencyPreparedness

First Aid

Enviro ScienceReptile and

Amphibian StudyGeology*Mammal Study*

Cooking

Pioneering

WildernessSurvival

Archery

Rifle Shooting

Open ShotgunShooting

Canoeing

Kayaking

Rowing11:30PM

*Fingerprinting**Textile*

*Wood Carving*

Enviro Sci (cont.)R&A Study (cont.)

Geology (cont.)*Pulp and Paper*

2:00PMLifesaving

Swimming

Chess*Textile*

MetalworkEmergency

Preparedness

First Aid

AstronomyBird Study

Enviro Science*Mammal Study*

Camping

Pioneering

WildernessSurvival

Archery

Rifle Shooting

Shotgun Shooting

Canoeing*Fishing*Kayaking

2:30PMChess (cont.)

*Fingerprinting*

Metalwork (cont.)

Canoeing (cont.)*Fishing*

Kayaking (cont.)

3:00PM

Open Swimming

Metalwork

Sculpture

Space Exploration

Golf

Fire Safety

Personal Fitness

Forestry

*Pulp and Paper*

Soil and WaterConservation

Camping

Geocaching

WildernessSurvival

Open ShootingKayaking

Open Boating

3:30PM

4:00PM Open Swimming Open HandicraftGolf (cont.)

Open ProgramNature*

Open NatureOpen Scoutcraft Open Shooting Open Boating

MERIT BADGE CLASSES DESIGNATED WITH ASTERISKS (*)LAST 25MINUTES. ALL OTHER CLASSES LAST 50MINUTES.


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AQUICK GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMP CLASSES

A Scout attending summer camp must make many important decisions. Of these, selecting merit badge classes may beone of the most important. Ambitious Scouts may make the mistake of trying to cram too many classes into a singleweek, while their less motivated counterparts may avoid challenging themselves. As Leaders, you may be called upon toadvise Scouts in both of these situations. On the following page you will find a table that summarizes some informationyou will find helpful when framing your advice.

Please be sure to register for your summer programs by returning the proper forms by June 1st. These forms are includedat the end of this guide. Please also be sure to understand the National Policy on Partialsif it applies to your Scouts.Basically, anyone who previously completed some (but not all) of the requirements for a merit badge may receive credit

for that work so long as he can convince his counselor that he remains knowledgeable about those requirements.

Meri t Badge (or Special Program): Camp Tuckahoe will offer 40 merit badges and several special recognitionawards this summer. They are listed alphabetically. Merit badges that are required for the rank of Eagle Scoutappear in italics, while badges that were not offered at Tuckahoe last season appear in bold print. Every Scoutmust bring a signed merit badge application (blue card) to the first class session.

Program Area: We offer merit badges through seven departments. The location of each department is clearlymarked on the Program Map (found at the end of this guide). Individual merit badge classes may meet in

alternate areas, but advance notice of any change will be provided in class or at camp assemblies.

The distance between program areas should be one of the critical considerations in preparing your Scouts

schedules. The travel time between classes is limited, so encourage your Scouts to schedule accordingly. Poorplanning will result in chronic tardiness and is inconsiderate to the campers in class who plan more carefully.

Prerequisites: The listed requirements should be completed prior to arriving at camp, although failure to do sowill not prevent a Scout from taking the class. In some cases, the Scout will be quizzed to ensure that he has

acquired the requisite skill. In other cases, direct evidence of the finished work should be brought to camp.Appropriate evidence will vary depending on the requirement in question, but completed projects, papers,photographs, and journals are some examples. In a few cases, the counselor may accept a note from a parent orScoutmaster as evidence. These pre-requisites are accurate for 2013 and are further explained in the following


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2014MERIT BADGE AND RECOGNITION LISTEagle-Required Merit Badges appear in italics. Badges that were not offered at Tuckahoe last year appear in bold.

MERIT BADGE OR

SPECIAL PROGRAM

PROGRAM

AREA PREREQUISITES DIFFICULTY

ADDITIONAL

CHARGE

STEM-

RELATEDArchery Shooting Sports 2 $

Astronomy Nature 6b 2 Basketry Handicraft 1 $

Bird Study Nature 8 2

BSA Lifeguard Award Aquatics 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 24 3

Camping Scoutcraft 4, 7, 8d, 9a, 9b 2

Canoeing Waterfront 3 2 Chess Handicraft 2

Cooking ScoutcraftTo be determined whenthe new requirementsare released

? ?

Emergency Preparedness Health & Safety 1, 8 3

Environmental Science Nature 3

Fingerprinting Handicraft 1

Fire Safety Health & Safety 6 2

First Aid Health & Safety 1, 2d 3

Fish and Wildlife Management Nature 5 2

Fishing Waterfront 2Forestry Nature 2

Geocaching Scoutcraft 7, 8, 9 3

Geology Nature 1

Golf Health & Safety 2 $

Kayaking Waterfront 2 1

Kayaking BSA Award Waterfront 1 1

Leatherwork Handicraft 1 $

Lifesaving Aquatics 1a 3

Mammal Study Nature 1Metalwork Handicraft 2 $

Nature Nature Either 4a.2 or 4e.1

Orienteering Scoutcraft 3


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PROGRAM AREA DESCRIPTIONS

Camp Tuckahoe offers a wide variety of traditional program opportunities through seven different departments:Aquatics, Handicraft, Health & Safety, Nature, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, and Waterfront. Additionalopportunities for our novice campers are offered through the Buffalo Braves program, and senior Scouts maytackle the challenges at Project COPE. Please read on to discover additional information about each program.

AquaticsDuring the long, hot days of summer, theres no

place as popular as the Tuckahoe Swimming Pool!

Lifesaving9:00 to 9:50 and 2:00 to 2:50

Learn to execute water rescues andtreatment the victims of wateraccidents. Prerequisite:Scouts

must complete Second Classrequirements 8a through 8c andFirst Class requirements 9a

through 9c before attempting to earn this badge.Please reference the Scout Handbook(or page 23 ofthis guide) for a list of these requirements.

Swimming

Offered Every Hour Until 3:00

Discover the basics of swimming,diving, and water survival!

Snorkeli ng BSA10:00 to 10:50

Scouts will enjoy exploringunderwater worlds with masks andfins as they master their snorkelingtechniques.

Prerequisite:Participants must be able to pass theBSA Swimmer Test before attempting to earn thisaward.

BSA L if eguardOffered Daily by Appointment

This is the ultimate award in ouraquatics program, and the onemost difficult to earn. Manytroops long to have a certified

lifeguard on call to supervise theiraquatic activities. Both Scoutsand leaders may work to qualify for thisachievement. This program requires a major time


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HandicraftThis department offers every budding artisan theopportunity to perfect his skills. Scouts will be ableto create objects that are both functional andornamental. We welcome everyone to visit and totry a craft whether or not they take a class this year.

Basketry

10:00 to 10:25, 10:30 to 10:55, and 11:00 to 11:25

Scouts will learn to weave andcreate their own souvenirs thissummer. Participants will need tofurnish their own supplies tocomplete this badge, though avariety of kits will be available for

purchase at our Trading Post. Prices vary, but eachScout could spend up to $20 for all of their kits.

Chess9:00 to 9:50 and 2:00 to 2:50

The game of chess has beenplayed for hundreds of years, and

your Scouts will enjoy learningmore about this Game of Kings.

Fingerprinting

Metalwork9:00 to 9:50, 2:00 to 2:50, 3:00 to 3:50

This badge enables Scouts to safelyfashion simple objects from severaldifferent metals. Our counselorswill specialize in the silversmithoption this summer. Scouts couldspend up to $15 for their materials.

Sculpture3:00 to 3:50

Scouts will learn and practice basicsculpting techniques for this badgeas each completes several projects.Scouts could spend up to $25 fortheir materials and some extra time

could be required to complete the projects.

Space Exploration9:00 to 9:50 and 3:00 to 3:50

Scouts can imagine themselves asastronauts in this class. Theyllbuild, launch, and recover theirown model rockets. Participants

may buy kits at the Trading Post orbring them from home, but the

engines must be purchased at camp. Scouts couldd $10 li f hi b d
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Woodcarving10:00 to 10:25, 10:30 to 10:55, 11:30 to 11:55

Most boys take to whittling likeducks to water, making this badgea natural camp activity. Scoutswill use a variety of tools tocomplete several projects.Participants must provide their

own wood or purchase kits from our Trading Post.

Prices will vary, but Scouts should expect to spendup to $10 for their wood projects.

Prerequisite:Scouts must earn the Totin Chiprecognition prior to completing this badge.

Health&Safety

The BSAprioritizes healthy living, so its nosurprise that these classes are among our mostpopular and rewarding.

Emergency Preparedness9:00 to 9:50, 11:00 to 11:50, and 2:00 to 2:50

This merit badge exemplifies the

F irst Aid9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50, and 2:00 to 2:50

Every Scout should be ready torender aid for the more commoninjuries, and this class will ensurethat they can. Participants willalso teach their skills to others.

Prerequisites: Participants must be able to showthat they have current knowledge of all first-aidrequirements from the Tenderfoot, Second Class,and First Class ranks. Scouts must also prepare,display, and discuss their own home first-aid kitswith their counselor.

F ire Safety3:00 to 3:50

Fire safety ranks as one of the mostimportant safety issues a Scout willface, and this badge will better

prepare a Scout for any number of emergencies.This badge will involve a trip to a local fire station,so leaders of participants will be asked to helpfurnish transportation.

Prerequisite:Requirement 66. Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult.Then do the following:a. Draw a home fire-escape plan, create a home fire-drill


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CAMP TUCKAHOE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCILprogram is partly conducted off-property, unitleaders will need to secure parental approval forparticipants travel.

Personal F itness3:00 to 3:50

A Scout promises to be physicallystrong, mentally awake, andmorally straight. This class willstress how Scouts can fulfill that

promise while emphasizing theimportance of a healthy lifestyle.

Prerequisites: Requirements 1b, 6, 7, and 81b. Have a dental examination. Get a statement saying thatyour teeth have been checked and cared for. Tell how to carefor your teeth.6. Before doing requirements 7 and 8, complete the aerobicfitness, flexibility, muscular strength, and body composition

tests as described in the Personal Fitness merit badgepamphlet. Record your results and identify those areas whereyou feel you need to improve.7. Outline a comprehensive 12-week physical fitness programusing the results of your fitness tests. Be sure your programincorporates the endurance, intensity, and warm-up guidelinesdiscussed in the Personal Fitness merit badge pamphlet.Before beginning your exercises, have the program approvedby your counselor and parents.8. Complete the physical fitness program you outlined inrequirement 7. Keep a log of your fitness program activity.Repeat the aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and flexibilitytests every two weeks and record your results. After the 12thweek repeat all four tests record your results and show

NatureCamp Tuckahoe has been endowed with greatnatural beauty and abundant wildlife. With nearly1,300 wooded acres, a mountain stream, and a laketo explore, Scouts will gain a greater understandingand appreciation for the natural world and their rolein conserving it.

Astronomy9:00 to 9:50 and 2:00 to 2:50

Since ancient times, men have star-gazed in wonder at the vastness ofcreation. Scouts in this class willlearn much of what moderntechnology has revealed about ourcelestial neighbors.

Prerequisites: Requirement 6b While this requirementmight be finished in a week of camp, we strongly encourage

Scouts to complete it prior to arriving because of the

possibility of inclement weather interrupting the observations.6b. Sketch the phase and daily position of the Moon, at thesame hour and place, for four days in a row. Includelandmarks on the horizon such as hills, trees, and buildings.Explain the changes you observe.

Bi rd Study2:00 to 2:50


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Environmental ScienceOffered Every Hour Until 3:00

The discussions, experimentation,and observations required for thisclass will enhance eachparticipants understanding of ourcomplex environment. Scouts maywant to complete Requirement 3e

in advance to reduce the amount of research and

writing theyll need to completeat camp.

F ish and Wil dli fe Management10:00 to 10:50

Scouts taking this class will learnmore about sound conservation andmanagement practices. Participantswill also explore the professionalopportunities related to this field.

Prerequisite:Requirement 5 Do ONE of the following:a. Construct, erect, and check regularly at least two artificialnest boxes (wood duck, bluebird, squirrel, etc.) and keepwritten records for one nesting season.b. Construct, erect, and check regularly bird feeders and keepwritten records of the kinds of birds visiting the feeders in thewinter.

c. Design and implement a backyard wildlife habitatimprovement project and report the results.d. Design and construct a wildlife blind near a game trail,water hole, salt lick, bird feeder, or birdbath and take good

Geology10:00 to 10:50 and 11:00 to 11:50

Scouts will learn to distinguishdifferent rocks and minerals andexplain their common uses. Thisyear, our counselors will cover theSurface and Sedimentary

Processes option for Requirement 5.

Mammal Study11:00 to 11:25 and 2:00 to 2:25

Participants will discover thecharacteristics that distinguishmammals from the rest of theanimal kingdom. Scouts will alsoresearch specific species and

execute a conservation project.

Nature4:00 to 4:25

No other merit badge surveysenvironmental topics ascomprehensively asNature. In

addition to learning basicinformation about ecosystems,Scouts will cover Mammals,

Reptiles and Amphibians, Plants, Soils and Rocks,


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Reptil e and Amphibian Study9:00 to 9:50 and 11:00 to 11:50

Turtles, snakes, frogs, and toadsare among the most commonlyencountered animals at CampTuckahoe, and this merit badgeenables Scouts to observe andunderstand these fascinatingcreatures.

Prerequisite:Requirement 8 Do ONE of the following:a. Maintain one or more reptiles or amphibians for at least amonth. Record food accepted, eating methods, changes incoloration, shedding of skins, and general habits; or keep theeggs of a reptile from the time of laying until hatching; orkeep the eggs of an amphibian from the time of laying untiltheir transformation into tadpoles or larvae.b. Choose a reptile or amphibian that you can observe at a

local zoo, aquarium, nature center, or other such exhibit.Study the specimen weekly for a period of three months. Ateach visit, sketch the specimen in its captive habitat and noteany changes in its coloration, shedding of skins, and generalhabits and behavior. Find out what this species eats and whatare its native habitat and home range, preferred climate,average life expectancy, and natural predators. Also identifyany human-caused threats to its population and any laws thatprotect the species and its habitat. After the observation

period, share what you have learned with your counselor.

Soil and Water Conservation

Weather9:00 to 9:50 and 10:00 to 10:50

This introduction to meteorologywill help a Scout to betterunderstand weatherphenomenon. Participants willalso learn about the precautionsto take in storms.

Prerequisite: Requirement 8 Do ONE of the following:a. Make one of the following instruments: wind vane,anemometer, rain gauge, or hygrometer. Keep a daily weatherlog for one week using information from this instrument aswell as from other sources. Record the following informationat the same time every day: wind direction and speed,temperature, precipitation, and types of clouds. Be sure tomake a note of any morning dew or frost. In the log, also list

the weather forecasts from radio or television at the same timeeach day and show how the weather really turned out.b. Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a localradio or television weathercaster, private meteorologist, localagricultural extension service officer, or universitymeteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is mostdangerous or damaging to your community. Determine howsevere weather and flood warnings reach the homes in yourcommunity.


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ScoutcraftWe derive much of our Scouting heritage from thebold outdoorsmen who carved this country from thewild frontier. We practice updated versions of theirskills to this day, including everything from knot-tying to land navigation by satellite! Although

several of these merit badges include extensiveprerequisites, active Scouts should have nodifficulty completing these with their troops.

Camping9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50, 2:00 to 2:50, 3:00 to 3:50

Its often said that boys become

Scouts to go camping. Whether ornot thats true, none would deny

that campings near the heart of the

Scouting program.

Prerequisites:Requirements 4, 7, 8d, 9a, 9b4. Do the following:a. Make a duty roster showing how your patrol is organizedfor an actual overnight campout. List assignments for eachmember.b. Help a Scout patrol or a Webelos Scout unit in your areaprepare for an actual campout, including creating the duty

roster, menu planning, equipment needs, general planning, andsetting up camp.7. Prepare for an overnight campout with your patrol by doingthe following:

M k h kli t f l d t l th t ill b

Camping Prerequisites (cont.)

2. Backpack, snowshoe, or cross-country ski for at least 4miles.3. Take a bike trip of at least 15 miles or at least four hours.4. Take a non-motorized trip on the water of at least four hoursor five miles.5. Plan and carry out an overnight snow camping experience.6. Rappel down a rappel route of 30 feet or more.

Cooking9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50, and 11:00 to 11:50

Cooking remains one of theessential Scout skills, as everyoneloves a well-cooked meal!Although most of the cooking forthis badge must be completedoutside of camp, participants willrefine their cooking skills while expanding theirknowledge of nutrition and food safety. Dailycooking demonstrations will prove popular withstudents and non-students alike.

Prerequisites:This merit badge will be re-releasedwith new requirements at the end of 2013. Once thenew requirements are released, an updated guidewill be published that will include a list of pre-requisites.

Geocaching3:00 to 3:50


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CAMP TUCKAHOE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCILthe Cache to Eagleprogram helps share our Scouting servicewith the public.

Geocaching Prerequisites (cont.)

b. Create a Scouting-related Travel Bug that promotes one ofthe values of Scouting. Release your Travel Bug into apublic geocache and, with your parents permission, monitor

its progress at www.geocaching.comfor 30 days. Keep alog, and share this with your counselor at the end of the 30-day period.c. Set up and hide a public geocache, following the guidelinesin the Geocaching merit badge pamphlet. Before doing so,share with your counselor a six-month maintenance plan for

the geocache where you are personally responsible for the firstthree months. After setting up the geocache, with yourparents permission, follow the logs online for 30 days andshare them with your counselor.d. Explain what Cache In Trash Out (CITO) means, anddescribe how you have practiced CITO at public geocaches orat a CITO event. Then, either create CITO containers to leaveat public caches, or host a CITO event for your unit or for thepublic.

9. Plan a geohunt for a youth group such as your troop or aneighboring pack, at school, or your place of worship. Choosea theme, set up a course with at least four waypoints, teach theplayers how to use a GPS unit, and play the game. Tell yourcounselor about your experience, and share the materials youused and developed for this event.

Orienteering9:00 to 9:50

Navigation by map and compassis a skill that will save you in apinch, and Scouts are known for
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Pioneering11:00 to 11:50 and 2:00 to 2:50

This class preserves some of thesignatures Scouting skills.Participants will practice theirknot-tying and lashing skills asthey build awe-inspiring projects.

Prerequisite:Scouts should complete Tenderfoot

Requirement 4 and First Class Requirement 7. Theknot-related knowledge from these requirementswill be tested in class.

Wilderness Survival10:00 to 10:50, 11:00 to 11:50, 2:00 to 2:50,

3:00 to 3:50

Anyone who wanders the woodsshould know how to survive iflost, and this class will impart thatknowledge. Participants must beprepared to spend Thursday nightin an improvised structure of theirown construction at our Wilderness Outpost.

ShootingSports

Few programs at Camp Tuckahoe prove as popular asour shooting program. While we encourage this interest,we also ask every participant to weigh their choicescarefully and to plan accordingly. Our shooting rangeshave been situated in the more removed regions of camp

for obvious safety reasons, so attending these classeswill require Scouts to build extra travel time into theirpersonal schedules. Younger, smaller Scouts may findshotgun shooting especially daunting. Each of thesemerit badges will require a commitment to practiceoutside of class, particularly if the shooter isinexperienced. Finally, each of these badges has anassociated cost. A nation-wide surge in demand forammunition this winter has raised these costs

significantly from last year. While we strive to predictthese charges as accurately as possible, the advertisedcosts for ammunition may change if there is anunexpected fluctuation in the prices we pay. Should thishappen, we will inform our registered units as quickly aspossible.

Archery

Offered Every Hour Until 3:00

Participants will learn to maketheir own arrows and bowstrings


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Rif le ShootingOffered Every Hour Until 3:00

Target practice will enhance yourScouts shooting skills. Ourclasses will follow the moderncartridge rifle shooting option forRequirement 2. Merit badgestudents will be charged a flat feeto cover their merit badge ammunition. For 2014,

the cost is projected to be $30 per participant. Non-merit badge shooters will pay 75 cents for 5 shots.

Shotgun Shooting9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50, and 2:00 to 2:50

Scouts will appreciate the

opportunity to shoot at our recentlyrenovated shotgun range. Asshooters will qualify at differentrates, Scouts will be charged forthe shells they actually use. Each

participant will use at least 50 shells, though manywill require more. The charge for 2014 is projectedto be 5 shells for $3.00.

WaterfrontVisitors to Camp Tuckahoe may notice thatMemory Lake is the first feature they will see uponarrival and the last one they will glimpse as theyleave. Seasoned Scouts report that its also a greatplace to spend the days in between!

Canoeing9:00 to 9:50, 11:00 to 11:50, and 2:00 to 2:50

Participants will learn to paddleand how to survive an accidentalswamping. Canoeists may wish tobring knee-pads for their comfort.

Prerequisite: Scouts must pass the BSA Swimmer


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Kayaking9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50,

11:00 to 11:50, 2:00 to 2:50, and 3:00 to 3:50

Perhaps the most popular vessels inthe Tuckahoe fleet, kayaks providehours of challenging fun. Scoutswill be able to handle thesewatercraft safely in no time!

Prerequisite: Scouts must pass the BSA SwimmerTest before attempting to earn this badge.

Kayaking BSA9:00 to 9:50, 10:00 to 10:50,

11:00 to 11:50, 3:00 to 3:50

This award, separate from the

merit badge, is offeredconcurrently with the Kayakingclass. Scouts may choose to workon either or both.

Prerequisite: Scouts must pass the BSA SwimmerTest before attempting to earn this badge.

Rowing9:00 to 9:50, 11:00 to 11:50, and 2:00 to 2:50

Participants will acquire the skills
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Buffalo BravesA young Scouts first summer camp elicits many different emotions.Most approach their week away from home with curiosity andenthusiasm, but you shouldnt be surprised if they experience some

anxiety. For some, this will be their first time sleeping in a tent. Forothers, this will be their first extended trip away from home. For theseScouts, this summer will prove to be the critical test of our entireprogram. At Camp Tuckahoe, our duty is to ensure that these Scouts

have a positive experience, or else this first camp could betheir last.

Older boys may attend camp this summer without much prior outdoor experience. For these Scouts, acquiringbasic skills will prove a better path to rank advancement than would merit badge classes. Just as everyone hadto learn to walk before they could run, it is a good idea for new Scouts to ease into our program by masteringthe camping fundamentals before trying more advanced skills. To do otherwise would surely cause frustration.

Camp Tuckahoe has designed a special program to cater to the needs of these novice campers. We call this

program the Buffalo Braves, and your Scouts will find it provides a welcoming, supportive introduction tosummer camp. It starts with a camp tour on Sunday night. Participants are assigned to one of several patrols onMonday morning and progress through the weeks classes in the company of these new friends. Each patrol,

operating under its own staff guide, is encouraged to develop its own identity (name, cheer, flag) for the week.

The heart of the Buffalo Braves program consists of four core classes. The core program, described in thefollowing pages, meets every day from 9:00 until 10:45 am and from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Broadly speaking, theseclasses will cover most of the Scoutcraft skills that are required for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First

Class ranks. Each patrol will focus on a different core skill each day of the program. Our staff provides theinstruction and opportunities for practice, but troop leaders retain the responsibility to test their Scouts beforegiving them credit for completing any requirements. For this reason, we encourage troop leaders to accompanytheir Scouts to each of our classes to better monitor their progress.


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BUFFALO BRAVES SCHEDULETIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:009:15AMAssembly &

Flag CeremonyAssembly &




Flag Ceremony

9:1510:45AM

Hiking Trek

GROUP A First Aid Woods Tools Knots & Lashings Map & Compass

GROUP B Map & Compass First Aid Woods Tools Knots & Lashings

GROUP C Knots & Lashings Map & Compass First Aid Woods Tools

GROUP D Woods Tools Knots & Lashings Map & Compass First Aid

10:4511:00AM Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time

11:0012:00PMInstructional Swim or

Merit Badge ClassInstructional Swim or




Merit Badge Class

12:00PM Lunch

Lunch Visit to

Shooting Ranges Lunch Lunch Lunch2:003:00PM

Buffalo BravesSkills Challenge &

Graduation

GROUP A CPR Totin Chip Camp Gadgets Compass Course

GROUP B Compass Course CPR Totin Chip Camp Gadgets

GROUP C Camp Gadgets Compass Course CPR Totin Chip

GROUP D Totin Chip Camp Gadgets Compass Course CPR

3:004:00PMOpen Program

Nature Hike ORFires & Cooking

Open ProgramNature Hike ORFires & Cooking

Open ProgramService Project

Open ProgramOutpost Preparation Open Program

Skills Practice

4:005:00PMOpen ProgramSkills Practice

Open ProgramSkills Practice




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BUFFALO BRAVES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Over the next few pages you will find descriptions of every class offered to our Buffalo Braves. These classeshave been separated into three categories: morning, afternoon, and optional sessions. Please refer to theschedule on the previous page to review how these sessions fit into the overall schedule.

We have listed the requirements your Scouts may finish during each class. A list of requirements actuallycovered will be provided each week for your review. Each rank is abbreviated in accordance to the followingscheme: J = Joining Requirement (Scout Rank) T = Tenderfoot Rank

S = Second Class Rank F = First Class Rank

MORNING SESSIONS

F irst Aid

Scouts should be prepared to treat minor injuries and to respond to the more common emergencysituations. This intense instructional session will review the relevant information and offer each Scout anopportunity to practice these skills.

T12b Show first aid for the following: simple cuts and scrapes, blisters on the hand and foot, minor(thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial or first-degree), bites or stings of insects and ticks, venomoussnakebite, nosebleed, frostbite and sunburn.

S7a Show what to do for hurry cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and ingested poisoning. S7c Demonstrate first aid for the following: object in the eye; bite of a suspected rabid animal; puncture

wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook; serious burns (partial thickness, or second degree); heatexhaustion; shock; heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation.

F8b Demonstrate bandages for a sprained ankle and for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and thecollarbone.

F8c Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person: from a smoke-filled room; with asprained ankle, for at least 25 yards.

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CAMP TUCKAHOE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCILWoods Tools

Most boys take to whittling with a pocketknife like a duck to water, but Scouts will do sosafely. This same approach applies to the use of all cutting instruments. In this lesson, which

culminates with the afternoon Totin Chip session, each Scout should acquire the basic skills thatwill enable him to use all woods tools properly and complete the following rank requirements:

S3c Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should beused.

S3d Use the tools listed in requirement 3c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

CPRThe abilities to clear a blocked airway, initiate rescue breathing, and perform CPR are some of the most

advanced but critical First Aid skills. Note that this lesson will not result in any particular certification.

T12a Demonstrate how to care for someone who is choking.F8d Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR).

Compass Course

This session allows each Scout to demonstrate the skills he acquired in our Map & Compass class as henavigates through the Buffalo Braves Compass Course. This basic orienteering course will take your Scoutsacross camp before its end.

F2 Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile andrequires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.).

Camp Gadgets

The construction of a small pioneering project, otherwise known as acamp gadget, will enable a Scout to demonstrate his mastery of the basic

lashings. Our staff will be on hand to guide and check to progress of everyparticipant but we encourage Scoutmasters to visit and inspect these gadgets


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OPTIONAL SESSIONS

Open Program Daily, 3:005:00 pmSometimes, Scouts need unstructured time to explore their own interests or practice at their own pace.

At Camp Tuckahoe, every Scout can do so during what we call the Open Program Period. During this time,every program area in camp remains open for Scouts to visit if they wish. While a few areas (including BuffaloBraves) do offer classes and demonstrations, these are completely optional. Stay for as long or as little as youlike, then go swimming, fishing, boating, hikingwhatever strikes your fancy!

I nstructional Swim Daily, 11:0012:00 pm

Every Scout should learn to swim. Not only will swimming provide countless hours of fun and exercise,but this skill could help him save a life. We strongly encourage anyone unable to pass the BSA Swimmer Testwhen they arrive at camp to take this class. Even those who do pass the test will benefit from the additionalsafety instruction offered in this session.

S8a Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.S8b Demonstrate your ability to jump feet-first into water over your head in depth, level off

and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to

your starting place.S8c Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with asuitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescuesshould not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain whyand how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.

F9b Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.F9a Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat.F9c With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The

practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.)

Ski ll s Practice Daily, 4:005:00 pmThe staff reserves an hour at the end of every day for Scouts to practice the skills theyve learned.

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CAMP TUCKAHOE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM COUNCILOutpost Overnight Camp Thursday, 8:00 pmFriday, 6:00 am

Many Buffalo Braves consider this the ultimate programexperience. Participants gather their gear and prepare to depart toward

the end of the Campwide Games. A short hike to the Outpost Sitelater, Scouts pitch their tents (these must be provided or improvised bythe Scouts own troops) and settle in for an evening campfire. The

staff will lead them in singing songs and cooking snacks beforebedding down for the night. Scouts should not attend this program

without a tent, and at least one leader from each participating

Scouts troop should also attend.

T2 Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent that you have helped pitch.

H iking Trek Friday, 9:1511:00 amCamp Tuckahoe maintains several trails across the property, and were never far from the world famous

Appalachian Trail. Buffalo Braves will enjoy this short but scenic hike. Each participant must bring their ownwater bottle.

T5 Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night.Explain what to do if you are lost.T9 Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your

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COPECOPE is an acronym that stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal

Experience, and COPE certainly fulfills its promise! This program

provides a high adventure experience without ever leaving Tuckahoe.

This program progresses through three different phases during the week.Phase One includes initiative games and team-building activities. PhaseTwo includes puzzles and low obstacles (known as elements) designed

to foster teamwork, trust, and problem-solving skills. Phase Three, theHigh Course Phase, is the most famous part of COPE. Participants climbon, over, and through elements as high as fifty feet off the ground, allwhile safely anchored to a rope belay system. These elements requirebalance, courage, and trust in yourself and your team.

The CampTuckahoe COPE course is located in a remote sectionof camp amid some of the most beautiful terrain ourcamp has to offer. The elements, including one of thelongest zip lines around, are built entirely in the trees!Due to the challenging nature of this program, Camp

Tuckahoe requires participants to be at least fourteenyears old and at least First Class rank.

Participants must choose to register for either the


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GETTYSBURG HERITAGE TRAIL PROGRAM

MAKE TIME TO VISIT GETTYSBURG

Scouts have shown a special reverence for Gettysburg since they famouslyassisted at the 50thAnniversary of the Battle back in 1913. Today, the NewBirth of Freedom Council, the National Park Service, and the GettysburgNational Military Park/Eisenhower National Historic Site are proud to offerScouting groups the opportunity to participate in the Gettysburg Heritage Trailprogram. You may wish to schedule an extra travel day to enjoy this program.

The program partners have published a trail guide that describes the fivesegments of this program. Trail guides are available at the Gettysburg NationalMilitary Park, the New Birth of Freedom Scout Shops in York andMechanicsburg, and at Tuckahoe.

This experience includes stops at the Visitor Center/National Cemetery and theEisenhower National Historic Site. Participants in these portions of the programwill find answers to probing historical questions as outlined in the trail guide.

Participants will also complete two hiking trails through the battlefield and a walking tour of historic downtownGettysburg. The first battlefield trail, Johnny Reb, is approximately four miles long and takes about 2.5 hours

to complete. The second battlefield trail, Billy Yank, is approximately ten miles long and takes about 6 hoursto complete. The hike through historic Gettysburg is approximately three miles long and takes about 2 hours tocomplete.

Groups are encouraged, but not required, to view the Gettysburg Multimedia Experience, including a film calledA New Birth of Freedom, and the Gettysburg Cyclorama program. Please visit the parks website atwww.nps.gov/gett for more information on these events.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERS

Camp Tuckahoe welcomes every Leader as an integral part of our summer success. As Leaders, your

primary role will be to support your Scouts in their achievements. By mentoring, motivating, advising,inspiring, coaching, counseling, teaching, and more, you will have a tremendous influence over the Scouts thatyou supervise. While it may be true that a Scoutmasters job is never done, summer camp also offers

opportunities for you to relax, learn, and have fun.

Program OpportunitiesBeing an adult doesnt mean you wont have chances to join in our program! Many of the activities we

offer are open to all, though in the case of competitions we offer different divisions for Scouts and adults.

These include the Mile Swim, BSA Lifeguard, Sharpshooter Competition, Polar Bear Swims, Leaders BellyFlop Contest, Trail Runs, Chess & Checkers Tournaments, and the Iron Man Competition. Other activities,such as COPE, Sporting Clays, Discover Scuba, and Golf may have a limited number of spaces available foradults once all of the Scouts have been accommodated. For these opportunities, any extra fees charged to youthparticipants must also be paid by adults.

Some Leaders also enjoy offering their expertise to enrich our program by serving as demonstrators orassistant instructors in different program areas, particularly in Buffalo Braves. Should you wish to do, pleasenotify our Program Director as soon as possible to determine how you may be able to volunteer.

Training OpportunitiesCamp Tuckahoe also offers some essential training classes, and you may also take many courses

(including Youth Protection, Severe Weather Hazards, and more) online while at camp. Whether this will beyour first orientation or your umpteenth refresher course, all are welcome to attend these sessions.

Safe Swim Defense and Safety Af loat Monday5:00 pmThis course is required before a unit may consider conducting its own water activities. The focus of this

class is risk management, not lifeguarding or lifesaving skills.

Climb on Safely Tuesday7:00 pmThis course is required before a unit may consider conducting its own climbing/rappelling activities


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SPECIAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

There is something to admire in everyone, but we all recognize that certain individuals and groups

manage to outperform others. We hold them up as examples, cite them as role-models, or praise them asheroes. By publicly recognizing their accomplishments, we offer a small reward for what theyve done. But,more importantly, we may inspire the confidence in others to attempt the same feats.

Camp Tuckahoe offers special awards in three categories. The first, the Tuckahoe Honor Scout, is foryouth. A second, the Hillcourt Award, is for adults. The third, the Baden-Powell Honor Troop, is for units.Each of these awards shall be described in the following pages.

THE TUCKAHOE HONOR SCOUTThe BSA offers many recognition programs for Scouts. Ranks, meritbadges, and other awards detail the record of a young mans

accomplishments. The Tuckahoe Honor Scout is a designation created in thesame spirit. We ask for your assistance in identifying those Scouts who trulygo above and beyond normal expectations to become role-models for theirfellow Scouts. We accept nominations from all leaders, and from these

nominations, our staff leadership will designate one (or, rarely, a few)campers to be recognized as the Honor Scouts of the day. These Scouts

will be introduced to the camp, and hear their record read, at the Flag Lowering ceremony.

TUCKAHOE HONOR SCOUT NOMINATION FORM(attach additional sheets if necessary)

Name:_____________________________________ Rank:__________________________________________

Troop:_____________________________________ Position in Troop:________________________________

Council:____________________________________ Years in Scouting:_______________________________


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THE HILLCOURT AWARD:ARECOGNITION FOR LEADERS

Generations of Scouts remember William Hillcourt, or Green Bar Bill, for his devotion to the Boy

Scouts of America. Over the course of his long career in Scouting, he contributed mightily to thegrowth of our organization. He wrote many manuals, including theHandbook for Patrol Leadersand several editions of theBoy Scout Handbook, penned a popular column inBoys Life, and helpedto develop the Woodbadgeprogram. He also wrote the definitive biography of Scoutings founder,Lord Robert Baden-Powell. He received many honors for his distinguished service to boys, but

perhaps the most impressive was his informal but widely recognized nickname, Scoutmasterto theWorld. Camp Tuckahoe is proud to honor its Camp Leaders with an award that bears his name.

THE HILLCOURT AWARD REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this recognition, an adult leader must attest that he or she has fulfilled all of the requirements listed below.Ideally, every Leader will complete the requirements. This completed form must be presented to the Program Director byFriday at noon.

Service to Others

Assist at least one Scout in either learning a new skill or completing a requirement fora rank or a merit badge. Volunteer at least one hour for a service project or in program support (ie Buffalo Braves).

Program Participation

Remain at Camp Tuckahoe for the entire session (this does not preclude short trips for supplies, program

participation, or emergencies).

Visit each of the following program areas at least once to observe the camp program in action: Aquatics,

Buffalo Braves, Handicraft, Health & Safety, Nature, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, and Waterfront. If possible,introduce yourself to the area director.

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THE BADEN-POWELL HONOR TROOP AWARD

Camp Tuckahoe proudly bestows its Honor Troop Award on those units which exceed ordinary

expectations for troop activities in camp. Every unit should qualify for this distinction, but notwithout significant effort. Striving to meet the standards set forth below will ensure that yourunit makes the most of its program opportunities and should leave your troop organizationstronger than before. Each of these requirements must be completed by the youth of the

troop.

To earn this recognition, a troop must complete the first four requirements and any eight of theremaining criteria below (for a total of twelve requirements). Listed beside each requirement

is the person who should initial that requirement upon completion. Completed forms must besubmitted to the Program Director by 12:00 pm on Friday.

TROOP:_______________ COUNCIL :_________________________

_____1. The troop demonstrates good camp citizenship by attending every flag ceremony, keeping a clean campsite, andby fulfilling their Camp Good Turn duties. (Scoutmaster)

_____2. The troop participates in the Survivor Rescue Race. (Program Director)

_____3. The troop participates in the Cardboard Canoe Race and/or Water Carnival. (Program Director)

_____4. A troop representative attends every Senior Patrol Leader Council meeting. (Program Director)

_____5. The troop participates in the Campers Campfire. (Program Director)

_____6. The troop submits an entry in the Shish Kabob Cook-Off. (Program Director)

_____7. The troop participates in an inter-troop campfire. (Scoutmaster)

_____8. The troop completes a conservation or service project. (Program Director)

_____9. The troop completes a Nature Hike. (Nature Director)


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PROGRAM PRE-REGISTRATION FORMPlease clearly indicate which Scouts plan to participate in these programs. Please return by June 1st.

Unit:________________________________________Council:______________________________________

Scouts NameBSA

Lifeguard

Buffalo

Braves

Clay

Shoot

$45

Golf

$35

COPE

9:0012:00$20

COPE

2:005:00$20

PADI

Scuba

$35


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MERIT BADGE PRE-REGISTRATION FORMPlease clearly indicate which merit badges, if any, each Scout intends to take each hour. Please return this form by June 1st.

Unit:________________________________________Council:______________________________________

Scouts Name9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 2:00PM 3:00PM

9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:00AM 11:30AM 2:00PM 2:30PM 3:00PM 3:30PM

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Discover Scuba Form

PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVINGPARTICIPANT STATEMENT

Read the following paragraphs carefully. This statement, which includes a Medical Questionnaire, the Discover Scuba Diving SafeDiving Practices and a Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement, informs you of some potential risks involved in scubadiving and of the conduct required of you during the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program. Your signature is required to participate inthe program. If you are a minor, you must have the Participant Statement (which includes and acknowledges the MedicalQuestionnaire, the Discover Scuba Diving Safe Diving Practices and the Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement) signedby your parent or guardian. You will also need to learn from the instructor the most important safety rules regarding breathing andequalization while scuba diving. Improper use of scuba equipment can result in serious injury or death. You must be thoroughly

instructed in its use under the direct supervision of a qualified instructor to use it safely.NOTE: Answering yes to any of the following conditionsrequire you to receive the specific, prior, written consentof a physician to participate (attach it to this form).

PADI Medical Questionnaire

Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scubadive safely, you must not be extremely overweight or out of

condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions.Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in goodhealth. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. Aperson with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion,epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is underthe influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If takingmedication, consult your doctor before participating in thisprogram. The purpose of this Medical Questionnaire is to findout if you should be examined by a physician beforeparticipating in recreational scuba diving. A positive responseto a question does not necessarily disqualify you from diving. Apositive response means that there is a preexisting conditionthat may affect your safety while diving and you must seek theadvice of a physician. Please answer the following questionson your past and present medical history with aYES or NO. If

_____ Are you currently suffering from a cold, congestion,sinusitis or bronchitis?

_____ Do you have a history of respiratory problems, severeattacks of hay fever or allergies, or lung disease?

_____ Have you had a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) orhistory of chest surgery?

_____ Do you have active asthma or history of emphysema ortuberculosis?

_____ Are you currently taking medication that carries awarning about any impairment of yourphysical or mental abilities?

_____ Do you have behavioral health, mental or psychologicalproblems or a nervous system disorder?

_____ Are you or could you be pregnant?_____ Do you have a history of colostomy?_____ Do you have a history of heart disease or heart attack,heart surgery or blood vessel surgery?

_____ Do you have a history of high blood pressure, angina, ortake medication to control blood pressure?

_____ Are you over 45 and have a family history of heartattack or stroke?

_____ Do you have a history of bleeding or other blooddisorders?


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Liability Release and Assumption of Risk AgreementI (participant name), __________________________, hereby affirm that I am aware that skin and scuba diving have inherent riskswhich may result in serious injury or death.I affirm I have read and understand the Safe Diving Practices and have had any questions answered to my satisfaction. I understandthe importance and purposes of these established practices. I recognize they are for my own safety and well being, and thatfailure to adhere to them can place me in jeopardy when diving.I understand that diving with compressed air involves certain inherent risks; decompression sickness, embolism or other hyperbaricinjury can occur that requires treatment in a recompression chamber. I further understand that this program may be conductedat a site that is remote, either by time or distance or both, from such a recompression chamber. I still choose to proceed with thisprogram in spite of the absence of a recompression chamber in proximity to the dive site.The information I have provided about my medical history on the Medical Questionnaire is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Iagree to accept responsibility for omissions regarding my failure to disclose any existing or past health conditions.I understand and agree that neither the dive professionals conducting this program, nor the facility through which this activity is

conducted, nor International PADI, Inc., nor any of their respective employees, officers, agents or assigns (hereinafter referred to asReleased Parties) may be held liable or responsible in any way for any injury, death or other damages to me, my family, estate, heirsor assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in this program or as a result of the negligence of any party, including theReleased Parties, whether passive or active.In consideration of being allowed to participate in this program, I hereby personally assume all risks for any harm, injury or damage,whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall me while participating in this program, including but not limited to the academics,confined water and/or open water activities.I further release and hold harmless the Discover Scuba Diving program and the Released Parties from any claim or lawsuit by me, myfamily, estate, heirs or assigns, arising out of my participation in this program.I further understand that skin diving and scuba diving are physically strenuous activities and that I will be exerting myself during this

program and that if I am injured as a result of heart attack, panic, hyperventilation, etc. that I expressly assume the risk of saidinjuries and that I will not hold the Released Parties responsible for the same.I further state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Assumption of Risk and Liability Release Agreement, or that Ihave acquired the written consent of my parent or guardian.I understand that the terms herein are contractual and not a mere recital and that I have signed this Release of my own free act andwith the knowledge that I hereby agree to waive my legal rights. I further agree that if any provision of this Agreement is found to beunenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed from this Agreement. The remainder of this Agreement will then be construedas though the unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.I (participant name), __________________________________________, BY THIS INSTRUMENT DO EXEMPT AND RELEASE THEDIVE PROFESSIONALS CONDUCTING THIS ACTIVITY, THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH THIS ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED, ANDINTERNATIONAL PADI, INC., AND ALL RELATED ENTITIES AND RELEASED PARTIES AS DEFINED ABOVE, FROM

ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH,HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, WHETHER PASSIVEOR ACTIVE. I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

AGREEMENT BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY HEIRS.


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