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MA‐KA‐JA‐WANHIGHADVENTUREBASE
NORTHEASTILLINOISCOUNCIL,BSA
2014TREKPLANNINGGUIDE
TABLEOFCONTENTS
While this guide covers the highlights, the web pages have the most comprehensive & up‐to‐date informaOon:www.makajawan.com/high‐adventure.WehaveawonderfulgroupofveteranstaffwhokeptworkingaPerclosingcampforthesummerin2013. TheyareplanningnewandexciWngopportuniWesforyourscouts,andconWnuetoupdatethewebsitetheydesignedspecificallyfortheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonTradiWonalCampandHighAdventureTreks.
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 2
PageLe[ertoPotenWalParWcipants 3ContactInformaWon 32014CampCalendar 4RegistraWon&Payments 5
RegistraWonStepsForYourTrek 5ImportantPaymentChanges 6ForAllHighAdventureTreks 6SpecialTrekRequests 6
BackpackingTrekDescripWons&Fees 7Water‐basedTrekDescripWons&Fees 8GeneralCampandTrekPolicies 9
CampArrival&TrekSet‐upTimes 9TransportaWonforScouts 9TourPlans 10Uniforms 10Non‐discriminaWon 10AquaWcsQualificaWons 10Discipline 10SecurityofPersonalPossessions 10IllegalSubstances 10
PageLiquid&PropaneFuel 10Weapons&AmmuniWon 10Fireworks 10
HealthandMedicalInformaWon 11 BSAAnnualHealthForm 11 UnitInsurance 12 IndividualInsurance 12 MedicaWons 12 SpecialDietRequests 12SafetyandSanitaWon 13WildlifeConsideraWons 14LeaveNoTracePracWces 16ConservaWon&Appearance 17TrekParWcipantInformaWon 19 PersonalEquipmentforBackpackingTreks 19 PersonalEquipmentforCanoeingTreks 20WhatNottoBring 21GroupProvisions 21TipsonPersonalGear 22ParWcipantRoster‐NOTaRegistraWonForm 23
HighAdventureParWcipants,
Thank you foryour interest intheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanHighAdventureProgram. Our staff isdedicatedto themissionofprovidingthetoolsandknowledgeneededtofacilitateyourunit’sHighAdventureouWng. WestrivetoofferaposiWveenvironmentof teaching,encouragement and acceptance. But noma[er howgreat the faciliWesand staff,ayoungperson’spercepWonoftheirexperienceislargelyuptoyou,theguidingforcebehindthistrip.
Wearepleasedtopresentthis guideasaresourceforplanningyoursummertrek. TaketheWmetoreadthroughthisguidecarefully,as itshouldanswerallyourquesWonsabouteachtrek’sdetails&costs,whatweprovide,whatyouneed(or may want) to bring, and howweoperate. Remember, a scout isprepared!Asan adult leader, this guidebookprovidesyouwithallthenecessary informaWontoarrangeyourunit’souWng,assuringagreattrek. YourorganizaWon,planningandenthusiasmwillmakethedreamofanadventurecometrue.
Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan ScoutReservaWon’s(MSR's) SummerCamp&HighAdventureTrek programsare for registeredscoutsonly;makesureeachisa memberofyourunitbeforesigninghim/herup forcamp (youthapplicaWons/transfershavebeenturnedinandprocessedbyyourcounciloffice).
TheHighAdventureStafflooksforwardtomeeWngyourtrooporcrewandpreparingforyourtrek.PleasecontactusatanyWmetodoublecheckregistraWon,askquesWons,orvoiceanyconcerns.Wearededicatedtomakingyourtrekasfun,educaWonal,andrewardingaspossible.
Seeyouthissummer!
MSRHighAdventureStaff
CAMPCONTACTINFORMATION
Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWon NortheastIllinoisCouncilW6500SpringLakeRoad BoyScoutsofAmericaPearson,WI54462‐8133 2745SkokieValleyRoadMainPhone: 715‐484‐2346 HighlandPark,IL60035HealthLodge:715‐484‐8187 Phone:847‐433‐1813Fax: 715‐484‐3019 Fax:847‐433‐2036Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected]
RESERVATIONSTAFFINFORMATION
ReservaWonDirector JimNeubaum [email protected] BrianRasmussen [email protected] ClaudiaClark [email protected] EleesaKline [email protected] Barre[Wood Barre[[email protected] JohnLillstrom [email protected]
COUNCILOFFICECONTACTS CouncilCamp&ProgramDirector JimNeubaum 847‐748‐9154 [email protected]&ProgramAssistant DebiGeiger 847‐748‐9161 [email protected]
BeforeJune15th:ContactallReservaWonStaffbyemail;anymailcorrespondenceshouldbesenttothecouncilofficeaddressinHighlandPark,ILunlessotherwisedirectedbyaMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wanstaffmember.NOTE:SpecialDietRequestFormsalwaysgodirectlytocamp,butemailtheHighAdventureCoordinatorandFoodServiceManagerforinstrucWons,first.Thankyou.StarOngJune15th:ReservaWonStaffwillbeatcamp;JohnLillstromcansWllbereachedbyemail
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 3
2014CAMPCALENDARDATE(S) EVENT PARTICIPANTS
January6OnlineRegistraWonOpens:TradiWonalCamp,HighAdventureTreks,andBus(someweeks)
MSRCampCoordinator
February15FinalizeIniWalOnlineRegistraWon/DepositsDueforsomeHighAdventureTreks*
HighAdventureCoordinator
March15FinalizeIniWalOnlineRegistraWon/DepositsDueforTradiWonalCampandRestofHighAdventureTreks*
MSRCampCoordinatorHighAdventureCoordinator
April1OAElecWonsforRegisteredScoutsandAdultsCompleted(mustalsobememberofBSA)
AppropriateOARepresentaWve
April9,7pm‐9pmPRE‐CampLeadersMeeWng#1**(Abbo[Lab,BuildingAP‐52N)
BoyScoutUnitLeaders;MSRCampCoordinator
April12,10am‐12pmPRE‐CampLeadersMeeWng#2**(CouncilOfficeinHighlandPark,IL)
BoyScoutUnitLeaders;MSRCampCoordinator
April30 BoyScoutCampershipsDue*** MSRCampCoordinatorMay5 CampershipsAmountsFinalized MSRCampCoordinator
May17FinalizeOnlineRegistraWon&PayBalanceforScout,AppropriateFull‐WmeLeader&BusFees
MSRCampCoordinatorHighAdventureCoordinator
May31 SpecialDietRequestFormsDue MSRCampCoordinatorJune20‐22 FamilyCamp@MSR(formerlycalledFunwithSon) Cubs,Webelos&ParentsJune22‐28 MSRWeek#1 BoyScoutUnitsJune27 OrderoftheArrowCall‐out#1 BoyScoutUnitsJune28 OA–Ordeal&BrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnitsJune29–July2 AkelaCamp–OneSessionOnly(Sun‐Wed) Webelos&Parents‐EastCampJune29–July5 MSRWeek#2–WESTCAMPONLY BoyScoutUnitsJuly2 OrderoftheArrowBrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnitsJuly6‐12 MSRWeek#3 BoyScoutUnitsJuly11 OrderoftheArrowCall‐out#2 BoyScoutUnitsJuly11‐12 OrderoftheArrowVigilInducWon VigilMembersJuly11‐13 Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanAlumniWeek Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanAlumniJuly12 OA–Ordeal&BrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnitsJuly13 RemembranceAreaInducWon BoyScoutUnitsJuly13‐19 MSRWeek#4 BoyScoutUnitsJuly16 OrderoftheArrow–BrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnitsJuly20‐26 MSRWeek#5 BoyScoutUnitsJuly25 OrderoftheArrowCall‐out#3 BoyScoutUnitsJuly26 OA–Ordeal&BrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnitsJuly27‐Aug2 MSRWeek#6 BoyScoutUnitsJuly30 OrderoftheArrow–BrotherhoodInducWonCeremony BoyScoutUnits*HighAdventureTreksDueDatesforIniOalRegistraOon:February15:ApostleIslands,BoundaryWaters,IsleRoyale,&PicturedRocks.March15:Flambeau,IceAgeTrail,Manitowish,PorcupineMountains,&WisconsinHeadwaters*HighAdventureTreksDueDatesforIniOalRegistraOon:February15:ApostleIslands,BoundaryWaters,IsleRoyale,&PicturedRocks.March15:Flambeau,IceAgeTrail,Manitowish,PorcupineMountains,&WisconsinHeadwaters*HighAdventureTreksDueDatesforIniOalRegistraOon:February15:ApostleIslands,BoundaryWaters,IsleRoyale,&PicturedRocks.March15:Flambeau,IceAgeTrail,Manitowish,PorcupineMountains,&WisconsinHeadwaters**Pre‐campLeaders’MeeOngs‐#1:Abbo[Laboratories,BuildingAP‐52N;#2:CouncilOfficeinHighlandPark.Arrive30minutesearlytoeithermeeWngtopaycamporbusfees(“fieldreceipt”provided).DirecWonsonwebsite.**Pre‐campLeaders’MeeOngs‐#1:Abbo[Laboratories,BuildingAP‐52N;#2:CouncilOfficeinHighlandPark.Arrive30minutesearlytoeithermeeWngtopaycamporbusfees(“fieldreceipt”provided).DirecWonsonwebsite.**Pre‐campLeaders’MeeOngs‐#1:Abbo[Laboratories,BuildingAP‐52N;#2:CouncilOfficeinHighlandPark.Arrive30minutesearlytoeithermeeWngtopaycamporbusfees(“fieldreceipt”provided).DirecWonsonwebsite.***CAMPERSHIPSarefinancialassistanceforScoutsintheNortheastIllinoisCouncilwho,duetofinancialhardship,wouldbeunabletoa[endcampotherwise.Requirements:1)RegisteredmemberofunitbeforewecanacceptcampershipapplicaWon.2)AcWvew/inunit,&3)Involvedinfundraising:theamountraised/beingusedmustbelistedoncampershipapplicaWon.Wewillcoverupto$150ofaTrekFee.Thefamilycompletespage1;unitleaderreviewsit&completespage2.RETURNTOUSBYAPRIL30,2014.TheTrekCoordinatormustaddscout(s)totheonlineregistraWonbeforeappropriate“credits”canbeapplied.AreceiptwillbeemailedbyMay15ththroughScoutTools.CallDebiifyouareunabletomeettheApril30thdeadline,orifyouhavequesWons.
***CAMPERSHIPSarefinancialassistanceforScoutsintheNortheastIllinoisCouncilwho,duetofinancialhardship,wouldbeunabletoa[endcampotherwise.Requirements:1)RegisteredmemberofunitbeforewecanacceptcampershipapplicaWon.2)AcWvew/inunit,&3)Involvedinfundraising:theamountraised/beingusedmustbelistedoncampershipapplicaWon.Wewillcoverupto$150ofaTrekFee.Thefamilycompletespage1;unitleaderreviewsit&completespage2.RETURNTOUSBYAPRIL30,2014.TheTrekCoordinatormustaddscout(s)totheonlineregistraWonbeforeappropriate“credits”canbeapplied.AreceiptwillbeemailedbyMay15ththroughScoutTools.CallDebiifyouareunabletomeettheApril30thdeadline,orifyouhavequesWons.
***CAMPERSHIPSarefinancialassistanceforScoutsintheNortheastIllinoisCouncilwho,duetofinancialhardship,wouldbeunabletoa[endcampotherwise.Requirements:1)RegisteredmemberofunitbeforewecanacceptcampershipapplicaWon.2)AcWvew/inunit,&3)Involvedinfundraising:theamountraised/beingusedmustbelistedoncampershipapplicaWon.Wewillcoverupto$150ofaTrekFee.Thefamilycompletespage1;unitleaderreviewsit&completespage2.RETURNTOUSBYAPRIL30,2014.TheTrekCoordinatormustaddscout(s)totheonlineregistraWonbeforeappropriate“credits”canbeapplied.AreceiptwillbeemailedbyMay15ththroughScoutTools.CallDebiifyouareunabletomeettheApril30thdeadline,orifyouhavequesWons.
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 4
REGISTRATIONANDPAYMENTSGETTINGREADYFORYOURTREK‐IMPORTANTSTEPS
1.Wehave createdanOutlookContactListusingyour 2014MSR CampsiteReservaWon Request Form–theperson listedis inoursystem as your unit's 2014 MSR Camp Coordinator. If you received a 2014 camp related email from Debi, she has the correctinformaWon. If you haven’t yet, email it to her. When it's Wme to register online, you will need to create your unit's TREK"conWngent"thenaddthenamesofthoseparWcipaWnginyourspecifictrek.
2.YoumustcreateaMyCouncilAccountatwww.neic.org(ifyouhaven’talready)tocompleteandupdateyouronlineregistraWon(evenoutofcouncilunits). In thetoprightcornerofthehomepage,clickon“Join”.ClickalltypeofemailnoWficaWonsyouwant toreceive,orclicknone.Youcan skip thissecWon,but IrecommendNEICUnitsatleastchoosenewsle[ersfromyourdistrict. Out‐of‐council units:It doesnotaskforunit specificinformaWonwhenyoujoin.NOTE: Makesure touse theemail address listed inourrecords(onyoursiteform,orthatyoualreadyupdated).
3.LogintoMyCouncil andgotoUnit InformaOon (found inthelePcolumnofthehomepage).Type inyourunitnumber(changecouncilname,ifneeded).Ifmorethanoneunithasthesamenumber,allwillbelisted. Chooseyours. Asthecampcoordinator,youhavepermissiontoeditthispageandcangiveotherswithinyourunitpermissiontoo.NEICUnits: Yourscoutmasteralreadydoes.OOCUnits:I’msureyourscoutmasterwouldloveaccess,too!
4. Unit Roster at MyCouncil‐Unit Page. Take Wme now to add informaWon for all scouts and adults in your unit (or see ifyourscoutmasterwantsto.Why?When registraWonopensyoujust needto clickonthenameandall informaWon transferstotheonlineregistraWon. And,thosewithpermissionhaveaccesstothisrosterforallfuture“conOngent”registraOons(itcanbeupdatedasneeded).
5.Online registraOonopensMonday,January6,2014:Detailswillbeemailedbymid‐December,2013to your campcoordinator.OnlineregistraWon forTradiWonalCamp and/orHighAdventureTreksis required.Paperrosterswillnotbeacceptedat thecouncilofficeorcamp(theywillbeavailable,butarefortroop/crewuseonly).
6.Setupdeadlinesfordeposits,camperships*(seebo[omofcalendar),&finalpaymentsthatareearlierthanthecouncil’s.Makesureallparentsandscoutsareinformedofthedeadlines,andsWckwiththemtoensureyourtrekisfinalized.
7.IniOalRegistraOon/DepositDeadlines:February15thorMarch15th,dependingon thetrek.SeethefollowingtrekinformaWonfordetails.Pleaselistalla[endeesasquicklyaspossible,toconfirmyourtreksize.
8.(By)Mid‐April:UpdateOnlineRosters.Register“add‐ons”toensurewecanaccommodateyourtrooporcrew.See“RegistraWonPayments”.
9.Scout &Adult LeaderBalanceis dueby11:59PM,Saturday,May17,2014.NEWwithScoutTools:Youcan noweditnamesofscouts‐Youwillnotneedtodeleteanamethen"startover".Thesameistrueforadultleaders.
10.CancelaOonsw/outasubsOtuOon/replacementontheroster:Aheryourunit returnsfromcamp,thefamilyortrekcoordinatorneeds to complete and return a “refund request form” to the council officeno later than August 15,2014. The deposit isnon‐refundable.Westartprocessingrefundsahercampclosesforthesummer.Refundchecksaresent/madepayabletotheunit,notthefamily.PleasemakesureyourscouWngfamiliesknowthispolicyandwheretofindtheform(oraregivenaprintedcopy).
11.May31st,2014–SpecialDietRequestFormdue(ifpossible).SendthemdirectlytoCamp.TheymustarrivethereatleastTWOweeksbeforeyoudo. Youmustusea2012(orlater)version,whichrequiresaphysician’ssignature–availableonthewebsite.DirectALLdietaryquesWonstoClaudiaClark,theFoodServiceManager.E‐mailanyWme;callcampaPerJune11th.
12.Online RegistraOon closesJune14,11:59PM.Contact Debi if you need toadd or updateaparWcipant’s informaWon aPer thedeadlinehaspassed.
13.CollectBSAAnnual Health Forms:Scoutsandleadersmust providethecompleted formeach year (PartsA/B&C).Thehealthformisvalidfor365calendar days,andmustlastthrough theperson’sfinaldayat camp.If itwon’t,usethe“fillable”pdf.Type inPart A&B informaWon,thenprintandbringtoyour physiciantocompletePart Cduringyour physical.Thephysicianmustsign&dateit(aheralsoreadingPartD),sodonotacceptitwithoutasignature.Familiesshouldkeeptheoriginalandgive2copiestotheunittobringtocamp:oneisforthenurseandoneisfortheunittotakeonthetrek.ALLMedicaOonQuesOons:ContacttheHealthOfficer directly.E‐mail her anyWme, or call camp aPer June 11th (see page 2).InformaWon regardingan Excel medicaWon form/worksheetwillbeemailedtoeachunit’sMSRCampCoordinator.
14. CancelaOons without a subsOtuOon/replacement on the roster: Aher your unit returns from camp, the family ortrekcoordinator needs tocompleteandreturna“refundrequestform”to thecouncilofficeno laterthanAugust 15,2014. Eachpaiddepositisnon‐refundable.Westartprocessingrefundsahercampclosesforthesummer.Refundchecksaresent/madepayableto theunit,notthefamily(exceptforprovisionalcampers,whopaytheir ownfeesdirectlytous). PleasemakesureyourscouWngfamiliesknowthispolicyandwheretofindtheform(oraregivenaprintedcopy).NOrefundsforadultleaders.
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IMPORTANTPAYMENTCHANGES“OnlinePaymentOpOons”:Wehavesetupour new serviceprovider(ScoutTools) to requirepaymentto completeonlineregistraWons.BUT,thereareNOlongerconveniencefees!Youcanpayonlineusingyourpersonalorunitcredit/debitcardorelectroniccheck(youmayneedtosetup"e‐checks"withyourunit'sbankfirst,ifpossible)."OfflinePayment OpOons" are sOll available, but itmust be processed and entered into your unit's "2014MSR onlineconWngentaccount"beforeyouareabletocompletetheonline registraWon"withoutpaying"(pleasepayseveraldaysbeforeregistering,toallowOmeforpaymentdataentry). Noma[erwhichofflinepaymentopWonyouchoose,youmustprovidedetails (Example: Ship 129/APT,MSRWeek #1, $500deposit for 10scouts).Note: If youareanout‐of‐council unitpleaseprovideyourcouncilnameoriniWals(CAC,DPVC,NWSC,3 Fires,etc.)insteadofdistrict iniWals becausewehaveseveral NEICunitsatcampwiththesame"number"...72,188,etc.Thankyou!• Check(orcash):Payatthescoutstoreinperson,ormailtoHighlandPark.Nevermail/bringdeposits,balance,orfullfees
tocamp(unlessfor"add‐ons",andapproved/toldtobyDebi).• Credit/debitcard:Payatthescoutstoreinperson,orcallDebi(orthescoutstore)withthetype(MC,Visa,etc.),card#,
andexpiraWondate(securitycodeisnotneeded).Nevere‐mailthisinformaWon.• NEICUnits–StoreAccount(ifyouhaveone):Someonelistedas"authorized"wouldemaildetailstoDebi,orcallthe
storedirectly(847‐748‐9160).DoNOTemailthescoutstore–youmaybechargedtwice.
FORALLHIGHADVENTURETREKSWeencourageconstant andcompletecommunicaWonwith camp and thecouncilofficeaboutyourexpectaWonsandneeds.Pleasedonothesitatetocalloremailuswithanyconcernsthatyouhave.OurexperiencedHighAdventureStaffcanassistyouwithtripplanning,skill development,whattobring,andhowtogetyourunitreadyforthenextstepinoutdooradventure.Don'tmisstheseincredibleopportuniWes!
AgeRequirementsforallbackpackingtreks:Scoutsmustbeatleast13yearsoldtoparWcipate.
AdultSupervisionforalltreks:Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonprovidesanadultguideforalltrekswhocancountasoneofthe“minimum2adults”,butonlyifneeded.WesWllhighlyrecommendatleast2adultsfromyourunit.ContacttheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanTrekStaffifyouhavequesWonsaboutadultrequirementsforyourspecifictrek.
SPECIALTREKREQUESTSOurstaffwouldlovetohelpyoudesignyourtrek,eventodifferentdesWnaWonsthanlistedabove.PleasecontacttheHighAdventureStaffdirectlyandwewilltrytoaccommodateyourrequest.
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 6
BACKPACKINGTREKSIceAgeTrail ‐ Hiking Trek: Takeadvantageof anoutstandinghiking trail right inMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan’sbackyard. In LangladeCounty,longsegments oftheIceAge Trailenteraregionfulloflakes andbogsformedbythe melWngofthelastglacier.Amidthenorthernforestof spruce, fir,mapleandbirch, thetrailfollowstheglacier's terminalmoraine as itwindsthrough thewoods,justa fewmiles fromcamp.Trekscanbecustomizedfrom3to5 days.Ourtrekis througha 28.5milesecWonwhichwillbetraversedover3or4days. ThistrekisanexcellentintroducWontobackpacking:with"undesignated",primiWvebackcountry camping. LeaveNoTraceskillswill be essenWaltothis trek. Consultwith theHighAdventureStaff toplan thisexcellent"close in"hikingexperience. Nogrouplimitisimposedonthe trail, butkeepinmindthatLNTrecommendsgroupsof6orsmaller.TripsOffered:3to5days
2014FEES $50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyMarch15,2014) +$260BalanceDue =$310TotalFee:includeseverythingbuttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
Isle Royale NaOonal Park providesagreat opportunity for your troop or crew. Connect to thewilderness throughadventure, discovery, and exploraWon. Your journey beginswhile crossing a substanWal porWon of Lake Superior’snorthwest secWon. Once there, you will find a living laboratory, a rugged Northwood’s wilderness, and a road‐lessbackcountryofwildcreatures,secondgrowthforests,refreshinglakes,andruggedscenicshores.Mooseandwolvesarecommonlyseenontheisland. Eventhoughthis islandgemhasthehighestbackcountryovernightuseperacreofanynaWonalpark,youwillsWllhavethesenseofmoreprivacythananywhereelse.Contactourtrekstaffassoonas possibletoplanthisoneofakindhikingexperience.GroupSizeLimit:Upto10people:Atleastoneadultleaderfromyourunit,theguide,andupto8scouts.FeesalsocoverstransportaWonbetweenCopperHarborandthepark.Tripoffered:5dayonly
2014FEES $100Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyFebruary15,2014) +$390BalanceDue =$490TotalFee:includeseverythingbuttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
Pictured Rocks Backpacking – Youwillhave the opportunityeach day todiscover the richhistory of the areawhileenjoyingatrekalong thePictured RocksNaOonal Lakeshore inMichigan’s UpperPeninsula. HiketheNorthCountryNaWonalScenicTrailasitwindsthroughtallforests,massivesanddunes,fullmeadows,and200‐footgleamingsandstonebluffsoverlookingprisWneLakeSuperioranditsneighboring glacial lakes.Youwillhaveablastonthe500‐P“LogRunDune”(formerlyusedforlogging)thatends attheshoreofLakeSuperior.Moreimportantly,experienceagreatsenseofaccomplishmentasyoucompleteyourhike.GroupSizeLimit:Upto10people:Atleastoneadultleaderfromyourunit,theguide,andupto8scouts.Cover35‐40milestotal.Tripsoffered:4or5day
2014FEES $50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyFebruary15,2014) +$325BalanceDue =$375TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
PORCUPINEMOUNTAINSWILDERNESSAREAHIKINGEnjoyabackpacking tripinthefamous"Porkies"WildernessAreaofMichigan'sUpperPeninsula. Hikeinoneof thefewremaininglargewildernessareas oftheMidwest.ToweringvirginWmbersalongtheshoresofLakeSuperiorprovidethe se{ng fortrailsleading tosecludedlakes,wildrivers,waterfalls, andacrossan escarpmentoffering breathtakingvistas.Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐Wanwillprovideyouwithequipment,food,andanexperiencedguideforthisspectaculartrip. GroupSizeLimit:Atleastoneadultleaderfromyourunit,theguide,andupto4scouts.Tripsoffered:3or4daytrip
2014FEES
$50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyMarch15,2014) +$325BalanceDue =$375TotalFee:includeseverythingbuttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
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WATER‐BASEDTREKSApostle Island Kayaking is rapidly turning intooneof ourmost popular treks. Rich in seacaves, lighthouses, andspectacularshores,the ApostleIslandsNaOonalLakeshore(nearBayfield,Wisconsin)is aseakayaker'sdream.You’ll beledbyanexperiencedguideintoaprisWnecollecWonofislandsandshorelines,featuringstunninggeologicalformaWons‐caverns,arches, andpillars ‐ alluniquelyaccessiblebykayakers.Carryyourgear inyourkayakswhileyouexplorethedeepbluewatersof Lake Superior, then bed downunderthebig nightsky on the sandy beaches of GitcheGumee(OjibweforLakeSuperior).Groupsizes:Agroupof6isrecommended(moreflexibleforcampingpurposes)andmustatleastourguideandatleastadultleaderfromyourunit.Groups ofupto20canbeaccommodateddependingoncampsiteavailability.Yourunitmusthaveatleast2adultsineachcampsite.Tripsoffered:5dayonly
2014FEES $100Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyFebruary15,2014) +$485BalanceDue =$585TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
Boundary Waters Canoeing: ThisprisWnearea is teeming withwildlife, andhaslong been thedesWnaWon for thoseseekinga premiercanoeingexperience.PaddlesomeoftheroutesoftheVoyageursof thefurtrade. APeracompleteshakedownof equipmentandskillsyour groupwill travel to theBWCAWforanexhilaraWng trekintheareanearthehistoricGunflintTrailalongtheUS/Canadianborder.Moose,blackbear,o[er,pinemarWnandfisherarejustafewoftheanimalsthatinhabitthisarea.BeginpreparaWon,planning, andtrainingearly. GroupSizeLimit:Upto9people‐mustincludeourguideandatleastoneadultfromyourunit.TripOffered:Afull7daysareneededforthisexciWngtrek.
2014FEES $100Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyFebruary1,2014) +$395BalanceDue =$495TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
FlambeauRiverFlowageCanoeing Trek:TravelthroughtheprisWnewetlandareasonathreeor fourday tripintotheTurtle‐Flambeau ScenicWaters Area. Your tripbegins on theBear River just north of the flowage. Whilepaddlingdownstream,avarietyofwildlifecanbeobservedincludingnesWngeagles,osprey,andsandhill cranes.You’ll campontheprimiWveFlambeauFlowage.Thelastdayof yourtripwillbefilledwithanexciWngpaddledowntheNorthForkoftheFlambeauRiverwhichisintermixedwithadozensets ofClassI&IIrapids.NOTE:Thisis a strenuoustripwithatleast5to6hoursofpaddlingperday. Groupsizes:Agroupof6isrecommended(moreflexibleforcampingpurposes)andmustatleastourguideandatleastadultleaderfromyourunit.Groupsofupto20canbeaccommodateddependingoncampsiteavailability.TripOffered:3or4day
2014FEES $50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyFebruary1,2014) +$325BalanceDue =$375TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
LakeSuperiorSailing: CrewaskipperedsailingyachtthroughtheprotectedwatersaroundtheApostleIslands.Crystalclearwaterasmuchas100feetdeepcarriesyoubetween the22islandsthatmakeupthisNaWonalLakeshoreoPencalledthe"CaribbeanoftheNorth".Yourroutecantakeyoutoremotesandybeachesoralongruggedshorelinesli[eredwithcaves&sandstonebluffs.AccommodaWonsprovidedonboardareovernightcabins,heads,andcooking faciliWes.You'renevermore thantwomilesfrom shore, andeach craP is motorizedso you can seek asafeharbor in caseofinclementweather.Groupsizeisflexible:4to6peopleperboat(2adultsoneach).TripsOffered:3or4day 2014FEES $100Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyMarch15,2014) +$415BalanceDue =$515TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
NOTE:YOURFINALFEESaredeterminedbythesizeofyourgroup(whichdeterminesthesizeandcostofyour boat),andwillbeadjustedbythecampstaff.
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ManitowishRiverCanoeing:Re‐live thepastas you paddleoneof theoriginalcanoeroutesof thehistoricRegion7CanoeBase.Customdesigna3to5daytrekwhichcanincludeaflatwaterorwhitewaterexperiencedependingontheskill levelof the scouts. Spend2or 3 dayson the gentleflow of Manitowish River and then conWnueon into theFlambeau Flowage.GroupSizes:A Group sizeof 6 is recommended (moreflexible for camping purposes) andmustincludeourguideandatleast1adultfromyourunit.Largergroupscanbeaccommodated.Tripsoffered:3to5day
2014FEES $50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyMarch15,2014) +$325BalanceDue =$375TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
WisconsinHeadwaters Canoeing:ExplorethehistoricWisconsinRiverfromtheheadwaters, traveling downstream50miles to theRainbow Flowage. Someof thefirst voyageurs in the15th century traversed south into theunexplored"OuisconsinTerritory" by thisroute.Paddle throughcountry wherewolf,blackbear,deer,herons, hawks,eagles,andmoresWllroamfreely.Youmayevenspotamoose!Fishing isexcellent,fromnaWvetroutattheheadwaters,toafullrangeof panandgamefish downstream. If a 50mile trek seemsabittoo challenging,wecanmodify it to suit yourgroup’sneeds.Groupsizeis flexible, butyourunitmusthaveatleast2adults in each campsite(1adult canbeourguide).TripsOffered:5or6day
2014FEES $50Non‐refundableDeposit(RegistraWon/depositmustbecompleted/paidbyMarch15,2014) +$345BalanceDue =$395TotalFee:includeseverythingexcepttransportaWonto&fromtrekstarWng/endingpoint
GENERALANDTREKPOLICIESCAMPARRIVAL&TREKSET‐UPTIMES
Units should arrive on the first day of their camping period (no earlier than Sunday, 1:00 PM). Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan ScoutReservaWonisclosedfrom12NoonSaturdayunWl1PMSundayonthefollowingdates:July8‐9,2014andJuly22‐23,2014.Nocheck‐insor camping is authorizedduring theseclosed periods. If your unit must arrive at a Wme/date other than thestandard,pleasecontacttheReservaWonDirectorbyMAY31st.See“EarlyArrival–LateDepartureFees”,formoreinformaWon.
Sundayahernoon/evening:AMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanstaffmemberwillcontactyouaPeryourarrival,usuallyatdinner.He/shewillverifyallinformaWonatthisWmeandmakearrangementsforyourtrekdepartureday.Ifyouarenotcontacted,talktoyourcampdirector.Mondaymorning:APerbreakfast,allparWcipantswillmeetwiththeirguideforabriefingtodiscussanyequipmentneedsandtoprovideinformaWonregardingtheeveningshakedown.Mondayevening:AllparWcipantswillberequiredtoparWcipateinashakedownheldattheTriangleMRanchwherewewillreviewequipment,discussroutes,anddouble‐checkallofourplans.Tuesdaymorning:Anearly7AMbreakfastwillbeheldinyourrespecWve/appointeddininghall,aPerwhichyouwilldepartforyourtrek(at7:45AM).YourunitshouldarriveatyourdesWnaWonbynoon,dependingontreklocaWon.Thursday/Friday:DeparttreklocaWonforcamparound1PMor2PM;arriveincamp4PM‐6PM.Unitswillbebackfordinnerunlessarrangementsaremadewithyourguidetostopalongtheway.Uponreturningtocamp,unitsareexpectedtounloadgear,helpcleangroupequipment,setuptents,anddisposeoftrash.Whenthathasbeencompleted,thegroupwillparWcipateinade‐briefingtodiscusshowthetrekwent.Forlongertreks,theaboveset‐upWmeswillbeadjustedaccording.
TRANSPORTATIONFORSCOUTSAll Scouts are to be supervised by adult (21 years or older) staff, scouters, parents, or other volunteers when off theReservaWonforprogrampurposes, orwhengoing to/fromit inprivatevehicles (specificwri[enpermissionby theScout’sparent or guardian is required), or in Council provided buses. The busdriver is not oneof the supervising adults. Asupervisingadult’sresponsibilityends onlywhentheScoutgets offthebusatcamporwhenanadultmemberoftheScout’sfamily exercisessupervisionoverthe Scout. Scouts arealways accompanied in “Council providedbuses”by at least twosupervisingadults.TheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanHighAdventureBase will supplytransportaWonforgearonly.Units areresponsibleformovingtheirparWcipants.OnlyifthisopWonisunavailablemayunitsarrangefortransportaWonthroughthecamp.
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TOURPLANSAllunitsmustbring theirTourPlantocamp. Makesureeachdriverhas a copy. GototheNaWonalwebsitefortheFAQ/ & link: h[p://www.scouWng.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx. Make sure to include yourtransportaWoninformaWonto&fromMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan,aswellasthestarWngandendingpointofyourtrek.
UNIFORMSScoutsandleadersareexpectedtoweartheirbestScoutuniforms(scoutshirts,shorts,andsocks) toformalevents atcamp(flagraising,breakfast,retreat,dinner,religiousservices, campfires,andother specialoccasions). Daily acWvitywearis atthetroop'sdiscreWon,but shouldbeappropriateforaScoutcamp; atroopT‐shirtisalwaysinstyleintheprogramareas.LeadersareencouragedtodevelopaconsistentunitpolicyonacWvitywearandformaluniformswhileatcamp. Leadersshouldsettheexample. Remember—theuniformis oneof themethods bywhichScouWng'saimsareachieved.EncourageyourScoutstodressandbehavesharplyforflagceremonies,bothoutof respectforournaWon'ssymbolandtoencouragetrooppride.
NON‐DISCRIMINATIONRulesforacceptanceandparWcipaWoninanyprogramatMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonarethesameforeveryoneregardless of race, color, naWonal origin, disability or gender. Any personwho believes that he or she has beendiscriminated against in this program should write to: Administrator, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA22302‐1500.
AQUATICSQUALIFICATIONSSwimtestsandkayak&canoeshakedownswillbeconductedwhenyouarriveattheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wanhighadventurebase.
DISCIPLINEProperbehavioris theresponsibilityof theunitleadership. Vandalismor injurytootherswillnotbetolerated. MoreseriousbehaviorproblemsinanacWvityareawillbereferredtotheunitleadershipandtheCampDirector. Inseriouscases,theReservaWonorTrekDirectorwillnoWfylocalauthoriWesasneeded.TheBoyScoutsof AmericaandMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonpolicyis –Nostaffmember, leaderorothercampershallpunisha Scoutby:withholdingfoodand/orwater,imposing isolaWon,enforcingabusivephysicalexercise,orusingcorporalpunishment.
SECURITYOFPERSONALPOSSESSIONSPersonalpossessionssuchasstereos, iPods, etc. havenoplaceona trek.Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWoncannotberesponsibleforthelossofordamagetopersonalpossessions.IfanitemhassignificantmonetaryorsenOmentalvalueatreknottheplaceforit.
ILLEGALSUBSTANCESThe consumpWon, possession, or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or sWmulants while on the reservaWon or whileparWcipaWng intheprogramofMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonis explicitlyprohibited. WhereviolaWonof thispolicyoccurs,local,state,andfederallawswillbeenforcedandappropriatelawenforcementagencieswillbenoWfied.
LIQUIDANDPROPANEFUELLiquidandpropanefuelsandfuelburningequipmentshallbeusedonlyunderadultsupervision.Onlyadults canreceiveandtransportfuel.Emptycylindersandcansmustbedisposedofproperly.
WEAPONS&AMMUNITIONPersonalfirearms,ammuniWon,crossbows,bowsandarrowsarenotpermi[ed.Donotbringanyoftheseitemstocampforanypurpose.
FIREWORKSFireworksareNOTallowed
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HEALTHANDMEDICALINFORMATION
Toensureasafeandhealthycampingexperience,theNaWonalCouncil,B.S.Arequiresthefollowing:
BSAANNUALHEALTHFORM: All Scouts andadultsa[endingMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWon,whetherornottheyparWcipate in program acWviWes,must bring the appropriate physical with them to camp – byWisconsin Law, thisphysicalmustbekeptbytheHealthLodge.Itis stronglyrecommendedyoumakeseveralcopiesofeachphysicalpriortocamp(andhavethescout/adultkeeptheoriginalathome).
FORSTAYSmorethan72hoursANDforALLOrderoftheArrowparOcipants:BSAAnnualHealthFormPartsA/B&Careallrequired. Theonly acceptablesubsOtutes foreveryone, including HighAdventureTrek ParOcipants: Philmont&JamboreeMedicalformsaremoreextensiveandcanbesubsWtuted,butonlyifa[endingMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wanwithin365daysofthephysical(mustsWll bevalidthroughyourlastdayincamp).ThesamestandardsareinplaceforBoyScouts,AdultLeaders,andanyadultorsiblinginFamilyCampfor72consecuOvehours,ormore.
PART D of the BSAAnnualHealth Form is an informaWonal document that outlines stricter requirements for highadventure trek parWcipants. Pleaseprovide physicianswith acopy of it, sothey can read it before compleWng thephysical.TheirsignatureonthehealthformtellsustheparWcipantmeetsthehigherstandards.
NOTE: theBSA Health Formmust be completed and signed every 365 days by the parent/legal guardian and thephysician.Werecommendthefamilykeeptheoriginal(inasafeplace),givingatleastonecopytotheunit.Manyunitskeep1copyina3‐ringbinderforfutureevents(asa“back‐up”),bringingatleast2copiestocamp.
Every camper and adult advisor is required to have amedical evaluaWon conducted within the past 365 daysby aphysicianlicensedtopracWcemedicine.AnexaminaWonperformedbyaphysician’sassistantornursepracWWonerwill berecognizedforstateswheretheymayperformphysicalexaminaWonsofstudentsenrolledinpublicschoolsystems.TheBSAAnnualHealthFormmustbeused.
AnadultleaderparWcipaWng onthetrekshould revieweachparWcipant’smedicalformtobefamiliarwithanyhealthrestricWonsandtocheckforparentalandphysiciansignatures.Adultleaders shouldcollecttheformsanduponarrivalatcamp,turnin1copytotheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanHighAdventurestaff,and1tothecamp’sHealthOfficer.
Eachformwill bereviewedpriortodeparturetodetermineanyspecialmedicalconcernsthatguidesneedtobeawareof. ParOcipantsshouldmakesuretospeak totheirguidespriortodeparOngforthetrekaboutanymedicalconcernstheymayhave.Theseinclude,butarenotlimitedto,diabetes,beeallergies,epilepsy,medicineallergies,ADHD,etc.Anadult leader or a member of theMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan staff accompanying theunit on the trekwill bring acopy of eachparWcipant’shealthform.
The Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan High Adventure staff reserve the right to make medical decisions regarding parWcipaWon ofindividualsintheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanHighAdventureprogram.ParWcipantsareencouragedtobring smallpersonalfirstaidkitsincludingBand‐Aidsandblister treatmentitems.At leastonecrew‐sizedkitwillaccompany eachHighAdventuretrek.
OurstaffmembersarehighlytrainedforyourexperienceintheNorthwoodsofWisconsin,includingcurrentFirstAid&CPR cerWficaWons. However, theMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan High Adventure Program recommends that other adult advisors betrained inAmericanRedCross’ StandardFirstAid(ortheequivalent)andholdacurrentCPRcerWficaWon. Itmay takeseveralhourstoreachaddiWonaltreatmentfaciliWesinsomeofthewildernessareaswetravel.GoodeducaWonandfirstaidskillswillenableproperandprompta[enWontoanyinjuriesthatmightoccur.
Unit leaders should not remove anyone from a trek’s locaOon for medical care without first consulOng and/orinformingtheguideorMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanTrekstaff.
Pleaseremember:Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonisnotresponsibleforany scoutoradultwhoarrivesatcampwithpreexisWngillnessesorinjuries.
UNITINSURANCE
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Northeast Illinois Council units have accident insurance, but out of council units must provide your council’s “cerWficate ofinsurance”. MailittotheofficeinHighlandParkat least3weeksbeforeyoursession(s)–foryourfilebeforeitgoestocamp.Ifyoumiss the deadline,be sure to send/bringit directly to camp. The soonerwereceive it, the be[er. Contact Debi (theCamp &ProgramAssistant)withquesWons.
INDIVIDUALINSURANCEThefollowinginsuranceinformaWonmustbeavached tothecompletedBSAAnnualHealthFormforeachparOcipantavending(Alegiblecopyoftheinsurancecard):
1. Yearroundpolicyprovider’scompanyname. 2. Policynumber.
NoexcepWonstothesepoliciesarepossible.
MEDICATIONSAny parWcipant of a Ma‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan High Adventure Trek who has acondiWon requiring medicaWon, should bring anappropriatesupply, includingsomeextraincasewedonotreturntocamponthedaythatweintend to.MaKaJaWancannot provide anything other than individual doses of “over‐the‐counter” medicaWons. In certain circumstances,duplicateor eventriplicatesuppliesof vitalmedicaWonsareappropriateand recommended.Peoplewithanallergy tobee,wasp,or hornetsWngsmustbringan epi‐pen or equivalent andarerequiredto keep itwiththem at allWmes.InhalersandsimilarmedicaWonsshouldalsobecarriedwiththeparWcipantatallWmes.
Anadultadvisor parOcipantmustbeawareof crewmemberswho need prescribed medicaOonandmonitor theiradministraOon.
Important: The medicaWon must be in a prescripWon container from your pharmacy that includes the followinginformaWon.Askyourpharmacistaboutcontainersspecificallyforcamp(1foreachprescripWon).
1) Pharmacyname
2) Nameofprescribingphysician
3) Camper’sname
4) PrescripWonnumber
5) Dateprescribed
6) NameofmedicaWon
7) DirecWonsforuse
PrescripOon medicaOon informaOon is required for each type of medicaWon to be taken at camp. Complete the“PRESCRIPTIONMEDICATION”secWonof theBSAAnnualHealthForm.AnExcelworksheetwillalsobemadeavailabletoeachunit’sMSRCamp/TrekCoordinator.Youwill betoldhowandwhentoforwardthecompleteddocumenttotheMa‐Ka‐Ja‐Wan Scout ReservaWonHealthOfficer. This“electronic version” is inaddiWon to therequiredhealthformsecWon, but is very helpfulbecause itmakescheck‐in of medicaWonismuch faster. Gotowww.makajawan.com forupdates.
SPECIALDIETREQUESTSItis imperaOvethatweknowaheadofOmeaboutanyallergiesordietrestricWons.Manyof themeals thatweprovideincludepeanuts anddairyproducts.Makesureeachfamilyhas acopyoraccesstotheSpecialDietRequestForm,andturnsitindirectlytocampstaffasquicklyaspossible.SeetheformfordetailsandcontactinformaWon.
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SAFETYANDSANITATIONGeneral
Rememberthatmedicalhelpisnotaphonecallaway.PracWcegoodjudgmentandmanageriskstoreducethepossibilityofinjury.
Everyoneshouldwearsunscreenandhats(possiblysunglasses). Stayhydrated‐itisextremelyimportantthateveryoneconWnuallydrinkfluids. HandsaniWzerwillbecarriedonalltreks;useitoPentopreventhandtomouthcontaminaWon. BeforehandlingfoodordisheseveryoneshouldsaniWzetheirhands. Don’tpackfoodnearfuelorplacethefuelabovethefoodinyourpack. AlwayswashhandsaPerusingthelatrine.
WaterPurificaOon OnCampMaKaJaWanHighAdventuretreks,eachgroupwillbeprovidedtheopWonofbringingbothafiltering
systemandachemicalpurifier.FollowthedirecWonsforeachtoworkproperly. MakesurethattheproperamountofWmehaspassedbeforedrinkingtreatedwaterandallowtreatedwaterto
splashontocapsandthreadsofwaterbo[lesbeforedrinking. DonotmixlemonadeoranyotherdrinkmixintowaterunWlaPerithasbeenpurified. IfthequalityofthewatersourceisquesWonable,usemulWplepurifyingmethodstoensurereliability.
MealCleanup AllexcessfoodshouldbescrapedfromdishesandeatenorempWedintoatrashbag.(Rememberthatwhatyou
don’teatmustbepackedout,sobonappe6t!)AnyresiduelePonplatesandpansmustbeveryminimal. Usingthepotyoucookedinasasink,washallgroupandpersonaldishes.Pleaseuseonlyasmuchsoapasis
necessaryasthiswillhelpreduceimpact. IfthereareanyfoodparWclesvisibleinthedishwater,removethemwithastrainerandplacetheminthetrash.
Packoutsolidfoodscraps. Sca[ertheremainingliquidatleast200feetfromwatersourcesandtrails. Alldishes,cleaningsupplies,andfoodrelateditemsshouldbeputwithyourbearbag.
HumanWaste Alwaysuseabackcountrylatrinewhenoneisprovided. Digcatholes200feetfromtrails,campsites,andwatersources. Digahole6to8inchesdeepand4to6inchesindiameter.WhenyouaredonesWrthewasteandpaperintothe
soilwithasWck,coverwith2inchesofsoilandcamouflagewithleaves. Urinatefarfromtrailsandcampsites,andatleast200feetfromanywatersource.
UrinaWngonrocksandnon‐vegetatedareasispreferabletotreesandplants.
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WILDLIFECONSIDERATIONSAllofMa‐Ka‐Ja‐WanScoutReservaWonandthewildernessparksvisitedbyourHighAdventuretreksareintheNorthwoodsareaofWisconsinandtheUpperPeninsulaofMichigan.Thisareaispopulatedwithblackbears,raccoons,squirrels,chipmunks,mosquitoes,sandflies,blackflies,andWcks.ThissecWonwilladdresshowtocampcomfortablywiththeseanimals.
BLACKBEARS
Whentraveling(mostbearswillfleeiftheyhearyoucoming): Travelingroups. Makenoise(normalcha[erissufficient,thereisnoneedfor“bearbells”). Nevercornerabear(keepthisinmindwhenplacingtents).
Ifsighted: Avoideyecontact. Makeyourselflooklarge. Moveawayslowly,sWllfacingthebear. Deterbearbymakingnoise,bangingpot,etc.
Ifapproached: Remaincalm. Avoidabruptmovements. Backawayslowly,sWllfacingbear.Ifthisagitatesthebear,stop. Speaktobearinquietmonotonevoice. Don’trun,evenifchargeditisbe[ertostandyourground.
Ifavacked: Keepyourpackon,itmayprotectyou. LieonstomachwithhandsprotecWngneckandarmsinclose,legsspreadapart(harderforbeartorollyouover). DonotplaydeadunWlbearhasactuallya[acked,otherwiseitmayturnbluffchargeintoamauling. Expertsfeelthatitisbe[ertoplaydeadinagrizzlya[ack(notaconcernforus)andtotryandfightoffablack
bear(onlyifyouhaveanadvantageinsize). Ifstruckbyaswat,rollwithitandlandbackonyourbelly. IfbearappearstohavelePremainsWllforatleasttwentyminute,bearswillsomeWmeleaveandwatchtoseeif
youaresWllmoving.
GeneralpracOces: Alwaysputanyitemsthatemitanodorintobearbags. Cookanddisposeofwastewaterdownwindfromcamp. Whenpossiblecookonastreambedorshorelinea100feetfromcamp. Donotdepositfoodscrapsintothewateraroundyourcampsite. Placebearbagfarfromcamp.
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BAGBEARINFORMATIONBearBagsshouldbehungbetween12and17feetfromtheground,and6to11feetfromthetrunk.
Ifthebagiseitherbeinghungoveratreebranchorcounter‐weightedoverabranchthereshouldbeaminimumof5feetbelowthebranchthatitisbeingsuspendedfrom.
Ifabranchisusedtosuspendbearbagsitshouldhaveanapproximatediameterof5inches.
Abagofsand,asWck,orawaterbo[leWedtotheendofaropemakeiteasiertothrowoverabranch.
Asageneralrulebearbagsshouldbehung100feetfromcampsite.
Allitemsthat“smell”offoododorsshouldbeputintobearbags.
Itemsthat“smell”include:food,garbage,usedfirstaidsupplies,scentedtoiletries,cookware,andfilm.
YourbearbagmaybetooheavytoliPifallofyourdishesareinside.
Youmaybebe[eroffleavingthemontheground100feetfromyourcampsite.
Someplaceshavebearpoles.Usethepolewiththehooktohoistaropeoverthetopofthepoleandthenhoistyourfood.
RACCOONS,SQUIRREL,ANDCHIPMUNKSRaccoons,squirrelsandchipmunksaremainlyanuisance‐‐ thebestpracWceistokeepfoodinsealedbags,awayfromthegroundandinsightofcampduring theday.Atnight,followthesamepracWcesasforbearbagging. NEVERkeepanything“smellable”inyourtent.
MOSQUITOES,SANDFLIES,ANDBLACKFLIES DONOTbringaerosolcansofrepellent. BlackfliesandsandfliesarerelaWvelyharmlessandlongclothingisthebestprotecWon. Dressinnaturalcoloredclothing.
TICKS TherearetwotypesofWcksintheNorthwoods.ThewoodWckislargeandbrown(aboutthesizeofapencil
eraser).DeerWcksarelesscommonandmuchsmaller.Theycanbehardtoseeandareonlyaboutthesizeofapinhead.CheckyourselfoPen.Itistheonlywaytofindthem.
Tickslikewarm,hairy,moistareaslikearmpitsandwaistbands. Whentravelingthroughbrushtuckyourpantlegsintoyoursocks. Ticksalwaystravelup. ItisthedeerWckthatcancauseLymedisease.Generally3to4monthsaPersomeonehascontractedLyme
diseasetheyfeelflu‐likesymptomsforanextendedperiodofWme—someWmesa“bull’s‐eye”rashwillalsooccur.
Ifyouexperienceanydifficulty,seeadoctorearly—LymediseasecanbetreatedwithstandardanWbioWcsifdiagnosedearly.
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LEAVENOTRACEPRACTICES
Whycan’tmantravelthroughwildcountryinsuchamannerthatheleavesbehindhimtheleastpossibletracesofhispassing?Theethicissimple…manismeasuredbywhatdoesnotremain.
–JohnMilton
Treadlightly!America’swoodlandsarediverseandbeauWful; theyarealsofragile.OutdoorrecreaWonisoPenacatalystforconservaWon,butthereisa flipside.Pollutedwater,displacedwildlife,erodedsoilsandtrampled vegetaWon are just some of the impacts linked directly torecreaWonal acWviWes. Many of us have taken a pine cone or rock,veeredoffthetrail tododgemudpuddles,go[entooclosetowildlifeortossedanapplecoreintothewoods.WhiletheseacWonsmayseemharmlessattheWme,unWlwelearntoreduceourimpact, thequalityof our outdoor experiences and the recreaWonal resourcesweenjoyareatcriWcalrisk.
Much destrucWon would be prevented if recreaWonists were be[erinformed,especiallyof low‐impacttechniques.WhilewearedrawntotheNorthwoodsfortheirbeauty,purity,remoteness,ruggednessandtheuniquechallengestheypresent,itcansomeWmesbedifficultto theprinciplesof LeaveNoTrace.TheMaKaJaWanHighAdventure Base takes the “LeaveNo Trace” ethic and pracWceseriously andwe are unwilling to sacrifice thepreservaWonofthenaturalse{ngforhumanobjecWves.
We believe that given the proper informaWon most peoplewill do all they can to help protect and maintain theenvironment. As guides, we spend Wme teaching the environmentally appropriate Leave No Trace principals andpracWces. There is nothing morebeauWful than working hard to get far into thewilderness, come upon a prisWnecampsite,witnessincredibleviewsandhavethefeelingthatnoonehasbeentherebefore.AndthereisnothingmoredishearteningthanworkinghardtoreachadesWnaWonandencounteringtrash,foodwasteand/ortoiletpaper.PleasereadandabidebythesevenLNTprinciplesthatfollowandcontactusifyouhaveanyquesWonsaboutwhatyoucandotoplanaheadandprepare.ThanksfortakingtheWmetoreadthisinformaWon.
“Takeonlypictures,leaveonlyfootprints.”
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CONSERVATIONANDAPPEARANCE
PLANAHEADANDPREPARE AsuccessfultripdependsoncarefulpreparaWonso,beprepared! KnowtheregulaWonsandspecialconcernsfortheareayou'llvisit. Prepareforextremeweather,hazards,andemergencies. ScheduleyourtriptoavoidWmesofhighuse. Visitinsmallgroups.SplitlargerparWesintogroupsof4‐6. Repackagefoodtominimizewaste.
TRAVELANDCAMPONDURABLESURFACES Durablesurfacesincludeestablishedtrailsandcampsites,rock,gravelordrygrasses. Protectriparianareasbycampingatleast200feetfromlakesandstreams. Goodcampsitesarefound,notmade.Alteringasiteisnotnecessary. Inpopularareas:
o ConcentrateuseonexisWngtrailsandcampsites.o Walksinglefileinthemiddleofthetrail,evenwhenwetormuddy.o Keepcampsitessmall.FocusacWvityinareaswherevegetaWonisabsent.
InprisWneareas:o DisperseusetopreventthecreaWonofcampsitesandtrails.o Avoidplaceswhereimpactsarejustbeginning.
DISPOSEOFWASTEPROPERLY Packitin,packitout.Inspectyourcampsiteandrestareasfortrashorspilledfoods.Packoutalltrash,lePover
food,andli[er. Double‐checkyourcampsitebeforeleaving(i.e.policeline).Thiswillnotonlyinsurethatalltrashhasbeen
collected,itwillalsopreventgearfrombeinglePbehind. Depositsolidhumanwasteincat‐holesdug6to8inchesdeepatleast200feetfromwater,camp,and
trails.Coveranddisguisethecat‐holewhenfinished. Towashyourselforyourdishes,carrywater200feetawayfromstreamsorlakesanduse
smallamountsofbiodegradablesoap.Sca[erstraineddishwater.
LEAVEWHATYOUFIND Preservethepast:examine,butdonottouch,culturalorhistoricstructuresandarWfacts. Leaverocks,plantsandothernaturalobjectsasyoufindthem. AvoidintroducingortransporWngnon‐naWvespecies. Donotbuildstructures,furniture,ordigtrenches.
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MINIMIZECAMPFIREIMPACTS CampfirescancauselasWngimpactstothebackcountry.Usealightweightstoveforcookingandenjoyacandle
lanternforlight. Bringyourownfirewood(makesureitispurchasedlocallytoavoidintroducingdestrucWvespecies).Walking
throughtheforestaroundyourcampsiteinsearchofwoodonlyincreasesthedamagetothearea.∗
Wherefiresarepermi[ed,useestablishedfirerings. Keepfiressmall.OnlyusesWcksfromthegroundthatcanbebrokenbyhand. Burnallwoodandcoalstoash,putoutcampfirescompletely,andthensca[erthecoolashes.
RESPECTWILDLIFE Observewildlifefromadistance.Donotfolloworapproachthem. Neverfeedanimals.Feedingwildlifedamagestheirhealth,altersnatural
behaviors,andexposesthemtopredatorsandotherdangers. ProtectwildlifeandyourfoodbystoringraWonsandtrashsecurely. AvoidwildlifeduringsensiWveWmes:maWng,nesWng,orraisingyoung.
BECONSIDERATEOFOTHERVISITORS Respectothervisitorsandprotectthequalityoftheirexperience. Becourteous.Yieldtootherusersonthetrail. Takebreaksandcampawayfromtrailsandothervisitors. Letnature'ssoundsprevail.Avoidloudvoicesandnoises.
**AdaptedfromLNT.organdtheTomahawkHighAdventureBaseManual.
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PERSONALEQUIPMENTLISTFORBACKPACKINGTREKS
Clothing Hikingboots Lightshoestowearincamp(sandals,moccasins,oroldtennisshoes)
2pairsofsocks(preferablywoolorsyntheWc) 2shirts(preferablypolypropylene) 1longsleeveshirt Sweater/sweatshirt/insulatedjacket Sleepingclothes 2pairofunderwear 1pairofpantsand1pairofshorts(converWblepants/shortsworkwell)
Hat Note:SyntheWcorwoolispreferabletoco[on
PersonalGear Sleepingbag/pad Backpack Packcover Smallstuffsacks(usedtoorganizegear) Bandanna Poncho/raingear Compass Pocketknife Matches Flashlightandextraba[eries 2waterbo[les 1plasWctrashbag
EaOngUtensils
Cup(smallinsulatedmugrecommended) Bowl(plasWccontainerwithlidpreferred,i.e.RubbermaidorTupperware) Spoon Largere‐closableplasWcbag(tokeeputensilsseparatedinpack)
Toiletries Biodegradablesoap Toothbrush/floss Toiletpaper(alsoprovidedbycamp) Sunscreen Lipbalm MedicaWon(ifany)
OpOonal Tentorbivysack Towel Swimtrunks Insectrepellent Sunglasses
Camera/filmWatch Book Penandpaper Playingcards
Fishinggear(tackle,rod/reel,license) Extraclothesforcarridehome Frisbee/football/baseball Extrafood/energybars
CommonlyForgovenItemsToiletpaperPillowFlashlightMatchesand/orlighterCompassTwopairsofshoes(1wet,1dry)
SecondsetofdryclothesRopeWaterWghtbagsBugsprayandne{ngEaWngutensils:cup,bowl,spoon
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 19
PERSONALEQUIPMENTLISTFORCANOEINGTREKS
Clothing Wetshoes(i.e.sandalsorwater‐socks) Lightshoestowearincamp(sandals,moccasins,oroldtennisshoes)
1pairofsockstowearincamp 2shirts(preferablypolypropylene) 1longsleeveshirt Sweater/sweatshirt/insulatedjacket Sleepingclothes 2pairofunderwear 1pairofpantsand1pairofshorts(converWblepants/shortsworkwell)
Hat
PERSONALGEAR
Sleepingbag/pad Dufflebag/waterWghtbag Smallstuffsacks(usedtoorganizegear) Bandanna Poncho/raingear Compass Pocketknife Flashlightandextraba[eries 15feetofcord 2waterbo[les 1plasWctrashbag
EaOngUtensils Cup(smallinsulatedmugrecommended) Bowl(plasWccontainerwithlidpreferred,i.e.RubbermaidorTupperware) Spoon Largere‐closableplasWcbag(tokeeputensilsseparatedinpack)
Toiletries Biodegradablesoap Toothbrush/floss Toiletpaper(alsoprovidedbycamp) Sunscreen Lipbalm MedicaWon(ifany)
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 20
OpOonal Tentorbivysack Paddlinggloves Towel Swimtrunks Insectrepellent Sunglasses
Camera/film Watch Book Penandpaper Playingcards
Fishinggear(tackle,rod,reel,license) Frisbee/football/baseball Extrafood/energybars Extraclothesforcarridehome
CommonlyForgovenItemsToiletpaperPillowFlashlightMatchesand/orlighterCompassTwopairsofshoes(1wet,1dry)
Secondsetofdryclothes Rope WaterWghtbagsEaWngutensils:cup,bowl,spoon Bugsprayandne{ng
GROUPPROVISIONS(Weprovide)
GeneralEquipment Tents Tarp(ifdesired) Firstaidkit Rope,200P. Bearbag Mapandcase Permits(orperdiem) Tripplan Toiletpaper/trowel/handsaniWzer Waterproofmatchesand/orlighter Waterfilter(ifdesired) Iodine(1containerper4scouts) Garbagebag
Food Spicekit Largepot Largepotlid Smallpot Smallpotlid Fryingpan Measuringcup Strainer(opWonal) Cu{ngboard Stoveandfuel Dishsoap Scouringpad Towel
CookGear(Wecanprovideoryoucanbringyourown)
UtensilKit Pliers(BSA“HotPotTongs”) Knife Spatula Servingspoon Measuringspoon Ladle(opWonal) Rubberspatula Canopener(ifneeded)
FloatTripsOnly Canoes Paddles PFD’s Dufflebags Drysacks Dutchoven(ifneeded) 5gallonwaterprooffoodcontainer
WHATNOTTOBRINGONANYTREK
Alcoholandillegalsubstances Tobacco Firearms Fireworks Portablevideogames Radios,portablestereos,“walk‐men”,MP3s,andiPods FIREWOOD(SeePostonhomepageformoreinfo:www.makajawan.com)
ThesethingsdistractfromtheMaKaJaWanHighAdventureBaseexperience.Leavethemathome!
TIPSONPERSONALGEARItisusuallyunnecessaryforsomeonenewtobackpackingorcanoeingtoinvestagreatdealofmoneyinnewequipment.OPen,muchoftherequiredgearcanbeborrowedfromolderscoutorfriendswithmoreexperience.InaddiWon,theMaKaJaWanHighAdventureBasehasasmallselecWonofbackpacksandotheritemsthatareavailablefornoextracharge(pleasecontactusformoreinformaWon).ThosewhoarenewtoHighAdventureandbackcountrycampingwoulddobesttotryoutborrowedgearandgainabe[erunderstandingoftheavailablefeaturesbeforepurchasingtheirown.
AsscoutsweshouldrememberthatbeingthriPyimpliesnotonlythatwereuseoldequipmentwheneverpossible,butalsothatweactasresponsibleconsumers.Ifyouhavedecidedtopurchaseanewpieceofgear,makesurethatyoudoyourhomeworkandconsultmulWplesourcesforreviews,advice,etc.Donotsimplyfollowthewordofasalesperson.Remember,theirjobistosellyouthemostexpensivethingtheycan,notnecessarilytheitemthatbestsuitsyourneeds.
Forfurtherassistance,consultTheCompleteWalkerIVbyFletcherandRawlins(perhapsthemostcomprehensiveresourceforcampingequipmentavailable)orcontacttheHighAdventureStaff.
BUYINGANDBREAKINGINBOOTS HikingbootsshouldbeofasturdyqualityandprovideprotecWonfromnaturalelements. Thefewerthenumberofseamstheharderitwillbeforwatertopenetratetheboot. TopgrainleatherandGore‐Texhelpthebootbreath,keepingyourfootdryerandprevenWngthebuildupofsweat. Forhiking,thebootsshouldhelpsupporttheankle. Hikingbootsmustbesizedcorrectly.Gotoareputabledealerwithexperienceinfi{ngboots.
o FricWonisacontribuWngfactortoblisters.Aproperlysizedbootwillkeepthefootfrommovingaroundintheboot.Also,theuseofsocklinerswillreducefricWon.
o Wearthesocksyouplantohikeinwhenpurchasingboots. Itisagoodideatobreakinyourbootsbeforethetrip.
o WearthebootsoPentoallowthemtomoldtoyourfeetandworkthesWffnessout.o Checktheliteraturebeforeapplyinganydressingsorwaterproofing;somebootswillworkbe[erwithoutthese.o Onemethodtobreakinbootsistowearthemonaseriesofhikesorwalks,graduallyincreasingdistanceandthe
weightyoucarry.o AnothermethodistocompletelysoakthebootsinwaterandthenwalkinthemunWltheyaredry.
Oncanoeingandkayakingtripsyoumaywanttobringapairofshoesorsandalsthatcangetwetforloadingandun‐loadingandge{ngintoyourboat.Makesurethesecondpairisequallyappropriatefortheenvironment.
Somebackpackersliketohaveasecondpairofshoesorsandalsforthecampsiteinordertolettheirfeetandbootsdryout.Asecondpairoflightweightshoeswillalsohelpreducetheimpactinyourcampsite.
SocksshouldbewoolorasyntheWcblendappropriateforhiking.Co[onwillnotwickmoistureawayfromthefootandwillleavethewearermoresuscepWbletoblisters.
Besuretobringextrasockstoallowonepairtodryoutwhenincamp. Properfootcareisimportant.Itonlytakesafewminutestoremoveyourbootsandcheckyourfeet.DoitoPen.
TIPSONSLEEPINGGEARSleepingbagsshouldbeofgoodqualityandratedforsummertemperaturesinNorthernWisconsin.
Goose Down–Lastsforyears.Ounceforounce,itislighterandlessbulkythananyothermaterial.Itwillnot,however,keepyouaswarmifwet.ItisalsosignificantlymoreexpensiveSynthe-c Material–Cheaper;warmerwhenwet,butheavierandbulkier
GroundPadsarehighlyrecommended.Theymakesleepingmorecomfortableandhelpinsulateyoufromtheground. Foam Pads–Bulkier;lessexpensive;typicallylighter Self‐infla-ng–Smaller;moreexpensive
LEAVEYOURPILLOWATHOME!Extraclothespackedinyoursleepingbag’sstuffsackcanserveasapillow.
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 22
TREK PARTICIPANT ROSTER – FOR UNIT USE ONLY – NOT A REGISTRATION FORM
Primary Leader M____________________________________Primary Leader M____________________________________Primary Leader M____________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Leader M___________________________________________Leader M___________________________________________Leader M___________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________Participant __________________________________________ Pass Swim Test? (circle) Y / NPass Swim Test? (circle) Y / N
Home Phone _______________ Work Phone_______________Work Phone_______________ Email __________________Email __________________
Emergency Contact_______________Emergency Contact_______________ Relationship______________Relationship______________ Phone_______________
Updated12/23/2013 MA-KA-JA-WAN HIGH ADVENTURE BASE 23