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Crossroads of America Council Leader Guide

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Contents

Welcome 3

2016 Fees and Deadlines 4

Camperships 4

2016 Camp Dates 5

Online Registration 6

Merit Badge Sign-Up Information 6

Merit Badge Blue Cards 6

Planning Checklist 7

Annual Health and Medical Record 9

Pre-Camp Swim Checks 10

Directions to Camp 11

Sunday Check-In 12

Saturday Departure 13

Your Campsite 14

Dining Hall Procedures and Meals 15

Visitor Meals 15

Wednesday Night Meal 16

Trading Post 16

Adult Leaders 17

Experience Has Shown Us 18

Daily Program Schedule 19

Program Areas 20

Order of the Arrow 24

Firecrafter 25

Camp Visitors 25

Camp Policies 26

Emergency Procedures 28

Accident and Illness Insurance 29



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Welcome to Camp

Thank you for choosing Camp Krietenstein as your summer camp

home. We know that you have many camps to choose from and we

thank you for putting your trust in Camp Krietenstein. We believe

that we are one of the best summer camps in the country and we

will live up to your expectations.

One of the many things we pride ourselves on at Krietenstein is

having a very close and intimate staff experience. We also do our

best to be the most flexible camp in America to fulfill the needs of

both your Scouts and leaders. As you prepare for camp this year,

please do not hesitate to let us know what we can do to ensure a

successful summer for both you and your Scouts.

We have reviewed your evaluations and comments and are prepar-

ing to have the best summer ever - changes that we are making are

based upon your input and feedback. We are excited to have you at

camp this summer and cannot wait for the summer to begin.

Yours in Scouting,

Ryan Kelleher Sara Julian Camp Director Program Director

[email protected] [email protected]

Zachary White Tom Carroll

Assistant Camp Director Camp Commissioner [email protected] [email protected]

Lee Murdoch Tony Smart

Director of Outdoor Program Council Camping Chair [email protected]



2016 Fees

IMPORTANT DATES

March 4, 2016 50% payment

due

May 6, 2016 Full payment due to qualify for Early Bird fee.

CAMPERSHIPS

A strong work ethic and self-reliance is a lesson that Scouting has been teaching for many years. However, if a Scout is unable to be part of a Scout-ing event due to lack of funds, he may never learn this lesson. The camper-ship program begins this lesson by allowing a Scout to identify a “good turn” work project for which he could be awarded up to 50% of his camp fee. Camperships are available for Crossroads of America Council Scouts attending Camp Krietenstein. Other councils have similar programs for their Scout families. Campership applications must be filed by March 4, 2016, and remaining fees must be paid by May 6, 2016. Learn more by visit-ing: www.crossroadsbsa.org/boyscoutcamp. The campership application is available online at the link at the bottom of the page.

REQUIRED ADULTS vs. ADDITIONAL ADULTS A “required adult” is based upon a 1:8 ratio. Every adult that counts towards that ratio receives the discounted fee. In general, the required amount is calculated by diving the total number of Scouts by eight, and rounding up.

For example:

8 Scouts = 2 Required Adults 17 Scouts = 3 Required Adults 23 Scouts = 3 Required Adults

REFUNDS The Council Camping Committee has approved and instituted a no-refund policy. Refunds for overpayments will be approved at the completion of camp after review and verification of all documentation.

*Early Bird fees apply only if payments are made on time by the full pay-ment deadline.

Program In Council Out of Council

Early* Regular Early* Regular

Scouts $260 $280 $285 $305

Required Adult $120 $130

Additional Adult $145 $155



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2016 Dates

PAYMENT DATES March 4, 2016 - 50% payment due.

May 6, 2016 - Full payment due to qualify for Early Bird fee.

CAMP PROMOTION You should hold a camp promotion for your troop sometime between De-cember and February. Your promotion plan should include a parent meet-ing, video presentations, date and fee schedule, and collection of camper deposits. You are encouraged to contact the Camp Krietenstein leadership team to assist you in promoting camp. We are more than willing to come to your unit and get your Scouts excited about summer camp.

PROVISIONAL SCOUTS

If you have a Scout who cannot make it to camp the week your Troop is attending because of a conflict, Camp Krietenstein has a program to ensure your Scout can get to camp. We will match your Scout up with another Troop so he can attend camp another week through our provisional Scout program. We encourage you to take advantage of this program so every Scout in your Troop can attend camp. Please contact the Camp Director for more information.

NEXT YEAR’S RESERVATIONS While at camp, it is possible to reserve camp for the following year. A $20 per person non-refundable deposit is required and should be paid to the camp office or at the Council Service Center prior to camp. The deposit is non-refundable however it is transferrable between Scouts within a given year. Crossroads of America Council Troops may make reservations begin-ning May 2nd. Out of council troop reservations begin June 6th.

CAMP SESSIONS

Week 1 June 12-18, 2016

Week 2 June 19-25, 2016

Week 3 June 26 - July 2, 2016

WEEK OFF July 3 - 9, 2016

Week 4 July 10-16, 2016

Week 5 July 17-23, 2016



Online Registration

Online registration for Merit Badges occur on the same website as where you made your initial reservation.

MAKNG YOUR RESERVATION 1. Make your reservation for camp on ScoutingEvent. 2. Select a campsite and enter total number of youth and adults 3. Pay the initial $20 per Scout deposit. 4. Follow the payment schedule—submitting all payments online

(not in a Council Service Center). This includes the initial de-posit, March 50% payment, and final payment. You can submit eCheck, Credit Card, or “Scout Shop Account” (UDA) online.

5. Make sure you submit a payment so that your reservation is not in a “pending status”. If it is “pending” your campsite will not be reserved.

UPDATE YOUR SCOUT’s INFORMATION 1. When you know who is planning on attending camp, update

each Scout’s and Adult’s information. 2. Ensure that all fields are completed: name, school system, rank,

contact info, etc. 3. If you have additional youth or adults after your initial reserva-

tion, go ahead and add and pay for them online.

MERIT BADGE SIGN-UP 1. Distribute the activity schedule, merit badge catalog, and work-

sheet to your Scouts as early as February Note: All of those documents are available at ScoutingEvent 2. Ensure that during the selection process, your Scouts select a first

and second option for Merit Badges and activities. Occasionally merit badges fill up and have a strict max.

3. Enter your Scout’s merit badge selections on ScoutingEvent. 4. If a Merit Badge or activity is full, enter their second choice.

MERIT BADGE BLUE CARDS

• All Blue Cards will be printed from the ScoutingEvent system, so there is no need to bring blue cards to camp.

• Activity Reports will be generated during the week so you can keep tabs on your Scouts attendance and advancement.

• You can also review your Scout’s progress online from your mo-bile device or computer during the week.




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Planning Checklist

� By October the unit should:

• Choose to attend camp, set camp dates, and choose a campsite (if not already completed)

• Submit camp reservation online through www.scoutingevent.com and pay $20 per Scout deposit

� November—February the unit should:

• Recruit responsible leadership—a minimum of two adult leaders are required (one must be 21 or older)

• Plan to hold a “Parent Information” meeting about summer camp. Inform Scouts and parents of: dates, fee schedule, and camp program information. Utilize promotional vide-os to get Scouts excited about camp.

• Distribute Campership applications (if necessary)

� By March the unit should:

• Have 50% of camper fees paid online by March 4, 2016. Remember that the full balance is due online by May 6, 2016 to retain the early bird fee.

• Distribute the Annual Health and Medical Record (Health Form) for all adults and youth attending

• Complete and turn-in campership applications by March 4, 2016 (if necessary)

• Conduct a second parent information meeting to explain and adopt the final plans for camp.

• Distribute program schedule to Scouts so they can begin to select their Merit Badges

� By May the unit should:

• Collect and pay for all unit fees online by May 6, 2016 for the early bird fee.

• Update your unit roster with Scouts’ information online

• Do merit badge sign-up online. Ensure all Scouts have a second choice for their merit badges as sessions fill up and have a maximum number of Scouts.



� Two Weeks prior to camp the unit should:

• Collect all annual medical forms for ALL youth and adults attending camp. You can mail copies of these to camp to be double checked if desired. See the Annual Health and Medical Record portion of this guide.

• Email a copy of all pre-camp swim check forms to camp

• Ensure all Scouts are registered for merit badges online at www.scoutingevent.com.

• Print a copy of merit badge and class list—available elec-tronically on www.scoutingevent.com

• Establish a list of all leaders who will be attending camp including phone numbers and addresses—ensure they are registered online.

� One Week prior to camp the unit should:

• Double check all medical forms and make copies for the Troop’s use.

• Hold an inspection of the unit’s gear.

• Go over a personal checklist with each person attending camp.

• Double check transportation details.

• Inform all Scouts about the customs, practices, and proce-dures at camp.

• Ensure all information online is filled out and completed.

• Collect Adventure Area waivers (SCUBA, High Ropes, Canoeing)

� Day of Departure your unit should:

• Make sure everyone’s medical forms are on hand and fully completed with parent signatures.

• Make sure all medications are in original containers with proper dosage instructions.

• All medications will need to be turned into the camp health officer during the “medical recheck” process.

• Plan to arrive at camp no sooner than 1:00PM and no later than 3:00PM.



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Annual Health and Medical Record As per the Boy Scouts of America policy, an Annual Health and Medical Record with a doctor’s signature and date within the past year is required for EVERYONE regardless of how long they will be in camp. Even if they are going to be in camp one night, they still need a doctor’s exam and the form must be signed by a parent or guardian and physician within 12 months of the time they are in camp. ONLY the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record form will be allowed as per national requirements and standards. School physical forms, sports physical forms, or high adventure base medical record forms (Northern Tier or Sea Base) will not be accepted. The information and doctor’s signature must be on the Annual Health and Medical Record. It is highly recommended (but not required) that you send a copy of the Annual Health and Medical Records for your troop to camp prior to your camping week. Please include the following information: Troop number and council/district Week you will be attending Roster of the included forms We would appreciate if the copies were all sent at once or in large groups and not individually. Please use the US Postal Service and send to the camp address. Please do not fax forms to camp, either in bulk or individually. As the adult leader, please check and review all Annual Health and Medical Record forms before coming to camp (with enough time for corrections). Check for the following errors and omissions:

• Missing date underneath the doctor’s signature in Part C • Missing doctor’s signature in Part C • Missing parent/guardian signature in Part B • Physical dated within the past year (mandatory) • Missing health history in Part A • Missing immunization record and date in Part A • Missing health insurance card copy and information

The Crossroads of America Council has made modifications to the Talent Release section of the Medical Record. A tradition throughout the council and at Camp Krietenstein is to make multimedia part of the weeklong sum-mer camp experience. Numerous pictures are taken throughout the week and a slideshow is presented at the end of camp. This is an exciting closing to the week and an integral part of the camp experience. Therefore, Camp Krietenstein requires inclusion of this talent release. If you have any ques-tions please feel free to contact a member of Camp Krietenstein’s Leadership Team.



Pre-Camp Swim Checks

If a unit chooses, it may conduct swim checks prior to coming to sum-mer camp by following the procedures developed by the council aquat-ics committee. Ideally, this would be done as part of a year-round aquatics program. 1. Personnel - The most important criteria is to have a certified adult

conducting the tests. Certification would include Aquatics In-structor BSA, Lifeguard BSA, or Red Cross WSI. Those who ad-minister individual tests to Scouts should be adults with strong aquatics skills or older Scouts with Lifesaving Merit Badge, Red Cross Lifeguard, or BSA Lifeguard training and/or certification.

2. Safe Swim Defense - A qualified person should review the Safe Swim Defense plan (and possibly the Safety Afloat plan as well) for the entire unit. All points of the Safe Swim Defense should be adhered to during the test, as during all swimming activities. One note here is that each Scout should have his camp medical form turned in before taking the test.

3. Test Administration - Each test should be administered individu-ally with one guard following and watching a single swimmer for the duration of his test. If you do this at a pool, you could have one guard combination on each side of the pool and run Scouts through in a relatively short time.

4. Beginners Test - Jump feet-first into water over your head, come to the surface, swim 25 feet, turn sharply and return to the start-ing point. (Emphasize the fee-first jump and the ability to turn without holding on to something.)

5. Swimmers Test - Jump feet-first into water over your head, come to the surface, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using any combi-nation of accepted strokes (crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, trudg-en) on your front or side. Continue swimming an additional 25 years using a resting backstroke (elementary, not racing). At the end of the 100 yards, float on your back as motionless as possible.

6. Records - Careful records should be kept that include Scout’s name, medical check, swimming classification, date, and who supervised the testing procedure (include certification). Copies of these records should be provided to the Aquatics Director upon arrival in camp. To ensure these records are as expected, please email them at least two weeks prior to your arrival to the Program Director (email listed inside front cover).



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Directions to Camp

Directions from Interstate 70

1. Take Exit 23 from I-70

2. Travel South on IN-59 (1000 feet) to IN-42 East

3. Travel approximately 7 miles on IN-42 to Boy Scout Road

4. Travel 1.5 miles on Boy Scout Road to County Road 575 N.

5. Travel 1000 feet on County Road 575 North

6. Entrance to Camp Krietenstein will be on your left

Camp Krietenstein

6445 E. County Road 575 North Centerpoint, IN 47840



Check-in on Sunday begins at 1:00 PM.

Sunday Check-In

At Krietenstein we want to make the check-in process as easy and

fast as possible. Check-in will begin at 1:00pm on Sunday. Upon

arrival at Krietenstein, please proceed to the picnic table near the

main gate to check-in and meet your Troop Guide. Your guide will

be the key staff member responsible for guiding your Troop

through check-in and check-out.

Once you meet your Troop Guide go ahead and begin to move in

to your campsite with your gear and unload necessary equipment.

Remember that only one vehicle per Troop will be allowed to go

into your campsite to unload heavier gear. All vehicles have to be

moved out to the main parking lot for the remainder of the week.

As soon as possible, change in to your swimming suits and shoes,

grab a towel and be prepared to move to the back porch of the

Dining Hall for a medical re-check. Please bring all health forms

and medications with you. From there your Troop will get a tour

of camp and stop at Aquatics for swim testing.

SUNDAY CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Time Activity

1:00 - 3:00pm Check-in

5:50 pm Opening Flag Ceremony

6:00 pm Dinner and Meal Program

7:15 pm All-faith chapel service

7:45pm SPL and Unit Leader Meeting

8:45 pm Opening Campfire



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Saturday Departure A continental breakfast will be served Saturday in the dining hall. Remember that another troop will be using the campsite after you have left, so please be courteous to your fellow Scouts and leave the campsite in good condition.

SATURDAY DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

Time Activity

7:30 am Pickup final merit badge information in the office. Each troop should re view all advancement records prior to departure. Discrepancies can be corrected by the Program Director. 7:50 am Closing Flag Ceremony

8:00 am Breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 am Return to campsite for checkout. Your Troop Guide will meet you at your campsite to complete a campsite check-out.

Health Lodge Check-out Pick up medical forms and

medications in the Health Lodge

Camp Office Check-out Pay for any damaged camp equipment and turn in evaluations.



Your Campsite

Camp Krietenstein provides quality equipment and a prepared campsite for each Troop in camp. Prior to your stay in camp, the Camp Commissioner will contact you. This will allow us to prepare your campsite prior to your arrival. Please feel free to inform the Commissioner prior to camp with any special needs or requests so that they can be prepared before you arrive. Each campsite is fully equipped with the following items:

1. Wall tents on elevated platforms

2. 4 inch mattresses

3. Cots (one for EACH Scout and Leader)

4. Dining Fly

5. Picnic Tables

6. Latrine with running water, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies

7. Shovel, rake, broom, and hose - available at the latrine

8. Flag Pole

Additional equipment is available to be checked out from the Camp Commissioner.

DAMAGED EQUIPMENT

Scouts are expected to take care of all equipment they use. Some-times, however, equipment is damaged and it needs to be replaced or repaired. If equipment is misused by the troop, the cost of any damaged equipment needs to be settled before the troop leaves camp on Saturday. This includes damage to cots, tents, mattresses, and lanterns. Damages to equipment should be reported to the Camp Commissioner.



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Food

Camp Krietenstein has employed exceptional food service personnel to provide quality food for our Scouts and Leaders. A licensed dietician has reviewed the menus for balanced nutrition. In the event that you wish to invite guests to dine with your Troop at camp, meal tickets can be purchased at the camp office. If possible, please purchase these tickets two days prior to the arri-val of your guests.

All visitor meals cost $8.50.

HOPPERS

Hoppers are Scouts who will serve as the “waiter” at any given meal. Your Troop ‘s SPL will need to assign a hopper per table, per meal. This can be done by Patrol or another method that works for your Troop. The hopper will need to arrive 15 minutes prior to each meal and stay after each meal approximately 5—10 minutes to clean-up. The excep-tion is lunch, where you will only need a hopper to clean up your table.

LUNCH

Breakfast and Dinner meals are served “family style”. Lunch, however, is served as a “buffet”. Each Troop will be assigned a lunch rotation at the beginning of the week. Your Troop will arrive at the dining hall during your assigned time, eat, and clean-up at your leisure. In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (See inside back cover for more details.)

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS We want your stay at camp to be enjoyable. If Scouts and leaders need special meal substitutions because of dietary restrictions, please notify the camp office in via email at least two weeks prior to your Troop’s arrival.

Meal Schedule

Time Activity

7:45 am Hoppers Report 7:50 am Flag Raising 8:00 am Breakfast 12:00pm Lunch Rotation 1 12:10pm Lunch Rotation 2 12:20pm Lunch Rotation 3 12:30pm Lunch Rotation 4 5:45pm Hoppers Report 5:50pm Flag Lowering 6:00pm Dinner



WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL

Wednesday nights at Camp Krietenstein are traditionally family night. For this reason, meals on Wednesday are not served in the dining hall. It is important for each Troop to make plans for an alternate source of food for the Wednesday night meal. Every year camp provides the opportunity to order pizza through a local pizza company. Since pizza companies do not typically deliver to camp this is a great way to enjoy a meal in your campsite. One topping pizza pies are available to be ordered. Orders will be due to the busi-ness manager by Monday at 11am. Other Troops use this opportunity to cook in their campsite or to have parents to bring “carry-in” favorites for the Scouts. Please let us know how we can make Wednesday night as enjoyable as possible for you. Parents that attend Wednesday night are invited to enjoy our Wednes-day night campfire program and Order of the Arrow callout ceremony.

TRADING POST

The Camp Krietenstein trading post provides a full selection of souve-nirs, Scouting items, drinks, snacks, and sundries for sale during your stay. The following is a list of some of our available items: Camp Krietenstein t-shirts, hats, polo's, fleece jackets, Scout knives, flash-lights, Scout items, craft kits, songbooks, handbooks, Scout socks, belts, water bottles, council strips, snacks, Slushies, drinks, and much more! It is suggested that Scouts use a gift card available at the Terre Haute or Indianapolis Scout Shop or at the Trading Post instead of carrying cash. This keeps the Scout from losing his money and can serve as a method of teaching thriftiness.

It is recommended that a Scout bring enough money to cover the cost of merit badge supplies, and other purchases. Please refer to the activi-ty schedule for additional merit badge costs. Many Scouts bring $70+. There is a $5 minimum for all credit card transactions.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Visa/Mastercard Cash Council Gift Card



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Adult Leaders

SCOUT LEADER SERVICES

Camp Krietenstein offers leaders opportunities to learn and to have some fun while at summer camp. We will always have fresh coffee, internet access, Scouting related information, and comfortable chairs in the air-conditioned dining hall, and the back porch.

LEADER MEETINGS

There will be an important troop leader meeting on Sunday at 7:45 pm. Adult Leader meetings are held Monday through Friday immediately following breakfast on the back porch of the dining hall. Each troop should have a leader present to receive all necessary information for the day’s program. SPL meetings are held daily.

ADULT LEADER ACTIVITIES/TRAINING

During your week at camp, qualified trainers will offer adult training in Youth Protection, CPR, Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Safe Swim De-fense, Safety Afloat, Merit Badge Counselor Training, Homesickness Training, Outdoor Leader Skills, Scoutmaster Specific, Troop Commit-tee Challenge, and Leave No Trace. There is a published schedule that will be available upon arrival at camp. Participate in the uniquely Krietenstein staff/leader challenges. One of those challenges is the Scout leader cook-off where Scout leaders com-pete with their best Dutch oven cooking. Or, you can just enjoy your time by playing a friendly game of horseshoes!

LEADER ROLE

A teacher, a listener, a motivator, a disciplinarian, these are just a few roles of a Scout leader. In camp, this is only amplified. Thus, it is re-quired that every troop have at least two adult leaders (at least one must be 21 years of age) in camp at all times. Though a leader’s role in camp is probably the most challenging, it is also the most rewarding. The staff at Camp Krietenstein understands the challenge and the re-ward, so we are always willing to help when needed.



Experience has shown us…

1. Uniforms are encouraged for evening flag ceremonies, dinner, chap-el, and campfire ceremonies

2. Be prepared for camp. Check equipment needs before coming. 3. Merit Badges are not the only things going on in camp. We encour-

age Troops to try new adventures and activities. Leave room in your Scouts’ schedule for open activities.

4. Take time to enjoy the beauty of our camp and the many trails winding through our 177 wooded acres.

5. Show Troop spirit! Bring your Troop flag and proudly display it at flag ceremonies. The Troop that comes to camp with ideas and spir-it challenges the rest of camp to come alive.

6. We sing a lot at camp - get excited and sign along with us! 7. Our staff does its very best to serve every Scout and leader in camp.

Please let us know how we can meet your needs. 8. If you have a special need or want to do something spectacular, tell

us about it and we will give it our best shot. 9. It is unfortunate when someone loses something of value. Please

have a plan for storing valuables. 10. Troop Photographs—Let us know and we can take a Troop photo

for you. We would be glad to email it to you or take it on your cam-era.

11. Eagle Quest is a program designed to help those Scouts advance and gain a better understanding of the Scouting program. Let it work for you and your Troop.

12. Consider having your Scouts pack the following: -Complete Boy Scout uniform (worn at dinner and campfires) -Jacket, sweatshirt, or fleece -Swimming trunks & towel -Comfortable hiking boots, athletic shoes -Boating merit badges require a pair of shoes that can get wet -Poncho or raincoat -Toilet kit (toothbrush, towel, soap, comb, etc.) -Notebook, pencil, pen, Scout Handbook -Sunblock and insect repellant (non-aerosol) -Flashlight with extra batteries, water bottle, backpack -Watch, first aid kit, camera, religious materials, fishing gear -Folding pocketknife (locking blades are encouraged) -Medical Form & prescription medication in original container -Sleeping bag or blankets and a small pillow -Backpack, duffel bag, or footlocker -$70 or more for spending money and merit badge projects



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Daily Program Schedule (Exact Schedule May Change)

Time Activity

7:45 am Morning Flag Raising Ceremony 8:00 am Breakfast and Breakfast Program

9:00 am Merit Badge Session #1 10:00 am Merit Badge Session #2

11:00 am Merit Badge Session #3 12-12:30 pm Lunch Rotations 1-4 (Every 10 min.)

1:00 pm Open Program Time 2:00 pm Merit Badge Session #4

3:00 pm Merit Badge Session #5 4:00 pm Merit Badge Session #6

5:50 pm Evening Flag Lowering Ceremony 6:00 pm Dinner and Dinner Program

7:00—10:00pm Evening Program 11:00 pm Lights Out

Evening Program (Exact Schedule May Change)

Day Activity

Sunday All-Faith Chapel Service Adult Leader’s Meeting Opening Campfire Ceremony Monday Evening Program Activities Tuesday Evening Program Activities Wednesday Family Night (dinner in campsite) Scout Run Campfire Ceremony Order of the Arrow Call-out Thursday Evening Program Activities Friday Evening Program Activities Closing Campfire Ceremony



Programs and Program Areas

MERIT BADGES

Merit badges are important at Camp Krietenstein, but keep in mind there are many other activities in camp that are beneficial for Scouts such as open activities. Sometimes, just “hanging out” in the campsite or around camp is just fine for a Scout. We have qualified staff that holds to the requirements of merit badges as listed. Some of our prerequisites are items that are only written work and can be completed at home prior to camp to make it easier than doing them at camp. Five to ten minutes of travel time is built into all merit badge ses-sions. So a merit badge that is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am is actually only 50 minutes long. This allows Scouts to arrive early enough to their next Merit Badge with a few minutes of “breathing room”. Program areas at Krietenstein are close enough together that this should allow plenty of time. Camp Krietenstein makes use of an online system called Scout-ingEvent. Please schedule all of your Scouts using this system. This guide does not contain any information regarding merit badge offerings or schedules. Please check ScoutingEvent or cross-roadsbsa.org for an up to date activity and merit badge schedule. This will also be sent electronically to all registered units.

AQUATICS AREA The Aquatics Area is one of the most popular areas in camp and features many activities other than the merit badge program.

Shoes that can get wet are required for Scouts wising to use any boating equipment. This includes the merit badges.

In addition to typical merit badge offerings, the Aquatics Area has open time which includes the use of the swimming area, boating equipment, stand-up-paddleboards, and “The Iceberg”

There is a changing area at Aquatics so that a Scout can bring his swimsuit with him.



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EAGLE CHALLENGE The Eagle Challenge area has a wide variety of Eagle required merit badges and is designed for older Scouts. In addition, the typical “field sports” merit badges are located here.

EAGLE QUEST Eagle Quest is the place to be for brand new Scouts and first year campers. It provides many activities for new campers and Scouts to work on the Scout ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Scouts are encouraged to sign-up for one, two, or all three of the ranks. If a Scout is only in need of a few requirements our Eagle Quest Staff will help them to decide which sessions to attend. Scout leaders are always welcome to observe the area and assist the staff. Eagle Quest will provide a meaningful learning experience for the Scouts that seek advancement throughout the week.

ECOLOGY

Ecology is an excellent area to explore the world around us. Each Scout should try and stop by to see the wide variety of creatures that live in the Ecology area! Astronomy night hikes are weather dependent.

HANDICRAFT The handicraft badges are a good start for first year Scouts. The pride and satisfaction of making something with your own hands is a good lesson for a young Scout to learn. New Scouts always find success in this area, so encourage them to pick at least one activity from this area. Many of the activities in the Handicraft Area require the purchase of materials, so be sure that those Scouts signing up for activities in the Handicraft Area bring extra money. Check the activity schedule for prices.



SCOUTCRAFT The Scoutcraft Area is a place where Scouts learn the basic skills of Scouting. Scoutcraft activities feature knots, camping, pioneering, fire building, first aid, cooking, search and rescue, and much more.

SHOOTING SPORTS

Safety is the first consideration at the Camp Krietenstein ranges. When visiting a range, listen carefully to all instructions from the directors. We use BRAND NEW 2016 .22 caliber, single-shot, bolt-action rifles, and BRAND NEW 2015 20-gaugue shotguns. We supply the ammunition for all of the guns. The directors are certified in the use of all firearms at our ranges. There is a charge for Shotgun Merit Badge. Please refer to the Activ-ity Schedule for the exact price. Highly recommended optional shooting practice is offered daily for merit badge participants. Experience indicates that Scouts wanting to earn these merit badges should plan on attending these sessions.

STEM The new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Cen-ter encourages Scouts to further their interests in STEM. The area offers activities ranging from Nuclear Science to Sustainability. It continues to be one of our most popular areas and a focus of current camp growth. Space exploration has a project fee. Please see the Activity Schedule for fees.

ADVENTURE AREA The High Ropes Leadership Adventure, previously called Adven-ture Base, is a program for older Scouts. Throughout the week, Scouts will experience leadership styles, and learn how a group develops. This will be facilitated through team games, and fun ad-ventures. On Friday, Scouts will visit the Indiana State University Field Campus and participate in a high ropes course.



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New in 2016, the Canoeing Expedition. Scouts will gain experience in expedition planning, leadership canoeing skills, and camping. Canoeing and camping will occur along the Eel River offsite. Meals, tenting, and all other group gear will be provided. Scouts will need shoes that can get wet, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad. More infor-mation regarding this adventure will be communicated prior to camp. Monday through Wednesday Scouts participating will be in camp. The overnight experience will occur beginning Thursday morning and will last until Friday late afternoon. Scouts can take other merit badges in the mornings, however since they will be out of camp Thursday and Friday they will need to make those two days up with their counselors. A Scout cannot take both the high ropes leadership adventure and the overnight canoeing expedition in the same week. Discover SCUBA is an evening program, where Scouts will travel off-site to Lieber State Recreation Area to participate in a Discover SCUBA program facilitated by Southern Indiana SCUBA There is an additional fee for all Adventure activities. An addition-al waiver is required for Scouts participating in High Ropes Lead-ership Adventure, Canoeing Expedition, and Discover SCUBA. The waiver is available at the link on the bottom of the page.

HANDYMAN AREA

New in 2016 this area will focus on skills that a Scout can use in his home and on his car. What should prove to be a popular area Scouts can take Automotive Maintenance or Home Repairs.

HIKING OPPORTUNITIES

Nature Hike/Ecology Trail - This trail is set-up and maintained by the Ecology Staff. It leads to areas abundant in plant species and frequented by wildlife. Identifying markers are located along the trail to draw hikers’ attention to various flora and fauna. The Eagle Quest Hike - This great 5-mile hike includes a good por-tion of camp along with some of the surrounding countryside. This hike is scheduled for Tuesday morning (weather permitting) and is open to all adults and Scouts.



Order of the Arrow

One of the most meaningful experiences in all of Scouting is to be elect-ed to the Order of the Arrow. Jaccos Towne Lodge #21 serves the Cross-roads of America Council. The Order of the Arrow is a group of honor campers and was established to accomplish several goals: 1. To recognize Scouts who best personify the Scout Oath and Law in

their daily actions. 2. To promote Scout camping, to develop and to maintain its tradi-

tions and to foster the spirit of Scouting. 3. To focus on the Scouting principle of willing service to others. Camp Krietenstein has an Order of the Arrow coordinator who is re-sponsible for all OA ceremonies and promotions. If your Troop or indi-vidual Scouts are members of a dance or ceremonial team, they are invit-ed to talk to the camp Order of the Arrow Coordinator about joining in the ceremonies while they are at camp. Wednesday Family Night is Order of the Arrow sash night. At the con-clusion of the Wednesday night campfire, the Order of the Arrow will conduct a “calling-out” ceremony for the entire camp. All newly elected OA candidates will be called-out and participate in the call-out ceremo-ny.

Firecrafter Program

Firecrafter is a camp rank system that recognizes and develops a Scout’s camping skills. In Firecrafter, Scouts will join a camping service organi-zation that started in 1920 at Camp Chank-tun-un-gi (now Camp Belzer). This popular program is unique to the Crossroads of America Council. The desire to be a Firecrafter is often the push a Scout needs to come back to summer camp for another year or to give him the added confidence to strive for Eagle and other advancements. The camp ranks can only be earned at camp. They serve to complement your Scout’s advancement work.

Camper

Camper is the first year program. All first year Scouts and Scouts new to Krietenstein are encouraged to become Campers. The requirements cover camp citizenship, the Scout Oath and Law, the origins of Scouting,



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map and compass, hiking and one hour of camp service. Woodsman

Woodsman is the second year program. Campers should be encour-aged to become a Woodsman. The Woodsman rank covers camp skills (fire building, knot typing, knife and ax), nature, first aid, leadership and two hours of service.

Firecrafter Firecrafter is the third year program for First Class Scouts and above. While some exceptional Firecrafters have attained it in their first or second year in camp, it is usually the third year before a Scout has the physical or emotional maturity to candidate for Firecrafter. The stand-ards for the Firecrafter rank are high and include all areas of Scouting skills. The three most difficult requirements are planning and leading a campfire, building a fire by friction set, and the “unknown test” of the Firecrafter Ritual, which takes place after camp is over.

Camp Visitors Parents and families are always welcome at Camp Krietenstein at any-time during the week. When a visitor arrives in camp they must check-in with the camp office and then again when leaving. Upon check-in all visitors must present a valid photo ID and sign-in. Wednesday evening—family night—is the typical night for visitors. Visitors to camp on Wednesday can enjoy dinner in your campsite, see their Scouts in the campfire, and experience the Order of the Arrow call-out ceremony. If a visitor will be joining you for a meal in the dining hall please have them purchase a meal ticket in the main office prior to that meal. This will help us to ensure that there is an appropriate amount of food. Please refer to the meal section of this guide for pricing. This applies to part-time leaders with your Troop who may come to camp, or any leader who is not officially registered as attending camp. Please have them sign-in as a visitor and pay for any meals they eat in the dining hall.



Camp Policies

At Camp Krietenstein, the Scout Oath and Law are our guiding principles. We expect each leader to provide the guidance within the Troop to follow these principles, the policies of Camp Krietenstein, the Crossroads of Amer-ica Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

FIREARM RESTRICTION Under no circumstances should ammunition or firearms be brought to camp.

SMOKING Smoking is prohibited in camp per state law. All buildings are smoke free environments. Smoking outside the entrance or exit of any building is not permitted per policy and state law. In addition, all campsites should be on a smoke-free basis.

VEHICLES Vehicles are not permitted in campsites. Vehicles should be parked only in the main parking lot. One vehicle will be allowed to make one trip to the campsite to deliver and remove troop and personal gear at check-in & check-out. Only camp service vehicles are allowed on camp roads during the week. Please note that BSA Policy does not allow any individual to be transported in the back of any pick-up truck or trailer.

PERSONAL ITEMS

The camp is not responsible for lost or stolen items. If such an unfortu-nate event occurs, it is recommended that a police report be filed for insur-ance purposes.

VISITORS

All visitors must check-in at the office.

DINING HALL All Scouts are required to be at all meals in the Dining Hall. For no reason should a Scout be denied or allowed to skip a meal, nor should food be taken out of the dining hall. ALCOHOL & ILLEGAL DRUGS

Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not permitted in Scout camp. Possession or use of them on camp property will be cause for removal from camp.

BOATS There is no access to Lake Malone for personal boats at camp. If you have your own boat and would like to take your troop on an activity in it outside of camp, you must discuss your plans with the Camp Director.

CAMPER RELEASE POLICY Campers will only be released early from camp to custodial parents. Release to others must be communi-cated in writing in advance, with troop leaders’ knowledge. Parents must indicate in writing who the Scout will be leaving with and the time and day of departure. FOR THE SCOUT’S SAFETY, SCOUTMASTERS MUST ES-CORT THE SCOUT TO THE CAMP OFFICE AND SIGN THE SCOUT OVER TO THE AP-PROVED PERSONS.



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FUEL All fuels must be kept locked. The camp commissioner can assist with this. Remember that no type of open flame is permitted in any tent.

PERSONAL TENTS Personal tents must meet the Boy Scout standard of 30 square feet of sleeping space per Scout. Personal tents should also have a “NO FLAMES IN TENTS” sign affixed to them. The signs are available from the camp office.

INSURANCE INFORMATION Each Scout and adult leader should bring a copy of his or her medical insurance card and prescription card. Upon Sunday check-in, this information will be collected with the appropriate physical form.

MEDICATION

All prescription medications must be stored at the Health Lodge in its original container OR in a locked container approved by the Health Officer. The Scout or leader may keep inhalers, EPI pens and heart medications on their person at the discretion of the Health Officer. Upon leaving camp, it is the respon-sibility of the unit leader to pick up unused medications that were brought to camp.

PETS No pets in camp please.

TOUR AND ACTIVITY PLAN

Any troop from a council other than Crossroads of America council should file a tour and activity plan.

PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES

Individuals with disabilities desiring to bring a golf cart type vehicle to camp must apply for a permit through the camp office prior to arriving at camp. Once in camp, please complete an authorization form at the office. You will also need liability insurance, a fire extinguish-er, and a first aid kit to comply with BSA National Standards.

LEAVING CAMP If you plan to leave camp, please sign in and out in the camp office.

FIREWOOD

Due to the outbreak of harmful tree pests and diseases, outside firewood must comply with state regulations.

HAZING

Hazing is strictly prohibited. There are many instances where hazing has led to serious consequences, both to the physical well-being and emo-tional stability of Scouts. Even a mild incident can convince a Scout never to return. Be aware that new camp-ers are particularly susceptible to hazing. Knowledge of any abuse should be reported to the Camp Director immediately.

YOUTH PROTECTION

We adhere to all youth protection provisions of the Boy Scouts of America. Two-deep leadership is required at all times. Please remem-ber that leaders and Scouts cannot sleep in the same quarters and that mixed genders are not allowed to tent together. Exceptions are a parent/son or married couple.



Emergency Procedures

Camp Krietenstein has established procedures to be followed in the

event of an emergency. Detailed emergency procedures are posted

throughout camp (in each campsite, program area, and building) and

will be reviewed with everyone upon arrival on Sunday. If you would

like a printed copy please stop by the office.

SEVERE WEATHER/FIRE: A continuous siren will be sounded. A continuous siren means assemble at either the Shower House or the Basement of the Rotary Lounge whichever you are nearest to.

MEDICAL OR ACCIDENTS: Give minimal first aid and report to the health office. If bodily fluid spills are present, keep individuals away from the area and report to the health director who will clean the area.

FATALITY: Report to the camp director.

YOUTH PROTECTION: Notify camp director. Remove victim from the situation and do not talk to anyone regarding the situation.

LOST SCOUT: Notify camp director, and report all information about the lost Scout. Assist in the search as directed. Follow directions.

TEXT MESAGING ALERTS: Upon your arrival in camp you are en-couraged to sign-up for Krietenstein’s text message alerts. You will be given instructions in your check-in packet. These alerts will serve as a secondary communication tool to notify you in the event of an emergency situation.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER TO CONTACT

Camp Krietenstein (812) 986-2300



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Accident & Illness Insurance

CROSSROADS OF AMERICA COUNCIL Each Crossroads of America Council registered Scout and leader is covered by medical insurance for most injuries or illness that hap-pen while at camp or in transit to and from the camp. Campers and leaders must be registered members of the BSA to be covered by the BSA insurance. This is a secondary insurance policy that each mem-ber purchases with $1 fee at registration. All injuries or illnesses sustained at camp must be filed with the member’s primary insur-ance first. Additional expenses can then be submitted to the Boy Scout policy. Information concerning policy coverage and provi-sions can be found at www.crossroadsbsa.org/forms/insurance forms. Questions concerning filing a claim can be directed to the Crossroads of America Council Office, (317) 813-7125.

OUT OF COUNCIL TROOPS For out of council troops attending our camp, you will need to show proof of insurance when arriving on Sunday. If you do not have insurance coverage, you are welcome to purchase a special policy during your week of camp for only $8 per Scout/leader. Please see the Business Manager when you check in.

Mail

Parents are encouraged to send a letter or a package to their son at Camp Krietenstein. They should allow a minimum of three days delivery time. When possible, items arriving after the Scout departs will be returned to sender. To ensure delivery, items should have the campsite and troop number listed and addressed in the follow-ing manner:

Telephone (812) 986-2300

Fax (812) 986-2300

(Scout’s Name) (Campsite)

(Troop Number) Camp Krietenstein

6445 East County Road 575 North Centerpoint, IN 47840



The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimina-tion against its customers, employees, and applicants for employ-ment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orienta-tion, or if all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in em-ployment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimina-tion, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agri-culture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave-nue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabili-ties and wish to file either an EEO or program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer El USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de opor-tunidades.



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The most current information for adult leaders, including the merit badge activity schedule can be found by visiting :

www.crossroadsbsa.org OR www.scoutingevent.com?Krietenstein2016

It is the mission of Camp Krietenstein to foster the Scout Oath and Law in both Scouts and Scouters by offering a fun, safe, inclusive, positive, memorable and challenging summer camp experience.

For over 94 years, Camp Krietenstein has participated in the BSA National Camp Accreditation process consistently achieving the highest level of accreditation and will continue to do so in 2016.



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