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ADVENTURE WEEK @ TUSCARORA
2020 Adventure Week Leader Guide
Tuscarora Scout Reservation 965 Scout Road | Four Oaks, NC 27524
Adventure Week is full of opportunities for older youth in Venturing, Exploring, and Scouts BSA advancement, exciting adventure, and growth. At Tuscarora, Adventure Week is BUILT for youth 14-21. We want YOU to come out and have a great time!
JULY 12 – 18, 2020
Venturing, Exploring, Sea Scouts & Scouts BSA!
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Table of Contents Camp Welcome
Registration Information
Fees, Fee Structure and Due Dates
Camp T-Shirts, Payments, Refund Policy
Provisional Camping
Courteous Campers , Wildlife Encounters
Health & Safety, First Aid, Nutrition
Medical Forms, Medications
Asthma, Insurance
Unit Leadership , Hazardous Weather
Privacy, Youth Protection
Emergency Phone Numbers, Leaving Early
Mail, Homesick Campers, Traditional Camping
Flag Ceremonies, Buddy System
Meals , Food Allergies, Trading Post
Computers, Wi-Fi, Internet Access
Uniforms, Footwear, Restricted Areas
Property Damage, Shower Rules
Latrines, Safety Policies, Restricted Areas
Prohibited Items, Firearms & Ammunition, Knives
Tobacco Products, Hazing & Raiding, Discipline
Vehicles, Trailers, Buses
Bicycles, Skateboards
Valuables, Electronics, 2-Way Radios
Cell Phones, Radios
Campsites, Electricity
Check-in Procedures, Sunday Check-in Guide
Express/Early Check-in Option & Procedures
Order of the Arrow—OA Every Day
Family Night, Closing Campfire, Satellite Trading Post
Week At-A-Glance Schedule
Daily Schedule
Trek Selections, Trek Schedules
Unit Development, Training Opportunities
Other Award Opportunities
Daily Program/Twilight Activities List
Camp Reservation Policy
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Forms:
Hold-a-Site Reservation Form
Unit Fact Sheet
Provisional Camper
Packing List for Youth
Unit Leader Pre-Camp Check List
Check List Turn-In at Check In
Unit Roster
Youth Leaving Early
Honor Unit
Honor Camper
Daily Campsite Inspection
Prescription Information
Activity Waiver
Camp Tuscarora Map
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Significant Camp Changes for 2020
• Fee Schedule—See page 5
• Adventure Week – Of Course!
• Online Payment and Registration Portal!
See pages 5, 6, 17 and 31
• BSA Pistol Program!
• NEW Satellite Trading Post – The Wampus Kitty!
• Tomahawk Throwing!
• BRAND NEW Waterfront Attraction –
The ICEBERG!!
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Welcome from the Camp Director and Program Director
Venturers, Explorers, Scouts, Sea Scouts and Leaders, Welcome to Adventure Week 2020 at Tuscarora Scout Reservation. We’re beyond excited for this BRAND-NEW long-term resident camp opportunity to give you even more options for programs, activities, and FUN this summer. Along with opportunities for advancement, service and training, you will also have access to many excellent high adventure activities throughout Tuscarora including Aquatics, Advanced First Aid/First Responder, Shooting Sports (including our NEW BSA PISTOL program), Climbing, Backpacking, Hiking, Search and Rescue, and Advanced Cooking/Scouting Skills methods. Our goal as a staff is that every youth has an exciting, adventurous, and fun week at camp, and if there is anything we can do to help ensure that happens please don’t hesitate to contact us. * PLEASE NOTE AGE REQUIREMENTS: In order for a youth to be eligible to participate in Adventure Week, they must be at least 14 years old and a currently registered member of either a Venture Crew, Explorer Post, or Scouts BSA Troop. No exceptions!
In Scouting,
Tuscarora Council Program Director - Camp Tuscarora Camp Director, Sarah Fernandez
Sarah L. Fernandez, and
2020 Camp Tuscarora Summer Camp Program Director, Austin Mitchell
Austin Mitchell
PLEASE NOTE: Although this leader's guide is current and accurate at the time of publication, some things do change as we hone our planning. For the most up-to-date information, please sign up for our electronic newsletter, the Friday Five. (Send an email requesting to be added to our mailing list to [email protected].) Schedules, registrations and other timely information will be sent out via email blast as they become available.
Online Resources All forms, registrations, and schedules will be located on our online registration and payment system, Black Pug, once finalized. Notification will be sent to each registration contact email when important information is posted and/or revised.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
We are ready to get you and your unit signed up for Adventure Week 2020 at Camp Tuscarora. To start your registration process, please visit https://scoutingevent.com/424-26119 and sign up today! Registration and payment is available online only through our Black Pug online registration and payment portal. The Camp Director will make any approvals to accommodate a unit for a particular camp site. Some campsites may be limited due to unit size and prior availability.
**Note: To ensure each individual youth gets the same attention and experience, space is limited, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. When making your reservation please provide us with the most accurate estimate you can of the number of youth and adults you will be bringing, as well as any other health, logistics, facilities or transportation concerns regarding your campsite. **
2020 CAMPING SEASON DATES
Session Dates Programs Special Provisional Programs
Adventure Week
July 12-18 Scouts BSA 14+, Venturers, Explorers
Scouts BSA 14 and older, Venturers, and Explorers Resident Camp
CAMPER FEES
● A $100.00 non-refundable deposit will reserve your unit’s campsite and activate your online registration. Be sure and use this fee to pay part of the total Unit fees or to cover your 2020 summer camp reservation at check-in. This amount is not carried over from year to year unless you specifically request for us to do so in writing.
● Camp Fee: $240.00 per camper.
● Fee Schedule: $80.00 per camper due by March 31, 2020
● additional $80.00 per camper due by April 30, 2020
● total remaining balance per camper including Trek selection fees due by June 1, 2020
● Late Fee: $10.00 per camper will be added if existing, outstanding camp fees aren’t paid in full by June 1, 2020
Late Registrations: Any late registrations received after June 1, 2020 will be $260.00 per camper. (No guarantee of class selection and/or week availability after June 1st due to camp, program, and logistic capacities
LEADER FEES
Each registered unit gets two free adults. One additional adult may attend for free when a unit registers 15 youth, and for every 10 youth thereafter. For all other adults, a charge of $110.00 each will apply. Units may elect to exchange adults during the week with no additional charge as long as the total number of adults does not exceed the schedule above.
BSA policy requires at least two adult leaders (meeting program specific requirements) present on camp property at all times per unit. BSA Requirements: Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or older are required at all Scouting activities, including meetings and summer camp. For Scouts BSA female Troops: There must be a registered female adult leader over 21 in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader over 21 must be present for any activity involving female youth. For Venture Crew and Explorer Post coed overnight activities: These require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older and must be registered members of the BSA. ALL registered adult leaders MUST have current Youth Protection 2.0 training.
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EVENT T-SHIRTS
* Event T-shirts are not included in the camp fee but are available for pre-order for units. Shirt pre-orders and payment in full for orders are due by close of business on May 29, 2020. We regret that we are not able to accept any late T-shirt orders. No exceptions. The T-Shirt order option will go live in Black Pug on or before April 1, 2020.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees must be paid online via your specific registration link using our online registration and payment system Black Pug. Find complete details and register at the following 2020 Summer Camp registration link:
https://scoutingevent.com/424-26119
CAMP REFUND POLICY
● Refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to the Camp Director.
● Fees are transferable to another participant if request is received in writing prior to May 31, 2020
● Refund requests received after June 1, 2020 and before the unit’s arrival date will be subject to a non-refundable fee of $100 per participant. This is due to food and material costs that have been accrued by this time.
● Requests received for Scouts departing camp early for any reason or for no-shows will not be honored.
● Refunds, once verified, will be made as a check and mailed from the council office. Please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Camp Tuscarora is open to all registered Scouting youth. Rules for acceptance and participation in all sessions of this Camp are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, gender, religion or national origin.
CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM
A limited amount of funding is available to registered Tuscarora Council Scouts who are in need of financial assistance to attend summer camp. An application for Direct Assistance is available by request by emailing the Camp Director at [email protected].
All applications requesting financial aid are due no later than April 1, 2020. Late or incomplete applications will not be honored.
PROVISIONAL CAMPING
Camp Tuscarora offers the opportunity for provisional campers. If a unit has Scouts that wish to attend Camp without a full group, they are encouraged to sign up as a provisional camper. Also, if a Scout has attended a full week session at summer camp and wants to spend an additional week at Camp Tuscarora, they may come to camp as a provisional Camper during any of our Scouts BSA Resident camp weeks. (Or Adventure Week if 14 years or older.)
We will place the Scout with another unit that has been approved to support Provisional Campers to insure they have the best possible experience while at Camp Tuscarora. The Provisional Scout must register online via our online registration and payment link and payment of the appropriate fees is needed before a Scout can select Trek selection choices for their provisional week. (See page 29 for more information.)
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COURTEOUS CAMPERS
Camp Tuscarora lies in the agricultural community of Four Oaks. The roads leading to our camp traverse beautiful farmland with many spectacular views of the countryside, as well as the historic Bentonville Battleground site. These roads, however, are narrow with curves that in some places limit visibility of oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Take care to accommodate local traffic which will include farm equipment.
On your visits to our camp, remember that a Scout is Courteous and Friendly and that these Scouting standards need observance as you travel to and from our wonderful property. We are all guests and brief visitors in Four Oaks who will encounter permanent residents who cherish their community as much as we do our own home community. Have a great camp visit! Drive slowly and please wave.
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS POLICY
Camp Tuscarora is a haven for wildlife and serves as a wildlife sanctuary. We hope your visit at Camp Tuscarora includes wildlife encounters. There are a few rules we ask you to follow to ensure your safety and enjoyment:
● Observe wildlife in their natural habitat only. Never handle wildlife except with the guidance of the camp ecology staff and within the guidelines and needs of the camp ecology program. Our ecology staff will handle any intrusive or dangerous wildlife that appear in your campsite or around camp.
● Never feed wildlife. Wildlife have their own natural food sources. Human feeding can lead to the development of wildlife pests, destruction of camp and personal property, and potentially harmful encounters. Keep a clean camp and tent site. Be sure to collect and dispose of garbage regularly and store food in safe, wildlife-proof containers. Open food should never be stored in personal tents. Many animals such as opossums, skunks, and raccoons are nocturnal and will enter tents in search of a free meal.
● Stay away from poisonous plants such as poison ivy. ● Avoid contact with spiny caterpillars.
There are several plants and animals at Camp Tuscarora that can pose a health threat or make your stay at Camp an unpleasant one. While at Camp, learn to identify those that pose the biggest threat, how to protect yourself from them, and the proper first aid treatments should they become necessary. The Nature and First Aid areas can offer training in these areas upon request.
● Bees and other stinging insects, poison ivy, and caterpillars with spines can create allergic reactions that can be severe or life threatening to some campers.
● Ticks can transmit diseases and should be removed ASAP. Ticks that prove difficult to remove should be brought to the attention of the Camp Medic. Be sure to know the proper first aid treatment and perform a daily body check for ticks.
● Black Widow spiders like dark damp places. Never reach into an area if you cannot see what is there first.
● Poisonous snakes at Camp Tuscarora are the copperhead and the timber rattlesnake. Their bites can be dangerous. Other snakes can bite as well. Be sure to know how to identify these snakes and the proper first aid for snake-bites.
● Should you observe any fur-bearing animals that seem to show strange behavior, do not touch or go near them. Report the situation immediately to the camp office.
● Anytime you have a wildlife encounter that has the potential or proves to be a problem, please report it to the camp office.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND MEDICAL RECORDS
FIRST AID
First aid treatment is available in Camp 24 hours a day at the Camp Medical Lodge. The closest hospital in our area is Johnston Memorial Hospital located in Smithfield, NC. This hospital treats emergency patients from camp and emergency transportation is available at all times. All first aid situations must be brought to the immediate attention of the Camp Medic.
NUTRITION RESTRICTIONS
If you have any youth or leaders who have specific medically necessary nutritional needs, please indicate this information in our online registration portal AND contact us in advance of your arrival to make appropriate arrangements. We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs.
BSA ANNUAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORD FORM
Every youth and leader attending Camp Tuscarora must submit the Annual Health and Medical Record form # 680-001 (2019 printing) as well as the Activity Consent Form and Approval with all necessary information and signatures upon arriving at camp. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS!
Campers without a proper physical form will be either sent home or sent to a local medical facility that can handle the medical check-up at the youth or leader’s expense. One of the most common check-in issues is that the parent or guardian has overlooked signing the form! If there is a problem with a physical form, please make sure the Camp Director and the Program Director are aware. Please have copies of health insurance cards front and back. If you do not have health insurance coverage please write “NONE” in the appropriate space on the medical form. Current blank medical forms can be found here: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
Medical forms are collected and kept secure in the Medical Lodge for use by medical staff. At the end of the week, an adult leader will have to check out the forms by confirming they have all of their forms and none that belong to another unit. The leader checking out the forms must sign the medical form check-out log for record-keeping purposes. (This enables our admin staff with the ability to answer questions definitively and return phone calls with up-to-date information regarding forms once camp has closed for the summer.) ALL UNCLAIMED MEDICAL FORMS WILL BE DESTROYED AT THE CLOSE OF SUMMER CAMP.
Units are encouraged to help the check-in process by pre-checking forms for completeness prior to arriving at camp, using only the standard required BSA forms, stapling forms and attachments, and only bringing forms for the youth and Leaders attending Camp that week.
HEALTH RECORDS FOR LEADERS OR PARENTS – FEWER THAN 72 HOURS
Leaders or parents staying in camp fewer than 72 hours must complete parts A and B of the Annual Health and Medical Record, this does not require a physical. Leaders arriving during the week MUST report to the Medic for a medical recheck and turn in their Medical form.
MEDICATIONS
All medications—including over the counter and prescription medications—that are brought to camp are to be the responsibility of the unit leader. All youth bringing medication to Camp are required to have the Prescription Medication Information Form filled out and turned in with their medication to their unit leader. These medications are to be kept in the campsite in a locked container. We can provide a lock box if needed. The medic will need to receive well-documented information on any medication that requires refrigeration. If you have a camper or adult leader with a special need, don’t hesitate to contact us at (919)-734-1714.
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ASTHMA – INHALERS
If asthma is listed as a condition by either parent or doctor, it should be considered a serious condition and appropriate medications need to be brought with the camper to Camp Tuscarora. All asthmatics should bring at least two (2) rescue inhalers and any other required medication to camp unless doctor or parent specify otherwise on medical form. You should have one inhaler with the youth and one with the Unit leadership in the camp site.
INSURANCE CLAIMS
The BSA Accident and Sickness Insurance plan’s purpose is not to replace or diminish the need for family health insurance. Rather, its purpose is to provide assurance that financial help is available to help meet emergency medical expenses should an injury or illness occur during a Scouting activity. The “responsible party” for all medical services is the family of the person injured, and the family’s health insurance should be reported as such to ensure proper billing. In the case of an accident the claims are to be made against the Unit’s accident insurance. Units need to present proof of insurance at check-in on Sunday. If necessary, units will need to file their own medical/accident insurance claims.
UNIT LEADERSHIP AT CAMP
Adult Leadership
The unit leader is responsible for every youth he or she brings to camp. At Camp Tuscarora, our expectation for the behavior of all youth is that they will hold themselves to the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The Unit’s leaders are responsible for all actions, behavior, and conduct of their youth at all times while at Camp Tuscarora—this includes program areas, campsites and in the showers. If a youth must leave camp early for any reason, it is the responsibility of the Unit Leader to insure the proper procedures are followed for releasing a minor. Each Unit must have at least two adults in camp at all times, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age. Units using rotating leadership should plan to have the departing leader orient the new leader upon his or her arrival at camp.
Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership plays an important role in Summer Camp. It is important for the Crew President/Senior Patrol Leader to work with the other youth leaders to plan and deliver the program as needed. The youth leadership will be responsible for planning inter-Unit campfires, camp-wide activities, and other program features. Senior Patrol leaders will be open to participate in Senior Patrol Leader Meetings in the Headquarters building, Monday-Thursday, after lunch. These Senior Patrol Leader meetings function like the Adult Leader Meetings where we share important camp information and discuss comments and concerns about camp. Along with this, Senior Patrol leaders will be guided through how to encourage unit participation in Camp Program, as well as the role of the Senior Patrol Leader at Summer Camp.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER PLANNING & TRAINING
All program areas and camp sites have shelters to use in case of rain. We will review Hazardous Weather Procedures as a part of our Sunday Check-In Procedure and will inform you of locations to use in case of severe storm warnings.
Hazardous Weather is an important consideration in planning for any outdoor activity, including camping and it is now required for all registered leaders to have complete, unexpired Hazardous Weather Training. Go to your MyScouting.org page to take this training as well as Youth Protection Training.
Also, as a part of your planning it is important to designate an Adult Emergency Contact Person for back home while the Unit is at Camp. This person would be in charge of providing any needed information to Unit families for emergencies or other Unit needs that develop. Please note: in the event of heavy rains, winds, and storms, meals will continue to be served in the dining hall at the scheduled time. If any changes are made to the program schedule due to hazardous weather, Unit Guides will reach out to and inform their Units on camp.
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RESPECT OF PRIVACY
Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothing, changing into swimsuits, or taking showers. Adults must also protect their own privacy in similar situations. When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult that is not their own parent or guardian. Adults are not permitted to be in a youth shower area unless it is necessary to stop behavior issues or in matters of health and safety of your youth.
YOUTH PROTECTION
Camp is often a place where we are made aware of Youth Protection violations, whether they happened at camp or elsewhere. Please report any youth protection violations or suspected abuse to the Camp Director immediately. All adults on site for more than 72 hours MUST be YPT certified.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER
Camp Tuscarora’s phone number is (919) 934-9538, but we ask that you call the camp only for emergencies or official business. An updated list of current emergency contact numbers is visibly posted in each campsite and inside of each building and structure on camp. If there is a number you need that isn’t listed, reach out to Austin Mitchell, Summer Camp Program director, for up to date emergency contact numbers.
YOUTH OR LEADER LEAVING CAMP EARLY
All youth and Leaders must check in and out of Camp at the Camp Office whenever they leave or arrive during the camping week (with exception of Sunday and Saturday). In addition, all youth who are leaving Camp must have the “Youth Leaving Camp Early” form completed and signed by the Scoutmaster and parent or guardian. The form must be completed and have all the appropriate signatures prior to the youth leaving camp.
Incoming mail will be placed in the unit mailbox in the Camp Office. If not picked up by evening flags, it will be distributed then (with a staff song). The mail at Camp is delivered by rural carrier, which tends to require extra time to make it to Four Oaks. Mail should be sent early in the week to insure delivery. Mail to campers should be addressed as follows:
Camper’s name and Crew/Post/Troop # Camp Tuscarora, BSA 965 Scout Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524
HOMESICK CAMPERS
Occasionally, youth attending camp may become homesick and want to leave camp. As you deal with such problems, please remember that the Camp Tuscarora staff are trained to address homesickness among the campers. Please do not allow any youth to leave camp early without discussing the situation with the Camp Director or Program Director. IN ADDITION, THE “YOUTH LEAVING CAMP FORM” MUST BE FILLED OUT WHEN A YOUTH LEAVES CAMP TUSCARORA.
TRADITIONAL UNIT CAMPING
Units that come to Camp Tuscarora are housed in traditional two-man canvas tents with cots. Each campsite has a flagpole, bulletin board, shelter and latrine. Hot showers are available for all campers at the shower house. Unless your unit is large, you will be sharing a campsite with another unit so bring any additional gear you feel is needed for your stay at Camp. If your unit plans to bring your own tents, please indicate this in our online registration portal AND notify the Camp Director/Program Director by JUNE 1st so we can prepare your campsites accordingly.
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FLAG CEREMONIES
Camp-wide flag-raising and retreat ceremonies occur each day, fifteen minutes before breakfast and supper. Units are encouraged to conduct a Unit retreat in their campsite before the camp-wide retreat. Leaders and campers should dress in full official field uniform for evening retreat. At each flag ceremony, we will also have a unit roll call. In these calls, units are encouraged to come up with a scouting appropriate chant/cheer to show their scouting spirit. Each morning, a winning unit will be chosen and will receive some special arrangements for that day. Please try to limit the time of these roll calls, as the campers and staff are usually quite hungry and ready to eat come flag time.
BUDDY SYSTEM
With all of the potential dangers and hazards that are inherent in a summer camp setting, it is important that all youth and leaders be accountable for where they are at all times. While at camp, all youth should use the buddy system in all activities. When two youth attend a specific Trek and other events together, they can provide support and encouragement to each other.
There is also added safety in participating in camp activities as buddies. Camp Tuscarora strongly encourages units to require youth to use the buddy system and have adult leaders tell another responsible person where they are going when leaving the group or the unit’s campsite.
MEALS
For visitors, individual meal tickets can be purchased at the Headquarters Building —$6.00 for an adult (18 and up) and $4.00 for a child (under 18).
At Camp Tuscarora, the Dining Staff will set up cups, plastic ware, and chairs. However, every Unit should assign two youth for each meal that will serve as the Unit’s waiters. These waiters should clean up the table at the end of the meals, ensure that all trash is disposed of and the table has been wiped clean with the cleaning materials provided by the kitchen staff. After cleaning the tables, waiters should stack the chairs on top of their Unit’s table. Finally, waiters are responsible for carrying empty drink pitchers to the drink cart/table when refills are needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Our Dining Hall facilities are closed on family night to provide our cook staff with an evening off, and there is no meal provided by camp for Friday night dinner. Units must provide their own Friday evening meal.
FOOD ALLERGIES: Our kitchen staff are more than happy to make accommodations for any food allergies of concern in your unit. Advance notice is needed for time to properly plan and prepare for your week at camp. Please fill in the appropriate allergy response fields during your online registration, as well as making notations on the BSA Health and Medical Record Form AND notify the Camp Director prior to summer camp with any food allergies and/or dietary restrictions within your unit.
TRADING POST
Camp Tuscarora operates a fully stocked trading post with snacks, souvenirs and program items you may need during your week at camp. Items such as T-shirts, hats, patches, toothpaste, camping gear, drinks and handicraft kits are available. We do carry Merit Badge books for all Merit Badges offered (within specific Treks) at Camp. The average youth spends $50.00 to $75.00 at the Trading Post during his or her week at camp.
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COMPUTERS AND WI-FI
At Camp Tuscarora we have spotty, very slow Wi-Fi on a limited data plan which is restricted to use by our Administrative staff to allow them access to the online registration system. If a leader needs internet access for work, we can suggest locations in Smithfield or Goldsboro where you can go for a cup of coffee and significantly faster internet connections. Our internet connection is a symbol of rural living at its finest.
UNIFORM
The uniform is a very important part of each Scouting program. During program hours, youth should wear an activity uniform—a scouting related t-shirt and Scout shorts or pants. All youth need to bring at least one complete field uniform to camp. Each youth and leader are encouraged to wear a complete uniform for:
• Evening Flag Retreat
• Vesper Services
• Evening meals/dinner
• Sunday night and Friday night Campfire
FOOT WEAR AT CAMP
Because we are in the woods, it is important to your health and safety that close-toed shoes or boots be worn at all times to prevent foot injuries. We insist that everyone wear shoes at all times. Sandals that cover the toes and have heel straps are allowed.
Flip-flops are not appropriate footwear at camp for either youth or leaders even when traveling to or from the waterfront. While at the waterfront, if any camper is participating in a boating activity, water shoes are required.
FACILITIES USE POLICY
DAMAGE OF CAMP PROPERTY
Any damage to cots, tents or other camp property will be charged to the unit and payable before you depart camp. You will be asked to inspect your campsite upon arrival with your Unit Guide and again prior to departure. Damage to property will be discussed and costs payable will be determined before your unit leaves camp. If you notice damaged camp property, please inform your unit guide so damage can be evaluated and dealt with promptly.
SHOWER HOUSE RULES
The showers should be used from 6:00 am until 10:30 pm daily (we understand if long lines keep you at the showers a bit later). Each day, at least one Unit will be asked to clean the showers as a service project. Adult leaders are responsible for the conduct of their youth while in the showers and we ask that you provide adult leadership while using the showers. Should there be any observed misbehavior from youth, adults in camp do have the responsibility to ensure the safety of all youth.
The showers should be checked for cleanliness before and after use.
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LATRINES
For sanitation purposes, please ensure that the seats stay closed in your campsite latrines and they are made ‘fly proof’. Please do not permit your youth to place foreign objects such as soda cans, sticks, etc. in latrines. To help with odor, you may obtain lime from the Ranger or Quartermaster as well as cleaning supplies for daily cleaning.
SAFETY, PERSONAL PROPERTY, PROHIBITED ITEMS & BEHAVIOR POLICY
RESTRICTED AREAS
While our facilities at Camp Tuscarora are for youth campers and their leaders, there are areas that are off limits for all campers during the camp season:
● Ranger’s house or grounds
● Staff campsite/staff living areas
● Maintenance area except during Quartermaster open hours and when participating in service projects
● Shooting areas - Shotgun, Rifle and Archery except during program hours
● Climbing, BMX, Skate Park, and Waterfront program areas except during program hours and approved Unit activity.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The presence of the following items in camp may pose a serious hazard to your fellow youth and Scouters, therefore, they are strictly prohibited:
∙ Personal firearms and/or ammunition (Any and all Firearms must be registered with the Shooting Sports Director and kept secured in the shooting sports area.)
∙ Alcohol & illegal drugs
∙ Fireworks, pyrotechnics, or any type of explosives
∙ Sheath knives
∙ Pets – please advise your families not to bring pets when they come to Camp to visit. This can cause a potential issue with allergies and homesickness.
∙ Any projectile launch devices
∙ Pornography
FIREARMS, WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
The camp provides safe, accurate firearms and ammunition. There is no need to bring guns, ammunition, bows, or arrows to camp.
KNIVES
Knife work and safety are very important in the Scouting program, but sheath knives may not be brought to camp. Advisors and other unit leaders should be sure that youth using whittling or carving knives know how to use them properly. Youth must have permission from their Advisor or other unit leader to purchase a knife from the trading post without adult supervision.
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TOBACCO USE
Use of any tobacco is forbidden for all individuals on camp property. Please know that per National Camp Policy, every member of our staff is compelled to address any adult or camper on the property that is using tobacco products (this includes vaping and chewing tobacco) on camp.
HAZING AND RAIDING
There is no place in Scouting for hazing or raiding of campsites or individuals and is prohibited by the policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Units or individuals violating this policy will be sent home. No Scouter, camper or staff member should enter a Unit campsite without permission of the Unit. Anyone found in an unoccupied campsite will be liable for any damage found. It is important that we have your help in keeping your youth in your campsite after taps.
DISCIPLINE
While most discipline is the responsibility of the Unit leadership, the Camp Director reserves the right to dismiss individuals, patrols, or Units from Camp Tuscarora for violation of camp policies. If instructors experience discipline issues within their Trek sessions, the instructors reserve the right to remove a camper from their Trek session. All serious issues of discipline will be reported immediately to the Unit Leaders by the Program Director or instructors.
VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
We will allow vehicles two vehicles at a time to take a Crew, Post or Troop trailer or gear to the site during Sunday Check-in (AFTER MED-CHECKS) but cannot be responsible for damage to your vehicle due to the conditions of our roads. Upon your arrival, do not proceed to your campsite or any other area on camp without first checking in with our staff in the Camp Headquarters building. If you use your own vehicle to transport gear you do so at your own risk. When practical, youth should plan on carrying their gear to their campsites. Arrangements can be made to transport trailers and additional Unit gear to your campsite. Troop or Crew trailers may be left in the campsites, but all vehicles must be parked in the camp parking lot. During Sunday Check-in, vehicles can remain to drop off gear at the campsite for two hours after check in.
Never transport anyone in the bed of a pickup truck or in a trailer. It is both unsafe and against BSA regulations.
BUSES
Due to the size of our parking area it is very difficult for buses to maneuver especially during the busy Sunday check-in. If your unit plans to arrive by bus, please let us know in advance. We will work with you to find the best parking place for the bus. If needed, we will transport your gear to your campsite.
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BICYCLES
Personal bicycles are allowed at camp. Helmets are required at all times with no exceptions. Riders must be courteous to walkers. Walkers always have the right of way, especially on trails. Bicycles are not allowed on the main camp road from the front gate to the headquarters building nor in the parking lot where cars can be moving. After dark, bicycles are not to be ridden and must be walked back to campsites. It is the responsibility of all adult leaders to insure youth are courteous and follow directions. Remember, the use of a bicycle on camp is a privilege which if abused, will be revoked.
Skateboarding
Helmets must be worn at all times with no exceptions. Knee and elbow pads must be worn at all times unless a waiver is submitted by parents or legal guardian. Adult supervision will be provided in compliance with safety guidelines. Levels for degree of difficulty will be assigned, and youth must respect and follow all directions and rules of the adult supervisor.
VALUABLES
Unfortunately, even at Scout camp, losses occur. Electronic equipment should be left at home. We carry no insurance on personal items and a youth takes full personal responsibility for all items brought to camp. Please write the camper’s name and Unit number on clothing, packs, water bottles, Scout handbooks or anything that they do not want to lose this will aid in their return if found. The Headquarters building, Trading Post, and Waterfront operate a lost-and-found station. However, this lost-and-found station is emptied at the closing of the summer camp season.
ELECTRONICS ON CAMP POLICY
2-WAY RADIOS
Although we discourage the use of 2-way radios and cell phones at camp, we understand that they can be an asset. Crew Advisors and adult leaders may use 2-way radios and cell phones for communication. We request that if you discover that you are on the same channel as the Staff that you change your channel.
CELL PHONES
One of the increasing challenges for Units is the use of cell phones, not only do they increase homesickness, but increasingly are a source of distraction. For leaders who need them for business, we provide charging stations in the trading post and dining hall. Cell phone service at camp can be good or terrible depending on your position in camp and your service provider, so please do not rely on cell phone service while on camp property. U.S. Cellular receives the best signal at camp, while Verizon is spotty, and AT&T and Sprint struggle mightily.
RADIOS & OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Camp Tuscarora is a natural area, providing the opportunity for all youth and leaders with a safe haven to “get away from it all”. Loud music can disturb this natural setting and infringe upon the privacy of others. Any use of mp3 or other electronic device for music must be used in conjunction with headphones.
CAMPSITES & ELECTRICITY and CPAP Machines
Campsites at Camp Tuscarora are primitive sites. Though most have a shelter and running water, they do not all have electricity. For this reason, those needing to operate devices such as a CPAP machine will need to bring their own battery pack.
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CHECK IN PROCEDURES:
We are continually working on ways to best expedite the Sunday check-in process to get you in to your campsite and ready for camp as quickly as possible. We have an early/express check-in option that will allow units to submit medical forms prior to arrival, and the possibility to visit camp prior to your unit’s week to complete swim checks. We allow those units with a Troop or Crew trailer to take the trailer to the campsite AFTER completing med-checks. If you wish to expedite the check-in process and get your gear unpacked as soon as possible, please take advantage of our early/express check-in option.
SUNDAY REGULAR CHECK IN GUIDE:
CHECK IN TIME BEGINS AT 1:00 PM. Please do not arrive prior to 1:00 pm - as the staff will not be ready to begin the check-in process. Do not proceed to your campsite or any other areas on camp without first checking in with our staff at camp headquarters. Units should plan to be at camp no later than 3:00 pm.)
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Unit assembles in the camp parking lot; Unit leader and youth leader reports to the registration area at HQ to check in. If bringing a Crew or Troop trailer, you will be directed to your campsite and the trailer will be taken to the campsite at this time
Meet with your unit guide and be sure you have all medical forms ready to turn in.
Medical rechecks (at Handicraft Shelter). All Scouts and Scouters must go through the medical recheck with the new Annual Health and Medical Record. Any youth or leader that does not have the proper medical form will not be allowed to take the swim test until we receive the proper form. Be sure to have all the correct signatures.
Camp staff will assist with transporting gear to your site if you do not have a Crew or Troop trailer or have your gear loaded in a vehicle suitable to traveling on our roads. Inspect site with your unit guide; quickly make tent assignments; stow your gear.
Have the whole Unit change into swimsuits. Flip flops are not appropriate foot wear at Camp.
Swim Check: Buddy Tags for the waterfront area will be filled in following a swim check for proficiency. Once colored, tags are to remain on the buddy board at the waterfront. Leaders should also plan to take a swim check.
4:00 PM Camp Tour: All youth are to go on this orientation tour conducted by your unit guide .
4:45 PM—Advisor/President meeting— approximately 50 minutes of important information and updates about Camp Tuscarora. This is a critical meeting.
5:30PM Begin unit’s movement toward the flag pole for evening flag.
5:45PM -Retreat Ceremony – All Units assemble on the parade field. Everyone should be in complete uniform for the retreat ceremony and dinner.
6:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM All units assemble on the parade field for the evening Campfire.
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EARLY/EXPRESS CHECK-IN OPTION AND PROCEDURES:
Units that wish to take advantage of the early/express check-in option should:
1. Gather ALL completed and signed medical forms, (BSA Health & Medical Record 680-001, Parts
A, B1, B2 and C signed by your healthcare provider and a current; unexpired date.)
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
2. Gather ALL completed and signed activity waivers, (Page 38 of this guide.)
3. Gather ALL completed prescription medication information forms, if applicable (Page 37 of this
guide.)
4. Complete the Unit Fact Sheet (Page 27 of this guide.)
5. Send us the names and mobile phone numbers of ALL leaders that will be attending summer
camp with your Unit (either all week or swapping in and out) to [email protected].
6. Log in to the Black Pug online registration and payment portal using the unique link you were
provided in your payment confirmation email and enter ALL Participants names, demographic
data and TREK SELECTIONS (Trek selections MUST BE ENTERED BY 06/01/2020!)
7. Drop off or mail (only mail if your unit is out of Council please) all early/express check-in
paperwork for Tuscarora Adventure Week at the Tuscarora Council Service Center beginning
May 4, 2020, and no later than June 15, 2020.
PLEASE NOTE:
If dropping paperwork off in person at the Council Service Center, please make sure you leave your packet with a Council staff member, so they can secure them appropriately for our registration team to pick them up and review them.
If mailing your express paperwork, please use a trackable, signature-required mailing or shipping method as we regret that we will not be responsible for lost, damaged or delayed mail.
Once reviewed, a member of our Camp Tuscarora Summer Camp registration staff will contact the unit leader to let them know if all information is correct and accounted for, or if there are missing or incomplete forms. This should give the unit ample to time to submit any missing information and/or complete any items that are outstanding. If all items are complete, the unit will be marked as having completed express check-in and will be given an approval form to present to our camp administration staff upon your arrival for your stay at summer camp for the week.
EARLY SWIM CHECKS:
For liability reasons, all of our unit swim checks must be conducted at camp by a member of our aquatics staff.
PENDING STAFF AVAILABILITY & aquatics area readiness, we will be opening up slots for appointments for Troops to come out to camp PRIOR to summer camp to complete early swim checks. More information on this process will be released as it becomes available. Email notifications will be sent directly from our Black Pug portal to registered units.
* This swim check option is only available to units attending Camp Tuscarora this summer.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW—OA EVERY DAY
As the National Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America, it is only right that the OA has a large presence at Camp Tuscarora. Here are just a few ways that the OA is a part of everyday at Camp Tuscarora:
OA MEDICINE BOWL—Monday
All members of the OA, from all Lodges, are encouraged to come to the Medicine Bowl on Monday night at 9:00 pm in the Dining Hall.
OA POW WOW—Tuesday
In the Dining Hall at 7:30 pm, members of the Nayawin Rar lodge will display OA Regalia, give an introduction into ceremonial drumming, and provide a brief history and statement of purpose of the Order of the Arrow. Only those that have been inducted into the Order of the Arrow may attend.
OA Q&A—Wednesday
This is an opportunity at the Peacock Shelter at 7:30 pm for any youth that are interested in joining the Order of the Arrow to ask some basic questions regarding the OA’s purpose, activities, and structure. Of course, exclusive information only available to lodge members cannot be shared.
In addition, any member of the OA that seeks to learn more about involvement, practice for a future Brotherhood ceremony, or simply expand on their ties of brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow will have an opportunity to do so here.
OA SERVICE CORPS—Thursday
Providing an hour of cheerful service to Camp Tuscarora on Thursday throughout the day. All Arrowmen who would like to participate will meet at the Maintenance or Headquarters building to carry-out this cheerful service project for the Camp. Service is open to any youth and/or adult that wants to help cheerfully even if they are not in the Order of the Arrow.
OA CALLOUTS—Friday
OA callouts will be held at the Friday night campfire. All Nayawin Rar Lodge elections need to be completed prior to camp. Senior Patrol Leaders will need to provide the Camp Director a complete unit list by Tuesday’s after lunch at the SPL meeting of those to be called out during Friday night campfire.
(Note: If you are not a member of Nayawin Rar Lodge 296, your home lodge must provide you with written granted permission for a candidate to be called out during the program at Camp Tuscarora.) This letter should be given to the Camp Director by Tuesday night and can be delivered in person or via email to Sarah Fernandez at [email protected].
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FRIDAY FAMILY NIGHT AND CLOSING CAMPFIRE
Camp Tuscarora, the Tuscarora Council, and the Boy Scouts of America believe that Scouting is a character-building organization, and that this concept should permeate our program to all levels, including skits and songs. Inappropriate skit and song content are not permitted on Friday Campfire. Skit submissions must be cleared with the Camp Program Director by 5:00 pm Friday to be added to the Campfire program.
Because of the busy schedule a youth maintains at camp, parents and friends are urged not to visit camp until Friday but are still welcome. Parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended. Parents should plan to arrive after 5:00 p.m. We will do our best to have a camp staff member available to direct parking for the night.
♦ Our Dining Hall facilities are closed on family night, and there is no meal provided by camp for Friday night dinner. Units must provide their own Friday evening meal. Most units on camp use this as an excellent opportunity for visiting parents and families to bring a dish for a campsite potluck picnic-style dinner. Family Night dinners are a long-standing tradition at Camp Tuscarora, and campers look forward to sharing their favorite dish or special treat from home at the end of the week. (Invite a staff member to dine with your unit on Family Night, they look forward to this tradition as well after a week of hard work at camp and they enjoy meeting and getting to know our campers and units.) We also allow units to reserve part of the Dining Hall, the Peacock Shelter, the OA Building, and the Tkahsaha Shelter on a first come, first serve basis.
♦ No pets are allowed in camp per national camp policy.
♦ All visitors must wear close toed shoes and follow all other camp rules (including no tobacco use)
♦ All visitors must check in at the Camp Office in Headquarters upon arrival and departure at camp.
♦ Please let your parents know that they will need to be prepared to walk from the parking lot to your campsite. We will allow parents transporting large amounts of food to drop them off at the campsite, but vehicles cannot remain at the campsites.
♦ Be sure to have your parents and families visit our NEW Satellite Trading Post Location – The WAMPUS KITTY! Conveniently located at the top of the hill just above the amphitheater and open on opening and closing nights of each summer camp session, make this your first stop before finding a seat for the closing campfire and grab a snack, a soda, some Camp T swag, a seat cushion or a fan and settle in for the ceremony and some serious entertainment.
Please do invite your parents out for this special evening program. A Camp Tuscarora staff supported campfire tops out the evening. The Units will provide most of the entertainment at Friday’s campfire, so get your skits and songs ready before camp!
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Adventure Week At-a-Glance Schedule
Time Sunday Check in
Weekdays Monday through Thursday
Friday Last Day in Camp
Saturday Checkout
7:30
Flag Ceremony Flag Ceremony Flag Ceremony Flagpoles Flagpoles Flagpoles
7:45 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Dining Hall Dining Hall Peacock Shelter
9:00- Morning Program Morning Program 9am Checkout 11:30
12:00 Lunch Lunch
Dining Hall Dining Hall
1:00- Check In Optional Programs/ Optional Programs/
2:00 Rest Time Rest Time
2:00- Camp Tour
Afternoon Afternoon 4:30 Swim Checks Program Program
5:45 Flag Ceremony Flag Ceremony Flag Ceremony Flagpoles Flagpoles Flagpoles
6:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dining Hall Dining Hall Campsite
7:00-8:30
Opening Campfire
Twilight Activities
Closing Campfire
10:00 Quiet Hours Quiet Hours Quiet Hours
Optional Programs/Rest Time- This is time for youth to either spend time in their campsite, play games with friends, and enjoy unstructured time at camp, or to take advantage of training sessions and/or optional programs being offered throughout camp.
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Camp Tuscarora
2020 Adventure Week Daily Schedule
7:00 7:30
7:45 8:15-8:50 9:00-11:30 9:00 12:00 1:00-1:50 2:00-4:30 5:45
6:00 7:00-8:30 9:45 10:00 11:00
Reveille Assembly for Morning Flag (Activity Uniform) Breakfast Campsite Cleanup Morning Session Advisors Forum and Leaders Coffee Lunch Optional Programs/Rest Period Afternoon Session Assembly for Evening Flag (Field Uniform) Dinner Twilight Activities Call to Quarters Quiet Hours Begin Lights Out
Flag Poles Dining Hall Campsites Program Areas Trading Post Dining Hall Program Areas/Campsites Program Areas Flag Poles
Dining Hall Program Areas Campsites Campwide
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2020 Adventure Week Trek Choices
* 40.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Shooting Sports Trek
Advanced First Aid/First Responder Training Trek
Aquatics/Watersports Trek Climbing/Hiking Trek Shooting Sports Trek
• Advanced First Aid • First Responder
Training • CPR & AED • Land Navigation • Orienteering • Search and Rescue • Incident Command
Training
* $20.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Advanced First Aid/First Responder Trek
• Swimming • Canoeing • Kayaking • Rowing • Snorkeling • Stand Up Paddle
Boarding • BSA Lifeguard • Paddlecraft Safety
* $10.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Aquatics/Watersports Trek
• Climbing • Rappelling • Hiking • Backpacking • Cycling • Advanced Cooking
Methods & Trail Meal Prep
• Pioneering
* $15.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Climbing/Hiking Trek
• Rifle • Shotgun • Black Powder • BSA Pistol • Archery • Tomahawk
Throwing • Advanced Shooting
Sports
* $40.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Shooting Sports Trek
Treks Morning Session
9:00am – 11:30am Lunch/Break
Afternoon Session 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Twilight Activities 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location(s)
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• Advanced First Aid
• First Responder Training
• CPR & AED
• Land Navigation
• Orienteering
• Search and Rescue
• Incident Command
Advanced First Aid First Responder Training CPR & AED
Land Navigation Orienteering Incident Command Search and Rescue
* See Daily Schedules for Specific Activities * Will include, but not limited to: Sports competitions, BMX Race, Raft Building, Cooking Competition, Leave No Trace, Conservation, Metalworking, Training Opportunities, MORE!
Med Lodge Other Designated Campwide Points * $20.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Advanced First Aid/First Responder Trek
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• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Rowing
• Snorkeling
• Stand Up Paddle Boarding
• BSA Lifeguard
• Paddlecraft Safety
Swimming BSA Lifeguard Snorkeling Paddlecraft Safety
Canoeing Kayaking Rowing SUP
* See Daily Schedules for Specific Activities * Will include, but not limited to: Sports competitions, BMX Race, Raft Building, Cooking Competition, Leave No Trace, Conservation, Metalworking, Training Opportunities, MORE!
Waterfront Neuse River
* 10.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Aquatics/Watersports Trek
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• Climbing
• Rappelling
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Cycling
• Advanced Cooking Methods & Trail Meal Prep
• Pioneering
Climbing Rappelling Cycling
Backpacking Hiking Pioneering Advanced Cooking Methods & Meal Prep
* See Daily Schedules for Specific Activities * Will include, but not limited to: Sports competitions, BMX Race, Raft Building, Cooking Competition, Leave No Trace, Conservation, Metalworking, Training Opportunities, MORE!
Climbing Tower BMX Scoutcraft Trails
* 15.00 Additional Trek Fee Per camper for Climbing/Hiking Trek
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• Rifle
• Shotgun
• Black Powder
• BSA Pistol
• Archery
• Tomahawk Throwing
• Advanced Shooting Sports
Archery Rifle Shotgun Black Powder
Pistol Advanced Shooting Sports Tomahawk Throwing
* See Daily Schedules for Specific Activities * Will include, but not limited to: Sports competitions, BMX Race, Raft Building, Cooking Competition, Leave No Trace, Conservation, Metalworking, Training Opportunities, MORE!
Shooting Sports Ranges
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UNIT DEVELOPMENT – TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Crew Leaders Supplemental Trainings
A schedule of these Supplemental trainings will be provided at the Sunday Leaders Meeting. Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat Aquatics Shelter Climb on Safely – Climbing Tower Crew Advisor Leader Specific Training (Crew Leader Indoor) - OA Building Youth Protection – Headquarters
Crew Advisor and Associate Advisor Leader Specific Training
This training provides the specialized knowledge a Leader needs to assume a leadership role. Because each course is designed for a specific leadership position, the training time varies. This training is classroom led. Leader Specific training has been developed for the following positions and their assistants: Crew Advisors, Associate Advisors and Crew Committee members.
Leave No Trace Training
This course is designed to train Venturers, Explorers, Sea Scouts and Scouts (age 14 and older), and registered adult leaders to serve as Leave No Trace Trainers for Scouting and the wider public. (For a youth to serve in the position of Leave No Trace Trainer, they must complete the Leave No Trace Trainer Course.) *Additional fees may apply.
Goal Setting and Time Management Training
Finding a successful time management strategy depends on each individual’s personality, ability to self-motivate, and level of self-discipline. This course introduces established methods for improving a Venturer’s ability to effectively manage a daily timeline in his or her life. This course is also a requirement for the Discovery Award.
Other Camp Opportunities for Awards:
Unit Leader Merit Badge: Earn this award by fulfilling the requirements that will be given out during our first Crew Advisor forum on Monday. The requirements will have you going to the different areas of camp either helping out or doing something Scouting related.
Honor Unit Award
This honor is awarded to units meeting the specific requirements of service and involvement in camp activities. A ribbon will be issued at the end of the week where units may display it on their unit flagpole.
Honor Camper Award
This honor is awarded to the camper who meets the requirements of service and completion of activities on his or her own. A special Honor Camper pin is awarded to the camper when they turn in the paperwork verifying completion of the requirements. This award can be earned by a camper dedicated enough to complete the requirements, however Honor Camper Awards are limited to two per unit and recipients must also have the recommendation of their unit leader.
Evening Activities and Twilight Recreation
This element of our program is geared toward challenging your youth in friendly competition and fun activities. See the daily programs list on the following page for more information and specifics.
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Daily Program List
Monday: Staff Hunt
Meet at the amphitheater Monday night by 8:00. Program ends at 9:00. The prize for catching a staff member is a free slushie! Make sure that all youth come prepared with a flashlight and a buddy!
Tuesday: Beach Party
Head down to waterfront at 7:30 for Beach Party! We will not have free swim tonight so that our waterfront staff can have time to prepare for the event. Beach Party will have a normal free swim, and then lead into our Crew Advisor/Unit Leader Belly Flop Competition about 50-60 minutes into our event. After the Advisor/Unit Leader belly flop competition, we will resume free swim for the remainder of the time. Our water slide and Iceberg will also be available throughout beach party.
Wednesday: Movie Night
The staff will be hosting a Movie Night Wednesday night in the dining hall. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m., and depending on the movie, the event could continue up until 10:00 p.m. Our Trading Post staff will have a Trading Post station set up in the dining hall for concessions during the movie, and we will also be offering free popcorn to all those in attendance. Please show up at least 5 minutes early to the event to vote on our movie!
Thursday: Game Night
The staff will be hosting game night in the Dining Hall Thursday night at 8:00 pm. The staff will provide board games, card games, and some sports as well. Campers are more than welcome to bring their own games, their own decks of cards, or their own sporting equipment. Of course, bring at your own risk, as the staff is not responsible for any damaged or missing materials.
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NEW! RESERVE YOUR SITE, PAY YOUR DEPOSIT, & REGISTER ONLINE FOR 2020 ADVENTURE WEEK TODAY! Find complete details, register to attend, and complete payment all conveniently online at the following link:
https://scoutingevent.com/424-26119
❖ Using the online portal at the link above, designate your campsite choice for Adventure Week. ❖ $100.00 Site Reservation fee is due in order to reserve your unit’s spot for 2020 and must be
paid online at the link above. ❖ This fee will be applied to your total Troop/Crew/Post camp fees but is non-refundable if you do not
attend Camp Tuscarora 2020. ❖ Camp Fee: $240.00 per camper. ($80.00 per camper is due by March 31, 2020, additional
$80.00 per camper is due by April 30, 2020, and total remaining balance per camper (including selected Trek fees is due by June 1, 2020.)
❖ Late Fees: $10.00 per camper will be added if camp fees aren’t paid in full by June 1, 2020. ❖ Late Registrations: Any late registrations received after June 1, 2020 will be $260.00 per camper.
No guarantee of class selection and/or week availability after June 1st due to camp, program, and logistic capacities.)
❖ Each registered Troop, Crew or Post gets two free adults, the number increases with additional youth.
❖ Reference the 2020 Adventure Week Leader Guide for all other programming fees and forms. ❖ You must have a minimum of two (2) adult leaders (meeting program specific requirements) on
camp with your unit at all times. If you are unable to provide the required leadership, please contact us, we will work with you. (*See reverse for specific requirements)
❖ Units registering with less than the minimum number of youth and adult leadership for a desired site may be required to share their campsite with another unit to fulfill leadership requirements and maximize camper capacities.
Site selection is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate your requests. Sites have two-person canvas wall tents with cots.
Camp Tuscarora Camp Sites
Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Site 7 Site 8 Site 9 Site 10 Site 11 Site 12 Horseshoe
If your unit does not fill up a campsite, you may be sharing a campsite with another unit.
2020 Camp Tuscarora Adventure Week Dates:
(NEW! Tuscarora Adventure Week) - July 12 – July 18 (For Older Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts & Explorers!)
* TREK CHOICES & PRICES ON NEXT PAGE
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2020 Camp Tuscarora Adventure Week! Hold a Site Reservation
* Open To Scouts, Venturers, Explorers & Sea Scouts 14 and Older!
* Venture Crew/Explorer Post coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older and must be registered members of the BSA.
▪ * For Scouts BSA female Troops: There must be a registered female leader over 21 registered in every unit serving females, and the registered female leader must be present for any activity involving female youth.
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Camp Tuscarora 2020 Adventure Week Reservation Policy
▪ All youth and adults must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
▪ Rules for acceptance and participation in all programs are the same without regard to race, color,
national origin, age, sex or disability.
▪ Venture Crew and Explorer Post coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders, both
of whom must be 21 years of age or older and must be registered members of the BSA.
▪ For Scouts BSA female Troops: There must be a registered female leader over 21 registered in every
unit serving females, and the registered female leader must be present for any activity involving
female youth.
▪ A current BSA Medical Form # 680-001, Parts A, B1, B2 and C including all necessary signatures, must
be turned in to the Camp Medic during check-in for all youth and adults.
▪ A Certificate of Insurance are required for all Out of Council Units must be presented during the
check-in procedure.
▪ We recommend paying only for those youth you are certain will attend Camp as refunds are only
issued for those reasons stated in the Adventure Week Leaders Guide.
▪ Please provide a regularly monitored e-mail address and easily accessed best contact phone number
for the unit leader that you wish us to communicate with prior to your arrival at Camp.
With questions or for more information, please contact Sarah Fernandez at 919-734-1714 or
via email at [email protected]
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CAMP TUSCARORA UNIT FACT SHEET
Please complete with your confirmed attendance and return no later than June 1, 2020. Please email it to
[email protected] or mail it to Camp Tuscarora, c/o Tuscarora Council, 172 NC Hwy 581 S. Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Unit #: __________ Council: ___________________________
City: _______________________________ State: ________ Week at Camp: ________________
1. Number of youth registered in your unit: _____________
2. Number of youth coming to camp: (Male) _____ (Female) ______
3. Number of adult leaders (21 and older) coming to camp: (Male) _____ (Female) ______
4. Our Unit will have: o Continuous Leadership o Rotating Leadership
5. Camp Unit Leader: ________________________ Telephone: ____________________
Address: __________________________City: _________________ Zip: ____________
6. Asst. Unit Leader: __________________________ Telephone: ____________________
Address: ____________________________ City: _________________ Zip: ____________
7. Emergency Contact for your unit, someone not attending with the unit:
Name: ___________________________________ Phone: _________________________
8. Our Unit has been coming to Camp Tuscarora:
❑ Regularly for the past few years.
❑ Off and on for the past few years.
❑ Irregularly for the past few years.
❑ Never Before
9. When we arrive at camp, we will (Check all that apply):
❑ Arrive in a bus
❑ Arrive with an equipment trailer
❑ Need more than four parking spaces for the week
❑ Arrive with our own tents
10. Willing to provide transportation for offsite events.
❑ Yes ❑ No
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Open Area Schedules
Free Periods
Monday: 7:00-8:00: Free Swim, Open BMX, Open Skate, and Advisor/Unit Leader Shoot
Tuesday: 7:00-8:00: Free Swim, Open BMX, Open Skate, Unit vs. Unit Shooting Sports Competition
Wednesday: 7:00-8:00: Free Swim, Open BMX, Open Skate, Open Shoot
Thursday: 7:00-8:00: Open BMX, Open Skate, Black powder Shoot (Purchase tickets in Trading Post earlier in week)
Leader Trainings and OA Events
Monday: OA Medicine Bowl @ 8:30 in the Mess Hall
Tuesday: Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat @ Waterfront, 7:30. OA POWWOW @ 7:30
Wednesday: Leader Ice Cream Social in OA building @ 8:30. OA Q&A @7:30 Crew Advisor Specific training – Part 1 of 2 in the OA Building, 6:30p. – 8:30p.
Thursday: Leader Dinner @5:45 p.m. in the OA Building. OA Service Corps during the day. Crew Advisor Specific training – Part 2 of 2 in the OA Building, 6:30p. – 8:30p.
Friday: Campfire OA Callout Ceremony. Campfire begins @ 8:15p.
“Unique” Friday Programs
Build-a-Raft Competition: Each Unit, beginning on Wednesday, is given the instructions for the Build-a-Raft Competition. During the Camp-Wide Activities period on Friday (2:30-5:00), each Unit will have representatives transport their unique raft from their campsite to the Aquatics area for launch. Units have Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning to create these rafts, and the entire Unit is encouraged to contribute to construction! After dropping off your raft at the waterfront, only one youth needs to stay with the raft to continue in the event.
Dutch Oven Cookoff: Both adult and youth leaders in each Unit are invited to participate in the Dutch Oven Cookoff during the Camp-Wide Activities period on Friday (2:30-5:00). Units will present their unique Dutch Oven dish to Tuscarora’s panel of judges, being judged on taste, originality, and presentation (including a unique name). Units must provide their own ingredients for their dish and are required to do all their cooking in a Dutch oven and are not allowed to begin preparation until after morning flags on Friday. Only one member of the unit, youth or adult, needs to remain at the Peacock shelter for presentation and judging.
Scoutcraft Competition: Units are encouraged to send representatives to compete in Tuscarora’s Unit vs. Unit Scoutcraft Competition. This competition will have youth from each Unit competing against other Units in several scoutcraft skills, such as fire-building, Tomahawk Throwing, pioneering, personal fitness, and more. The representatives from each Unit must represent all of the age levels in your Unit, so please include youth of all ages. Units should have representatives report to Scoutcraft during the Camp-Wide Activities period on Friday (2:30-5:00).
Top units for these events, as well as campers that participate in Honor Camper, Honor Unit, Unit Leader Merit Badge, Mile Swim, Tuscarora Titan, and Shooting Sports events will be recognized at the closing campfire on Friday night.
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CAMP TUSCARORA | Provisional Camper Application
Provisional camping is the term used to describe a youth that comes to Camp on an individual basis. It is designed for registered youth who want to camp at Camp Tuscarora, but their unit isn’t coming to Camp, they cannot attend camp with their Unit or for youth who want to attend camp for a longer period than just one week. The Provisional Camper is assigned to a unit with approved unit adult leadership and the youth will take part in camp programs and activities as a member of this assigned unit. A registered youth needs to bring everything he or she would bring if he or she were coming with his or her Unit. This includes at least one full class “A” uniform.
Cost for provisional camping is:
● Camp Fee: $240.00 per camper. (* Additional Trek fees also apply – See Trek Choices on page 22)
● Fee Schedule: $80.00 per camper due by March 31, 2020
● additional $80.00 per camper due by April 30, 2020
● total remaining balance per camper including Trek Selection fees due by June 1, 2020
● Late Fee: $10.00 per camper will be added if camp fees aren’t paid in full by June 1, 2020 ● Late Registrations: Any late registrations received after June 1, 2020 will be $260.00 per camper.
(No guarantee of trek selection and/or site availability after June 1st due to camp, program, and logistic capacities.)
First deposit is due upon registration, and any additional fees to catch up with the defined fee schedules above.
What to Do:
1. Register your provisional youth online at the following link: https://scoutingevent.com/424-26119 and complete the online check-out process by submitting all applicable fees. (Trek selection choices must be submitted online through the registration portal, and all payments must be made through the site as well.)
2. Complete this application and submit it to our Camp Director at [email protected]. 3. Obtain the appropriate Medical Form and have it completed by your physician and signed by the
parents/ legal guardians. No camper is permitted to stay at Camp without a medical form. 4. Arrive at Camp Tuscarora between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm on Sunday of the week you select to attend.
Camp closes the following Saturday morning, so you should plan to depart between 9:00 am and 10:00 am.
5. Check below to confirm that your Venturer/Explorer/Sea Scout/Scout is at least 14 years old and plans to attend as a Provisional Camper during the session listed:
❑ Week 4 (Adventure Week, 14+)
Name: _________________________________ Unit #: _________ Council: ___________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________State: ______________ Zip: _____________
E-mail Address: ____________________________ Phone #: _______________________________
Youth’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________
Parent’s / Legal Guardian’s Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________
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CAMP TUSCARORA PACKING LIST FOR VENTURERS/EXPLORERS/SCOUTS
Here is a suggested list of equipment a Scout
would need for a week at Camp.
Signed medical form
Complete Boy Scout uniform
Comfortable hiking shoes—no flip flops
Pocketknife
Handkerchief
Wallet/money ($50 -$70 for Trading
Post)
Sleeping bag or blankets
Flashlight with extra batteries
Scout handbook
Notebook with pencils/pens
Any pre-requisite work for classes
T-shirts—scout appropriate
Pants and/or shorts (follow traditional
school dress code)
Socks (enough for a week)
Underwear (enough for a week)
Raincoat or poncho with hood
Sneakers
Swim trunks and close toed water shoes
Wash cloth
Towel (one for swimming too)
Comb/brush
Soap in waterproof container
Shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Water bottle
Optional/Comfort Items:
Watch
Camera and film
Pajamas
Pillow
Sunglasses
Individual first aid kit
Boy Scout Field book
Mosquito repellent
Cord for clothesline
Plastic ground cloth
Bible or prayer book, according to faith
Extra items for Scouts taking overnight trips while at
Camp for Wilderness Survival or Backpacking. While
not mandatory, it makes the experience more
enjoyable.
Day or Frame Pack (carry personal items for
overnight)
Matches in waterproof case
Plastic ground cloth
Eating equipment—mess kit, silverware
Water bottle
Additional items: Suggestions from Unit Leaders:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Parents: Be sure and label any personal
items including clothing, handbooks with
scout’s name and Unit number. This aids in
the return of lost/found items.
Unit Leaders: Please share this packing list
with your Scouts!
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CAMP TUSCARORA – ADVENTURE WEEK
UNIT LEADER’S PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
_____1. Submit $100.00 campsite reservation fee online at https://scoutingevent.com/424-26119 to reserve a site.
_____2. Read the Camp Tuscarora Adventure Week Leader Guide.
_____3. Mail or email in the Unit Fact Sheet to the Camp Director. _____4. Email the names and mobile phone numbers of ALL leaders that will be attending
summer camp with your Unit (either all week or swapping in and out) to [email protected].
_____5. Using the Black Pug online registration system: Select the Trek Selections your youth
will take during the week. (Registered units with paid deposits and are current on fee
schedules will have access to Trek Selection choices online in March.) * Trek
selections MUST BE ENTERED NO LATER THAN 06/01/2020!
_____6. Have all youth and adults complete and turn in their complete medical forms one week
before Camp. Leadership in the Unit should review all medical forms to make sure they have been completed properly.
_____7. Review the campsite inspection plan, Unit program opportunities and Honor Unit award
requirements with the Unit.
_____8. Prepare the camp duty roster and camp attendance roster to post upon arrival at your Unit site.
PREPARING FOR CAMP TUSCARORA
ITEMS NEEDED FOR TURN-IN BY REGISTRATION ON SUNDAY
_____1. Completed, Parental/Guardian and physician-signed medical forms. These will be collected and checked thoroughly by the Camp Medic during medical rechecks.
_____2. Completed, signed activity waivers for all youth attending camp.
_____3. Completed, signed medication form for all youth attending camp, if applicable
_____4. Completed Unit Roster for all youth and adult leaders attending camp.
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CREW/POST/TROOP ROSTER
* We print your unit’s roster of registered youth and leaders directly from our online registration and payment portal. We suggest that you use this form as a guide when initially collecting summer camp registration information from your Unit and finally when entering your registration data in the online portal.
Unit Type & Number ____________ Council ________________ District __________________
Venturers/Explorers/Sea Scouts/Scouts:
1. ________________________________________ 25. ____________________________________
2. ________________________________________ 26. ____________________________________
3. ________________________________________ 27. ____________________________________
4. _____________________________________ 28. ____________________________________
5. ________________________________________ 29. ____________________________________
6. ________________________________________ 30. ____________________________________
7. ________________________________________ 31. ____________________________________
8. ________________________________________ 32. ____________________________________
9. ________________________________________ 33. ____________________________________ 10. _______________________________________ 34. ____________________________________ 11. _______________________________________ 35. ____________________________________ 12. _______________________________________ Adult Leaders: 13. _______________________________________ 1. ____________________________________ 14. _______________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 15. _______________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 16. _______________________________________ 4. ____________________________________ 17. _______________________________________ 5. ____________________________________ 18. _______________________________________ 6. ____________________________________ 19. _______________________________________ 7. ____________________________________ 20. _______________________________________ 8. ____________________________________ 21. _______________________________________ 9. ____________________________________ 22. _______________________________________ 10. ____________________________________
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_CAMP TUSCARORA – ADVENTURE WEEK 2020
Youth Leaving the Camp Property Policy
The following procedure is in effect for all youth registered at camp:
Once a youth has checked into our summer camp program, they are not authorized to leave except in an emergency unless prior approval has been given.
Prior approval can be granted for a youth to be picked up a before the end of the camping period for things such as sports events and family vacations.
The youth’s parents or legal guardian must notify the Camp Administration in writing that a youth may have an interrupted or shortened stay at Camp Tuscarora. This written statement must include the departure information and return information if the youth is going to return. It must also detail who is authorized to pick up the child. Both parent and Unit Leader in charge must sign the release form.
Upon the arrival at camp of the adult planning on picking up a camper, the adult must check in at the Camp Office. The Camp Administration will notify the adult leader of the unit, who will verify that this is the correct adult to pick up the camper. If this is confirmed, the administration will release the camper.
If an adult leader must take a youth home during the camping week due to an unforeseen emergency, he must inform the Camp Administration of his reasons and plans. If the youth is not related to the leader, two-deep leadership is required for the transportation.
All people leaving and coming into Camp Tuscarora must sign the Check-In/Check-Out log in the Camp Office in addition to the above procedures.
Youth Leaving Camp Early Release Form Name of Camper: ___________________________________________________________
Date to Be Released: _________________________
Reason for Release: _________________________________________________
Date of Return: _____________________________
Unit Leader’s Signature: _____________________________________________
Unit Number: _______________
Parent’s / Legal Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________
Camp Representative Signature: ______________________________________ _______________________________
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CAMP TUSCARORA
Adventure Week Honor Unit Award
Unit Type and Unit Number: __________________________
Do all of the following (Have staff member sign to approve):
ο Demonstrate continuous Scout spirit and participate in the events of Tuscarora’s Summer camp program.
ο Follow all posted Camp Tuscarora procedures, as well as all of those put forth in the Leader's Guide
ο Post your Unit program schedule and the camp schedule in the campsite
ο Review and post the needed rosters (table waiters, fireguard plans, cleanup duties, etc.)
ο Keep the Unit campsite neat and free of hazards. Each Unit must maintain at least an 85 on inspections or show continuous daily improvement ending above an 85.
ο Conduct flag-raising and lowering ceremonies within the campsite.
ο Sign up to clean the Scout showers (may be done with the cooperation of another Unit).
Complete ten (10) of the following (Have staff member sign to approve):
ο Conduct a Unit or inner-Unit campfire and invite a staff member to attend.
ο Invent a Unit yell and perform it when called to attendance at morning and evening flags.
ο Eat with ten different staff members at the dining hall.
ο Fly the flag of the United States of America proudly and properly within the Unit campsite.
ο Create or embellish a Unit flag and bring it to morning and evening flags.
ο Perform a worthwhile good turn or conservation project with the approval of the Ranger.
ο Have all youth wear their Class-A Uniform to evening flags every day.
ο Show that wood tools are available and used safely within the Unit campsite and that there exists a marked wood yard.
ο Have at least one youth registered for a provisional week at Camp Tuscarora.
ο Construct a significant pioneering project in your campsite.
ο Have at least 75% of Unit members complete a Handicraft project while in camp.
ο Have at least 90% of Unit members classified as Swimmer or have advanced one level at the waterfront.
ο Have at least one Unit Leader trained in Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat and hold either a Unit Swim or a Unit Boat.
ο Pre-register for next year at Camp Tuscarora.
ο Have one member of your Unit fill out a staff or volunteer application for next camp season.
ο Conduct a Unit program hour utilizing the Nature, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, or Tkahsaha area.
ο Audition and perform a skit or song for the Friday night campfire.
ο Have at least one adult leader attend the daily Advisor forum.
ο Have all adult leaders who have stayed over 72 hours earn the Unit Leader Merit Badge.
ο Have your Unit attend Vespers on Wednesday night.
The Crew President or Senior Patrol Leader needs to turn this form in by Friday dinner to the Camp Office with both signatures below.
_____________________________ ______________________________ Crew President/SPL Crew Advisor/Scoutmaster
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CAMP TUSCARORA ADVENTURE WEEK
HONOR CAMPER AWARD
Name: _____________________________ Unit: _______________
The Honor Camper Award is designed to reward those youth who participate to the fullest extent possible in the Camp Tuscarora program. Honor Campers Awards are limited to two campers per unit. Youth who complete 15 of the 20 requirements and receive staff signatures confirming this will be eligible for the award. Youth must turn in this form by Friday at 5:00 p.m. to the Camp Program Director, Austin Mitchell.
________ Achieve the Swimmer rank on the swim test.
________ Learn the middle name of four staff members
1.___________ 2. ___________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________
________ Take out a Canoe or Rowboat in the Aquatics area
________ Consult with the Ranger and assist with a service project
________ Challenge a staff member to a game of rock, paper, scissors. Win two out of three games.
________ Beat a member of the staff in ping pong.
________ Go to Scoutcraft and tie a bowline in under 3.5 seconds.
________ Go to the Ecology and show a staff member an example of Red, White and Black
Oak leaves.
________ Go to the Aquatics area and take a boat of some sort out on the water.
________ Bike or Skate at the BMX Track or Skate Park
________ Assist in constructing a Unit pioneering project.
________ Trade a patch with another youth.
________ Get approval for a Friday night skit or song/cheer performed by your Unit.
________ Play a game of either Frisbee golf, Ga-Ga Ball, or chess
________ Be a table waiter in the mess-hall for your Unit for at least 2 meals.
________ Have a staff member (possibly your Unit guide) join your Unit for a campfire or other in-campsite activity.
________ Find a Venturer, Explorer or Scout you don't know who has been to Philmont, Northern Tier, or Sea Base and talk to them about their experience.
________ Attend each evening Flag Ceremony in complete Class A uniform as designated by your Unit.
________ Use the Camp Tuscarora brand on something you own.
________ Sign up for a Provisional Week at Camp Tuscarora
________ Ask a staffer how to work at Camp Tuscarora for Camp Staff
________ Attend a nightly program or training.
Turn your completed form in to the camp office by 5:00 pm Friday to receive the Honor Camper Award.
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CAMP TUSCARORA ADVENTURE WEEK CAMPSITE INSPECTION SHEET
UNIT: ________________ CAMPSITE: _______________
INSPECTION ITEMS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
General Site 25
Tents 15
Personal Gear 20
Latrine 10
Water Basin 5
Rosters 10
Fire Equipment 15
Extra Credit 5
DAILY TOTAL
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CAMP TUSCARORA PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
INFORMATION FORM
Unit # ________ Council: __________________ District: ________________ Adventure Week
Camper’s Name: ________________________________________________________
Name of Parent or Guardian: ________________________ Phone: (___) ___________
Doctor’s Name ____________________________________ Phone: (___) __________
Medication / Strength:
______________________________________________________________________
Reason for medication: ___________________________________________________
When was medication started: ___________ Temporary: _______ Permanent: _______
Side effects (reaction to food, dehydration, stress, iodine, other medication, motor activity,
concentration, etc.):
_______________________________________________________________________
Special storage instructions: __________________________________________
Medication / Strength: ____________________________________________________
Reason for medication: ____________________________________________________
When was medication started: __________ Temporary: ________ Permanent: _______
Side effects (reaction to food, dehydration, stress, iodine, other medication, motor activity,
concentration, etc.):
______________________________________________________________________
Special storage instructions: _______________________________________________
Medication / Strength: ____________________________________________________
Reason for medication: ___________________________________________________
When was medication started: ______________ Temporary: _____ Permanent: _____
Side effects (reaction to food, dehydration, stress, iodine, other medication, motor activity,
concentration, etc.):
_______________________________________________________________________
Special storage instructions: _____________________________________________
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2020 TUSCARORA COUNCIL, CAMP TUSCARORA
ADVENTURE WEEK ACTIVITY CONTROL FORM & WAIVER
Please print in ink. All participants in the following activities must have a completed & signed form.
Participant’s Name Date of birth Unit Number (Troop, Crew, or Post) _____ Name of parent(s) or guardian(s)
Email Address
Telephone (Day) (Evening)
Potentially Hazardous Activities: (please check those you consent for your minor child to participate in)
______All Activities _____Climbing Tower ______Skateboarding
_____Archery
_____BMX
_____Rifle
_____Shotgun
______Waterfront (Swimming, Boating)
______Iceberg & Waterslide
WAIVER OF CLAIMS – HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participation in the activities of the Boy Scouts of America at Camp Tuscarora, after carefully considering the risk involved, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an organization in which membership is voluntary, I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for _______________________________, (myself/ my son/ my daughter), to participate in the activities I have indicated above, and all claims I or we may have against the Boy Scouts of America, the Tuscarora Council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with these activities are hereby expressly waived by the participant and the participant's family or guardians.
I am not under the influence of any chemical substance, including alcohol. Understanding that any physical activity involves a risk of injury, I understand that participation in these activities, including preliminary training and travel, is entirely voluntary. I release the Boy Scouts of America, the Tuscarora Council, the activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, or other organizations associated with these activities from any and all claims or liability arising out of any accident, illness, injury, damage, or other loss or harm to/or incurred or suffered by the participant named above or to his or her property out of this participation.
I certify that I (or my son or daughter) as a participant can meet the health and physical fitness requirements of the selected activities.
In case of emergency involving my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. If I cannot be contacted, I hereby give my permission to the physician selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for my child.
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his release as provided above:
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ____________________________ DATE: _________________
WITNESS SIGNATURE: _____________________________________ DATE SIGNED: _______________
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