SUMMER PARTICIPANT MANUALCAMP - Scouting Event

Cub Adventure

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SUMMER CAMP

PARTICIPANT MANUAL

Camp May, Beaumont Scout Reservation

6480 Beaumont Reservation Dr.

High Ridge, MO 63049

2019

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WELCOME TO CAMP MAY!

Camp May is located at Beaumont Scout Reservation

(BSR). BSR sits on 2,400 acres of wooded, rolling hills and

adventure in southwestern St. Louis County. This multi-use

property is located just off Highway 44 at the Beaumont-

Antire Road exit.

Beaumont Scout Reservation offers countless activities and

facilities for Scouts, featuring Cub World, Nagel Explorer

Base (home of the council’s horses), cabins, a climbing

tower, mud cave exploration and a swimming pool.

What’s inside? How to register, sample schedule, camper packing list, what to expect on check in day, sample menu, evening programs, advancements, and more!

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Welcome! Children sign-up in Scouts for outdoor adventure and fun.Thanks for ensuring your Scouts get that opportunity at camp this year!

First Thing’s First: On Line Registration

Where to sign up: stlbsa.org• Learn more and sign up for all our summer camp

activities at stlbsa.org. ◦ Start by going to the “Camping” tab ◦ Click “Summer Camp” ◦ Click the image of the two Cub Scouts, which takes you to the Cub Scout Camping page.

◦ Click “Click here for overnight camps” ◦ Choose the camp type you wish to attend and click “Register”

If you have questions while going through the registration process, reach out to the program department at 314-256-3044 or [email protected] where we are ready to help walk you through the process or answer any questions.

Adult supervision at camp• For all Scouting events, including summer camp,

there must be two adults acting as the adult supervision for the Scouts in your Pack or Den.

◦ If your unit does not have two adults at camp, the camp office will “pair” your unit with other units so that there are always multiple adults on campsites and while in program areas with the scouts.

• There is no maximum number of adults, but there is a minimum of at least one adult for up to every four Scouts.

• If there are adults sharing the leadership by being at camp for parts of the session, they are welcome to switch in and out, as needed, ensuring proper supervision for your Scouts.

◦ If you have extra adults at meal times, they will need to pay $6 for a guest meal.

• If your Scout or your Den is not able to have any adults attend with the Scouts, there is an option to attend with paid camp staff leadership. There is a “Cub Scout Youth, Provisional” option at registration. This is a higher fee option because this pays for the adult leader’s time and meals.

• Den Chiefs: if your den has a den chief, s/he is welcome to attend camp as a den chief, (in addition to the adults attending camp), paying the same fee as an adult.

Parent Portal This is an optional tool for your Pack that allows one parent or leader to sign up the whole group of Scouts, giving that person log-ins for parents to go in and pay for their Scouts, individually. You will see this while registering. If you have questions, please reach out to the program department at 314-256-3044, or [email protected].

CampershipsAlso known as financial assistance, camperships are available for families in need as a tool to ensure more Scouts can attend camp. Please find the application on our Summer Camp webpage.

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What To Do Before Camp

• Every youth and adult camper should complete Parts A and B of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record. • If anyone has food allergies, please complete the food allergy form (found on the camp registration page) and email

it to [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the camp session s/he is attending.• Please ensure all fees are paid at least one week prior to camp. • Every camper, youth and adult, should pack these items for a comfortable time at camp:

Personal tent (if you prefer your own tent, rather than the camp-provided tents)

Duffel bag or backpack

Day pack/small backpack

Water bottles (1-2)

Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets

Pillow

Sturdy walking shoes or boots (waterproof recommended)

Sandals (closed-toe recommended for creek activities)

Raincoat or poncho

Sweatshirt or jacket

Scout uniform (if Scout has one)

Swimsuits (2-3)

T-shirts (5)

Shorts (4)

Underwear (5)

Socks (6)

Extra pair of clothes to get dirty in mud cave (1)

Pajamas or other sleeping attire (1)

Towels (1-2)

Washcloth

Toothbrush & paste

Shampoo/conditioner

Soap

Hairbrush or comb

Sunscreen

Insect repellent (non-aerosol)

Personal first aid kit

Grocery or Ziploc bags for wet or dirty clothes

Flashlight & batteries

Wristwatch

Camp stool/chair

Camera

Spending money (we recommend $30)

Goggles

Small wagon to carry gear to campsite

• Please note that pets, fireworks, alcohol, sheath knives, nonprescription drugs, and personal firearms are not allowed in camp.

• We also do not recommend bringing any items of value and unsecured food that may attract animals.

• Adults may also want to bring charcoal for campsite cooking, s’mores supplies, a cooler to keep snacks, fire starters, and additional recreational equipment like frisbees, whiffle ball, etc.

• If parents want to send Scouts mail at camp, please mail it early so that it arrives when the Scouts are in camp, or have the adult or unit leader bring it with them to camp to load into the mailbox. The address is:

Scout Name Scout Campsite 6480 Beaumont Scout Reservation Dr. High Ridge, MO 62049.

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When You Arrive At Camp And Check In

Check-in at the Camp Office is 1:30—3 p.m.• We recommend that, if able, you check in by 3 p.m.

to ensure you have time for campsite check in, swim tests, and camp tours before dinner.

Where and how to check in:• The Camp Office is in the Emerson Center, just past

the lobby.• When you check in at the office, you will be shown

all paid fees and any remaining balances. If you have a remaining balance, please be prepared to pay it at check-in with credit, check, or cash.

• At check in, you will receive a meal ticket where you will list how many adults and youth are in camp so that we know how many seats you will need at meals. You will give the completed card to your Pack Counselor on your campsite.

Checking In at the Campsite• Checking in on your campsite begins as soon as

your group is all there. There will be two camp staff present to go through a brief medical check with all adults and youth staying at camp. Please have your medical forms out and ready.

Swim Tests, Dining Hall Orientation, and Tour of Camp

• After everyone has done his/her medical check, the camp staff will take you on a tour of camp pointing out program areas, stopping at the dining hall for orientation, and going to the pool for swim tests. Please ensure your group is wearing swimsuits, sunscreen, and has their towels ready.

• Scouts and adults with dietary restrictions should visit with the Food Service Manager at the end of the dining hall orientation, or before the first meal in camp, to ensure their dietary needs are met.

• Swim tests are: ◦ Non-swimmer: get in the water splash around and cool off (this is optional).

◦ Beginners: swim 50 feet, including one sharp turn and submerging completely underwater.

◦ Swimmers: swim 75 yards, unbroken, with a strong forward stroke, swim 25 yards in a resting backstroke, and then float in the water for several seconds.

Based on the swim test youth and adults complete, they can swim in deeper water throughout the camp session.

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What To Expect At Camp

Program areas• Your Scout(s) are scheduled to go here throughout

the camp session: ◦ Instructional swim ◦ Free swim ◦ BB guns ◦ Archery ◦ STEM ◦ Nature ◦ Outdoor skills

At the program areas throughout their camp session, Scouts will work on these advancements:

• Arrow of Light: Into the Woods, Adventures in Science, Outdoor Adventure

• Webelos: Webelos Walk About, Adventures in Science, Cast Iron Chef, First Responder

• Bears: Bear Claws and Whittling Chip; Bear Necessities; Fur, Feathers and Ferns; Forensics

• Wolves: Call of the Wild, Howling at the Moon, Paws on the Path, Air of the Wolf

• Tigers: My Tiger Jungle, Tigers in the Wild, Floats and Boats, Sky is the Limit

All Scouts will also work on the Shooting Sports Awards and the Outdoor Activity Award.

Evening program• First evening is camp-wide campfire at the Council

Ring put on by the camp staff• Second evening is Cub World Adventure. Scouts can

play on the massive Cub World playground including the pirate ship and Fort. Games will include fort wars, capture the flag, and more, and we will have branding and stargazing.

• The Third evening is Campsite Campfire. Scouts will participate in their own campfire skits on their campsites. With the other adults and Scouts on your site, build a campfire for the group and work with the Scouts on ideas for skits, songs, cheers, jokes, and stories.

Every evening, the trading post, the Gaga Pit, and Human foosball will be open, as well.

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Sample schedule:

Dining hall sample menu:Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Breakfast Scrambled eggsSausage pattiesShredded hashbrowns

Oatmeal barYogurtFresh fruitCereal

Juice, milk, water, coffee

French toast sticksBaconMargarine/syrup


Juice, milk, water, coffee, chocolate milk

Sausage GravyBiscuitsHashbrown patties


Juice, milk, water, coffee

Lunch Chicken tendersCurly friesKetchup and BBQ sauce

Chocloate chip cookies

Fruit & salad barPunch, milk, water

Turkey and cheeseMacaroni and cheeseFixing’s platterCondiments

Rice crispy treats


Dinner BBQ Chicken breastsAugratin potatoesCalifornia blendRolls/margarine

Jello cake


Sausage and penneBroccoli cutsGarlic bread

Oreo dream


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TIME DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Day 47:50 Flag Raising Flag Raising Flag Raising8:00 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast9:00 Scoutcraft Nature Mud Cave

10:00 Instructional Swim Instructional Swim Mud Cave11:00 BBs Archary12:30 Lunch Lunch1:00 Check in (at 1:30)2:00 Check in Nature Nature3:00 Check in/swim tests STEM Free Swim4:00 Swim tests Free Swim BBs6:20 Flag Lowering Flag Lowering Flag Lowering6:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner7:30 First Leaders Meeting Cub World Activity Night8:00 Cub World Activity Night Campsite Campfire8:15 Opening Campfire Cub World Activity Night Campsite Campfire

10:00 Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out

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Daily parents/leaders meetings• Once a day, there will be a 15 minute parents/leaders

meeting at the gazebo outside the Emerson Center where you can ask questions, receive updates on the schedule, get reminders, etc.

• On check-in day, the meeting is at 7:15 p.m. Day 2 and 3, the meeting is at 8:45 a.m.

• If possible, please ensure one adult from your group is present at each meeting.

Office The Camp Office, located just past the lobby in Emerson, will be open everyday from 9 a.m.—noon, 2—5 p.m., and 7:30—9:30 p.m.

Trading Post• The Camp Trading Post will be open every day from

8:45—11:45 a.m., 1:15—4:15 p.m., and 7:15—9:15 p.m.

• This is a great place to pick up miscellaneous supplies you may need at camp such as sunscreen, toothpaste and snacks, and an excellent place to get your camp souvenirs like t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, etc.

First Aid• Camp May is staffed 24 hours a day by an

emergency medical responder who has a first aid area in the lower level of Emerson. All injuries and illnesses should be reported to the health officer.

◦ Participants with serious injuries requiring hospitalization will be transported to St. Clare Health Center or Saint Anthony’s Medical center. If an emergency occurs that requires you to call 911, please call immediately then send a messenger to the camp office or call us at 636-587-8717.

• Medications should be kept secure and dispensed by

the parent or unit leader at camp. When requested, the health officer will hold medications requiring refrigeration, or those that the unit adults feel uncomfortable holding.

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We look forward to providing you and your Scouts an awesome summer camp experience!

Questions? Feedback? Please Contact Us:• www.stlbsa.org • Key contacts:

◦ Laura Enge, Director of Cub Scout Camping: 314-256-3020, [email protected] ◦ Liz Belter, Program Assistant: 314-256-3044, [email protected]

Camp Safety Procedures

General Rules• While walking around camp, Scouts should be with a

buddy, always. • Fires must be put out completely before leaving a

campsite. • Please do not feed or catch wildlife.• Passengers of cars must be in seats with seatbelts

when driving on camp property. • Smoking must be done away from Scouts’ view. • If there are any unauthorized or questionable persons

in camp, please speak with the Camp Director to ensure unauthorized persons are escorted out of camp.

Youth Protection• Anyone who suspects, knows of, or witnesses a

camper being mistreated must notify the camp director immediately. Anyone mistreating a camper, in any way, will be asked to leave camp.

• Adults are not permitted to tent with a Scout unless they are the Scout’s guardians.

Scout DisciplinePlease share this information with all participants before arriving at camp:

• The Scout Oath and Law are the rules and expectation at camp.

• In the event of inter-Pack conflict, the Pack adult(s) are responsible for discipline.

• The Camp administration will send a Scout home immediately who steals, vandalizes, or intentionally places himself or others in danger of harm.

• Scouts are expected to be in the campsite by 10 p.m. each night. Scouts out later than that must be accompanied by an adult.

Emergency Procedures • Emergency procedures will be posted in the

campsite and reviewed the first day of camp.

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SUMMER PARTICIPANT MANUALCAMP - Scouting Event