PROGRAM GUIDE FOR SCOUTS AND LEADERS

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1 PROGRAM GUIDE FOR SCOUTS AND LEADERS

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3 Weekly Schedule; Weeks 1-5 & Monday-Start Schedule; Weeks 6 & Class Catalog... 3 Age/Size Appropriate Classes... 7 Class Schedule... 8 Camp Wide Events... 9 Vespers... 9 Campfire Programs... 9 Polar Bear Swim... 9 The Highland Games Scoutmaster Dinner Game Night The Banana Relay The Scoutmaster Belly-Flop Family Night Patrol Leader Responsibilities Special Activities & Awards Mica Bay Outpost Trip Appendix Camp Map Camp Awards Nature Area The Naturistic Award Eagle Quest Area - Knot Ninja & Blind Knot Ninja Scoutcraft Area - Mountain Man Award The Silver Paddle Award Iron Scout Award... 21

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5 Times 6:00 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Sunday 12:45 PM LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH 1:00 PM SHIFT 2 SPL MEETING LUNCH SHIFT 2 SHIFT 2 SPL MEETING LUNCH SHIFT 2 SHIFT 2 SPL MEETING 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM FLAG CEREMONY 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:15 PM 8:30 PM 8:45 PM 9:00 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM 9:45 PM 10:00 PM CHECK-IN & RESOLVE REGISTRATION, CAMP TOUR, MEDICAL CHECK, SWIM AND MERIT BADGE CHECKS LATE CHECK- IN Monday Tuesday Wednesday* Thursday Friday BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) SESSION TWO SESION THREE SESION THREE SESION THREE BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) SESSION TWO BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) FLAG CEREMONY LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) OPEN PROGRAM TIME OPEN PROGRAM TIME OPEN PROGRAM TIME OPEN PROGRAM TIME OPEN PROGRAM TIME DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) ALL LEADER MEETING VESPERS FLAG CEREMONY BREAKFAST SHIFT Camp Easton Weekly Schedule FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY SESSION ONE ADULT LEADER MEETING SESSION TWO SESSION ONE POLAR BEAR SWIM 1 ADULT LEADER MEETING SESSION TWO SESSION ONE ADULT LEADER MEETING SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE FLAG CEREMONY COMBINED DINNER SCOUT- MASTER DINNER ADULT LEADER MEETING SESION THREE FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY CPR INSTRUCTION EMERGENCY DRILL STAFF CAMPFIRE BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 HIGHLAND GAMES BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 SERVICE PROJECTS TROOP CAMPFIRES POLAR BEAR SWIM 2 BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 SESSION ONE SURVIVAL CAMP-OUT GAME NIGHT BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 OPEN CLASS SESSION / MERIT BADGE MAKE-UP TIME BANNANA RELAY FLAG CEREMONY COMBINED DINNER FAMILY VISITORS WELCOME! FAMILY NIGHT BLUE CARD PICK UP CLOSING CAMPFIRE & AWARDS CEREMONY LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT *Wednesday is OA Day, All Order of the Arrow Members are invited to wear their sashes on Wednesday OA FIRESIDE Saturday COMBINED BREAKFAST FLAG CEREMONY CHECK-OUT, QUESTIONS AND MERIT BADGE CONCERNS COLOR KEY ADVANCEMENT AND INSTRUCTION CAMP-WIDE EVENTS ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS MEALS UNSTRUCTURED TIME (PROGRAM AREAS NOT AVAILABLE) 1 P a g e

6 Times 6:00 AM 6:15 AM 6:30 AM 6:45 AM 7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Sunday 12:45 PM LUNCH ADULT LUNCH LUNCH 1:00 PM SHIFT 2 LEADER & SPL LUNCH SHIFT 2 SHIFT 2 SPL MEETING LUNCH SHIFT 2 SHIFT 2 SPL MEETING 1:15 PM MEETING 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM 8:15 PM 8:30 PM 8:45 PM 9:00 PM 9:15 PM 9:30 PM 9:45 PM 10:00 PM Monday Tuesday Wednesday* Thursday Friday FLAG CEREMONY & STAFF INTRODUCTIONS BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 SESSION TWO BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 BREAKFAST SHIFT 2 LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) LUNCH SHIFT 1 (LOWER) BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) SESSION TWO SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR SESSION FOUR OPEN PROGRAM TIME / Merit Badge Make-up Time 2018 Camp Easton Monday-Start Schedule SESSION ONE SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE SESSION FIVE OPEN PROGRAM TIME / Merit Badge Make-up Time OPEN PROGRAM TIME / Merit Badge Make-up Time FLAG CEREMONY COMBINED DINNER SCOUTMASTE R DINNER GAME NIGHT BREAKFAST SHIFT 1 (LOWER) FLAG CEREMONY DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) DINNER SHIFT 1 (LOWER) ADULT LEADER MEETING SESSION TWO SESION THREE HIGHLAND GAMES SESSION ONE SERVICE PROJECTS ADULT LEADER MEETING SESION THREE SESSION ONE OPEN PROGRAM TIME / Merit Badge Make-up Time SURVIVAL CAMP-OUT ADULT LEADER MEETING FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY DINNER SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 DINNER SHIFT 2 CPR INSTRUCTION STAFF CAMPFIRE CEREAL AND FRUIT AVAILABLE CHECK-IN, FINAL PAYMENTS, CAMP TOUR, MEDICAL, SWIM AND MERIT BADGE CHECKS EMERGENCY DRILL POLAR BEAR SWIM 1 POLAR BEAR SWIM 2 FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY FLAG CEREMONY TROOP CAMPFIRES SESION THREE SESSION ONE SESION THREE BANNANA RELAY OPEN PROGRAM TIME / Merit Badge Make-up Time FLAG CEREMONY COMBINED DINNER FAMILY NIGHT CLOSING CAMPFIRE & AWARDS CEREMONY LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT LIGHTS OUT *Wednesday is OA Day, All Order of the Arrow Members are invited to wear their sashes on Wednesday ADULT LEADER MEETING SESSION TWO BLUE CARD PICK UP OA FIRESIDE Saturday COMBINED BREAKFAST FLAG CEREMONY CHECK-OUT, QUESTIONS AND MERIT BADGE CONCERNS COLOR KEY ADVANCEMENT AND INSTRUCTION CAMP-WIDE EVENTS ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS MEALS UNSTRUCTURED TIME (PROGRAM AREAS NOT AVAILABLE) 2 P a g e

7 Image Class Name Cost Description/Prerequisites Program Area Archery $15 Fee includes Archery Fee and Arrow Kit Shooting Sports Class Sessions Offered 9:00am, 1:30pm Art No Prerequisites Handicraft 10:00am, 1:30pm Basketry NEW! Up to $20 in Trading Post BSA Lifeguard $75 BSA Snorkeling No Prerequisites Not a Scheduled Class. Available during Open Program Time only. For both Adults & Youth Become a BSA Certified Lifeguard, must be at least 15, pass BSA Swim Test* and be a VERY Strong Swimmer. This is an ALL WEEK course! It will take up all periods every day. Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Handicraft Swimming Swimming Open Time ALL WEEK 2 Day Class 9:00, 10:00am, 2:30pm Camping Please Complete Requirements 4a, 4b, 5e, 7a, 7b, 8c, 8d, 9a, 9b, 9c prior to camp in order to finish the Merit Badge at camp. Scoutcraft 9:00, 10:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm Canoeing Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Boating 9:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm Chess Great for First Year Scouts Handicraft Cooking Emergency Preparedness Environmental Science Finger Printing May not be able to finish at camp unless you complete some requirements before arriving. Must have First Aid Merit Please Complete Requirements 2c, 8b, 9a, 9b, 9c before arriving at camp Time intensive May require the use of open program time to finish Not a Scheduled class, available during open program only. Great for first year Scouts Eagle Quest Eagle Quest Nature Handicraft 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm 9:00am, 1:30pm 9:00am, 1:30pm 9:00am, 1:30pm Open Program Only Fire Safety NEW! No Prerequisites Scoutcraft 9:00am, 1:30pm First Aid Need to either bring a first aid kit to camp or purchase one in the trading post Eagle Quest 10:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm Fish and Wildlife Management No Prerequisites Scouts will need to use open program time to complete requirement 7 Nature 9:00am, 1:30pm Fishing No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 9:00am, 1:30pm Forestry No Prerequisites Nature 10:00am, 2:30pm 3 P a g e

8 Image Class Name Cost Description/Prerequisites Program Area Class Sessions Offered Geocaching Requires searching for Geocache during open program. GPS Units Available for Checkout Scoutcraft 1:30pm Geology No Prerequisites Nature 9:00am, 1:30pm Indian Lore Not a Scheduled class, available during open program only. Great for first year Scouts Scoutcraft Open Program Only Insect Study Requirement 9 cannot be completed at camp Nature 11:00am, 2:30pm Instructional Swim Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Kayaking No Prerequisites For those Scouts and scouters who are unable to pass the BSA swim test in order to build fundamental swimming skills ADULT ONLY CLASS Complete the second part of required Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster training while you visit us this summer! Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Swimming Admin Boating 11:00am, 1:30pm 10:00am 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm Leatherwork Up to $20 in Trading Post Requires kit purchase in trading post Handicraft 9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm Lifesaving Must have Swimming Merit Badge and be a strong swimmer Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Swimming 9:00, 11:00am Mammal Study Not a Scheduled class, available during open program only. Great for first year Scouts Nature Open Program Only Mile Swim Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Not recommended for younger scouts Boating 1:30pm Mining in Society No Prerequisite Nature 10:00, 11:00am Motor Boating $10 NRA Basic Pistol Course NEW! NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Rifle $80 $65 $30.00 Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* ADULT ONLY COURSE Learn the Fundamentals of Pistol Safety, Shooting and Maintenance ADULT ONLY CLASS To take your scouts out shooting outside of Summer Camp each troop must have an NRA Instructor and RSO, get trained for this during your stay at Camp Easton Must have Rifle Shooting Merit Badge or be over 18 Learn and practice advanced target shooting skills in order to advance in the NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Program, includes 500 rounds of ammunition and all targets. Boating Shooting Sports (Classroom in Dining Hall) Shooting Sports Shooting Sports 2 Day Class 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm 3:30pm Starts on Wednesday 1:30 11:00am 4 P a g e

9 Image Class Name Cost Description/Prerequisites Program Area NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Shotgun $75.00 Must have Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge or be over 18 Learn and practice advanced trap and skeet shooting skills in order to advance in the NRA/Winchester Marksmanship Program, includes 250 shells and clays. Shooting Sports Orienteering No Prerequisites Scoutcraft Class Sessions Offered 11:00am 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am Paddle Craft Safety Adult Class Learn the basics of paddle craft use and the safe methods needed to take your troop out on the water* Boating 1:30pm Painting No Prerequisites Handicraft 10:00am, 2:30pm Pioneering No Prerequisite. Materials for model will be provided in class, Scouts must purchase their own model materials if they wish to keep it. Scoutcraft 10:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm Reptile and Amphibian Study Requirement 8 cannot be completed at camp Nature 10:00am Rifle Shooting $15 Great for First Year Scouts, includes 100 shots. May require some extra time during open program to complete Shooting Sports 9:00am, 1:30pm Rowing Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Boating 10:00am, 2:30pm Safety Afloat Adults Only Swimming Scuba Diving $400 Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Course materials and Full PADI Certification included ($900+ Value!) Great opportunity to learn from Professional Scuba Instructors Swimming Sculpture No Prerequisites Handicraft 10:00am 3 Hour Block 9:00am (See Scuba on page 7) 11:00am, 1:30pm Shotgun Shooting $25 Great for all Scouts, cost includes 75 shots and clays. May require some extra time during open program to complete difficult for smaller scouts Shooting Sports 9:00am, 1:30pm Signs, Signals and Codes No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm Small Boat Sailing Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Not recommended for younger Scouts Boating 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm Soil and Water Conservation No Prerequisites Nature 9:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm Stand Up Paddle Boarding Swimming Adults & Youth Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Boating Swimming 2 Day Class 9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm 5 P a g e

10 Image Class Name Cost Description/Prerequisites Program Area Class Sessions Offered Adults Only The Great Adult Leader Training Course This training will prepare you to be an amazing leader in your Troop! Become a Nap Safely Instructor! Plus, earn your S more Cooking, Hot Beverage Drinking and Heart Attack Badges! Admin 1:30pm Trail to First Class No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 9:00am, 1:30pm Watersports $10 Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge* Boating 9: 00am, 1:30pm Wilderness Survival Woodcarving Up to $25 in Trading Post Woodwork $10 Recommended for Scouts who are 2 nd class or higher in rank. Required to attend the survival campout on Thursday Evening Totin-Chip required, can be earned in camp Monday evening Scouts may need to use free time to finish project Totin-Chip required, can be earned in camp Monday evening Not recommended for younger or smaller Scouts Scoutcraft Handicraft Handicraft 9:00, 10:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm 9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm 10:00am, 1:30pm.*All aquatics merit badges (see requirement #2 on each badge) and achievements specify that a scout must complete the BSA Swim Test before doing any other requirements. If a scout cannot complete either the beginner or swimmer swim test (See guide to safe scouting) by the end of the first day of classes their schedule may be adjusted and they may be moved to other classes outside of aquatics As Scouts and leaders plan their schedules, it is important to remember that there is considerable distance between some of the program areas. It is highly recommended that schedules are planned so that travel time doesn t delay arriving at classes or unnecessarily tire Scouts. For instance, the trail distance from the Waterfront to the Scoutcraft is approximately half a mile and includes a 200-foot elevation change, while the distance from the Waterfront to Handicraft is only about 600 feet. We wouldn t recommend scheduling classes that go from the Boating area to Scoutcraft then back down to Handicraft all before lunch. It makes arriving on time for classes difficult and tires out Scouts and leaders quickly. Please use the camp map (page 14) in order to help plan your schedules accordingly. 6 P a g e

11 The Guide to Advancement states that No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancement requirements. (see guide to advancement p. 2) With that in mind, Camp Easton does not impose any age restrictions on our merit badge classes not already included in the badge itself. We do however make note that younger, smaller or less experienced scouts may have difficulties with certain classes and activities. Such as manipulating the rigging on a sailboat in Small-Boat Sailing, using large tools and lumber in Woodworking or attempting Wilderness Survival before completing the knot and fire-building requirements leading up to Second Class. While not required, we urge you to make note of these suggestions as you plan your visit to Camp Easton and create your daily schedule. Thanks to our friends at the NRA, Riverstone CDA and many other donors we can have correctly sized equipment at our ranges, waterfront and more to best serve all our scouts! The Scuba Program is one of Camp Easton s claims to fame. Not many summer camps are able to offer this merit badge because of facility, equipment, staff or time constraints. Because of the time-intensive nature of this program, those who take this class need to be ready to begin early Sunday afternoon upon arrival to complete some of the classroom material. Also, to save time, please complete the additional scuba medical form (available on our website) before arriving and bring it with you. 7 P a g e

12 2018 CLASS SCHEDULE Program Area Merit Badge 9:00 10:00 11:00 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 Adult Classes Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills* X Adult Classes The Great Adult Training Course* X Adult Classes NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training* X Adult Classes NRA Basic Pistol Course* X Boating Canoeing X X X Boating Kayaking X X X X X Boating Motorboating (2 day class) X X X X X Boating Paddle Craft Safety* X Boating Stand Up Paddle Boarding (2 day class)* X X X Boating Rowing X X Boating Safety Afloat* X Boating Small-boat sailing X X X X X Boating Watersports X X Eagle Quest Cooking X X Eagle Quest Emergency Preparedness X X Eagle Quest First Aid X X X Eagle Quest Fishing X X Eagle Quest Signs Signals and Codes X X X Eagle Quest Trail to First Class* X X Handicrafts Art X X Handicrafts Chess X X X X Handicrafts Fingerprinting OPEN PROGRAM ONLY Handicrafts Basketry OPEN PROGRAM ONLY Handicrafts Leatherwork X X X Handicrafts Painting X X Handicrafts Sculpture X X Handicrafts Woodcarving X X X Handicrafts Woodwork X X Nature Environmental Science X X Nature Fish and Wildlife Management X X Nature Forestry X X Nature Geology X X Nature Insect Study X X Nature Mammal Study OPEN PROGRAM ONLY Nature Mining In Society X X Nature Reptile and Amphibian Study X Nature Soil and Water Conservation X X X Scout Craft Fire Safety X X Scout Craft Camping X X X X Scout Craft Geocaching X Scout Craft Indian Lore OPEN PROGRAM ONLY Scout Craft Orienteering X X X Scout Craft Pioneering X X X Scout Craft Wilderness Survival X X X X Shooting Sports Archery X X FREE SHOOT Shooting Sports NRA Marksmanship (Rifle)* X FREE SHOOT Shooting Sports NRA Marksmanship (Shotgun)* X FREE SHOOT Shooting Sports Rifle Shooting X X FREE SHOOT Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting X X FREE SHOOT Swimming BSA Lifeguard* X Swimming Instructional Swim* X X Swimming Lifesaving X X Swimming Mile Swim * X Swimming Scuba X Swimming Snorkeling patch (2 day class)* X X X Swimming Swimming X X X X *Please note that indicated classes are NOT merit badges 8 P a g e

13 Throughout your experience with us at Camp Easton, your troop will have several opportunities to participate in events that involve all the guests in camp. Some of these are focused on all the troops in camp attending the same event together, and some are individual troop activities that all troops participate in simultaneously. (Sunday Evening) After everyone gets checked-in and settled in on Sunday, we hold a short, non-denominational worship service. All Scouts and leaders are invited to attend for an inspirational experience in our fire bowl overlooking beautiful Lake Coeur d Alene. (Monday, Wednesday & Friday Evenings) On Monday evening, after Scouts first day in their classes, the Staff will put on a camp fire program so that all of the Scouts and leaders can enjoy some fun and fellowship. The staff will present songs, skits, jokes and stories to entertain and inspire! On Wednesday evening, each troop gets an opportunity to host their own campfire in their campsite. We encourage them to follow the example presented by the staff on Monday, and practice songs and skits they may want to share with the rest of the camp Friday evening. Here s some things to think of as your Scouts prepare for their campfire: - Keep it simple - Keep it short (no more than 5 minutes) - No jokes that insult or make fun of others - Keep it Scouting appropriate - Practice ahead of time - Speak up and face the audience On Friday evening, all troops are invited (though not required) to present songs, skits and stories to the rest of the camp. During the program, awards and recognitions will be given out by the staff to youth and adults in camp for the week s activities. (Tuesday and Thursday Morning) Wake up bright and early to come down to the waterfront at 6:30 am to take a short swim in the brisk morning water! Scouts and leaders who participate will receive a Polar Bear Swim patch to take home with them. 9 P a g e

14 (Tuesday Evening) Join us in an event on Tuesday evening that will pit troops and patrols against one another in a competition of strength, agility, strategy, cooperation, teamwork and scouting spirit! During the highland games Scouts will participate in a number of activities such as: The Rock Throw Face Painting The Caper Toss Javelin Throw Scout Trivia Team Challenges Foot-races And More! Troops are encouraged to bring their troop and patrol flags, scout spirit and if they have them their kilts! (shorts must be worn under kilts at all times) It s a friendly competition between Scouts from all over the country! The winner will be announced at the Friday evening camp fire. Victory will go to the strongest, bravest and most prepared troop, because in the end, THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE!! Be sure to dress up and make this experience as memorable as possible! Even our Camp Ranger Sean gets himself in the games! (Thursday Evening) In honor of those who volunteer and sacrifice so much for our youth in scouting, every week we hold a special dinner just for the leaders who take their time to be with us in camp. Scoutmasters and other unit leaders get to have a specially prepared steak dinner and spend an evening with the Camp Director, Program Director, Head Commissioner and a special guest from the council office. (Thursday Evening) While the Scoutmasters and Unit Leaders get some oneon-one time with the management, the Scouts get to spend an evening playing games with the staff. With field games like Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer, Frisbee Golf, Horseshoes, Giant Jenga and more they re sure to have a great time! 10 P a g e

15 (Friday Afternoon) In the ultimate challenge of versatility, patrols get to visit every area of camp and complete challenges while racing the clock. But wait! In true relay style, patrols must take to each area their standard issue banana! AND they must use the banana as they complete each challenge! Don t monkey around! Come prepared as this competition will be both tough and tasty! The winner will be announced at the Friday evening camp fire. (Friday Afternoon) In an ultimate test of endurance and gut-busting humor, Scoutmasters and other unit leaders are invited (not required in any way) to compete in an epic belly flop competition! Each troop is allowed to select one adult representative to compete for the championship title and ultimate bragging rights. The winner will be announced at the Friday evening camp fire. (Friday Evening) Family members are invited to come join us Friday evening for dinner and the closing campfire. Guests need to check in at the business office when they arrive in camp. All participation in camp wide events is voluntary. We encourage participation by both Scouts and leaders in as many of these events as possible, however it is not required. Meal tickets can be purchased at the trading post after arriving in camp. 11 P a g e

16 We believe that Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders should lead their Scouts as much as possible. We offer several opportunities in camp for youth leaders to organize and lead their Scouts. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be a short Patrol Leader Meeting with a member of the camp management to make sure that troops are aware of all the activities going on in camp and see if any issues or needs need to be addressed. During the Monday Senior Patrol Leader s meeting (Patrol Leaders also welcome) youth leaders will have an opportunity to sign up for the various tasks below. Each patrol needs to arrive for flag ceremonies on time and in uniform. We ask that each patrol bring their flag, and prepare a patrol yell! Throughout the week each troop and if possible each patrol is asked to help in doing flag ceremonies. There are two responsibilities at each ceremony: FLAGS One patrol will be responsible for the raising and lowering of the flags in a respectful and organized manner. At Camp Easton we believe that youth should lead youth as much as possible. We encourage Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leaders to take an active role in the planning of their troop activities while in camp. We also encourage adults to drive this in camp as much as is reasonable by sending Scouts to their youth leadership when issues arise. Simply put, learn to say: PROGRAM Another patrol will lead either a song or cheer (no more than 5 minutes). Songs and thoughts need to be approved with the Program Director before the ceremony. After each meal, we ask for assistance clearing and wiping down the tables and straightening up the dining area. Every day at 4:30pm, the commissioner staff needs help cleaning and restocking the bathroom and showerhouses. It takes about 30 minutes and we ask for one troop each from lower and upper camp to help each day. 12 P a g e

17 Outside of classes and trainings, there are additional activities at camp for both Scouts and leaders as well as special awards for both individuals and patrols. These activities fall outside of scheduled classes and need to be done during open program time in order to be completed. (See Appendix for more details) The silver paddle award encourages adult participation in camp by encouraging adults to be involved in all aspects of camp programs. The gold paddle award encourages patrol participation in camp and offers additional opportunities for developing patrol leadership through the patrol method. Every week the commissioner staff will select a patrol who has gone above and beyond expectations to participate in camp, assist others and live the values of the scout law. The schedule at camp offers a variety of both open program time and free time. Troops, Scouts and leaders are welcome to be as busy as they would like or take the extra time to just relax and enjoy being in the great outdoors! Adults may purchase tickets at the trading post to participate in a number of varied shooting opportunities during open shooting time at the range. The adults with the highest scores at the end of the week will be recognized at the Friday evening campfire. Pick up a ticket in the trading post to try your skills in shooting sports! If you complete one of the challenges at shotgun, rifle or archery, bring the stamped ticket back for a treat! Prove your knot skills in the Scoutcraft area by tying the eight basic knots of the pioneering merit badge in under 75 seconds! 13 P a g e

18 Show your mountain man skills by starting a fire without matches, building a pioneering structure and more! Test your outdoor knowledge and Leave-no-Trace abilities with this award! Scouts who complete a specific challenge in every area of camp become Camp Easton Iron Scouts! Purchase a ticket in the trading post to try out our new chalk-ball program! During open shoot time come on up and give it a shot! 14 P a g e

19 Camp Easton and Camp Sweyolakan, our Camp Fire USA sister camp on the other side of lake Coeur d Alene, participate in a program which allows us to send Scouts over to their camp and they send Camp Fire campers over to camp Easton for an overnight exchange once or twice a week. Scouts leave camp about 4:00pm, and canoe across the lake in our giant 20+ person War Canoes. When they arrive in Sweyolakan, they get to set up camp on the upper field overlooking Mica Bay. We pack tinfoil dinners for Scouts and leaders before they leave which Scouts can cook in the fire bowl at Sweyolakan. After eating, they get to sleep under the stars. Scouts return in the morning, leaving about 5:30am. This gets them back to camp Easton in time for breakfast and morning flag ceremony, so that Scouts who go don t miss any classes. There is an additional cost for this trip of $2 per person to help cover repair costs and eventually replace the war canoes. Two adults from each troop must go on the trip, or troops need to make arrangements with other troops who are going to share leaders so that 2-deep leadership will be maintained during the trip. We do send one life-guard in each war canoe. The days for this trip vary from week to week based on both camp programs, weather and previous arrangements. Spots on the trip are available for purchase in the trading post once you arrive in camp. When Scouts are in Sweyolakan they are ambassadors of Camp Easton and the BSA. Many Camp Fire participants have had little to no interaction with the BSA and we get to be their first impression. Remember to be living examples of the Scout Law when in their camp. Because there is a life-guard in each canoe and life jackets will be worn at all times, it is not necessary to pass the BSA swim test in order to go on the trip. However, it does take forty-five minutes to an hour to reach the other side of the lake depending on wind and weather. Younger Scouts often struggle with paddling for that length of time. There is opportunity to switch paddlers but it is still a long trip. 15 P a g e

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22 This award is for those individuals who love to experience the outdoors. Each requirement is oriented towards understanding our natural environment or its conservation. Requirement Recite and explain in your own words the outdoor code Explain the 7 principles of Leave No Trace Identify 15 plants and describe their characteristics Explain 3 methods to stop soil erosion, demonstrate one of these Write a brief report on 2 animals that make camp Easton their home, list eating habits, where they sleep and any other characteristics Make an improvement on the local environment that will help an animal, and describe how it is an improvement Explain Fire-Smarting and do a project that helps to fire-smart the forest (Wednesday Night Service Project) Staff Initials This award is for those who wish to test their mastery of the Scout s eight basic knots required. Tie the following knots at the Scout Craft in less than 1 minute 15 seconds. Complete this challenge Blindfolded and you get to sign your name in the Epic Blind Knot Ninja log book! Square Knot Clove Hitch Timber Hitch Half Hitch (x2) Taught Line Hitch Bowline Sheet Bend Sheepshank Staff Initials: Ninja Blind Ninja Requirement Tie the following knots; Square knot, clove hitch, timber hitch, two half hitches, taught line hitch, bowline, sheet bend, and sheepshank Demonstrate the three splicing methods; back splice, eye splice, and short splice (this is best done on Monday night at the Splicing Station) Start a fire without matches using three different methods Sing a camp song, or a song that relates to the history of scouting. It must be at least 1 minute long. Demonstrate how to hang a bear bag successfully between two trees at the scout craft area. Lash a useful camp gadget capable of supporting the weight necessary for its intended function Staff Initials 18 P a g e

23 Possible Points Points earned Staff Sign Campsite Inspection by Commissioner Monday 10 Wednesday 10 Friday 10 Scout Spirit 5 per day Entire patrol earns the Iron Scout Award 50 Have Patrol Flag at Campwide Flag Ceremony 2 per time Participate in a troop shoot or swim 30 Camp Activities Sunday's Vesper service (Whole Patrol Attends) 10 Hold a Troop campfire Wednesday Night 10 Easton Bannana Relay Games (+10 for winner) 10 Polar Bear Swim (100% of patrol must earn patch) 20 Highland Games (+10 points for being "Highlander") 5 per Game Play games on game night with patrol 10 per game Miscelaneous Do Service Project with patrol for Ranger 30 Member of patrol earn an award in all areas 10 per area Hike the Nature Trail with whole patrol 20 Member of patrol earns BSA Lifeguard 50 Be Program Patrol 10/time Do Flags for whole camp 10/time Clean central restrooms, Knight 1, or Knight 2 10/time Teach advancement to a junior patrol 30 SPL and Leaders meetings 10/meeting Participate in an outpost camp (eg. Mica Bay, Wilderness Survival, IndianLore.) With whole Patrol 25 "Above and Beyond" at Camp Management's Discretion up to 50 TOTAL POINTS EARNED UNIT NUMBER PATROL NAME SENIOR PATROL LEADER PATROL LEADER Must be turned into Program Director before Dinner on Friday ***Earn 250 points and get the Gold Paddle Award*** 19 P a g e

24 Possible Points Attend leader's meetings 10/meeting Attend an Adult Leader Class 5/session Assist with Tues evening instructional classes 10 Assist with conservation project 15 Take swim test (+5 for swimmer classification) 10 Become a BSA lifeguard 150 Carve a neckerchief Slide 10 Earn Swimming and Water Rescue 50 Assist at Waterfront 10/day Do service project for Ranger 30 Assist at Eagle Quest 10/day Complete Handicraft project 15 Assist at Ranges 10/day Complete a shooting Challenge 25/each Assist at Scoutcraft 10/day Earn the "Knot Ninja" 25/each Assist at Handicraft 10/day Help Kitchen by serving at a meal 10/meal Assist at Nature 10/day Earn Nature Area award 25/each Participate at Game night by traveling with patrols 10 per game Earn Polar Bear Award 20 Participate in a Troop Shoot or Swim 30 Participate in Scoutmaster Belly Flop (+5 for winning!) 10 Points Earned Staff Member Initial Cook dessert at your campsite 15/dessert Eat the bannana at the Bannana Relay 20 Check your scouts' tracking sheets 10/day Earn the Iron Scout Award 30 Go to Mica Bay 25 Sign up for camp for next year 25 TOTAL POINTS EARNED NAME UNIT NUMBER CAMPSITE Must be turned into Program Director before Dinner on Friday ***Earn 300 points and get the Silver Paddle Award*** 20 P a g e

25 All scouts and adult leaders may participate in this award. In order to receive the Iron Scout award you must complete all tasks in all areas. Each program area has a task that you must complete during open time 3:30-5:00 pm. Each task below must be initialed by a staff member in that specific area. All areas will supply any materials needed to complete the tasks. Have your initialed sheet turned into the Program Director by Thursday evening dinner time. Awards will be given at the Friday night campfire! Nature Area Explain the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Identify 15 plants and describe their characteristics. Make a report on 2 animals that make camp Easton their home, list eating habits, where they sleep and any characteristics. Scout Craft (Will be held at Upper Scout Craft) Start a flint and steel fire Demonstrate 4 out of the 8 knots required for the Pioneering Merit Badge Lash a Tripod that can hold you up of the ground Eagle Quest Successfully with a Compass Orient a map Explain 5 signs of a heart attack Explain in what situation you could use a Fireman s Carry? Than demonstrate a Fireman s Carry by carrying someone across the parade field Waterfront Complete the Polar Bear Swim Handicraft Name five rules of knife safety Using safe knife techniques carve you initials into a piece of wood Draw a picture that is somehow relative to scouting Archery Range Shoot five arrows at the range and score a minimum of 15 points 21 P a g e