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____ Field Uniform (worn to Camp)
____ Swim suit and towel
____ Changes of clothes (shirts w/ sleeves)
____ Underwear and socks
____ Rain poncho
____ Hat
____ Hiking boots or other spare shoes
____ Toothbrush and toothpaste
____ Water bottle
____ Insect repellent and sunscreen
____ Money for Trading Post
____ Theme costume—Back to Bedrock - Age of Dinosaurs
____ Sleeping bag or 3 blankets
____ Stuffed animal buddy
____ Pillow
____ Handbook (optional)
____ Flashlight with extra batteries
____ Camera (optional)
____ Fishing pole, bait, barbless hooks
____ Laundry bag
____ Soap, shampoo, and towel
____ Sweater, jacket, or windbreaker
____ Pajamas or sweats
Packing suggestion: Put each day’s underwear, socks, and clothes in a gallon sealable bag. This keeps the clothes dry and makes it easy for the boys to find clean clothes.
____Additional Field Uniform/clothes
____Compass (optional)
____Roster of boys in camp
____Pack Flag
____Tarp or Dining Fly
____Pens, Pencils, Markers
____Other items for Den Flag
____Skit/Song/Cheer book(s)
____Snacks for Leaders & Cubs
____Handbook for upcoming rank
____Boys’ emergency contact info
____Rope for clothes line
____Large water jug w/ spigot, cups
____Tape, Scissors, Thumbtacks
____Propane Stove & Lantern
____Balls/Frisbees/etc
____Rainy Day Kit
As part of our goal to meet National Standards, we have an annual theme. This year our theme is “Back to Bedrock - Age of Dinosaurs.” There will be a variety of activities relating to the time of the dinosaurs to early human times making up a 1/4 billion years of fun! Please consider the theme in planning costumes, campsite gateway, and den flag. We ask that your props do not include weapons for either costumes or skits.
Every camper must have an annual health history signed by parent/guardian or the adult camper. For anyone under 40 staying 3 days or less, this is a Class I only and does not require a doctor’s signature. Webelos weeklong campers must also have a Class 2 Medical Form, which includes a medical evaluation that was completed within the last 36 months by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Adults age 40 or over must have a Class 3 Medical Form, which requires a current health history supported by a medical evaluation completed within the past 12 months by a physician licensed to practice medicine. Every youth or adult staying overnight must have a medical form. All forms should be completed and turned into the scout office. Please make copies in advance for your records. ONLY ADULTS AGE FORTY AND OVER AND THOSE STAYING MORE THAN 72 HOURS NEED A DOCTOR TO COMPLETE THEIR FORM. IMMUNIZATION DATES MUST BE LISTED ON EVERY FORM. Bring a copy of the form with you to camp. We strongly recommend that families retain originals.
Medications:
All medications, prescription or over-the-counter, are to be turned in at medical –re-check. The exceptions to this are: as-needed inhalers, epi-pens, and certain heart medications. For special circumstances, contact the health officer. Some medications left in camp could be lost or even taken by a curious child who might be allergic to the medicine. Please complete the appropriate form for each camper receiving medication at camp. NOTE NATIONAL POLICY CHANGE: ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE BROUGHT TO CAMP IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. Seven-day or other containers are no longer permitted.
Two-deep leadership is the rule for any outing, and the same applies to summer camp. If you are coming with just your child, or you are the only leader with your campers, you will be grouped with folks from another pack to form a Den. Make sure that there are always two leaders in camp for your Den. At least one of the leaders must be 21 years of age and the other must be at least 18 years of age. Registered Den Chiefs may attend at the same rate as leaders. Make sure your unit has adequate coverage for your entire stay at Camp Kirby.
All adults attending camp, whether they are registered leaders or parents, are expected to actively participate in the activities of their Den. All adults coming to camp need to complete Youth Protection Training. Parents at camp should be reminded that they are here for the group, not just their own child. Adults should always lead by example. Dress appropriately, use appropriate language, and participate in activities. The Area Director will give instructions at each area about how adults can help provide the best program for the boys.
Establish a buddy system to be used at all times during camp. This means that boys pair up and stay with that buddy. No boy should ever be away from their campsite wandering around the camp alone. Should you encounter a lone scout, take the time to inquire where their buddy is. When traveling through the camp, make sure that no one enters another campsite unless invited.
| Session | 4:00 PM | 4:15 PM | 4:30 PM | 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM |
Swimming |
1 & 6 | 2 & 7 | 3 & 8 | 4 & 9 | 5 & 10 |
| Campfire Prep | 2 & 7 | 3 & 8 | 4 & 9 | 5 & 10 | 1 & 6 |
| Crafts | 3 & 8 | 4 & 9 | 5 & 10 | 1 & 6 | 2 & 7 |
| Camp Tour | 4 & 9 | 5 & 10 | 1 & 6 | 2 & 7 | 3 & 8 |
| Range Safety | 5 & 10 | 1 & 6 | 2 & 7 | 3 & 8 | 4 & 9 |
During your check-in at camp every medical form will be checked for the following information: Doctor’s signature, Parent Guardian signature, Date of physical (must be within 36 months for Class 2 and 12 months for Class 3), the dates of inoculations, and Health Insurance/Emergency Information. All forms must list a date for tetanus immunization. All medications must be turned into the Health Officer at this time.
The Health Office is located across from the pole building. If the Health Officer is not in the Health Office, go to the office or pool and ask someone to assist you. If there is no one in the Health Lodge overnight, go the Duty Officer if you have an emergency at night.
Parents are encouraged to drop their child off and leave promptly. Drawn out good-byes often lead to homesickness. It is best for your child to become involved in the camp program as soon as possible. Parents are invited to come on check-out day to see the camp and attend the closing ceremony. Visitors are routinely the cause of homesickness and therefore are not permitted during the session, including the campfire. We ask the boys to take their skits, songs, and cheers back to their Pack meetings to perform for their families and friends.
All vehicles must be parked at the camp parking lot located near the pole building. Permits to park in camp are available for handicapped persons through the Camp Office. No vehicle may be driven to the campsite without permission of the Camp Director.
A daily safety inspection of your campsite will be conducted by camp staff. A “safety checklist” is provided to your unit so you can help the boys to meet the standard.
In the event of an emergency, please immediately inform the Camp Management, Health Officer, or nearest staff member of the situation. In the event of the camp siren sounding, please return immediately to your campsite and begin accounting for each of your Scouts and Leaders. Staff runners will report to all campsites to collect head-counts and pass along any pertinent information. For more specific information concerning emergency procedures, please refer to your campsite bulletin board.
The official Cub Scout Uniform Shirt (worn correctly) is proper dress for dinner (unless otherwise announced). During the day, dress may be T-shirts and shorts. No tank tops or sleeveless shirts may be worn during meals. No scout should remain in their bathing suit all day. Footwear is required at all times. Open sandals may only be worn in the pool area and shower (not to and from).
Since youth, adults, and staff share the same showers, please observe times posted for each group to shower. When the showers are being used by another group, please use the portable toilets between the tent area and campfire circle.
Since we serve meals cafeteria style, waiters do not need to report in advance. Everyone clears their own table. Groups eating at the second sitting of each meal will appoint waiters to stay to clean up.
Please watch for a schedule of bathroom cleaning. The schedule will depend on the number of dens in your session. We ask that the adults in the responsible den follow the checklist that will be posted for the shower house or port-a-potty cleaning duty. A Scout is clean.
Coffee will be available in the Dining Hall. If you need to “escape” from the boys for a bit, you may come to the Dining Hall to socialize with other leaders over age 18. Leaders may use the Dining Hall after meal clean-up until time for the next meal set-up. Please clean up after yourself. Please do not bring scouts to the Dining Hall in the evening. You may not enter the kitchen except to get ice. This must be done when the kitchen staff is not there.
During business hours, someone is usually in the Camp Office to help you. During program time if no one is in the office, the pool director will have a radio and can contact an administrator. In case of emergency after office hours, contact the Duty Officer. The Duty Officer will be located in the back of Cabin 4 (the one with the ramp, to the right of the Dining Hall.
Anyone, scout or leader, who is leaving camp MUST first checkout at the Camp Office and check-in upon returning. Scouts are not permitted to leave camp unless they are signed out by their adult leader at the Camp Office in the presence of the adult picking them up. All visitors to camp must also sign-in and sign-out. When the office is closed, report to the Duty Officer’s cabin to sign out. Adults need only sign the book. If a child is leaving, wake the Duty Officer.
The use of tobacco products is discouraged by the BSA. Adults who smoke or chew tobacco are asked to refrain from this activity in the presence of scouts, in doorways, or on porches. Please use the designated smoking area behind the dining hall.