2017 tahquitz leader guide 7 cf camp · pdf filethis section should contain all of the forms...

Camp Tahquitz Summer 2017 Camp Forms CF-1

CAMP FORMS Preparing for camp means preparing for a great and exciting summer. It also means being sure that you have all of the proper forms completed by the time you reach camp.

This section should contain all of the forms necessary for your week at camp. These forms can also be found on the Camp-Master website (many of them in fillable PDF format). They can also be found on the Long Beach Area Council website.

Category Form Due Date Notes:

FINANCIAL FORMS

As needed Pages CF2-3

Campership Form No later than June 1 for first consideration.

Please fill one out for each scout who needs a campership. Please note that as a general guideline we rarely give more than a 50% campership.

As needed Page CF-4

Burgess Photographic

Upon arrival at camp For additional troop photos, and/or individual and family photos

HEALTH AND SAFETY FORMS

MANDATORY Pages CF 5-8

Health and Medical Record ABC

Upon arrival. Every individual spending more than 72 hours in camp must have a physician signature.

MANDATORY

Parent Consent and Release

Upon arrival

Ever minor must have this form completed. Please be sure to complete all three sections of this form. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, THERE MAY BE CHANGES IN THIS FORM. WE WILL SEND YOU AN UPDATE WHEN THE CHANGES ARE FINAL.

PROGRAM FORMS Strongly recommended Page CF-10

Troop/Patrol Adventure Requests

Two weeks prior to arrival at camp.

Troop use only Pages CF11-12

Honor Patrol/Honor Troop

Directions on the form.

Troop use only Page CF-13

Campsite Inspection


Campership Form


BURGESS PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMP TAHQUITZ 2017

Scoutmaster: Please bring this form when your troop arrives to have its picture taken.

Troop

Photo

only

Second photo – great for photo of individual scouts, group of friends, individual scouts, brothers/families, or patrols

8x10 Two 5x7 One 8x10

Four wallet‐size

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 5.00 Amount Due

Camp Gift to the Troop: 1 Free!Names of your scouts:

TOTAL DUE:

Scoutmaster: Troop: Council

Address Phone:

City: State: Zip:

Office use only:

Credit card: Identification:

Check/CC

Cash:

camp account


BSA Medical (For the most legible copy results please download copy from Scouting.org or Camp-Master)


TROOP/PATROL ADVENTURE REQUESTS TROOP # ________ CAMPSITE NAME: ____________ # _____ CAMP PERIOD __________

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Requested Area

# of scouts

Requested Area

# of scouts

Requested Area

# of scouts

Requested Area

# of scouts

2:10 to

3:10

3:20 to

4:20

4:30 to

5:30

TROOP/PATROL ADVENTURE AVAILABILITY AREA 1:30-2:30 2:30 – 3:30 3:30 – 4:30 4:30 – 5:30

ARCHERY 18 18 18 18 CONSERVATION PROJECT 50 50 50 50

COPE: Low (Mon/Tue) * 24 24 COPE: High (Wed/Thu) * 12 12

POOL 55 55 55 55 RIFLE 16 16 16 16

SHOTGUN 8 8 8 8 TRAIL HIKE 12 12 12 12

TOWER 20 20 20 20 WRANGLER 12 12 12 15

* Per BSA policy, COPE sessions, both Low COPE and High COPE are restricted to scouts who are at least 13 years old, or who have finished the 7th grade.. Individuals must have two hours of

Low Cope to qualify for High Cope!

TROOP/PATROL ADVENTURE AVAILABILITY You can schedule as a whole troop, or you can schedule by patrol. Please be sure to indicate the number of scouts that you expect to participate.

Please remember that while we will strive to meet your requests, we might not be able to meet your first choice for these events: we may need to adjust or moderate your requests to ensure that all troops/patrols have opportunities to participate in these adventures. You will be notified of any schedule adjustments when you arrive at camp.

In addition, your schedule is not permanent. As the week progresses, you can come to the Program Office to make changes as your week continues.


HONOR PATROL AWARD The heart of scouting is the patrol. Camp is a great time to strengthen your patrol’s unity and skills. This award may be earned by any patrol attending a summer session at Camp Tahquitz and completing the following requirements.

PART 1. COMPLETE ALL EIGHT

Commissioner Camp as a patrol.

Camp Host All Patrol members wear the Scout uniform on arrival and at campfires.

Nature Director

All patrol members perform a pre‐approved Good Turn Service Project or participate in a conservation project of at least one‐hour.

Scoutmaster Have each patrol member below the rank of Tenderfoot complete all the requirements for Tenderfoot except for Requirement 0B.

Scoutmaster Have each patrol member above the rank of Tenderfoot complete requirements for Second or First Class.

Commissioner Show Scout Spirit at all times in camp.

Commissioner Have a Patrol Flag

Commissioner Create a written list of possible patrol activities or goals for the year.

PART II COMPLETE SIX OF THE FOLLOWING

Commissioner

For patrol dining troops, cook as a patrol. For central feed, sign up as a service patrol for a day.

Commissioner Participate in the camp wide games.

Aquatics Participate in the Water Carnival

Nature Director

Pick up one 0‐2 gal bag of trash on camp trails and from outside the campsite. Bring to the Nature Center, and then the camp’s trash dumpster

Craft Lodge

Participate in the Patrol Flag competition. You may have either a pre‐made flag, or a flag made at camp.

Commissioner Participate in a commissioner area troop campfire.

Trail Guide Take a day hike of five miles as a patrol

Trail Guide Participate in a Wrangler or Bike overnighter.

Trail Guide Go on an overnight camping trip in the San Gorgonio Wilderness.

This form can be obtained from the Camp Office or your Commissioner. It should be kept by the Patrol Leader and taken to the various activities throughout the week where the signature of the responsible staff member can be obtained. When the requirements have been completed, this form should be turned into the Camp Office NO LATER than 3:00 Friday afternoon.

TROOP # _____ PATROL NAME ___________________ PATROL LEADER ______________________


HONOR TROOP AWARD This award may be earned by any troop attending a summer season at Camp Tahquitz. The Senior Patrol Leader should turn it into the Camp Office. Since an honor troop is made up of honor patrols, items in bold italics requirements from the Honor Patrol Award.

PART 1. COMPLETE ALL NINE .

Commissioner

Conduct at least one Patrol Leaders’ Council while at camp. Create a written list of goals and projects for the year.

Camp Host Wear Scout uniform on arrival, and at campfires.

Camp Office

Have all Scouts below the rank of Tenderfoot complete all of Tenderfoot except for Requirement 10B.

Commissioner Show Scout Spirit at all times in camp.

Camp Office Have at least half of the troop's patrols earn the Honor Patrol Award.

Camp Office Submit the Troop's program two weeks prior to arrival at camp.

Camp Office Arrive at camp with a completed tour permit

Camp Office Have at least 1 leader attend the campwide adult meetings.

Camp Office

Have your SPL help host a campwide game or other inter‐troop activity (specified by commissioner).

PART II COMPLETE FIVE OF THE FOLLOWING .

Aquatics

Have all patrols participate in the water carnival.

Commissioner

Have all patrols participate in a commissioner area troop campfire.

Commissioner

Have all patrols participate in the Campwide Games.

Trail Guide

Have a patrol take a five‐mile day hike

Trail Guide

Have a patrol participate in an overnighter at Tahquitz Ranch.

Nature Dir.

Have all patrols take part in a Camp Good Turn/Conservation project for at least one‐hour

Camp Office

Have at least one Patrol participate in a camp flag ceremony.

COPE Staff

Have at least one Patrol participates in the COPE Course.

Commissioner

Host at least one family for Friday evening dinner.

This form can be obtained from the Camp office or your Commissioner. After completing each event, have the staff member initial your completion. Turn this form into the Camp Office NO Later than 3:00 on Friday afternoon

TROOP # ___________ CAMPSITE # ___________ SENIOR PATROL LEADER_____________________


Camp Tahquitz Campsite Inspection

TROOP/CS: _________

A” p

atrol: (A

mazin

g camping p

ractices) 85% (2

12 ‐ 2

50 points)

“B” p

atrol: (B

est camping p

ractices): 70% (1

75 ‐ 2

11 points)

“C” p

atrol: (C

ompeten

t camping p

ractices) 50% (1

25 ‐174points)

Definition of scores: 0 – missing 1 – present, but inadequate 2 – present/correct

MON TUE WED THU FRI

TOTA

L

GENERAL CAMPSITE American Flag properly displayed.

Troop Flag properly Displayed.

Campsite clean and free from Litter.

Troop Gateway present.

PATROL SITES Tents by patrol.

Patrols practice “Leave no Trace” principles

Personal gear in & around tents neat & clean.

BEAR AWARE Nothing to attract bears

Proper use of Bear Bags/Bear Boxes

Proper storage of foods and “smellables”.

HEALTH AND SAFETY First aid kit available & in a prominent location.

Tables kept clean and neat.

FIRE PREVENTION Fireguard chart posted. Evidence that fireguard chart is used. Fire buckets filled and available.

Fire extinguishers are available.

Flammable materials properly stored.

All propane stored correctly (tanks turned off)

SANITATION Latrine clean and swept.

Troop equipment clean & free from food debris.

Troop equipment properly stored.

PROGRAM Troop program posted. Patrol duty rosters posted.

Troop or Patrol membership roster posted.

Patrol flags present.

REGULAR TOTAL FOR THE DAY DAILY BONUS: Campsite Gadget/Improvement

DAILY BONUS: Ax yard roped off, tools stored

DAILY GRAND TOTAL :

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