Introducing … Camp Cards! CampCard.stlbsa.org

The Camp Card program is designed to help units earn funds for summer camp,

uniforms, or other equipment. Units participating in this program will earn 50%

commission ($2.50) for each $5 Camp Card they sell. The sale begins February 1

and ends March 31, giving Units two months to sell and

close out their accounts.

This program is RISK FREE; simply return any unsold

cards at settlement on or before March 31.

Community Partners

Several area businesses and organizations have of-

fered generous one-time discounts that make the sale of this card a no-brainer.

Some of the partnerships include:

Six Flags

Bass Pro Shops

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Camp Master Responsibilities

Each Unit should have a Camp Master whose

Camp Card sale responsibilities are to manage all

aspects of the sale and clearly communicate sale

information to leaders, parents, and Scouts. The

Camp Master’s ultimate goal: Get 100% of the

Unit’s Scouts to summer camp.

Camp

Be an expert in all Greater St. Louis Area

Council summer camp opportunities.

Encourage all your Scouts to select a camp

that fits their summer schedule.

Explain to parents the importance of the out-

ing in Scouting!

Set a goal for percentage of Scouts attending

camp—and achieve it!

Card

Communicate the purpose of the Camp Card

sale and timeline to your Scouts and parents.

Kickoff the Camp Card sale with a BANG,

providing all members with a sales kit and at

least 20 cards.

Motivate, coach, and praise your Scouts.

Collect all money and turn in the amount due

to the council by March 31.

Selling Camp Cards Helps More Youth Go To Camp!

For some youth, selling 20 cards can earn enough commission to pay for camp.

Scout Camp Cost of Camp # of sold Camp Cards

Parent & Pal $40 16

Cub Day Camp $50-$65 20-26

CS Grizzly Camp $100 40

Wolf, Bear, Webelos Mini Camp $120 48

Webelos Camp $240 96

Boy Scout Camp $240 96

Venturing Camp $250 100

Age limits apply to Eagle Trail Camp, Horse Camp, Ranger Camp, NYLT, and programs at Swift or as mentioned on this

guide. This is not an incentive or voucher program. The chart above is intended as a guide to help Scouts set a goal for

Camp Cards and is based on fees paid by March 2.

Visit campcard.stlbsa.org for all you need to know.

Camp Opportunities

Make yourself an expert on summer camp opportunities! Find out more

at camping.stlbsa.org

For Cub Scouts…

Cub Day Camp/Grizzly Day Camp / STEM Camp

Cub Scouts spend the day at various locations in each district with activi-

ties like bb guns, archery, field sports, and crafts.

Parent & Pal

The 22-hour overnight camping experience is for a Scout and parent duo.

Highlights include archery, bb gun shooting, swimming, nature, and

games.

Wolf, Bear & Webelos Mini Camp

A 3-day, 2-night experience, Scouts learn swimming, Scout craft skills,

explore nature, and participate in shooting sports.

Webelos Camp

Webelos spend a week at Beaumont Scout Reservation learning to swim

or working on advancement requirements along with Scout craft skills,

nature, and shooting sports.

For Boy Scouts…

Boy Scout Summer Camp

Scouts learn how to use the patrol method and cook meals at the

campsite. Activities range from rifle & shotgun shooting, Huck’s Cove,

sailing, canoeing, fishing and several Eagle-required merit badges.

Eagle Trail Camp

Spend a week at Camp Gamble preparing to attain the rank of Eagle

Scout. Some Eagle-required merit badges are included, along with help

in planning a service project.

Horse Camp

This co-ed 7-day horse program is filled with adventure. (For Boy

Scouts, Venturers, or Explorers who are 14 years old when camp starts.)

Ranger Camp

Here’s the ultimate 6-day, 6-night program—on Sunday afternoon,

Scouts take off with backpacks and seek adventure. (For Scouts age 14

& older or who are in their fourth summer camp.)

National Youth Leader Training / Pack & Paddle

NYLT is a weeklong training course providing youth leaders with opportu-

nities to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath and

Law at S bar F Scout Ranch.

Venturing & Exploring at Swift Base

In addition to the standard Swift program of climbing, rappelling, horses,

skiing, tubing, and challenge course, there are new opportunities to really

dig deep into some programs and become an “expert” in aquatics, horse-

back riding, and shooting.

Policies & Procedures

Commission

The 2015 Camp Card commission is 50% if your Unit is paid in full

by March 31. Commission drops to 30% on April 1. Commission

drops to 15% on April 15.

Orders & Redistribution

The council places an order based on Unit orders and a few extra

cards. While supplies last, extra cards may be obtained from the

Scout office or your District Executive. Supplies are limited. A card

re-distribution will occur weekly by district. Units that have complet-

ed their sale and have leftover cards should plan to return unsold

cards at weekly settlements. These cards will be re-distributed to

Units that wish to sell more cards. All unreturned cards must be

paid for at settlement. Units may settle their account at a Council

Service Center on or by March 31. Units should order 20 cards for

every active Scout or 20% more than the Unit sold last year.

Return Policy

Camp Cards can be returned without penalty any time before March

31. The cards MUST be in new condition (including snap-off dis-

counts). NO cards will be accepted for return after April 15. The

Camp Card Support Team reserves the right to refuse product that

has been damaged or rendered unsalable. The UNIT is RESPON-

SIBLE for ANY unreturned cards (lost, misplaced, damaged, etc.)

and will be charged $2.50 for partially used cards. Be sure Scouts

and parents treat each card as if it were a $5 bill.

Prize Policy

Top Council Sellers will be determined on April 1 with the settlement

forms received and in-hand by that date. The Greater St. Louis

Area Council will not be responsible for lost forms or late entries,

whatever the reason.

Sale Support

Contact your District Executive or Council Service Center anytime

you have a question (see phone numbers on back page). We are

here to help you!

Camp Card Key Dates Commission Key Dates

February … Camp Card distribution at Roundtables March 31 … Returns & settlement due for 50% commission

March ……. Camp Card redistribution at Roundtables April 1 ……. Commission drops to 30%

March 31 … Settlement at Council Service Centers April 15 ….. Commission drops to 15%

Your Unit Kickoff

The objectives of your Camp Card kickoff are simple:

Get Scouts excited about summer camp.

Inform parents why their son should attend summer camp.

Camp Card Kickoff Agenda

1. Grand opening with music, cheers, and excitement.

2. Check out a SALES KIT to every SCOUT and AT LEAST 20 cards.

3. Review summer camp opportunities.

4. Review sales goal and percent of Scouts-to-camp goal and explain key

dates.

5. Train your Scouts. Role play sales Do’s and Don’ts.

6. Review prizes, incentives, and weekly drawings.

7. Issue a challenge to your Scouts, and send everyone home motivated

to sell. KEEP IT SHORT!

After the kickoff, follow-up with reminders about key dates and goals.

How to Sell Camp Cards

Your job as Camp Master is to teach your Scouts how to sell. To get

there, your team needs to employ all three sales methods below. Create

a plan and train your Scouts in all three methods; this will give the Unit the

best results.

Door to Door

Take your SALES KIT and Cards for a trip around the neighborhood.

Highlight the great coupons!

Show & Sell

Set up a sales booth and sell CAMP CARDS on the spot. This can be an

effective approach in the right location at the right time, but don’t hang

your hat on this approach alone. Focus on multiple locations at the same

time. Take care not to over schedule Scouts.

Sell at Work

A great way for Mom and Dad to help their Scout — have Mom and Dad

take the SALES KIT to work.

Safety and Courtesy

Be sure to review these safety and courtesy tips with your

Scouts and parents;

Sell with another Scout or with an adult.

Never enter anyone’s home.

Never sell after dark, unless with an adult.

Don’t carry large amounts of cash.

Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.

Be careful of dogs while selling.

Say thank you whether or not the prospect buys a Camp

Card.

Sales Techniques for Scouts

Don’t miss the opportunity to use the Camp Card sale to

train your Scouts in public speaking, sales, and service.

Your Scouts and parents will appreciate the effort and your

sales will improve.

Have Scouts role play and practice during your kickoff.

Make training fun and reward Scouts who do a good job.

Have your Scouts practice these simple steps:

Wear your uniform.

Smile and tell them who you are—first name ONLY!

Tell them where you are from (Unit within Scouting).

Tell them what you are doing (earning money toward

Scout Camp, high adventure trip, uniform, gear, etc.)

Tell them what they can do to help (save money with the

Camp Card).

Close the sale — and thank them.

We’re Selling Camp, Not Just Discount Cards

Ensure your families understand that they are selling charac-

ter, they are selling a better community and they are selling

the benefits of Scouting summer camp - not just selling

discount cards. Emphasize that each card sold helps a

Scout go to camp, purchase a new uniform, or additional

equipment. The reason our sale will be successful is that

people want to support Scouting.

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Camp Card Sale

Initial order due Jan 10, 2015

Mail to: Camp Card Sale

Greater St Louis Area Council

4568 W Pine Blvd

St Louis MO 63108-2193

OR

Register online:

stlbsa.kintera.org/2015campcard

Yes! Our Unit wants to participate in the Camp Card Sale!

Circle One: Pack Troop Team Crew Post

Unit Number ____________ District ____________________________________

# of Active Youth ___________ # of card packs (20 cards/pack) _______________

Unit Leader _________________________________________________________

Telephone (1) _______________________ (2) _____________________________

Email ______________________________________________________________