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LDS 11-Year-Old

Scout Camp 2017

Leader Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 - QUICK CONTACT REFERENCE

4 - IMPORTANT DATES

BASIC INFORMATION

UNIT CHECK-IN OVERVIEW

5 - WELCOME LETTER

6 - MISSION STATEMENT

FEE INFORMATION

7 - REFLECTIONS

8 - CERTIFICATION INFORMATION/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS-TOURNAMENT OF SCOUTING

REQUIREMENTS SATISFIED AT CAMP

9 - CAMP SCHEDULE

11 - PACKING LIST

12 - EQUIPMENT FOR TROOP TO BRING

PROVIDED BY CAMP NAISH

FOOD

13 - CAMP SCOUTMASTER

CAMP COMMISSIONERS

SPECIAL NEEDS

HEALTH LODGE

14 - TABLE WAITERS

15 - PATROL FLAG STANDARDS

16 - FLAG CEREMONY

SAFETY

HAMMOCKS

LIQUID FUEL

DRESS CODE

17 - INSECT BITES

WILDLIFE

CONSERVATION

DRINKING WATER

CHECK OUT PROCEDURE

18 - COPE/CRATE STACKING/CLIMBING

19 - SWIMMING

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP NAISH

21 - MAP OF CAMP NAISH

22 - SCOUT OATH AND LAW

24 - HEALTH FORMS

25- SPECIAL NEEDS FORM

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QUICK CONTACT REFERENCE

Heart of America Council, BSA

Program & Camping Department

10210 Holmes Road

Kansas City, MO 64131-4212

Ph: 816-569-4930

Fax: 816-569-4981

Web: www.hoac-bsa.org

Theodore Naish Scout Reservation

1100 Martinek Lane

Kansas City, KS 66111

Ph: 913-422-1035

Fax: 913-441-6920

TDB

Naish Reservation Director

W: 816-569-4955

Email:

Rebecca Cook

11 Year-Old Scout Camp Director

C:703-853-6825

Email: mt11camp@gmail.com

Margene Furnell

Program Director

C: 816-223-0159

Email: margene.furnell@gmail.com

Kammi Bean

Registration Chair

Ph: 913-541-1640

Email: kammifromkansas@gmail.com

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

March 19, 2017: Online Registration Deadline

Registration to be done by ward/branch primary president

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEU2RnhPucP0uwi_uopWVfjKuO8MRjvcb8EeCuvj6H8CqzAQ/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

March 31, 2017: Payment Deadline

Stake Check-in time: Friday, June 23 @ _______

Check-out: Saturday, June 24 @ 5PM

Basic Information:

Everyone attending camp MUST be registered with BSA (this includes parents). Make sure Arrow of Light is recorded on

internet advancement BEFORE Scouts are registered with the troop. This cannot happen retroactively.

All adults MUST be current on Youth Protection. If you are not current you will not be allowed at camp. We also ask

that you to take Safe Swim Defense and Weather Hazard training.

All boys and leaders should arrive at camp with their Health Forms and a copy of their Roster (11-year-old leader or stake

leader should have this form which will be emailed by the registrar). These forms must be turned in at camp in order to

attend.

Planned Activities: Orienteering, rifles, archery, swimming, climbing, low C.O.P.E., and other Scout skills.

Transportation: Discuss transportation options to and from camp with your ward leader who will be attending camp with

the boys.

Registration Fee: $60 per 11-year-old Scout/11-year-old Scout Leader; $70 after March 19th. (There will be an exception

made for new move-ins or newly registered Scouts.)

Food: The registration fee includes Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday breakfast and lunch.

The goal is to help 11-year-olds with their Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class advancement requirements while

helping to prepare them for their upcoming priesthood responsibilities .

UNIT CHECK-IN OVERVIEW Arrive ...

Scout Leaders should be prepared with a copy of their Unit Roster and Health Forms for each Scout and Leader.

Top leader takes check-in forms to Central Camp Office to meet Registration Chair no later than their assigned time,

while a second leader takes charge of the boys and health forms and heads to the dining hall. All scouts must be at check

in to hand their health form to the camp nurse. (Remember: ALL – NO EXCEPTIONS – Scouts and leaders must have

completed BSA Health and Medical Record Parts A & B.)

Top leader rejoins unit AFTER checking in with the Registration Chair.

WELCOME TO CAMP NAISH

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Dear Leaders:

We are excited to introduce the 2017 plan for 11-Year-Old Scout Camp. As we have prayerfully designed this

year’s experience, we are confident that with your help, this will be an experience that will be fun, productive,

and will help to prepare the boys to receive the Aaronic Priesthood in addition to furthering them along their

Scouting adventure.

As stated in the Scouting Handbook for Church Units in the United States:

1.1- Purpose of Scouting in the Aaronic Priesthood and Primary

Scouting can help young men and boys enhance close relationships with their families and the Church while

developing strong and desirable traits of character, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness. Under

priesthood leadership, Scouting should complement the efforts of Aaronic Priesthood quorums and Primary

classes in building testimonies in young men and boys. Scouting under Church sponsorship should become an

extension of the home, Primary classes, and Aaronic Priesthood quorums. Scouting functions as part of the

Church’s activity program for boys and young men. Scouting activities should be planned to fulfill gospel-

centered purposes.

Keeping this in mind as well as the challenge that Elder Bednar gave in the the 2009 Post Conference Review to

plan and evaluate all activities and associations with young men through the following lens:

What are we doing to foster faith in Jesus Christ?

What are we doing to strengthen the family?

We would like to encourage all leaders to be aware of and focus on finding opportunities for reflections. (See

“Conducting Reflections” heading).

This packet contains the following medical forms that MUST be completed by you PRIOR to the camp out.

Your forms, ALONG with those for the boys, should be brought to camp with you AND your unit roster which

will be emailed to registered contacts prior to camp. (Note: The boys have been asked to return their forms to

you. You should keep the original and bring a copy to camp with you.)

➢ 2017 Health Form Part A and B

Note: No physical is required since camp is shorter than 72 hours.

As only one leader from each ward will be required to attend camp, compliance with two-deep leadership will

require particular attention be paid to transportation to and from camp. Please discuss transportation with the

boys’ parents and with the other leaders who will be attending from the various wards.

We are grateful for the Scouting program and the laboratory of outdoor activities it provides to help our sons to

apply gospel principles. Our gratitude is extended to the leaders who commit their time and talents in serving

the boys and the Lord in this capacity. Thank you!

Sincerely, The Stake Primary Presidencies of the Mormon Trail District

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LDS 11-Year-Old Scout Camp 2017

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of 11- Year-Old Scout Camp 2017:

To provide our future righteous husbands, fathers, and priesthood holders with valuable experiences, memories

and skills they will use along the trail to Eagle and onto missionary service. With a focus on Duty to God and

Scouting adventure, camp will help prepare our sons for a lifetime of service and accomplishment while

building faith in Christ and strengthening the family.

Theme: Decisions Determine Destiny – Alma 37:6

2017 CAMPING SEASON FEES

On or before March 19, 2017 On or after March 20, 2017

Boy Scouts $60.00 $70.00

Leaders $60.00 $70.00

♦ There are no part-time youth at camp. ♦ Final fee payment for Scouts and adult leaders is due March 31, 2017. ♦ Late Fees will be applied to any reservations made after March 19, 2017. The only exception to this

policy will be for Scouts and leaders joining Scouting for the first time on or after March 19, 2017.

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REFLECTIONS

What are reflections? Opportunities to ponder the spiritual applications of temporal experiences.

Reflecting, whether at the end of an activity or immediately following a “break-through” experience is often the

most important task for leaders. The reflective processing should flow from the group as much as possible.

Processing should be a discussion that involves each boy, even (and maybe especially) from those that are less

assertive and confident. This could help provide leadership experiences for each boy.

Reflection is best accomplished by asking open-ended questions such as, What? How? When? Where? Make

sure you keep the environment safe from put-downs or disapproval as there are no right or wrong answers.

Listen and validate. Be patient and free of judgement. Keep processing crisp, to the point and energized. This

is NOT a time for the leaders to lecture or preach.

The reflection discussion can include important eternal principles such as:

Teamwork or interdependence: A group working together in order to achieve a common goal which could not

be accomplished by an individual.

Communication: Includes both giving (talking) and receiving (listening) information. To be effective,

communication must be understood by all involved.

Trust, respect, or loyalty: Developing a sense of compassion and responsibility for and among group members.

Cooperation and compromise: Accepting of others ideas and willingness to attempt something although you

may not fully agree with it.

Leadership: Providing guidance to the group in order to achieve the task and maintain a positive and productive

group environment.

Followership: Committing to success and carrying out the directions of others in manner that maintains a

positive and productive group environment.

Obedience: Staying within the bounds set by those who know more about eternal laws and how they relate to

our own group and individual safety.

Giving/receiving support: Providing physical, emotional, and psychological assistance to others within the

group. Asking for the assistance that you need and accepting what is offered to you.

Self-awareness: Developing a sense of how one’s ability can be a vital resource for helping others and the group

to succeed.

Faith and self-confidence: Increasing one’s willingness and ability to trust in self, other and safety systems.

Mental Creativity: Solving a difficult problem through resourcefulness, initiative and imagination.

PREPARING FOR YOUR SUMMER CAMP

ADVENTURE

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This year at summer camp the boys will be participating in a Tournament of Scouting as outlined in the Day Camp

Guide for 11-year-old Scouts. To help them prepare for this experience we are suggesting that the boys work on some

basic skills. They will have opportunities Friday and Saturday to demonstrate the things they have learned at unexpected

moments in addition to set challenges during camp on Saturday. Listed below are some suggestions for the boys to work

on prior to camp.

Tenderfoot 2nd Class 1st Class

PLEASE discuss knife safety. We will be working toward completing the Totin’ Chip while at camp and will require each boy to

bring a pocket knife. Each boy will also need to bring a compass. Orienteering and navigation will go much more smoothly if they

are familiar with how to use a compass before arriving at camp.

Your patrol will have down time and transition time that could be used to pass off additional requirements. Please be prepared!

WHAT THE BOYS WILL ACCOMPLISH AT CAMP

Here are some additional ideas if your stake or ward are planning a pre-camp meeting.

Patrols - For many of our 11-year-olds, camp is one of their first experiences in the boy scout troop. As such, they may not

understand fully how the patrol works. Please help all our young scouts understand how the patrol works so they can have a positive

experience at camp.

WHAT THE SCHEDULE WILL LOOK LIKE

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Below are the preliminary schedules for Friday and Saturday. Final schedules with group assignments and

specific rotation schedules will be determined following registration.

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WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP NAISH Please encourage your boys to use a backpack for their belongings – it is just one night! Plan to carry your camping gear from the parking lot.

♦ Health Form part A and B (found at the back of this packet) ♦ Official Scout Field Uniform (shirt, Troop neckerchief w/slide, shorts, belt, and socks) “A Scout

should wear as much of the Field Uniform as he owns, and it should be as correct as possible, with the badges worn properly. If wearing all or part of the uniform is impractical for whatever reason, the scout should be clean and neat in his appearance and dressed appropriately to the occasion.”

♦ Camp T-shirts will be given out at camp and should be worn at all times except when wearing field uniform.

♦ Water bottle (to be carried everywhere you go) ♦ Extra shirt (NO SLEEVELESS shirts), shorts, underwear, socks, etc. ♦ Pajamas ♦ Jeans or Long Pants ♦ Swimming Suit (Rash Guard optional) ♦ Sun Block ♦ Raincoat or Poncho ♦ Hiking boots or tennis shoes-no open toed shoes, sandals or flip flops (You may want a

second pair in case it rains) ♦ Hat or Cap ♦ Towel ♦ Toothbrush & Toothpaste ♦ Sleeping bag or blankets, Pillow ♦ Chair - for sitting down in your camp site ♦ Flashlight & Extra batteries ♦ Day Pack (you will be required to carry your own water, and essentials for the day) ♦ Mosquito Repellent (Non-Aerosols) ♦ Sweater or Light Jacket if the weather looks chilly ♦ Check forecast and pack accordingly ♦ COMPASS (Required) ♦ POCKETKNIFE (Required) ♦ Mess kit and eating utensils (for Friday’s dinner)

Optional Items:

♦ Camera ♦ Sunglasses ♦ Musical instrument ♦ Sewing kit ♦ Trash bags ♦ Trading Post will be open if boys want to bring spending money

Scouts- Don’t bring electronics to camp!

You would be wise to LABEL EVERYTHING with your name.

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ITEMS YOUR TROOP SHOULD

PROVIDE FOR YOUR CAMPSITE

♦ Patrol Flag ♦ Troop First Aid Kit ♦ Water Containers (and individual water bottles) ♦ Trash Bags ♦ Rope & Binding Twine ♦ Lock Box for Troop Valuables ♦ Lanterns (Battery or Propane Operated) ♦ Medication Lock Box-if needed ♦ Tongs, seasoning, hot pads, hand sanitizer (for tin-foil dinners) ♦ Mess kit and eating utensils for dinner

♦ Matches to light briquettes

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE

NAISH SCOUT RESERVATION All equipment needed for tent camping is provided as part of your camp fee. The equipment you will be assigned, and

given to utilize during your stay, will include the following items:

● Tent Platforms and 2 person canvas tent ● Canvas Cots ● Picnic Table ● Pavilion

● Latrine & Water Supply ● Fire Barrels and charcoal-Each Stake can plan on only ONE fire barrel being provided by camp. If you feel that

you need more than that, you may bring in charcoal grills – such as a Weber – that stands on legs. (No liquid fuel

of any find is allowed at camp.)

● Most Stakes will have access to 1 picnic table. Leaders may want to consider BRINGING A FOLDING TABLE.

FOOD

Friday’s lunch and Saturday’s breakfast will be in the dining hall. Please see KP information sheet for more on your

troops responsibilities with this. If you have any individuals with special dietary needs, a “Special Needs Request Form”

MUST be completed and turned in to the council office as soon as possible. Please make sure your stake primary is aware

of all special needs. See Special Needs section for more information.

When cooking in camp (Friday night), each Stake should send one adult leader and two Scouts to the dining hall to pick

up the food for their stake. Come prepared with your own your own eating utensils (mess kit) for Friday night's meal.

Everyone will be given a packed lunch for Saturday’s afternoon meal. This will be eaten during/between activities.

CAMP SCOUTMASTER

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It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that all Scout outings have at least two-deep leadership at all times. One leader per stake will be designated as the Camp Scoutmaster for the sake of easier communication. You will also be

accompanied by a member or members of your stake primary presidency.

CAMPSITE COMMISSIONERS A Campsite Commissioner is assigned to your unit to help it develop and carry out a full and balanced camping program.

This commissioner is a member of your stake and works as camp staff. The degree of assistance rendered by the

commissioner will depend upon the needs, desires, and experiences of each unit. The primary purpose of their work is to

help you help your unit. They will visit you several times a day to help you with your camp program. The Campsite

Commissioner's function will be similar to that of your Unit Commissioner back home, except they will be available to

you during the entire time you are at camp. Call upon them for help whenever needed. Program snags can often be quickly

solved with their help, or perhaps you need something "special" for your boys that just doesn’t appear to be available. Ask

your Campsite Commissioner about it, chances are they will know right where to go.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Any Scout with special needs that must be addressed while at camp needs to complete the “Special Needs Request Form”

included in this Leader’s Guide and return it to Camping Services at the Council Service Center. Be sure to include the

type of need, i.e. physical, medical, and dietary, food allergies, etc by April 17, 2017. Food allergies and dietary

requests do require a Special Needs Request also. For questions, you may also call Camping Services at the Heart of

America Council at (816) 569-4928. See back page of this packet. Please make sure your stake primary is aware of

all special needs.

HEALTH LODGE

The Health Lodge is located just off the Central Camp parking lot, and is available for emergency assistance 24 hours a

day. Camp medical personnel will assist you with any medical emergency during the session. If they are not in the

Health Lodge upon your arrival, their location will be posted on a sign outside the Health Lodge door. All

emergencies/injuries must be reported to the Central Camp Office.

TABLE WAITERS (KP’s) Each Unit needs 1 Table Waiter per 8 people

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The Naish Scout Reservation uses a table waiter system. Table waiters, assigned from your unit, report to the

Dining Hall before the meal, and assist in being certain that the table is ready for the Scouts. During the meal,

the waiter makes certain that the food is retrieved from the kitchen and placed on the table. Tables are assigned

to each unit, and waiters eat at their assigned tables. Waiters also assist in the cleanup of the dining hall and

their tables after meals. Special instructions are given to all waiters at each meal to cover variables. The meals

in the dining hall are Friday’s lunch and Saturday’s breakfast. All other meals will be made by units at their

campsite

The following is a list of mealtime duties that the Table Waiter will be expected to handle.

✓ The Table Waiter arrives at the Dining Hall 30 minutes before mealtime.

✓ The Table Waiter must pass a cleanliness inspection by the Commissioner Staff. As in a normal restaurant

situation, waiters are expected to have clean hands, and have on a clean shirt. If they do not pass inspection, they

will be required to clean themselves, and then be re-inspected, before they can begin their duties.

✓ The Table Waiter sets his assigned table with plates, glasses, and silverware for eight.

✓ Special instructions will be given as the waiter sets his table. He can check and replenish sugar, salt, pepper, and

napkins, if needed, at this time.

✓ When his table is set, the waiter should sit down, and wait for further instruction

✓ Food and drinks are picked up at the kitchen serving counter as directed by the staff.

✓ Campers will then enter the Dining Hall, and remain standing for grace. After the blessing, waiters are sent to the

kitchen by section to obtain any remaining items.

✓ Everyone eats. Refills on drinks, bread, etc. are on an as needed basis. The food service staff will direct obtaining

"seconds" of food, if available.

✓ At the conclusion of the meal and program, the Program Director will announce, "waiters please remain." Clean

up should not begin until the Dining Hall is dismissed. All food is scraped into one serving bowl, all liquids are

put into pitchers, and the silverware is separated. The waiter then disposes of the garbage, and returns dirty dishes

to the washing area in the order requested by the staff.

✓ Once the table is cleared, the waiter will wash the tabletop using a prepared solution. The floor under and around

the table is swept, and the sweepings are placed in trashcans. When each waiter’s area is clean, he holds up his

hand for an area inspection. He cannot leave until dismissed by a staff member.

✓ The clean up after the meal should take between 12 to 15 minutes. If there is spilled food, the waiter responsible

will be required to do some spot cleaning as well. We request that there only be one waiter per table per meal, and

that they follow directions closely.

PATROL FLAG STANDARDS

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1. 1.Obtain fabric of your color choice measuring approximately 36” x 54” unfinished. (Old sheets make

great flag material)

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2. Turn all edges under 1”, press and stitch to make hem.

3. Fold left edge under 4”. Press down. Stitch top edge of pocket and at 4” stitch line. See illustration.

4. Leave the bottom edge of pocket open as this is the place where the pole is inserted.

5. Decorate with your Stake Name, Patrol Name and any illustrations you would like.

6. The boys in the patrol could even sign their names on the flag.

7. Be sure to have a flag for each patrol from your stake. (Ideal patrol size is 6-8)

8. Please provide the flag pole.

FLAG CEREMONY

Opening flag ceremony will take place in central camp Friday morning at 10:30am. Please remain in your Field

Uniforms for this event. Friday flag lowering will be done in your campsite with the assistance of camp staff

during the dinner break.

Saturday morning flag raising will take place right after breakfast at 8:15am and the flag lowering/closing

ceremonies will be at 4:00pm in central camp. Please plan to attend.

GENERAL SAFETY TIPS

♦ Always use the buddy system and hike in groups of four or more. Scouts need their leader’s permission

before going hiking. Note their route and ask them when they plan on returning to the campsite. Before

leaving Central Camp, groups should fill out a hiking permit at the camp office in case of an emergency. ♦ Wear closed-toe shoes at all times to prevent cuts and bruises. ♦ Keep the latrine clean. It is your troop’s responsibility to keep your assigned campsite latrine clean

while you are in camp. Do not dump chemicals in the latrine. ♦ Notify the camp ranger or camp commissioner of dead trees, fallen limbs, threatening wildlife or

equipment that needs repair in the campsite. ♦ Each night place trash in dumpsters that are behind the dining hall or at the Maintenance Barn. ♦ Stay off of the rappelling tower and C.O.P.E. Course unless you are under the direction of trained

C.O.P.E. or climbing staff members.

HAMMOCKS

Due to past injuries to campers, hammocks are not permitted at camp.

LIQUID FUEL POLICY

The use of liquid or jellied fuels such as gasoline, oil, sterno or kerosene for lighting, cooking, generators, and

motors other than automobiles is prohibited at camp. The storage of any type of liquid fuel in troop campsites

is not allowed and strictly prohibited. The Council Health & Safety Risk Management and Camping

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Committees have agreed that the storage and/or possession of such fuels constitute a safety hazard to our Scouts

at camp. There will be no exceptions to the above policy.

DRESS CODE

Scout t-shirt or uniform for adults and boys. No tube tops, short shorts, racing Speedos, or two-piece swimsuits.

No open-toed shoes (i.e. sandals, flip flops). Additionally, sleeveless shirts are prohibited in the Dining Hall; as

a reminder a Scout is morally straight. Dress should be appropriate to the camping experience. Dress should

never be in question.

INSECT BITES

Anyone participating in outdoor activities should take steps to prevent exposure to insect and tick bites. The

Department of Health recommends the following when participating in activities in areas where you suspect

ticks are present:

♦ Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tuck pants into boots or socks. ♦ Wear light colored clothing to make it easier to spot ticks. ♦ Conduct frequent and thorough "tick checks." Finding and removing ticks quickly is important. ♦ Wear insect repellents that help repel ticks.

WILDLIFE

The Theodore Naish Scout Reservation is home to many types of wild animals. A copy of the Heart of America

Council Wildlife Plan is available. Please review and share this plan with your troop. Hunting or harming

wildlife is not permitted. Only your Camp Nature Staff is authorized to collect and display wild animals. If you

have an unwelcome snake or critter in your campsite, please contact the Central Camp Office and steps will be

taken to address the situation.

CONSERVATION POLICIES

♦ Do not cut down any trees. ♦ Do not hike trails that are marked “Closed.” Do not cut across switchbacks. ♦ Only conduct conservation projects that have approval of the Camp Management. ♦ Never leave a fire unattended! Make sure to put it "dead out" with water. ♦ Please leave your campsite cleaner than you found it. ♦ Please pick-up any trash you find along camp trails.

DRINKING WATER & ICE

Each campsite is equipped with a drinking fountain outside the campsite latrine, as well as the trough sink

spigots. There are also water points (orange-painted lever spigots) located throughout the Naish Scout

Reservation. Drinking lots of water is important during hot weather. Scouts should be encouraged to carry their

water bottles with them at all times. Troops are encouraged to bring water coolers to camp and keep them filled

with ice water for their Scouts. Ice bags may be purchased at the Trading Post.

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CHECKING OUT OF CAMP

Following the closing ceremony on Saturday afternoon, you will receive your check-out packet (health forms,

take aways, etc.) Please make sure you attend the closing ceremony in order to receive all of your items.

LOW C.O.P.E./CRATE STACKING/CLIMBING

We have some exciting activities planned this year and hope everyone will participate! Because of the ages of

the boys, we will be limited on C.O.P.E. events but the challenges will be very real. Camp Naish staff who are

trained as C.O.P.E. counselors will lead the adventures as the boys climb, stack and work together to problem

solve. Leaders will be utilized at the staffs discretion as spotters and assistants. Immediately after each of these

events, we encourage you to conduct reflections. See REFLECTIONS section.

What is C.O.P.E.?

● C - Challenging

● O - Outdoor

● P - Personal

● E - Experience

These activities are designed to be safe, challenging, rewarding, and fun experiences for all individuals in a

group regardless of their physical, mental, or emotional ability. Each challenge is to be a voluntary test of

one’s abilities, skill, resources, and resourcefulness in a demanding and stimulating undertaking. These

elements will often require all individuals within a group to work together and help each other overcome

perceived limits and produce a sense of personal exhilaration and accomplishment.

As part of Heavenly Father’s plan of redemption, all individuals experience a wide variety of challenges, tests,

and obstacles to overcome during their mortal lifetime. These difficulties are an important element of our

mortal life, but as we work and serve each other, and especially through the help and atonement of our Savior,

every mortal challenge can lead to spiritual growth, refinement, progress, and eternal life.

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These experiences are not only intended to be a fun and entertaining experience, but with your help they can be

life changing experiences for each young man as they liken their experience to the eternal truths and principles

of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. How? See the Reflections section.

SWIMMING

All Scouts will be considered non-swimmers and will be allowed in the shallow ends of the pool and issued a

white band. In order to be considered a beginner swimmer and have access to the center area of the pool,

Scouts will be required to take a swim test. This test will include jumping in the water over their head,

swimming 50 feet, and making one sharp turn. Those who take and pass this test will be issued a red band.

Due to a shorter rotation on Friday, boys will only be non-swimmers. The BSA swim test will be optional for

boys wanting to pass off this requirement during their Saturday rotation.

All Scouts must have a swim band.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP NAISH

The Theodore Naish Scout Reservation is located 5 miles from the junction of I-435 and K-32. The

address of the reservation is 1100 Martinek Lane, Kansas City, Kansas 66111. The Naish Scout

Reservation is between K-7 and 435, and North of K-32.

From 435: Take 435, to K-32 (K-32 exit is South of the I-70/Legends interchange). Exit K-32 and go

WEST (right) on K-32 to 121st Street. Turn North (RIGHT) on 121st Street and follow the winding road to

the entrance of Naish Scout Reservation.

From K-7. Go NORTH on K-7 to the K-7/K-32 Junction. Go EAST on K-32 to 121st Street. Turn LEFT on

121st Street and follow the winding road to the entrance of Naish Scout Reservation.

You can get door to door driving directions from most Internet directions sites.

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Please make sure the boys have these memorized:

SCOUT OATH

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

And to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, Mentally awake, and morally straight.

SCOUT LAW

A Scout is

Trustworthy

Loyal Helpful

Friendly Courteous

Kind Obedient

Cheerful Thrifty

Brave

Clean Reverent

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