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PROGRAM GUIDE FOR SCOUTS AND LEADERS

Weekly Schedule; Weeks 1-5 & 8 ................................................................................................................. 1

Monday-Start Schedule; Weeks 6 & 7 .......................................................................................................... 2

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 ............................................................................................................................... 10

Scoutmaster Dinner ................................................................................................................................ 10

Game Night ............................................................................................................................................. 10

The Banana Relay .................................................................................................................................... 11

The Scoutmaster Belly-Flop .................................................................................................................... 11

Family Night ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Patrol Leader Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 12

Special Activities & Awards ......................................................................................................................... 13

Mica Bay Outpost Trip ................................................................................................................................ 15

Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Camp Map ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Camp Awards .......................................................................................................................................... 18

Nature Area –The Naturistic Award ........................................................................................................ 18

Eagle Quest Area - Knot Ninja & Blind Knot Ninja .................................................................................. 18

Scoutcraft Area - Mountain Man Award ................................................................................................ 18

The Silver Paddle Award ......................................................................................................................... 20

Iron Scout Award .................................................................................................................................... 21

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Image Class Name Cost Description/Prerequisites Program Area Class Sessions

Offered

Archery $15 Fee includes Archery Fee and Arrow Kit Shooting Sports 2 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Art Free No Prerequisites Handicraft 1 Hour Block

10:00am, 1:30pm

Basketry

NEW! Up to $20 in Trading Post

No Prerequisites Not a Scheduled Class. Available during

Open Program Time only. Handicraft Open Time

BSA Lifeguard $75

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.

Swimming ALL WEEK

BSA Snorkeling Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Swimming

1 Hour Block 2 Day Class

9:00, 10:00am, 2:30pm

Camping Free 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 1 Hour Block

9:00, 10:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm

Canoeing Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Boating

1 Hour Block 9:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm

Chess Free Great for First Year Scouts Handicraft 1 Hour Block

9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm

Cooking Free May not be able to finish at camp unless you

complete some requirements before arriving.

Eagle Quest 2 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Emergency Preparedness

Free Must have First Aid Merit

Please Complete Requirements 2c, 8b, 9a, 9b, 9c before arriving at camp

Eagle Quest 2 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Environmental Science

Free Time intensive

May require the use of open program time to finish

Nature 2 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Finger Printing Free Not a Scheduled class, available during open

program only. Great for first year Scouts

Handicraft Open Program Only

Fire Safety

NEW! Free No Prerequisites Scoutcraft

1 Hour Block 9:00am, 1:30pm

First Aid Free Need to either bring a first aid kit to camp or

purchase one in the trading post Eagle Quest

1 Hour Block 10:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm

Fish and Wildlife Management

Free No Prerequisites

Scouts will need to use open program time to complete requirement 7

Nature 1 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Fishing Free No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 1 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Forestry Free No Prerequisites Nature 1 Hour Block

10:00am, 2:30pm

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Offered

Geocaching Free Requires searching for Geocache during open program. GPS Units Available for

Checkout Scoutcraft

2 Hour Block 1:30pm

Geology Free No Prerequisites Nature 1 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Indian Lore Free

Not a Scheduled class, available during open program only.

Great for first year Scouts Scoutcraft Open Program Only

Insect Study Free Requirement 9 cannot be completed at

camp Nature


Instructional Swim Free

No Prerequisites For those Scouts and scouters who are

unable to pass the BSA swim test in order to build fundamental swimming skills

Swimming 1 Hour Block

11:00am, 1:30pm

Introduction to

Outdoor Leadership Skills

Free

ADULT ONLY CLASS Complete the second part of required

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster training while you visit us this summer!

Admin 2 Hour Block

10:00am

Kayaking Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Boating

1 Hour Block 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30,

2:30pm

Leatherwork Up to $20 in Trading Post

Requires kit purchase in trading post Handicraft 1 Hour Block

9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm

Lifesaving Free

Must have Swimming Merit Badge and be a strong swimmer

Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting badge*


9:00, 11:00am

Mammal Study Free Not a Scheduled class, available during open

program only. Great for first year Scouts Nature Open Program Only

Mile Swim Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Not recommended for younger scouts

Boating 2 Hour Block

1:30pm

Mining in Society Free No Prerequisite Nature 1 Hour Block

10:00, 11:00am

Motor Boating $10 Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Boating

1 Hour Block 2 Day Class

9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm

NRA Basic

Pistol Course

NEW! $80

ADULT ONLY COURSE Learn the Fundamentals of Pistol Safety,

Shooting and Maintenance

Shooting Sports (Classroom in Dining

Hall)

2 Hour Block 3:30pm

NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training

$65

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

Shooting Sports 2 Hour Block

Starts on Wednesday 1:30

NRA/Winchester Marksmanship –

Rifle $30.00

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.


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Offered

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.


11:00am

Orienteering Free No Prerequisites Scoutcraft 1 Hour Block

9:00, 10:00, 11:00am

Paddle Craft Safety Free

Adult Class Learn the basics of paddle craft use and the safe methods needed to take your troop out

on the water*


1:30pm

Painting Free No Prerequisites Handicraft 1 Hour Block

10:00am, 2:30pm

Pioneering Free No Prerequisite. Materials for model will be

provided in class, Scouts must purchase their own model materials if they wish to keep it.


10:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm

Reptile and Amphibian Study

Free Requirement 8 cannot be completed at

camp Nature

1 Hour Block 10:00am

Rifle Shooting $15 Great for First Year Scouts, includes 100

shots. May require some extra time during open program to complete


9:00am, 1:30pm

Rowing Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Boating


Safety Afloat Free Adults Only Swimming 1 Hour Block

10:00am

Scuba Diving $400


Course materials and Full PADI Certification included ($900+ Value!) Great opportunity

to learn from Professional Scuba Instructors


9:00am (See “Scuba” on page 7)

Sculpture Free No Prerequisites Handicraft 1 Hour Block

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


9:00am, 1:30pm

Signs, Signals and Codes

Free No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 1 Hour Block

10:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm

Small Boat Sailing Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Not recommended for younger Scouts


9:00, 10:00, 11:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm

Soil and Water Conservation

Free No Prerequisites Nature 1 Hour Block

9:00, 11:00am, 1:30pm

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Free Adults & Youth


Boating 1 Hour Block 2 Day Class

9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm

Swimming Free Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Swimming

1 Hour Block 9:00, 10:00, 11:00am,

1:30pm

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Offered

The Great Adult Leader Training

Course Free

Adults Only

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 2 Hour Block

1:30pm

Trail to First Class Free No Prerequisites Eagle Quest 2 Hour Block

9:00am, 1:30pm

Watersports $10 Must pass BSA Swim Test before starting

badge* Boating

2 Hour Block 9: 00am, 1:30pm

Wilderness Survival Free Recommended for Scouts who are 2nd class

or higher in rank. Required to attend the survival campout on Thursday Evening


9:00, 10:00am, 1:30, 2:30pm

Woodcarving Up to $25 in Trading Post

Totin-Chip required, can be earned in camp Monday evening

Scouts may need to use free time to finish project

Handicraft 1 Hour Block

9:00, 11:00am, 2:30pm

Woodwork $10

Totin-Chip required, can be earned in camp Monday evening

Not recommended for younger or smaller Scouts

Handicraft 1 Hour Block

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.

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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.

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.

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!

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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*

Adult Classes The Great Adult Training Course*

Adult Classes NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training*

Adult Classes NRA Basic Pistol Course*

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

Eagle Quest Cooking

Eagle Quest Emergency Preparedness

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*

Handicrafts Art X X

Handicrafts Chess X X X X

Handicrafts Fingerprinting

Handicrafts Basketry

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

Nature Fish and Wildlife Management X X

Nature Forestry X X

Nature Geology X X

Nature Insect Study X X

Nature Mammal Study

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

Scout Craft Indian Lore

Scout Craft Orienteering X X X

Scout Craft Pioneering X X X

Scout Craft Wilderness Survival X X X X

Shooting Sports Archery

Shooting Sports NRA Marksmanship (Rifle)* X

Shooting Sports NRA Marksmanship (Shotgun)* X

Shooting Sports Rifle Shooting

Shooting Sports Shotgun Shooting

Swimming BSA Lifeguard*

Swimming Instructional Swim* X X

Swimming Lifesaving X X

Swimming Mile Swim *

Swimming Scuba

Swimming Snorkeling patch (2 day class)* X X X

Swimming Swimming X X X X

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*Please note that indicated classes are NOT merit badges

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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.

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.

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

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(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!!

(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 one-

on-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!

Be sure to dress up and make this

experience as memorable as possible! Even

our Camp Ranger Sean gets himself in the

games!

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(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!


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.


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.

Meal tickets can be purchased at the trading post after

arriving 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.

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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.

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 shower-

houses. It takes about 30 minutes and we ask for one

troop each from lower and upper camp to help each

day.

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:

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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.

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!

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!

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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!

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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.

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.

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.

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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 Staff Initials 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)

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 Staff Initials 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

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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***

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Possible Points Points Earned Staff Member Initial

Attend leader's meetings 10/meeting

Attend an Adult Leader Class 5/session

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

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

Assist with Tues evening instructional classes 10

***Earn 300 points and get the Silver Paddle Award***

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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 _________________

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