CENTENNIAL SUMMER CAMPJune 7-13, 2020Leader Guide

Dear Scout Leaders,

The year 2020 marks the Mobile Area Council’s 100 anniversary and the 56th year of our council Summer Camp!This year at Maubila Scout Reservation, we want each Scout’s experience to be historically epic. It’s all about the youth. Summer camp will be June 7-13, 2020.All the necessary forms area included to help you and your unit plan your trip. Feel free to make as many copies as necessary or go online to bsamac.org and print from the Summer Camp Leader Guide. Review this booklet carefully, as a lot of changes have been made. Be prepared.If you have any questions, feel free to call the Council Service Center at 251-476-4600.

Happy Scouting, Mobile Area CouncilBoy Scouts of America

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter ……………………………………………………………..2Table of Contents……………………………………………………….…3Camperships……………………………………………………………….…..4General Information…………………………………………………….…5Address/Phone Number at Camp……………………………………5Packing List……………………………………………………………………5Camping Opportunities…………………………………………………..5Reservation Guidelines……………………..………………………..….6Check in……………………………………………………………………….….7Preparation for camp …………………………………………………..8Unauthorized person ay camp ……………………………………10Rawhide program …………………………………………………………11Merit badges ………………………………………………………………...12Camp Program Schedule ………………………………………………17Camp-wide Activities ………………………………………………..…18Adult Activities……………………………………………………………19Troop Awards ………………………………………………………….…20

Campsite Inspection form……………..……………………………...21Registration and Merit Badge form…………………………..…22Shooting Sports Permission ………………………………………23Early Release Form ……………………………………………………..24

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CAMPERSHIPS

The purpose of council camperships is to aid Scouts who otherwise could not provide the fees to attend long-term camping opportunities sponsored by the Council. The amount of available funds vary from season to season, depending on our generous sponsors.All Scouts who receive camperships will be required to earn part of the fee in accordance to the 9th Scout Law- “A Scout is Thrifty”, unless there are circumstances that make this clearly impossible. Details of the request, approval, and administration must be such that there is no embarrassment to the Scout or family.All requests must be received at the Council Service Center or Summer Camp Director no later than April 1, 2020 for review by the Campership Committee.

POLICIES:1. Campership funds will be awarded on first come, first served basis until

funds are exhausted. Applications may be turned in early, but all applications will be time stamped and given at one time to Campership Committee April 1, 2020.

2. Usually less than half, but no more than half, of the camp fee will b granted from campership funds unless clearly justified. Parents are responsible for extra fees such as shooting sports, robotics, trading post spending money, unit food fees.

3. Application and letters of request must clearly indicate any circumstances that prevent the Scout from earning part of the fee by his or her own efforts.

4. The campership is based on the early bird fee. Once approved and amount is given, the individual must submit his or her portion of the fees by the appropriate date.

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General Information

Parents are encouraged to send positive letters to their Scout. Calls are only to be made in an emergency.Mail sent to the Scout and Scouters should be mailed the Friday before of camp, June 5, 2020. Please include a return address on the envelope so any unreceived mail will make its way back home. Most troops request items from families prior to departure for camp and turn them in for the daily “Mail Call”.Address: Scout _____________________ Troop _____________________

Camp Maubila, BSA2332 Camp Maubila RoadGrove Hill, AL 36451

Packing List**Please mark all personal and troop gear clearly

PERSONAL GEAR TROOP GEARScout Field Uniform American FlagScouts BSA Handbook Troop FlagMerit Badge Workbooks First Aid KitUnderwear (6 Pair) Cooking GearSock (scout and athletic) LanternsShoes (hiking and athletic) Ice Chest(s)Shirts (6) Rope and ToolsPants/Shorts (Scout and athletic) Water CoolersTowels/Washcloths/Toiletries TarpaulinsRain gear Camp ChairsFlashlight with extra batteries Other specific unit itemsSwimsuits- Trunks for boys, 1-piece swimsuit for girls (no tankini or 2-piece sets will be allowed)Sleeping bag or sheets & blankets, pillowRefillable canteen/water bottleBible, other worship materialsSpending money (most campers spend about $75 during camp)

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Reservation guidelines

1. To assure your unit’s campsite preference and merit badge class availability, it is imperative to get ALL your camp registration fees in early No troop will be permitted to ‘walk in’ on Sunday without at least one week prior registration. Be aware all attending units will be sharing campsites due to one week camp option. Reservation deposit is still necessary to ensure availability and choice site.

2. Campsites will be coordinated to support patrol sized planning of 8 paid campers or less per troop.

3. Roster of Scouts who have paid their pre-registration must be filed at the Council Service Center at the time of reservation.

4. Camp Fee Schedule:a. Early Bird & new scout crossovers (up to 6 weeks before camp)

$240 if received in office by 5pm May 1, 2020. NO EXCEPTIONS.

b. Summer Camp Fee (5 weeks or sooner before camp) $260 if received in office by 5pm May 29, 2020

c. One week prior to camp $275 d. Winter Camp attendees will receive $20 non-transferable discount. e. Leader Fees: $55 Two (2) BSA registered leaders age 21 or older are required to stay at camp at all times and are guests of camp. Additional leaders/parents will pay fees to cover food cost and are limited to 72 hours at camp if not BSA registered.

5. Additional Fees:Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge: $25Rifle Shooting Badge: $15Archery Merit Badge: $10Handicraft Merit Badges $10-$15 (Price of kits; available in Trading Post)

6. Fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. They may be transferred to another Scout who has not previously registered. Must inform Council Service Center of change in youth and merit badge choices. Transfer is good only for Summer Camp, not another activity. Winter Camp discount does not apply.7. Camp Director reserves the right to relocate any troop that does not meet the patrol planning capacity of a campsite. A campsite may be filled beyond stated max capacity only in special cases and only with permission of the Camp Director.

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Check in procedure

1. Troop Guide will meet you in the parking lot when you arrive. They will meet with the unit while the Scoutmaster and SPL goes to Camp Office

to check in. Have completed unit roster with you and be prepared to reconcile any outstanding fees.

2. Return to parking lot with your guide and move equipment to your campsite. You may be permitted to use your vehicle to transport gear then immediately return vehicle to parking lot. Camp will transport gear if needed. This is NOT time to set up camp.

3. Have all persons, Scouts and adults, get into swimsuits with shoes and towels for swim check.

4. Guide will lead your troop to Health Lodge for medical check and issue waterfront buddy tags. You must have all completed medical forms A, B, and C with medications in hand for each camper at this time.

5. Proceed to Dining Hall for briefing of ‘family style’ food service, table waiter responsibilities, and table assignments.

6. Go to Swimming Pool or Waterfront, as assigned, where each Scout and adult who plans on participating in water activities must take swim classification test. All will be classified as Non-Swimmer, Beginner, or Swimmer.

7. Return to campsite and set up your area during the week as time permits. Any borrowed items from Camp Quartermaster must be returned Saturday upon checkout.

8. Assemble at flagpole in BSA Field Uniform by 6:10pm to prepare for supper. Please send an experienced Scout to serve as waiter to Dining Hall thirty minutes before the meal.

9. Scoutmaster Roundtable will be held in Eagle Room for orientation and scheduling of troop activities for the week. Area Directors will answer questions.

10. Gather at Main Flagpole by 8:15pm for campfire in Arena, hosted by Camp Staff. In case of bad weather, campfire will be held in Dining Hall.

11. Taps is 10:00pm. All attendees must be in their assigned campsite at this time.

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Preparation for camp

LeadershipEach troop registering provides its own leadership. There must be 2 Deep Leadership AT ALL TIMES, no exceptions. The Unit Leader must be a BSA register adult 21 years of age or older with a current Youth Protection Training on file. If Scoutmaster cannot attend, other Unit Leader, Committee Members, or other members of the Chartered institution who are 21 years or older with YPT training can attend. Assistant leaders aged 18-21 may assist if necessary.It is the responsibility of the Unit Committee to be knowledgeable of attendees and provide trained and able leadership for this event.Troops with a large number of Scouts attending should secure enough Assistant Scoutmasters for adult leaders for recommended ratios:5 to 10 Scouts- 2 Leaders11 to 20 Scouts- 3 Leaders21 to 30 Scouts- 4 Leaders

Physical exams and health formsEvery Scout, Leader, and attending adult must have a valid BSA Health Examination Form Parts A, B, and C filled out completely and updated each year. Any person without this form WILL BE SENT HOME.These free forms may be found online at bsamac.org or at the Council Service Center.The Health Lodge will be staffed by a skilled medic under the direction of the Camp Physician and Camp Director. Arrangements have been made with local hospitals to handle any emergency treatments.

InsuranceAll Scouts and Scouters are required to have current insurance coverage. A copy of their insurance card must be attached to their Health Form. In addition, ALL registered Scouts and Scouters of the Mobile Area Council, BSA are covered by a Health and Accident Insurance Policy for the period of their stay at camp. It is therefore necessary for every Scout to be checked in and out at the Camp Office. Claims can be filed for all illnesses and

accidents requiring medical care not provided in the Camp Health Lodge. Every illness or accident must be reported to the Health Officer immediately to receive insurance coverage. Medical expenses incurred after leaving camp, resulting from an accident or illness taking place at camp, must be submitted immediately to the Council for clearance with the insurance company.

Provisional campersMaubila Scout Reservation will offer Provisional Camping as an option for Scouts not attending camp with their troop or for out of council campers. Please note on the registration form when registering provisional campers. You may do so by writing “provisional” by the Scout’s name.

8No Show campers at registrationFor compliance in the protection of all campers registered at Maubila Scout Reservation the following procedures are in place:Scoutmasters are asked to verify any no shows from their attendance roster prior to arrival at camp. This may be done at a Leader’s Meeting or via email. If there are no shows the Scoutmaster must provide an explanation from information he has concerning the Scout. If the Scoutmaster is unaware, he must investigate to provide an explanation within 24 hours.

TransportationSuitable transportation for your Scouts is a very important matter. According to the GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING, Scouts are not allowed to drive a vehicle to or from Boy Scout Summer Camp. They are not covered under Boy Scout Accident & Sickness Insurance while driving.

ARRIVAL TIME Troops should arrive at camp no earlier than 1:00pm and no later than 3:00pm. Arriving to camp early causes unnecessary waiting and arriving too late causes your troop to miss the required check-in and orientation.

DEPARTURE TIMETroops should be prepared to leave by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. A staff member will be assigned to assist you in checking out. Early Troop departures must be coordinated the day before with the Camp Director and Program Manager. Fee for mailing forms will be due before departure.

Leaving & Returning to campCamp Maubila is a Scouts BSA Camp and the Mobile Area Council, BSA is responsible for all personnel. We ask that you instruct your Scouts that no

one is to leave the camp without first getting permission from their Unit Leader, and second, the permission of the Camp Director. Anyone who leaves camp for any reason must sign out at the Camp Office before leaving and sign back in upon return. This applies to Unit Leaders as well.

DINING HALLWholesome food is prepared and served by a professional staff of food service personnel. Scouts sit by troop and meals are served cafeteria-style. Please allow seating for Staff members to eat with your troops.

TRADING POSTThe well-stocked Camp Trading Post is open each day. A schedule will be posted for operating hours and will be closed during meals. Ice cream, candy, snacks, soft drinks, BSA catalog items, Camp Souvenirs, handicraft kits, and sundries are available for purchase. The Trading Post also accepts Visa and MasterCard Credit and check cards. Parents are responsible for any non-sufficient charges their child had acquired while at camp. History shows that a Scout will spend around $75.00 during their stay at Camp.

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VEHICLES IN CAMPVehicles may be driven only as far as the parking lot after the Sunday check in. Only camp vehicles and delivery trucks will be allowed on camp roads per National Camp Standards. The roads are narrow and dangerous with Scouts walking around. If you need an item transported, check with the Camp Office.*Scouts are not permitted to be transported in the back of pickup vehicles or trailers at any time.

ORDER OF THE ARROWThursday will be recognized as OA Day. All Arrowmen are encouraged to wear their sashes on Thursday. Special OA activities will be organized by Woa Cholena Lodge for those in camp.

GENERAL CLEANLINESS Good Scouting is clean…clean camp, speech and personage. We ask you to pay special attention to your boys and to your campsite. A daily inspection will be made of each troop’s area and an award given at the end of the week.

VISITORSVisitors are welcome at camp and are encouraged to attend our Family Night Campfire on Friday at 8:15pm. Visitors are required to check in at the Camp Office. Visitors are invited to dine with their Scouts in the Dining Hall on Friday night at 6:15pm. Unit Leaders will need to submit a total number of campers and visitors who will be eating in the Dining Hall to the Camp Director by lunch on Thursday. Visitors’ meals are $5.00 and they will need to purchase meal tickets at the office upon arrival at camp.

Unauthorized persons at camp1. If any leader or camp staff member sees a person in camp without the

appropriate identification, please ask them in a courteous manner the nature of their business.

2. Ask them to please report with you to the camp office for approval to be on camp property. They will be required to check in—nature of their business—approximate length of stay.

3. In the case of previous camp staff members visiting, have them report to the Program or Camp Director for approval. The Program Manager or Camp Director will find out the nature of their visit and the length of time of their visit. Previous camp staff members are not to go into any program area and under no circumstances are they to remain in camp overnight.

4. The above procedures are to be covered during staff week training and the first Scoutmaster meeting of each week.

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“RAWHIDE”FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM

The “RAWHIDE” Camper Program is for those Scouts attending camp for their first time and need advancement for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. The Rawhide program schedule takes up periods 1, 2, and 3. This format allows the Scouts to attend two other merit badge periods (periods 4 and 5.)“RAWHIDE” is staffed by youth selected for their ability to deliver a program based on the basic Scouting skills needed for advancement to First Class. The instructors have many years of experience in camping, hiking, and living the life of a Scout. The Rawhide

participants will have their own learning environment dedicated to meet their advancement needs. The “Patrol Method” of instruction will be used. Rawhide participants will be able to complete most skills required for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks while at camp. However, much more than just the rank advancement requirements are taught. This is also contingent on the Scout attending all classes and dedicating their time to complete the various requirements. Participation in the Rawhide program is not mandatory; it is left up to the discretion of the Scoutmaster. A Wednesday night outpost campout will take place to add to the experience. The Rawhide participants are asked to have the following:

Scout Handbook Long Sleeve Button Shirt

Swimming MB Pamphlet Bathing Suit

First Aid MB Pamphlet Long Pants

Framed Backpack Shoes (that can get wet)

Canteen 2, 1-Liter water bottles

Knife/ Fork/ Spoon Plastic Cup or Mug

Tent (can be shared) Compass

Ground Cloth Notebook and Pencil

Sleeping Bag

*IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 1st YEAR CAMPERS TAKE FIRST AID AND SWIMMING DURING THE OTHER

TWO INSTRUCTIONAL PERIODS*

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Merit Badges

The following is a list of merit badge classes offered for instruction within each program area. Trained instructors will follow the recommended BSA

instructional material focusing on those requirements that can be fulfilled while at camp. The instructors will certify in writing those requirements that have been met for each merit badge to the Scoutmaster at the end of the week.

Aquatics

SWIMMING MB (Eagle)Recommended for all Scouts. Scouts must bring shoes, socks, swim trunks, long pants, belt, and long-sleeve shirt that will get wet. Prerequisite:

Swimmer classification

LIFESAVING MB (Eagle)Recommended for strong swimmers. This is a challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina. Scouts must bring long

pants, long-sleeve shirt, and shoes that will get wet. Prerequisite: Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.

CANOEING Physical strength and stamina required. Prerequisite: Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test before class.

KAYAKING Physical strength and stamina required. Prerequisite: Successfully complete

the BSA swimmer test before class.

BSA LIFEGUARDThis certification takes all five instructional periods and some free time to complete. For a complete list of prerequisites and requirements, consult Boy Scout Requirements, 2018 edition.

MILE SWIM BSAThis program allows youths and adults to swim one mile. This is not a merit badge. In order to participate in the mile swim Friday morning, an individual must complete the practice swims which will be announced at camp. A quick

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PADDLEBOARDING

This is a physically challenging experience and extra time should be planned for practice--this is an activity for troop free time! This is not a Merit Badge/Award. Prerequisite: Successfully complete the BSA swimmers test before class.

Ecology

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MB (Eagle required)This merit badge requires extensive observation time and involves

experimentation in class.

FISHINGAll requirements can be completed at camp, but may take longer to catch the required fish. Scouts will need to bring their own fishing equipment

FORESTRYLearn characteristics of trees, as well as sustainability and management of all species involved

in wooded areas.

GEOLOGY MB Originally named Mining, this badge is a one of the originals. Requirement 8 will need to be completed before or after camp.

MAMMAL STUDY The study of our smaller cousins’ lives and interactions.

REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN STUDY Campers will learn how to identify and care for reptiles and amphibians.

WEATHERCampers will learn how to read weather patterns and maps in order to better prepare foractivities outdoors. A quick track option.

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ARCHITECTURECampers will use the Outdoor Code to observe how buildings can be sustainable in communities and environmentally friendly using renewable resources.

ASTROMONYIdentify and seek out constellations, planets, stars, and more. Use a star wheel and star field guide to add to your star watcher’s package.

BASKETRYThis is a great merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts will need to purchase a basket kit and stool kit to assemble (available in the Trading Post.)

GEOLOGY MB  Requirement 8 will need to be completed before or after camp. 

INDIAN LOREA great badge for all new OA members. History and modern innovations from local and distant tribes.

LEATHERWORK This is a great merit badge for younger Scouts. Scouts will need to purchase leatherwork kit (available in the trading post.)

RAILROADINGA rare badge. Scouts will build a model found in Trading Post. Campers will learn engineering, history, and careers tied into this industry.

MAUBILA TECH

ELECTRICITY

Learn about electricity and the necessary safety precautions and risks associated. Part of the quick track option.

14ELECTRONICSScouts experiment with circuitry and get involved by hands-on learning. Part of the quick track option.

MOVIEMAKINGClass is limited to first 10 participants to register. Scouts must bring a video camera. Tripod is recommended.

PHOTOGRAPHY MBRecommended for all campers. Scouts must bring digital camera to camp. Tripods helpful.

SHOOTING SPORTS 

ARCHERY Plan to use free shoot time for practice. Requirements for targets and qualifying points. 

  

RIFLE SHOOTINGVery challenging merit badge.  Shooting experience is recommended.  Plan to use free shoot time to practice and qualify.  

 

SHOTGUN SHOOTING Requires the ability to hit a fast-moving clay target. 

Scout Skills 

 CAMPING (Eagle) Req. 4b, 9a and 9b need to be completed and documented before camp. 

 

 

COOKING (Eagle) Learn how to use different techniques and foods to cook on a variety of campouts. Requirement 4 should be completed before camp.

15FIRST AID MB (Eagle) Covers a great deal of written materials and skills.  Prerequisite: First Aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class must be completed/understood before camp. 

 

PERSONAL FITNESS MB (Eagle) Recommended for older Scouts. One of the original merit badges. Requires a great deal of physical activity. 

 

PIONEERING MB Recommended for older Scouts.  Knowledge of knots and lashings are extremely helpful.  Prerequisite: Know and complete knot and lashing requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. 

SUSTAINABILITY (Eagle)Conservation and stewardship focused. Begins and ends with a family meeting in which all discuss how the family can live more sustainably.

TRAFFIC SAFETY  Reveals common traffic mistakes, enhances knowledge of the road and an awareness of other drivers. Requires a great deal of writing.   

 WILDERNESS SURVIVALRequires an overnight outpost in which the Scout sleeps in the shelter he or she constructed during class.  

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Daily Schedule – Centennial Summer Camp  

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1:00 – 3:00Check-in

Medical Rechecks

Dining Hall Orientation

Swim Checks

Campsite Set-up

Open Games

6:00Waiter’s Call

7:00 Reveille

7:45Waiter’s Call

8:00Flag Ceremony

8:05 Breakfast

9:00- 9:50First Period

9:30Unit Leader Coffee

10:00- 10:50Second Period

11:00-11:50Third Period

12:00Emergency Drill

Waiter’s Call

12:10 Lunch

1:00 SPL Meeting

2:00- 2:50Fourth Period

3:00- 3:50Fifth Period

4:00– 4:50Free Time A

4:00-5:30Free Swim

5:00-5:50Free Time B

6:00Waiter’s Call

7:00 Reveille

7:45Waiter’s Call

8:00Flag Ceremony

8:05 Breakfast

9:00- 9:50First Period

9:30Unit Leader Coffee

10:00- 10:50Second Period

11:00-11:50Third Period

12:00Waiter’s Call

12:10 Lunch

2:00- 2:50Fourth Period

3:00- 3:50Fifth Period

4:00 – 5:00Free Time A

4:00 – 5:00Free Swim

5:30TROOP NIGHT

Food will beDelivered to campsite

7:00 Reveille

7:45Waiter’s Call

8:00Flag Ceremony

8:05 Breakfast

9:00- 9:50First Period

9:30Unit Leader Coffee

10:00- 10:50Second Period

11:00-11:50Third Period

12:00Waiter’s Call

12:10 Lunch

2:00- 2:50Fourth Period

3:00- 3:50Fifth Period

4:00– 4:50Free Time A

4:00-5:30Free Swim

5:30Outpost leaves from

flagpole

5:00-5:50Free Time B

7:00 Reveille

7:45Waiter’s Call

8:00Flag Ceremony

8:05 Breakfast

9:00- 9:50First Period

9:30Unit Leader Coffee

10:00- 10:50Second Period

11:00-11:50Third Period

12:00Waiter’s Call

12:10 Lunch

12:15OA Sponsored

Scoutmaster Lunch

2:00- 2:50Fourth Period

2:00SM HorseshoeCompetition

3:00- 3:50Fifth Period

3:30Scoutmaster Golf

Tournament

4:00– 4:50Free Time A

4:00-5:30Free Swim

5:00-5:50Free Time B

6:00Waiter’s Call

7:00 Reveille7:00

Mile Swim

7:45Waiter’s Call

8:00Flag Ceremony

8:05 Breakfast

9:00- 10:00Merit Badge

Make Up Time

10:15-11:45Water Carnival

11:00-RifleScoutmaster

Shootout

12:00Waiter’s Call

12:10 Lunch

1:30-ShotgunScoutmaster Shootout

2:00Maubila Marathon

4:00Staff v Old Goat

Volleyball

6:00Waiter’s Call

7:00 Reveille7:00

Breakfast deliver tocampsite

8:00—9:45TP Open

8:30–10:00 Check-out

10:00Camp Closed

6:10Flag Ceremony

6:15 Dinner

7:15Adult Leader MeetingScoutmaster’s Lounge

8:30Opening CampfireMeet at flag poles

10:00 Lights Out

6:10Flag Ceremony

6:15 Dinner

7:30Evening Activity

10:00 Lights Out

Open troop program for the rest of the evening

10:00 Lights Out

6:00Waiter’s Call

6:10Flag Ceremony

6:15 Dinner

7:30Evening Program

10:00 Lights out

6:10Flag Ceremony

6:15 Dinner

7:15 Vespers

7:30OA Night

10:00 Lights Out

6:10Flag Ceremony

6:15 Dinner

8:30Closing Campfire

Meet at flag poles

10:00 Lights Out

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camp-Wide Activities   

CAMPFIRES The Maubila Scout Reservation staff will host two weekly campfire programs. Our opening campfire is informational, the skits are put on by the staff.  The staff will give you a warm welcome and each program staff member will explain the unique opportunities in their area.  Friday’s closing campfire will consist of troop skits, camp awards, and a look back at the week’s fun.  We invite parents and families to attend our closing campfire.  TROOP SWIM If your troop leadership has the right certifications, contact the Program Director to schedule a time to swim for your troop.   EVENING ACTIVITIES Each night there will be a variety of camp-wide activities to interest all Scouts, including troop and individual competitions.  There will be new competitions we will repeat some of the favorite camp-wide games from years past including “Staff Hunt.”  TROOP NIGHT Tuesday night is troop night.  This allows troops an opportunity to develop their own program for that evening, in their campsite. It reinforces the patrol method and allow a leadership opportunity for scout leadership.  Units are afforded the opportunity to cook in their campsite with the materials delivered to your campsite beginning at 5:30pm.  OA DAY Thursday is OA day at camp, and we invite all OA members to wear their lodge t-shirt during the day.  That evening, Woa Cholena will be hosting a special evening program.  A short fellowship will be held in the dining hall after the program for OA members.   MAUBILA MARATHON The Maubila Marathon is the ultimate inter-patrol event for the week. Troops will challenge each other in events such as knot tying relays, nature identification, and swim

relay.  The marathon will be timed, with points awarded at certain events.  (Troops should be prepared with a paddle made from natural materials before they arrive at camp.)   STAFF v. OLD GOAT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Perhaps one of the most known traditions of Maubila is staff heading off against the adult leaders in a friendly game of volleyball.  Everyone in camp is invited to come cheer on the staff and the “old goats.”  WATER CARNIVAL A great activity held at the lake. It offers patrols and individuals the chance to compete in water events like boat races, belly flop contests, and the greased watermelon competition.  The troop with the most points will be recognized at the closing campfire. 

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Adult Activities  

Summer Camp is about the Scouts. However, with most of camp planning made around programming for the Scouts, the leaders get overlooked. Throughout the week, unit adults will have choices in how spending their free time. Camp Maubila provides several opportunities to make an adult’s stay at camp a pleasant one.  Leader TrainingMaubila Staff will provide opportunities to continue unit leader advancement. Some training that will be made available may include: 1 Leader per troop can earn the Green ‘Trained’ Strip at Camp by 

Scoutmaster’s LoungeThe room adjacent to the Camp Office is the Scoutmaster’s Lounge.  Adult leaders are invited to the air-conditioned room and coffee at any time. Join a friendly board game, get some work done (what?!), or reminisce with veteran leaders. Scoutmaster BadgeThe Scoutmaster Merit Badge is a list of activities that, if you complete, will help your troop earn “Honor Troop” and completes “The Maubila Experience.”  The list of requirements will be handed out at the adult leaders meeting.  Scoutmaster Appreciation LunchThis luncheon will be held Thursday during lunch in the Training Center.  It is for two adult leaders from your unit who are in camp the whole week.  It will be hosted by the Mobile Area Council and will give leaders an opportunity to meet our Scout Executive and some of our Council Executive Board members.  Scoutmaster Golf Tournament

The golf tournament will consist of 9 holes; regular golf rules are observed.  Each unit leader wishing to participate must construct their club from natural materials. Any adult leader in camp may play. 

Scoutmaster Horseshoe Tournament The horseshoe tournament will be Thursday afternoon and will be a single elimination tournament. Scoutmaster ShootoutHeld at the rifle range Friday morning, any adult leader may participate in the Scoutmaster Shootout.   

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Troop awards

CAMPSITE INSPECTION Each day the Camp Commissioner will be going to each campsite for a campsite inspection.  The troop with the best average for the week will be recognized at Friday evening’s closing campfire. 

HONOR TROOP This award recognizes the troops in camp who actively participate in all aspects of the “Maubila Scout Experience”.  All requirements must be completed during your stay at camp this year.  The requirement sheet will be handed out at the adult leaders’ meeting.Each troop earning the recognition as Honor Troop will be recognized at the Friday’s closing campfire.  TOP TROOP One “Top Troop” will be awarded based on fulfilling the requirements for the Honor Troop Award AND points for winning competitions.  Points will be

awarded following this criteria: 5 points for participation in each event. 5 additional points will go to the 3rd place team, 10 points to the 2nd place team, and 15 points to the 1st place team.  

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Campsite Inspection  

Troop ______________________________ Campsite _____________________________  

    Max Pts  Mon  Tue  Wed  Thr  Fri 1.  Tents & Huts (20 points max) 

a. Beds made  4 

         

  b. Floors swept  4             c. Shoes neat under bed  4             d. Clothes stored properly  4             e. Personal items stored properly  4           2.  Latrine/Bath House (25 points max) 

 (points for unit that cleaned bath house) a. Washed down, swept 

  5 

         

  b. Shower stalls clean & swept  5             c. Sink basins clean  5             d.  Toilet paper in all stalls  5             e. Trash receptacle emptied  5           3.  Patrol Areas/Day Hut (15 points max)             

a. Clean & swept, no trash  5   b. Troop & personal items neatly stored.  5             c. Campsite improvements  

   (check for new ones each day)   5 

         

4.  Bulletin Board (20 points max) a. Fireguard plan posted and up to date 

 4 

         

  b. Duty roster posted  4             c. Merit badge class/activity roster posted  4             d. Camp schedules posted  4             e. Troop members emergency  

    phone numbers posted  4 

         

5.  Campsite (20 points max) a. No litter or health hazards      (deduct 1 pt for each item found) 

  

10 

         

  b. First Aid Kit visible and accessible  6             c. Tools stored properly  4              

Total  

100          

 ** Deduct 1 point for each infraction **  93 – 100 Points = Outstanding 85 – 92 Points = Average   0 – 84 Points = Needs work/Improvement  Inspector:  Monday _________________________    Tuesday _________________________  Wednesday ______________________    Thursday _________________________   Friday __________________________   

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Camp Maubila Centennial Summer Camp 2020Registration and Merit Badge Form

*Completed form due at time of registration

District _____________________Troop # __________ Date Deposit Paid _________ Rec.# ________

Preferred Campsite (will be shared with another unit) ____________________________________

*1. Leader in Charge (Must be 21 years or older and stay the entire duration of camp): ___________________________________________________ Phone#: _________________________________Email: _______________________________________________________

Additional Attending Leaders ($55 per person for food expenses)*2. ________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________* 2 Leaders free as guests of camp.

Camp Fees: Additional Fees:    $240—Early Bird Fee if received by 5pm May 1, 2020                 Shotgun Shooting MB: $25 $260—Fee if received by May 29, 2020 Rifle Shooting MB: $15 $275—If received 1 week prior to camp Archery MB: $10 

Handicrafts badges: kits in Trading Post

 

SCOUT Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5

For Office and Camp Director Use Only 1-6701-701-20

Campsite Reservation Deposit Date ___________ Site _______________________________

Camper Fees: ____ x $_________ = $______________ Leader Fees: ____ x $_________ = $______________Additional Fees: $______________Total Fees Due: $ _____________

Mobile Area Council, BSA

2587 Government Blvd.

Mobile, AL 36608

251-476-4600

Permission to Participate in Shooting Sports for all Cub Scouts, Scouts

BSA , Venturers, and Explorers

This permission form must be completed by the participant’s parent or legal

guardian prior to any shooting activity.

Name of Participant:

I, (print your name), grant my

consent to Mobile Area Council and to its representatives including Range Officers

and Instructors and others serving in these positions to furnish my child with archery

equipment, firearms and ammunition and provide instruction as to their safe and

proper use. I further certify that I am the parent with full parental rights or the legal

guardian of this child. I understand that this document will be kept and maintained by

the Mobile Area Council or its representatives including Range Officers and

Instructors. I further understand that any modification of this form will result in its not

being accepted by Mobile Area Council, Range Officers and Instructors.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian:

Date: Unit Number:

Mobile Area Council Boy Scouts of America

SCOUT EARLY RELEASE REQUESTFrom Summer Camp

INSTRUCTIONS:Any parent or guardian desiring to pick up their Scout early from summer camp prior to their units departure on Saturday morning must have this release form filled out in advance by the parent’s or guardian.

Request is made that:__________________________________________________________________Home Address:_______________________________________________________________________City:______________________________________________State:_____________Zip:_____________Unit #:____________________________________Telephone #:_______________________________

The Scout is to leave on: Date:______________________________ Time:_______________________Person pickup up Scout:________________________________________________________________Address:____________________________________________________________________________City:______________________________________________State:____________Zip:______________

In signing this request for release, the BSA, the local BSA council, the troop leaders or their representatives shall not be held liable for any loss or injury to the Scout’s person or property.

Parent’s or guardian’s signature:_________________________________________________________Address:____________________________________________________________________________City:______________________________________________State:____________Zip:______________Telephone: (H)______________________ (W)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Before leaving the camp, Scout must check out with their Unit Leader and the Camp Director.

Unit Leader:_______________________________Unit:__________________Date:_________________Camp Director:___________________________________________________Date:_________________