CAMP WINTON LEADERS GUIDE

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Camp Winton, BSA 40800 State Highway 88 Pioneer, CA 95666

Camp Winton, BSA 2016 Leader Guide A Golden Empire Council - High Sierra Camp Golden Empire Council P.O. Box 13558 Sacramento, CA 95853-3558 (800) 427-1417

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Welcome to Camp Winton! We are elated that you have chosen Camp Winton for your summer camp experience this year, and we look forward to meeting and exceeding the expectations that you have for your troop’s summer camp experience. This guide will give you a look into what we have to offer you and your scouts this summer, as well some policy and administrative things to make you prepared for the best summer yet at Camp Winton. Whether you are here for our stellar waterfront program, breadth of exciting opportunities for adults and youth alike, wonderful ranges, or remote forest setting, all of us at Camp Winton look forward to assisting you and your unit in creating the best summer camp yet. In order to cover all information and answer any questions before you get to camp we will be having a PreCamp Meeting on May 7th, 2016 at 1:30pm, look for emails regarding location and what to bring in order to be prepared for the meeting. One major change is that all merit badges will be signed up for before camp starts and all merit badge fees will be payed online before arriving at camp, then scouts will not have to carry excess money around and the supplies will be ready to pick up at the program area. We all look forward to meeting you and answering any questions about the changes to our program this year. If you have any pressing questions or need to have needs addressed sooner than the meeting in May please contact the Camp Director or Council Camping Department. 2016 MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE COMING SOON! Yours in Scouting,

THE 2016 WINTON STAFF

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CAMP WINTON CONTACT INFORMATION Golden Empire Council

Council Camping Department PO Box 13558 Sacramento CA 95853-0558

Phone: 800-427-1417 Phone: 916-929-1417 ext. 217 Fax: 916-929-4461

Camp Director

Phone: Email: [email protected]

Program Director

Email: [email protected]

Winton Online

gec-bsa.org/camping/campwinton facebook.com/CampWintonBSA instagram.com/campwinton_bsa/

Camp Mailing Address Scout /Adult Leader Name Troop Number & Campsite Camp Winton, BSA 40800 State Highway 88 Pioneer, CA 95666-9114

Check out what’s new with camp, and what you can expect this summer

Camp Phone (June 1 – Aug. 6): 209-295-4139 (business phone) Camp Fax (June 1 – Aug. 6): 209-295-4140 (Note: Camp Winton phone numbers are only active while camp is in session) Camp Emergency Phone Number: 800-427-1417 ext. 217 or ext. 223

Who to contact? Refunds? Adding or Removing Campers? Paying Fees? Having trouble using online registration? > Council Camping Early/Late Arrival? Allergies/Special Diets? Logistical issues? > Camp Director Merit badge class questions? Interested in teaching a merit badge? Need clarification on a requirement? > Program Director

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ARRIVAL DAY!!!! Everyone is going to be extremely excited for the first day of an amazing week of camp and being prepared will only make it an easy process for you, your scouts, and the staff. You and your troop will have the option to have troop gear that cannot be carried into camp taken over on Das Boat at the north end of the lake before crossing the dams, troop items include patrol boxes, flag poles and stands and any other necessary group items, it does not include tents, backpacks, or any personal gear (unless it has been pre-approved by the lead commissioner). After that your troop will head over to the parking lot at the top of camp where you will meet your staff guide who will lead you through camp, to your campsite, trough orientation/med checks/swim checks. Since you will have fully packed arrival activities it is imperative that you show up on time; Sunday Start Weeks 1pm and Monday Start Weeks 6am. For med checks you will need:       

A copy of every persons BSA Health Forms parts A, B and C A copy of the Parental Authorization for Medical Treatment for every scout A copy of the Parental Firearm Authorization for every scout 3 copies of the unit Youth Protection Roster 3 copies of the unit Camp Roster Any early release forms signed by the legal guardians Tour permits for out of council Units

We also recommend that troops coming for Sunday Start Weeks have their scouts wear their swim trunks underneath of their BSA field uniforms while traveling to camp to minimize wait time during swim checks. The staff will see you at the top of the road, excited to bring you an outstanding summer camp experience in 2016.

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CAMP INFORMATION AND POILCIES 

TOUR & ACTIVITY PLANS Every unit attending camp is encouraged to file a tour plan. Out of council units are required to fill out a tour permit with your council service center and bring a copy to camp for registration and check in. The unit leader will retain the permit for any emergency situations.

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PROVISIONAL CAMPERS Any scout, who cannot, for any reason, attend camp with their troop’s week of camp, can attend camp as a provisional scout. Contact the Council Camping Department for more information

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CAMPERSHIPS At times, it can be difficult for a Scout and his family to raise the full fee for summer camp. Limited financial help is available from the Golden Empire Council on an individual basis for Scouts who could not otherwise go to camp due to financial hardships. Scoutmasters in the Golden Empire Council who know of any youth with a legitimate need for financial help are encouraged to help that Scout apply for a Campership. The Campership Application is available at the Council Service Center or on the council website www.gec-bsa.org/camping/campforms.

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REFUNDS The council camping department goes through great lengths to ensure a quality summer camp program which includes making commitments to staffing and food distributors and therefore will assess refunds on a case by case basis. Contact the council camping department for more information.

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VISITORS TO CAMP Visitors are welcome at any time. However, Fridays are the best day to visit. All visitors must check in with the Camp Director upon arrival. Guest meals are available for a modest fee. Siblings and friends are not allowed at camp without prior explicit permission from the camp director or council program director. No pets allowed in camp except service animals.

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CAMPFIRE PERMITS All fires held inside of camp property are covered by the Camp Winton fire permit, but if your troop is planning on going on a canoe or hiking trek out of camp you must obtain your own fire permit for the El Dorado National Forrest The Following Rules Apply: 1. No liquid fuel stoves or lanterns 2. Never leave a fire unattended (even while sleeping) 3. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of camp 4. No personal firearms or fireworks of any kind are permitted in camp

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Your Campsite 

WHATS PROVIDED o A bulletin board o A wash basin and fountain o One dining fly o One leaders tent per Campsite o Two leader cots o Necessary campfire tools and campfire ring o Dutch Ovens o Tent platforms

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COBBLERS Each unit may order cobblers for post dinner enjoyment. Orders can be made at the daily leaders meeting and will be filled before evening flags (picked up at the back commissary door), specifics will be given out at the leaders meetings

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS IN CAMP On Wednesday nights units will be cooking for themselves in their own campsites, the unit leader will confirm headcounts and food allergies at the leaders meeting on Wednesday Morning and will pick up the necessary ingredients at 4:30 on the commissary porch

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CRITTERS As we are in a National Forrest sometimes large mammals like to wonder into camp due to the aroma of food from campsites. Please be sure to empty your trash cans nightly and ALERT MEMBERS OF THE STAFF IMDEIATELY IF YOU SPOT ANY POTENITALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS.

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WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE Please prepare for unexpected weather conditions as things can change quite rapidly at our location: Rain, High Heat, Snow, Hail, Freezing Temps, and other variables are all known to happen at Winton. Being prepared is your best bet.

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CAMP WINTON PROGRAM OFFERINGS 

DAILY LEADERS MEETINGS Each day at 10:00AM unit leaders gather in the Lodge for a meeting with the Camp Director, Program Director, and Lead Commissioner. This is a great opportunity for us to see how things are going. This is also a good time to relax and exchange ideas with other unit leaders as well as plan for the upcoming days and check up on your boy’s progress in their merit badges

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SPL LUCNH MEETINGS Many camp wide events are decided by this group. Information about upcoming camp activities and special events is distributed through the camp Senior Patrol Leader’s Council. Sign-ups for flag ceremony, service at meals, and cleaning are done at this meeting. The SPLC has a daily luncheon with the Commissioner staff. After the daily meetings, the Senior Patrol Leaders return to their units and share the latest information.

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CAMPFIRES Winton’s excellent night time program will be back again with the following servings: o Opening – A rousing opening night campfire sets the spirit for the adventure to come in the week ahead. Skits, songs, and storytelling add to the excitement of your first evenings in camp. o Wednesday NightThis is a camp wide program, which is put on by all the units in attendance at camp. Run by Camp Commissioners with the assistance of your SPL’s, this is quite often one of the best times for both campers and staff. o TRIBE OF WINTON – Conducted on Thursday nights and all Scouts in camp may participate. The program is based on Scouting Skills and Indian Lore. Scouts participate in a progressive campfire program and are excused to return to their campsites after each ceremony. This program is a lot of fun for Scouts of every age. Information will be discussed at the Pre-Camp Orientation Meeting and at the leaders’ daily meeting. o ClosingOur Friday evening farewell program gives Scouts time to reflect on the comradeship, experiences, and achievements of the week past. A formal US Flag Retirement Ceremony concludes this campfire.

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ADVENTURE TEAM First Class Scouts and above (including adult leaders) are encouraged to participate in these bonus time activities which are scheduled each day after normal program areas close. The schedule varies with time and activity. A special patch is available in the camp trading post for those who complete three “adventures

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CAMPWIDE GAMES This is a camp wide, fun filled afternoon of some of the craziest events you have ever seen. Be prepared to get wet, dirty, tired, and make some new friends along the way. There will be awards for the unit with the best times and participation throughout the whole week, so plan to come to camp for some life changing fun.

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WINTON LUMBERJACK The Winton Lumberjack is an exciting and challenging program designed for older and experienced scouts. The goal of the program is to build on the scouts’ outdoor skills, learn teamwork, and advance to become a better scout. During the program, Scouts will learn teamwork, outdoor skills, how to properly use an axe and saw safely, and obtain an in-depth wilderness survival experience. The scouts will apply their new skills through a canoe overnighter at an out of camp location.

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SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE Just so the Adult Scout Leaders won’t feel left out, Camp Winton offers the “Scoutmaster’s Merit Badge”. It was established to involve the adult leaders of the troop in the Camp Winton’s daily program. You will be given the requirements at the pre-camp meetings and at the Scoutmasters’ Roundtables at camp. Requirements include teaching a merit badge or assisting in Eagle’s Nest. You might oversee an activity like capture the flag and you need to relax for an hour in a chair or rocker on the lodge front porch. Yes, at the end of the week, you get a patch! Applications will be available at camp

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EAGLES NEST Where the Trail to Eagle begins.... This activity area, devoted exclusively to new Scouts who are not yet First Class specializes in the outdoor requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. Scouts may work in this area up to a full day every day, Monday-Thursday, depending on the requirements they want to complete. New Scouts might want to spend one day or every day working on requirements. Your new Scouts will still have plenty of free time for other advancement activities, aquatics, crafts, shooting sports, fishing, or whatever.

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MOKELUMNE EXPEDITION (MOKE EX) Mokelumne Expedition is an exciting High Adventure program designed for older Boy Scouts and Venturers. The program provides youth an opportunity to challenge themselves and to further their knowledge of outdoor skills. Mokelumne Expedition (MokeEx) consists of continuous treks which take the group out of camp for rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, and hiking excursions. All participants will also be able to earn advancement and each week’s program will be tailored to the group’s needs and abilities. Contact the Council Camping Department for more information.

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PARENTAL FIREARM AUTHORIZATION FORM CONSENT FOR MINOR TO USE FIREARMS, B.B. RIFLES AND ARCHERY EQUIPMENT

Youth Name _____________________________________ Unit # ________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code ________________ Phone # ________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name ________________________________________ Address (If different than above) ____________________________________________________ Phone Number (H) ____________________ (W) ____________________

I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of _____________________________________________, a minor, do hereby authorize the Golden Empire Council to furnish firearms, B.B. rifles and archery equipment, as appropriate**, to the minor named herein for the purpose of instruction in the safe handling and shooting of firearms, target shooting and related activities under the supervision of the Shooting Sports Director and range staff. This authorization will remain in effect for said minor while he is participating in any Boy Scouts of America program or activity related to firearms, unless revoked in writing by the undersigned and said revocation personally delivered to the Council Service Center. Parent/Guardian Name _______________________________

(please print) Signature ____________________________ Date ___________________ *California Penal Code Section 12522: S12551. Furnishing Firearm To Minor Under 18 Without Permission of Parent. -- Every Person who furnishes any firearm, air gun, or gas operated gun, designed to fire a bullet, pellet, or metal objective, to any minor under the age of 18 years, without the express or implied permission of the parent or legal guardian of the minor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

** Firearms and archery equipment are used by Boy Scouts; B.B. rifles and archery equipment are used by Cub Scouts.

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PARENT AUTHORIZATION FOR TRIP/ACTIVITY AND MEDICAL TREATMENT I, the undersigned parent/guardian of __________________________________________ (Scout) authorize his participation in the Golden Empire Council summer camp program at _______________________________ on ____________________________________, (Name of camp) (Dates of Camp) including travel to and from camp by motor vehicle. I understand the trip/activity will be under the general supervision of ___________________________________________________. (Registered Adult Leader’s Name)

In case of emergency, I understand reasonable effort will be made to contact me. In the event I cannot be reached, I authorize the physicians or hospitals selected by the adult leader to provide medical treatment, including, without limitation, hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, medication by injection or otherwise, and release to the adult leader.

__________________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)

__________________________ (Date)

________________________________________________________________________ (Address)

_______________________________________ (24-hour Emergency Phone Number)

_______________________________________ (Medical Insurance Co.)

__________________________ (Policy Number)

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CAMPER EARLY RELEASE FORM Camper: _________________________________________ Unit: ___________________ Address: ____________________________City: ____________________Zip: ____________________________________ Unit Leader Name: ________________________________ Phone: (H) _____________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: _____________ Zip:_____________________________________________ Unit Leader Signature Approval for Release: ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________ Time: _____________ AM _____ PM _____ Name of Person to Whom Camper is Released: _________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: _____________ Zip:_____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Date of Release: _________________ Time of Release: _______________ AM _____ PM _____ Proof of Identity of Said Person: ______________________________________________ Reason for Release: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Camp Director’s Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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Camp Representative’s Signature:____________________________________ Date__________

Time__________

CAMP ROSTER UNIT LEADER: _______________________ UNIT: __________________ DISTRICT: ___________________________ CAMP: __________________CAMPSITE: __________________________SESSION: ________________________ Page _____ of _____

Adult Leaders

Youth Names SPL

Date in Camp

Rank

Age

Emergency Contact

Emergency Phone

Emergency Contact Emergency Phone

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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING ROSTER UNIT LEADER:__________________________ Unit: ________ Camp: __________________ Session: _______________

Adult Leader Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Date of Training

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As the unit leader responsible for Youth Protection training in this unit, I verify that the above adult leaders have completed Youth Protection Training on the dates listed. NAME (Printed)_______________________SIGNATURE:__________________________

Sunday Start Schedule

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2017 Boy Scout Resident Camps Unit Reservation Deposit Forms

Camp Dates

Priority will be on a first come, first served basis using the date of receipt in a Council office as the determining date. Do not delay – sessions fill quickly Instructions: To reserve a spot for your Unit at a Scout Resident Camp, please complete the form below and mail to Camping Services or deliver to any Council Service Center along with a $250 deposit payable to Golden Empire Council. The $250 deposit is Non-Refundable. For Both Bpy Scouts and Cub Scout Packs. The deposit will be applied to the unit’s total camp fees. It is important to realistically estimate number of youth and adults on this form. Camps use these numbers for advanced planning of programs, materials and supplies. BSA National Health and Safety Standards require a minimum of two adults to be present and participating. After receipt of the reservation form and deposit, a High Sierra Camp Guidebook will be sent to the unit contact person.

Camp Lassen Boy Scout (Please print or type all information)

 Week 1* (M)  Week 2  Week 3

June 19-24 June 25-July 1 July 9-15

Council: ___________________________________________________ District:___________________________________________________

Camp Lassen Cub Scout

Unit Type: _________Unit #__ __ __ __

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Estimated number attending: Youth: _______Adults:_________

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6

July 5-8 July 16-19 July 19-22 July 23-26 July 26-29 July 30-Aug 2

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Week 1* (M) Week 2* (M) Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6

June 19-24 June 26-July 1 July 5-8 July 9-15 July 16-22 July 23-29

*Monday Start

Attendance numbers will be confirmed by April 1, 2017. Camper confirmation 50% due Feb. 1, 2017

Amount Paid $____________ Payment: Check Credit Card Unit Account Authorizing Signature for Credit Card/Unit Account: _____________________________________________________ Credit Card: __ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __-__ __ __ __ Exp. Date: ___/____ CVV#______ Print Name: ___________________________ Date: ________________

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