Belk Scout Camp

2008 Belk Scout Camp

Mecklenburg County CouncilBelk Scout Camp

(704) 545-09589408 Belt Road

Midland, NC 28107

2008 Belk Scout Camp

Welcome

2008 Belk Scout Camp

Guide to Safe Scouting

• Two Deep Leadershipo Two registered adult leaders, or one

registered adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be 21 years of age. Coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders.

• Monitor Behavioro Adult leaders of Scouting units are

responsible for monitoring the behavior of youth members.

2008 Belk Scout Camp

Guide to Safe Scouting

• Male and Female leaders o must have separate sleeping facilities.

Married couples must have appropriate facilities.

• Male and Female youth o participants will not share the same

sleeping facility.• Adult & Youth sharing a tent

o are only permitted for Parent or Guardian.

2008 Belk Scout Camp

Guide to Safe Scouting

• Drugs and Alcoholo BSA prohibits the use of alcoholic

beverages and controlled substances.• Firearms

o are prohibited during any Scouting activity.• Flames in Tents

o Never use stoves, heaters, lanterns, candles, matches and other flame sources in or near tents.

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Council / Camp Policies

• Motor Vehicleso Vehicle must be properly licensed and

insured.o Drivers must be licensed and 18 YOA.o Passengers must wear a seatbelt.

No riding in the back of trucks.o Speed Limit – 10 MPH

• Pets are prohibited• Sheath Knives are prohibited

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Parking at camp

• Please do not park on the side of the road.

• Drop your gear off and move your vehicle to a designated parking area.

• After all it is an outdoor program.

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General Information

• BSC consists of 286 acres.• The camp is divided into two areas,

o Cub Scout area, ando Boy Scout area.

You’re welcome to visit both.

• The camp supportso Cub Scoutso Webeloso Boy Scoutso Other council programs.

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Map of camp

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Camp Areas

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Cub Scout Area

• Six Campsites – 115 Wall Tents• Picnic tables & Fire Rings• Restrooms and Showers• No Electricity in Sites• Obstacle Course• Archery & BB Ranges (District/Council only)• Shelters

o Open Sheltero Ship

• Staff Cabins

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Cub Scout Area Photos

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Cub Scout Area Photos

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Boy Scout Area

• 15 Campsites – No Wall Tentso Tents are available

• Picnic Tables & Fire Rings• Camporee Field• Restrooms and Showers• Two Program Shelters

o The Chapman Sheltero The Catawba Shelter

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Boy Scout Area Photos

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Pool

• General open June 1st to Sept 30th • Daytime hours only “No Lights”• 60 feet wide by 75 feet long• 3 ½ feet to 6 ½ feet deep• No diving allowed• Some pool toys are available• A small “Pool Canoe” is available• Berry Shelter

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Pool Photos

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B. B. Parker Lake

• 4 ½ acre stocked lake• Suspension Bridge• Fishing is allowed

o Catch and Releaseo Fishing tackle available

• Amphitheatero Large Fire Ringo Island with two bridgeso You’ll need a chair

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B. B. Parker Lake

• Boating areao Canoes and Rowboatso Paddles and PDF’s availableo No fishing in boating areao Certifications are required

• Picnic Areao Tables & Charcoal Grills

• Lake Shelter• Swimming is Not Allowed

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B. B. Parker Lake Photos

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Hunter Chapel

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Repelling Tower

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Dick Carter Nature Center

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Other Facilities

Heated Latrine and Shower Facility

Adirondacks Dinning Hall

W. R. Cuthbertson Jr.

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What’s available at camp?

• Tents• Propane Stoves• Dutch Ovens• Cook Kits• Shovels & Rakes• Sports Equipment• Frisbee Golf (9 holes)

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Arriving at camp…

• Check-in at Camp Officeo Only two leaders need to check-in

• Provide a Cell Phone number• “Quartermaster” checks out equipment

o Try to check everything at once• Confirm Reservations & Camp• Acknowledge Camp Rules

o And, responsibilities

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While at Camp…

• Only park in designated areas• Obey all Camp Rules• Monitor behavior• Fires must be out cold before bed

o Never leave fires unattended• If new to Camp be sure to explore• Clean program areas before you leave• Most importantly

o Campers should learn something, ando Have fun

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Departing camp…

• Be sure your campsite is clean• Be sure Fires are out and cold• Check Service Project Assignment• Get campsite inspected• Check-out at the office• Return all equipment• Return safely