Camp Cedars Pre-Camp Leader Meeting Phone Conference Tuesday, March 14, 2017 6:00 pm CST (641) 715-3570 #712708 1
Camp Cedars
Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Phone Conference
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
6:00 pm CST
(641) 715-3570 #712708
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2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Welcome!
Resources indicated at the
bottom of the slides are online
at GoScoutCamping.org under
Additional Resources
2Resource: Leader Guide
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Program Updates
• Kit Fox (First-Year Camper Program)
– Requirements
• Operation: Eagle
– Packing list
3Resource: Program Highlights
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
New Programs
• Inventing MB
• Plant Science MB
• Medieval Jousting
• Chalk ball
• 3-gun Cowboy Action
4Resource: Program Highlights
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Chalk Ball Program
5Resource: Program Highlights & Program Guide
– Airsoft / Chalk ball Program
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Trades Program
Unions Providing Program:
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 3
• Plumbers Local 16
• Ironworkers Local 21
• IBEW Local 22
• Carpenters Local 427
• Steamfitters Local 464
• Teamsters Local 554
• Kiewit Construction
• YRC Trucking
• William Brennan Institute for Labor
Studies University of Nebraska Omaha
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Merit Badges Offered:
• Metal Work
• Welding
• Plumbing
• Electricity
• Woodwork
• Surveying
• Truck Transportation
• American Labor
Week 5 – July 9-15
Resource: Program Highlights & Program Guide
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Trades Program
• Participants must wear activity appropriate clothing
– Long Denim Pants
– Long Sleeved Cotton shirts (t-shirt or button up)
– Closed toe shoes, preferable leather hiking boots.
– Glasses, gloves and trade specific PPE will be provided by the
contractor.
• Participants will be required to wear their Class A to the Halls. Prior
to the hands on portion they will remove their Class A shirts.
• Thursday’s program will be taught at Camp Cedars to provide
Scouts to participate in NBZ activities.
8Resource: Program Highlights & Program Guide
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Trades Program
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Questions: Randy Royal 402-297-4464 [email protected]
Build a metal toolbox, wooden step stool, battery powered motor, weld, and more!
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Tri-State High Adventure Base
• Treks offered during all weeks of Camp Cedars
• Offering both River Canoeing and Backpacking.
• Open to Scouts 14 and over (or 13 and completed 8th
grade)
• Shuttle Service from Cedars to LSSR
• Register for it like any other class
• Details at www.TSHAB.org
10Resource: Program Highlights
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Program Sign Ups
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Wednesday, April 19
6:00 pm CST
NEW Prerequisite Forms
Resource: How to Sign up for Programs
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Registration Login
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1. Go to www.GoScoutCamping.org
2. Click on “Register Now” icon ---------
3. Click on “Lookup Registration”
4. Enter in Email and Registration # starting with 326
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Fee Schedule
April 3: • Camperships due
May 1: • Discounted rate concludes
• Pay in full for Scouts to receive free customized t-shirt
• Adults purchase customized t-shirt for $10 online
• $100 cancellation fee per Scout spot dropped from a Troop’s registration.
June 1:• $330 cancellation fee per Scout spot dropped from a Troop’s registration.
Complete timeline in packet
13Resource: Camp Cedars Timeline
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Discounts
• Camp Cards
• Multi-week Discount
• MAC High Adventure Contingent (including Jamboree)
• Sibling discount
• OA Service Corps
• Camperships will be
applied by April 14th.
14Resource: Discounts & Camp Cards
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Parent Portal
• Feature in online registration system
• Parents can pay for individual Scout(s)
• Option for them to sign up for classes
15Resource: How to Use Parent Portal
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
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• Share “Parent Information” sheet
– Paperwork needing Parent’s help
– Family Night Friday night
Resource: Parent Information Sheet
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Check-in Process
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• Week 6: July 17-22
– Monday arrival between 8 am – 11 am
– Programs Monday afternoon
– Program all day Tuesday – Friday
Resource: Week 6 Schedule
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Troop Photo
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• Troop Photo on Sunday
• Custom back with
signatures
• Receive while at camp
• $16 per t-shirt
*Different than customized shirt
received if paid in full by May 1
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Check-in Documents
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• Medical Forms
• Waivers
• Swim Check
Resource: Check-in Documents
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
BSA Health Form
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• Required for each Scout and Adult.
• Must use the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record,
no substitutions. Form can be found online.
– Parent/Guardian signatures
– Copy of Insurance Card
– Tetanus Immunization (within last 10 years)
– Parts A, B, & C (requires physical examination within the last 12
months)
– Signed by appropriate medical professional
Resource: Check-in Process
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Medical Form Review Dates
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• Speeds up Check-in Process
• Ensures complete forms
• Available at the Durham Scout Center in Omaha, NE
May 23
May 31
June 6
June 13
June 20
July 6
July 11
Resource: Medical Form Review Dates
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
Medications
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• Labeled, original containers or in labeled,
pharmacy-packaged containers.
• Walgreens offers “bubble packing” or
“school bottles”
Resource: Check-in Process
2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting
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Thank you for joining the call!
Website: www.GoScoutCamping.org
Camp Director: Christine Salisbury at (402) 514-3006 or
Program Assistant: Michelle Kehr at (402) 514-3026 or