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