Camp Alexander

PARENT GUIDE

Camp Alexander

SUMMER CAMP 2014

TROOP 180

Table of Contents

Dear parent,

Leadership Team

PHONE LIST...... 5

TRAVEL

MEDICAL...... 6

MONEY...... 7

AGENDA...... 7

VISTORS...... 10

LOCAL LODGING FOR VISITORS TO CAMP...... 10

PRE-CAMP TRIPS...... 11

CAMPING...... 11

MAIL CALL...... 11

NEW EMAIL SERVICE...... 12

GENERAL PACKING LIST...... 12

RESOURCES FOR SUCCESSFUL MERIT BADGE COMPLETION

PLANNING THE MERIT BADGE SESSIONS

ACTIVITY SESSIONS

ATV Activity

WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP

Session Schedules

Camp Alexander Merit Badge Pre-Requisites...... 17

MEDICATION LOG FORM...... 21

UNIT PHOTO ORDER FORM...... 23

SPECIAL NEEDS REQUEST FORM...... 25

MAP...... 27

Dear parent,

Thank you for registering your son to attend Summer Camp with Troop 180 at Camp Alexander! We are very excited about the upcoming week.

Camp Alexander and our troop leadership want you and your son to be the best prepared for this adventure. We have compiled this Parent Guide to address the many questions you may have regarding the summer week. Please read through this guide with your son to learn how you two can be best prepared!

MISSION

Camp Alexander will provide a unique and steadily expanding Colorado “Mountain-Top Experience” emphasizing life skills and instilling Scouting values in Scouts, adult volunteers, and others throughout the Pikes Peak region and surrounding communities.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

Boys should not be overburdened with work. Encouragement should be given to each Scout to have at least one merit badge period “off” each day, which will maximize enjoyment and minimize fatigue.

Merit badge sessions at Camp Alexander are designed to be only part of the Scout’s day. Additionally, our program areas offer free/open time activities and special events throughout the week.

Leadership Team

Camp Alexander has assembled a great team:

Joe Brandon
Has worked in camp leadership for over 10yrs and will be leading the 2013 Summer Team.
John Nixon
AKA “President Nixon”
Is known for his handy work as the Camp Ranger. He tackles all the maintenance needs for the scouts.

Our Troop 180 Leadership team is:

ScoutmasterAssistant ScoutmastersParent CoordinatorCommittee Members

Dale DuttonChris BollmanSherri BurchettKathy Hensley

Shad StewardLori Lessman

Frank ShenoldJoel Luper

Mike McCall

Emily Myers

Hiren Patel

Eddie Scoles

Keith Shultz

John Sneden Sr.

Nicky Steward

Jeff Suttle

Chris Tillotson

Marilyn Yeakley

PHONE LIST

Emergency Phone numbers at Camp Alexander:

Camp Alexander 719.748.3254

After Hours Emergency, Health Lodge 719.748.1383

Troop Contact for Travel and Emergencies

Scoutmaster: Dale Dutton

Phone: (405)245-2069

Email:

Summer Coordinator: Frank Shenold

Phone: (405)650-5904

Email:

Alternate Contact: Marilyn Yeakley

Phone: (405)826-4249

Email:

TRAVEL

Chartered Bus

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Scouts traveling to Camp Alexander on the Troop 180 chartered bus will need to arrive at St. Andrews United Methodist Church on Saturday June 7th at 8:00pm – 9:00pm. Scouts not traveling with their parents will have their gear inspected to ensure scouts have all the required gear needed for summer camp.

Troop members will load gear on the bus from 9:30pm – 10:00pm. Scouts will be able to utilize electronic devices on the bus trip to Camp Alexander. However, Scouts are not authorized to use electronic devices while at Camp Alexander. All electronic devices the Scouts bring will be secured, during summer camp, in the Troop designated non-emergency.

The charter bus will be departing from St. Andrews United Methodist Church no later than 10:00pm. Scouts can bring snacks and drinks to be used during the bus trip. Scouts will also need to bring money for a breakfast and lunch stop on Sunday June 8th.

Travel time to Camp Alexander, with stops for driver changes, breakfast and lunch, will take roughly 13 hours. Our expected arrival time at Camp Alexander will be around 12:00pm.

Check in time for Camp Alexander will be at 1:00pm. Scouts will be expected to arrive wearing theirClass A uniforms. Part of the check in procedures will include a Troop photo.

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Scouts traveling from Camp Alexander on the Troop 180 chartered bus will assemble all gear and equipment in the Camp Alexander parking lot from 7:00am – 7:30am.

Troop members will load gear on the bus from 7:30am – 8:00am. Scouts will be able to utilize electronic devices on the bus trip from Camp Alexander.

The charter bus will be departing from Camp Alexander no later than 8:00am. Troop leadership will provide snacks and drinks for the return trip. However, Scouts will need to bring money for a breakfast, lunch, and dinner stop on Saturday June 14th. Parents, if you are afraid that your Scout will not be able to retain enough money for return trip, you may ask any of the adult leaders to hold your Scout’s money until the return trip.

Travel time to Camp Alexander, with stops for driver changes, breakfast and lunch, will take roughly 13 hours. Our expected arrival time at St. Andrews United Methodist Church will be around 10:00pm.

MEDICAL

Your son will need to have a BSA Health and Medical Record completed within one year of the week we are at camp. A PDF fillable form can be found

This form is also attached to this document.

Medication – If the Scout is taking any medication or has any special dietary restrictions please make sure the Troop leadership is aware of such. Ensure that the Scout brings enough medicine for the duration of the camp (7 days + 1 day just in case.). All medicines must be in their original containers – no exceptions. Each scout must complete a Medication Log. Colorado Law requires all medication including vitamins to be secured by the Health care professional at camp.

Please note – Colorado Law states that all medicine must be turned into the Health Lodge and dispensed by the Camp’s medical staff. No adult leader may dispense any medication, vitamins or herbal remedies to any camper while on Camp Alexander property.

SOMETHING TO REMEMBER - Please have any medicines that your Scout needs in a Zip-lock bag with your Scout’s name neatly printed on it. Other than items like inhalers and Epi-Pens, which may be carried on the Scout/Adult, all other medicines, herbals and vitamins MUST be turned in to the Health Personnel at Camp A. All prescription (and over the counter) medicines must be in their original containers with the Scout’s name, dosages and times clearly marked.

MONEY

Money – Camp operates a fully stocked Trading Post store. Scouts can buy things such as Camp A gear, batteries, and some snacks/beverages. The store also has those frequently forgotten items such as: soap, deodorant, and toothbrush. A suggested amount to cover your scouts cost is $53.

In addition you can purchase Camp Care Packages for your scout while he is at camp. These great packages have tasty treats and clothing to let your son know your thinking about him. The Birthday package is a great way to wish him a Happy day from afar. You might also like to treat the troop to an Ice Cream social ( hint, hint, nudge, nudge. This package will provide us with a sweet evening treat. These packages can be found at

AGENDA

Saturday (June 7)

8:00pm - 9:00pm – Arrive at St. Andrews United Methodist Church

9:30pm – 10:00pm Load Bus

10:00pm Bus Leaves

Sunday (June 8)

Breakfast somewhere on the road

Lunch somewhere on the road

12:00pm Arrival time Camp Alexander

1:00pm – 4:00pm Check In

Arrive in Class A Uniform

Camp Alexander Photos and Photo Orders

Medical Re-Checks

Each Scout needs to carry his own medical form and medication

Campsite

Inspect campsite for any damage. Troop liable for any repairs and/or replacement costs for damage incurred during stay.

Pool

All adults and Scouts must go to pool for safety talk even if pre-camp swim test was conducted.

6:30pm Assembly

7:00pm Scouts Own

7:30pm Leader’s Meeting (Adults) (Wooten Center)

7:45pm SPL/Scoutmaster Meeting

8:30pm Debrief Scouts in Campsite

10:00pm Lights Out

Monday (June 9) Troop T-Shirt Day

7:10am – 7:45am Breakfast

7:45am – Flag Assembly

SPL Meeting with Program Director

Totin’ Chip Session (needed for Woodcarving and Archery)

9:00am – 10:30am Program Session 1

10:30am – 12:00pm Program Session 2

12:00pm – 12:40pm Lunch

1:30pm – 3:00pm Program Session 3

3:00pm – 4:45pm Program Session 4

4:45pm – 5:30pm Dinner (Full Class A Uniform)

5:30pm – 5:45pm Flag Assembly (Full Class A Uniform)

Troop 180 Flag Detail and Prayer

6:45pm – Intro to Leave No Trace (Adults) (Nature Center)

6:45pm – 8:00pm Program Session 5

8:30pm – 9:30pm Opening Campfire

10:00pm Lights Out

Tuesday (June 10) OA Day

7:10am – 7:45am Breakfast

7:45am – Flag Assembly

SLP Meeting with Program Director

9:00am – 10:30am Program Session 1

10:30am Trek Safely (Adults) (Wooten Center)

10:30am – 12:00pm Program Session 2

12:00pm – 12:40pm Lunch

1:30pm – 3:00pm Program Session 3

3:00pm – 4:45pm Program Session 4

4:45pm – 5:30pm Dinner (Full Class A Uniform)

5:30pm – 5:45pm Flag Assembly (Full Class A Uniform)

6:45pm – 8:00pm Program Session 5

8:30pm – 9:30pm OA Campfire

10:00pm Lights Out

Wednesday (June 11) Wacky Hat Day

7:10am – 9:00am Troop 180, Dining Hall Duty (Breakfast)

14 Scouts and 2 Adults for each meal. Duties will be assigned

7:45am – Flag Assembly

SLP meeting with Program Director

7:55am – 9:00am Breakfast

9:00am – 10:30am Program Session 1

10:00am Leaders Meeting (Adults) (Wooten Center)

10:30am – 12:00pm Program Session 2

12:00pm – 12:40pm Lunch

1:30pm – 3:00pm Program Session 3

3:00pm – 4:45pm Program Session 4

4:45pm – 6:45pm Food Carnival

Dinner prepared by camp staff in the parade ground

Hot Dogs, Cheeseburgers, bar-b-que chicken, snow cones, Troop’s cobbler.

6:45pm – 10:00pm Troop Time (Staff Night Off)

10:00pm Lights Out

Thursday (June 12) Tacky Tie Day

7:45am – Flag Assembly

7:55am – 9:00am Breakfast

9:00am – 10:30am Program Session 1

10:00am Hazardous Weather Training (Adult) (Wooten Center)

10:30am – 12:00pm Program Session 2

12:40pm – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 3:00pm Program Session 3

3:00pm – 4:45pm Program Session 4

5:30pm – 5:45pm Flag Assembly (Full Class A Uniform)

5:45pm – 6:45pm Dinner (Full Class A Uniform)

6:30pm Leader’s Shotgun Shoot (Adults) (Shotgun Range)

6:45pm – 8:00pm Program Session 5

8:30pm – 9:30pm International Scouting Presentation

10:00pm Lights Out

Friday (June 13) Camp T-Shirt Day

7:45am – Flag Assembly

SPL meeting with Program Director

7:55am – 9:00am Breakfast

9:00am Climb on Safely (Adults) (Wooten Center)

9:00am – 12:00pm Make Up Time

12:40pm – 1:30pm Lunch

1:30pm – 4:45pm IRON MAN – Pool, Lake, Rock Climbing, Open

2:30pm Merit Badge Review (Adult) (Upper Elk’s Lodge)

4:30pm – 6:30pm Troop 180, Trading Post, Handicraft and Biking Area Detail

Pick up trash around building, Empty all trash cans and replace liners, and clean bathrooms inside trading post.Duties will be assigned.

5:15pm – 5:45pm – Final Assembly (Full Class A Uniform)

Awards and rank recognitions

5:45pm – 6:45pm Diner (Assigned Times)

7:30pm Line up for closing Campfire

7:45pm – 9:30pm Closing Campfire

Led by elected Camp SPL and performed by the Scouts

10:00pm Lights Out

Saturday (June 14)

6:30am – 7:45am

8:15am Last Check Out Time

All Troop required to be checkout and departed by 9:00am

7:00am – 7:30am Troop assembles in parking lot with gear

7:30am – 8:00am Bus load

8:00am Bus Departs

10:00pm (Estimate) Arrive at St Andrews United Methodist Church

VISTORS

One of the highlights at Camp Alexander is Friday Family Night. Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun and spirit, Friday afternoon as the Scouts participate in Camp wide events. At 5:15 PM the camp will have its final assembly, with Scouts dressed in full field uniform. Awards and rank recognition's will be presented at this time. Be sure to have cameras ready to capture the great moments.

Friday evening meal tickets are on sale at the Business Office and must be purchased prior to dining. There is no charge for the Scouts and leaders in attendance at camp during the week as the cost is already included in the camp fee. The closing campfire, performed by the Scouts, will begin at approximately 7:45 PM and should conclude by 9:30 PM. Guests will be required to park in the lower lot and make the 10 minute walk to the main camp.

Any parents wishing to pick up their child and leave after the campfire MUST checkout through the Scoutmaster and the camp office. Campers will only be released by the Scoutmaster to their parent/guardian or to a pre-approved person that is specified in writing by the parent or guardian.

Thank you for not bringing the family pets to camp - pets are NOT welcome! Parents and friends bringing their own evening meal to camp are asked not to eat in the dining hall due to space limitations.

You can also visit through-out the week by checking in at the main office. A summer team member will be happy to direct you to your son’s campsite. All overnight guests must be Registered Scouters and have a BSA Health and Medical Record completed and on file with the Troop and Health Lodge. Overnight stays are welcome with troop leadership approval. Cost is $52 per day.

INDIVIDUAL VISITOR MEALS

Visitors may purchase individual meals at the Camp Office.

Breakfast—$5.00 Lunch—$6.00 Dinner—$7.00

Family Night Dinner—$7.00 for 7+ years and $5.00 for under 7

LOCAL LODGING FOR VISITORS TO CAMP

PREFERRED SUPORTOR OF THE BOY SCOUTS (ask for Boy Scout Discount)

Quality Inn & Suites Garden Of The Gods (CO053)

555 W. Garden of Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80907

Phone: (719) 593-9119
Fax: (719) 260-0381
"Quality Inn & Suites - Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is where hospitality, comfort, and convenience combine to equal a memorable stay. Whether you are traveling to the Pikes Peak region, or if you are planning an upcoming event, the Quality Inn & Suites - Garden of the Gods focuses on what it takes to make your stay extraordinary.

PRE-CAMP TRIPS

White Water Rafting with Wilderness Aware.

A Proud Sponsor of the Pikes Peak Council Scouting.

CAMPING

Tents – Personal tents are required for Scouts. All Scouts MUST Sleep in a Camp A provided Tent - a Colorado State Law. Camp A Tents sleep three Scouts and are 12' wide, 8’deep and have plywood floors. They are relatively water and wind proof. Cots and footlockers are highly recommended (see below). If tents are available, adults may sleep in Camp A provided tents with other Adults or, in personal tents inside the campsite area. Up to four, 2-3 person tents are authorized in campsites for Adults only.

NEW EMAIL SERVICE

Just want to drop your scout a quick note? You can email the camp directly and the camp will post the email in the troop’s mailbox.

Please note this is a one way email service. Your son cannot send email back through our internet service.

GENERAL PACKING LIST

__ Scout Field Uniform (Tan) Shirt__ Scout Handbook

__ 2 Scout Activity Shirts __ Merit Badge Pamphlets

__ Day Pack/Fanny Pack__ Scout Field book (O)

__ Compass__ Flashlight w/spare batteries/bulbs

__ Canteen/ Water Bottle__ Cot

__ Sleeping Bag/Bedding__ Raingear

__ Hat__ Sun block

__ Bug Repellent__ Pillow

__ 2 pair sturdy boots/shoes__ Notebook-Pens-Pencils

__ Money ( $30-$50 ) __ Neckerchief in a zip lock bag

__ If an OA Member bring sash__ DO NOT BRING MERIT BADGE SASH

__Long pants

__Sweats/pajamas

__Underwear

__Socks

__Warm jacket

__Hat

__Shirts

__Towels

__Washcloth

__Hand towel

__Swim Trunks

__Toilet Kit

__Mirror

__Toothbrush/toothpaste

__Shampoo

__ Personal First Aid Kit

__ Pocket knife

__ Camera

__ Watch

__ Sewing kit

__ Sunglasses

__ Plastic to cover sleeping gear

__ Combination or padlock (2-keys)

__ Sunburn / bite relief lotion

__ Whistle

__DEODERANT-ANTIPERSPIRANT

__SOAP

__ Medications needed that are listed on Medical Form. (In original container, with Scout’s name on label, one week dose (plus 1 Day).)