1-800-3SCOUTS reservations@baylakescamps · 2018. 3. 21. · 2018 Program Guide Gardner Dam Scout Camp 8 MERIT BADGE PRE-REQUISITES NOTES Archery $5 for Arrow Kit (Scouts 13 and older)

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“Effective for the 2018 BSA summer camp season, any adult accompanying a Boy Scout Troop to

a residence camp or other Scouting activity lasting 72 hours or more must be registered as a

leader, including completion of a Criminal Background Check and Youth Protection Training, even

if they are the parent of a youth on the trip.

Please Note: Although Youth Protection Training is strongly encouraged for adults attending any

overnight activity, at this time, the requirement applies only to events over 72 hours such as resident

camp.”

2018 Program Guide Gardner Dam Scout Camp 3

Important Policy Change ................................................................................................................................. 2

Camp Program Schedule ................................................................................................................................ 7

Program Blocks .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Block A (9:00-10:00) Program Selections ............................................................................................... 8

Block B (10:00-11:00) Program Selections .............................................................................................. 9

Block C (11:00-12:00) Program Selections ........................................................................................... 10

Merit Badge Descriptions & Info.................................................................................................................. 11

Archaeology ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Archery ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Art ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Astronomy .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Basketry ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Camping ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Canoeing ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Climbing ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Communications .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Cooking ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Cycling ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Emergency Preparedness ......................................................................................................................... 13

Entrepreneurship ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Environmental Science ............................................................................................................................... 14

First Aid ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Fishing ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Forestry ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Geocaching ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Geology ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Indian Lore ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Kayaking ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

Leatherwork ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Lifesaving ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Mammal Study ............................................................................................................................................ 16


Movie Making ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Nature .......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Orienteering ................................................................................................................................................ 17

Photography ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Plant Science ............................................................................................................................................... 17

Pioneering .................................................................................................................................................... 17

Rifle Shooting .............................................................................................................................................. 18

Rowing .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Sculpture ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

Search & Rescue ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Shotgun Shooting ........................................................................................................................................ 19

Space Exploration ...................................................................................................................................... 19

Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................... 19

Swimming ..................................................................................................................................................... 19

Weather ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Wilderness Survival ................................................................................................................................... 20

Whitewater ................................................................................................................................................. 20

Woodcarving .............................................................................................................................................. 20

First Year Camper Program ......................................................................................................................... 21

Eagle Challenge ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Camp Adventure Periods (Non-Merit Badge Sessions) ........................................................................... 22

Program Areas ................................................................................................................................................ 22

Aquatics Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 22

Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience- C.O.P.E. .......................................................................... 23

Climbing ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Campcraft ................................................................................................................................................... 23

Outdoor Skills and Knowledge (OSAK) ................................................................................................. 24

Senior Patrol Leader Program ................................................................................................................ 24

Shooting Sports Shooting .......................................................................................................................... 24

Mountain Biking .......................................................................................................................................... 25

High Adventure Opportunities at Bear Paw and Gardner Dam ........................................................... 26

Order of the Arrow ........................................................................................................................................ 28

Call-Out Ceremony .................................................................................................................................... 28

Brotherhood Ceremony ............................................................................................................................. 28


Out-of-Council Units ................................................................................................................................... 28

Leader Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 29

Leader Meeting – Strayer Lodge ........................................................................................................... 29

Training ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

Awards ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Daily Camp Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 30

Evening Programs ........................................................................................................................................... 31

Monday ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Tuesday ........................................................................................................................................................ 31

Wednesday ................................................................................................................................................ 31

Thursday ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Friday ........................................................................................................................................................... 31

Signing Up for Program ................................................................................................................................ 32

Program Capacities ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Switching Merit Badges ................................................................................................................................. 32

Blue Cards ........................................................................................................................................................ 32


Let’s be real…

Program is where it is at. A camp without program is just another empty field or a quiet wooded

area. Program is what breathes life into a camp and is what causes Scouts and Scouters to drive

hours on end. Since 1932 we have been delivering exceptional opportunities to the youth and

adults that have come through our gates.

Bay-Lakes Council is chuck full of exciting program elements and opportunities that both Scouts

and Scouters can take part in. From the exciting programs that our High Adventure base offers to

our ATV program and our outstanding merit badge offerings; Bay-Lakes Camp’s program is wide

ranging and is sure to deliver excitement to the youth and those adults young at heart.

With different high adventure programs, over 40 merit badges, & evening program: Gardner

Dam Scout Camp is ready to deliver an exciting program to your unit this summer in one of the

most famous areas of our nation.

We’ll see you and your unit soon.

In Scouting,

Chris O’Brien Michael Alberts Brendan Marston

Camp Director Senior Experience Manager Vice President of Program


Gardner Dam Scout Camp utilizes a block schedule for all its merit badges. Programs will either

be assigned one or multiple blocks.

For example; if a Scout chooses to take the Kayaking merit badge in block A, he will attend his

class Monday through Thursday from 9:00AM-10:00AM. He can earn his merit badge, provided

all the pre-requisites are completed, in this time frame.

More experienced programs will span across two or more blocks; either blocks A&B, blocks B&C

or blocks A,B&C.

Some merit badges only occur for 2 days, either Mon-Tues or Wed-Thurs as specified.

BLOCK TIME SLOT

A 9:00AM-10:00AM

B 10:00AM-11:00AM

C 11:00AM-12:00PM


MERIT BADGE PRE-REQUISITES NOTES

Archery $5 for Arrow Kit

(Scouts 13 and older)

Camping 4b, 5e, 7b, 8c, 9a, & 9b 9a may need additional time after

summer camp

Canoeing BSA Swimmer

Cooking 4, 5, & 6

Emergency Preparedness 1 (First Aid merit badge) 2b, 2c, 6b, 6c, 7 & 8b

Environmental Science (Covers Blocks A&B)

4 & 6

Entrepreneurship 3

First Aid 1, 5

Fishing 9 & 10 (may bring note stating fish were caught,

cleaned and cooked)

Bring rod/reel & tackle (GDC is river fishing)

Geocaching 7, 8 & 9

(if time allows, 9 may be done at camp)

Set up account with: geocaching.com

Bring login information.

Indian Lore Kit required ($5 - $15 from

Trading Post)

Kayaking BSA Swimmer

Leatherwork (WTh only) Need leather kit that can

be tooled Kit required ($5 - $15 from

Trading Post)

Lifesaving (Covers Blocks A&B) BSA Swimmer, 1a, CPR

Training Note from adult leader confirming

CPR training. Long sleeve shirt and long pants

Movie Making 4 May also do 3a as pre-requisite

Rifle (8:30-10:00) 1-1/2 hour session Additional cost to be determined.

Hunter Safety recommended. Tickets from Trading Post needed

Rowing BSA Swimmer

Shotgun Shooting (8:30-10:00) 1-1/2 hour session Additional cost to be determined.


Space Exploration Additional $12 Cost

Swimming (Covers Blocks A&B) BSA Swimmer

Weather (MT only) 9 & 11 10 may be done at home

Whitewater (Covers Blocks A,B,&C) 14 years old or older

BSA Swimmer $30 cost

CPR note from adult leader

Woodcarving (MT only) 2 Pocket knife required.

Carving kit may be purchased from Trading Post ($5-$10)



Archaeology



Art (MT only)

Basketry (WTh only) Purchase kit from Trading Post

($10-$15)

Camping 4b, 5e, 7b, 8c, 9a, & 9b 9a may need additional time after

summer camp


Climbing (Covers Blocks B&C) 1-1/2 hour session Scouts 14 and older

Long pants recommended Limited to 10 scouts per block

Cooking 4, 5 & 6

Environmental Science (Covers Blocks B&C)

4 & 6

Fishing

9 & 10 (note from adult leader stating fish were

caught, cleaned and cooked)

Bring rod/reel & tackle (GDC is river fishing)

Forestry 8


Mammal Study (MT only)

Photography 8 Must bring own camera (digital

preferred)

Pioneering (Covers Blocks B&C) 1-1/2 hour session

Sculpture 3 Additional fee may apply

Space Exploration Additional $12 cost

Sustainability

2-water(a), 2-food(a), 2-energy(b) or (c), 2-stuff(a), 5a to be

completed at home after completion of 1-4

Pre-requisites lengthy, please get started early

Swimming (Covers Blocks B&C) BSA Swimmer





Astronomy 9

Basketry (MT only) Purchase kit from Trading Post

($10-$15)


Communication 5 & 9 If opportunities allow, 8 may be

completed at camp

Cycling (11:00-12:30)

Time constraints will not allow for the longer

treks.

Recommended for older scouts who are physically fit enough for

extended biking. Extra time outside session may be

required

Emergency Preparedness 1 (First Aid merit badge) 2b, 2c, 6b, 6c, 7 & 8b

First Aid 1, 5

Geology 4


Leatherwork (WTh only) Need leather kit that

can be tooled Kit required ($5 - $15 from Trading

Post)

Nature 4a, 4d, 4e, or 4f Do one of the pre-requisites

Orienteering If time permits, 9 may be completed

at camp.

Plant Science

Rifle (11:00-12:30) 1-1/2 hour session Additional cost to be determined.


Search & Rescue 4 & 10

Shotgun (11:00-12:30) 1-1/2 hour session Additional cost to be determined.


Wilderness Survival 5 (assemble at home and

bring to camp)

If counselor permits, required overnight (8) may be done at camp

Woodcarving (WTh only) 2 Pocket knife required.

Carving kit may be purchased from Trading Post ($5-$10)


Listed in this part of the guide are a description of all the merit badges. Full merit badge

requirements can be viewed by visiting http://www.scouting.org/meritbadges.aspx and scrolling

down and clicking on the merit badge that you want to view requirements on. Gardner Dam

Scout Camp does not endorse the use of merit badge worksheets found on third-party

websites. These worksheets are not updated regularly and can cause issues at camp. Some merit

badges will have pre-requisites that should be completed prior to coming to camp. Some merit

badges will have post-requisites that would need to be completed after all other requirements

are completed and/or due to extended time of the requirements.

Archaeologists are detectives who study how people lived in the past. They figure out what

happened, when, how, and why. Using the clues that people left behind, they try to understand

how and why human culture has changed through time.

Offered During: B

Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a steady hand, a

good eye, and a disciplined mind. This merit badge can provide a thorough introduction to those

who are new to the bow and arrow - but even for the experienced archer, earning the badge

can help to increase the understanding and appreciation of archery.

Offered During: A, B, & C

This merit badge concentrates on two-dimensional art, specifically drawing and painting in

various media, including an introduction to design applications in the fields of graphic arts and

industrial design, history and design principles, and how these fields relate to fine art.

Offered During: B: Mon/Tues

In learning about astronomy, Scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear

witness to the wonders of the night sky: the nebulae, or giant clouds of gas and dust where new

stars are born; old stars dying and exploding; meteor showers and shooting stars; the moon,

planets, and a dazzling array of stars. And with luck, the Aurora Borealis.

Prerequisites: 9

Offered During: C


Basketry is a handy skill for a Scout. A basket can be a sturdy companion on campouts, carrying

clothes snugly and efficiently, holding potatoes and corn for roasting over a campfire, or carrying

the day's fishing catch back to camp for dinner. Baskets and basket-weaving projects also make

great gifts for family and friends.

Offered During: B: Wed/Thurs & C: Mon/Tues

Camping is one of the best-known methods of the Scouting movement. When he founded the

Scouting movement in the early 1900s, Robert Baden-Powell encouraged every Scout to learn the

art of living out-of-doors. He believed a young person able to take care of himself while camping

would have the confidence to meet life's other challenges, too.

Prerequisites: 4b, 5e, 7b, 8c, 9a, 9b

Offered During: A & B

For several centuries, the canoe was a primary method of travel for explorers and settlers.

Today, it remains an important part of the wilderness experience and an enjoyable leisure

activity that teaches communication, teamwork, and physical fitness. Swim suit required for all

sessions.

Prerequisites: BSA Swimmer Required.


Get started on building muscles, learning the skills and all about the proper equipment to safely

climb our 30 foot high climbing wall with so many routes that will surely test your skills and

determination. If weather and time permits, a trip to our local, nationally renown natural rock face

Offered During: B-C

This clear and concise definition comes from the U.S. Department of Education: "Communication

focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts,

cultures, channels, and media. The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical

practice of human communication."

Prerequisites: 5 & 9

Offered During: C


Eagle required and everyone needs to and loves to eat. Learn the proper way to handle and

prepare food for safe consumption. Learn about good nutrition to keep you healthy and with

energy to keep going through your many adventures. You may even pick up a new favorite

recipe or two to prepare and share.

Prerequisites: 4, 5 & 6


Since 1911, hundreds of thousands of Scouts have made the most of their two-wheel adventures

by earning the Cycling merit badge. Whether you just got your first bicycle or have been cycling

for years, you will learn more about your bike and what it can do by working on the requirements

for this badge.

Offered During: C (11:00am to 12:30pm)

Scouts are often called upon to help because they know first aid and they know about the

discipline and planning needed to react to an emergency situation. Earning this merit badge helps

a Scout to be prepared by learning the actions that can be helpful and needed before, during,

and after an emergency.

Prerequisites: Must have already earned First Aid merit badge. Requirements 1, 2b, 2c, 6b, 6c,

7, & 8b. Scouts must bring paperwork from prerequisites for the instructor to sign off.

Offered During: A & C

Entrepreneurs impact the U.S economy. They are the life blood of capitalism, locally and

globally. What skills will help you start your own business ? Product or Service ? market

Analysis. Financing. Marketing. All are required. Most people your parents know would love to

own their own business, so why not get a jump on how to be successful now.

Prerequisites: 3

Offered During: A


While earning the Environmental Science merit badge, Scouts will get a taste of what it is like to

be an environmental scientist, making observations and carrying out experiments to investigate

the natural world.

Prerequisites: Recommend 4 & 6 to be done at home.

Offered During: A-B & B-C

First aid - caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care - is an

important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate

care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. First aid can help prevent infection and

serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life.


Offered During: A & C

In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell offers this advice: "Every Scout ought to be able to fish in

order to get food for himself. A tenderfoot [beginner] who starved on the bank of a river full of

fish would look very silly, yet it might happen to one who had never learned to catch fish."

Prerequisites: 9 & 10 (note from adult leader stating fish were caught, cleaned and cooked)


In working through the Forestry merit badge requirements, Scouts will explore the remarkable

complexity of a forest and identify many species of trees and plants and the roles they play in a

forest's life cycle. They will also discover some of the resources forests provide to humans and

come to understand that people have a very large part to play in sustaining the health of forests.

Prerequisites: 8

Offered During: B


The word geocache is a combination of "geo," which means "earth," and "cache," which means "a

hiding place." Geocaching describes a hiding place on planet Earth - a hiding place you can find

using a GPS unit. A GPS (Global Positioning System) unit is an electronic tool that shows you where

to go based on information it gets from satellites in space. And of course you get to hide a cache

too (provided it’s on earth).

Prerequisites: Requirements 7, 8, & 9 Set up account at www.geocaching.com & notes of

completion

Offered During: A

The oldest thing known to man. One of the most fascinating when you look at them up close.

Fossils, mineral, granite, metamorphic, sedimentary. They just sit there, or they may pop up out

of the ground after years of frost movement, yet so many of them originated thousands of miles

away.

Prerequisites: 4

Offered During: C

Far different from the stereotypes or common images that are portrayed on film, on television,

and in many books and stories, American Indians have many different cultures, languages,

religions, styles of dress and ways of life. To learn about these different groups is to take an

exciting journey of discovery in which you will meet some of America's most fascinating peoples.

Offered During: A

What a great place to be – on the water. Learn the basics of kayaking. A great versatile

watercraft for shallow waters, deep waters, fast waters, slow waters and even narrow waters.

Easily portable. Learn how to exit when a kayak capsizes. Swim suit required for all sessions.

Prerequisites: BSA Swimmer Required


http://www.geocaching.com/


Scouts who complete the requirements to earn the Leatherwork merit badge will explore leather's

history and its endless uses. They will learn to make a useful leather item using the same types of

raw materials that our ancestors used; be challenged to master skills like hand stitching, lacing,

and braiding.; and learn how to preserve and protect leather items so they will last a lifetime

and beyond.

Offered During: A: Wed/Thurs & C: Wed/Thurs

No Boy Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the desire to help is of little use unless one

knows how to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the Lifesaving merit badge is to prepare

Scouts to assist those involved in water accidents, teaching them the basic knowledge of rescue

techniques, the skills to perform them, and the judgment to know when and how to act so that they

can be prepared for emergencies. Swim suit required for all sessions.

Prerequisites: BSA Swimmer Required. ***Must have completed first class requirements 1a & CPR

training with Adult leader’s note confirming CPR Training.***

Offered During: A-B

A mammal may weigh as little as 1/12 ounce, as do some shrews, or as much as 150 tons, like the

blue whale. It may spring, waddle, swim, or even fly. But if it has milk for its young, has hair of

some kind, is relatively intelligent, and has warm blood, then it is a mammal.

Offered During: B: Mon/Tues

Yes, everybody may want to be in movies, but without someone making the movies… Learn and

use motion picture shooting techniques. Plan, design, shoot, and edit a short feature. Who knows,

you might be discovered!

Prerequisites: 4

Offered During: A


There is a very close connection between the soil, the plants, and all animal life, including people.

Understanding this connection, and the impact we have on it is important to preserving the

wilderness, as well as to our own well-being as members of the web of nature.

Prerequisites: One of the following: 4a, 4d, 4e, or 4f

Offered During: C

Is it better and faster to go over the hill or follow the contour around? Competition based map

reading and navigation race. It is an Internationally recognized sport. Map reading, compass

bearings, safest, yet quickest way to travel as you race the clock to complete the course. Learn

and practice one of scouting’s most valuable skills.

Prerequisites: If time permits, 9 may be completed at camp.

Offered During: C

Light, exposure, depth of field, composition, stop action and blur motion to name but a few

techniques taught. Learn about editing photos for that perfect presentation of those great shots.

Prerequisites: 8 must bring own digital camera

Offered During: B

Plant scientists use their curiosity and knowledge to develop questions about the world of plants.

Then they try to answer those questions with further observations and experiments in the

laboratory and in the field. To earn this merit badge, Scouts will explore three of the most

important plant science specialties: agronomy, horticulture, and field botany.

Offered During: C

Back in the day one of the most valued piece of equipment was rope. Lots of rope and

knowledge on how to make more rope or stronger rope. The pioneers needed to construct things

from a simple shelter to a complex bridge span a gorge or river. Learn how to care for ropes,

spicing, whipping, types of rope,…. Skills of engineering are much at play with structural stability

and integrity. Just imagine the gateway your patrol can create from the lessons taught in this

merit badge.

Offered During: B-C


Unless a rifle is handled incorrectly or recklessly, it is not dangerous. A rifle, like any other

precision instrument, is manufactured to perform a specific task and can do so at no risk to the

user or others. By earning this badge, Scouts can develop their shooting skills while learning safe

practices.

Offered During: A: 8:30am-10am & C: 11am-12:30pm

The stability of a row boat over a canoe is very comforting to many, plus you have more room for

gear and/or friends on your trip. Skills needed to row a boat are different from those of a

canoe or kayak. Advance your knowledge of operating the different types of watercraft and

you will be even more prepared. Swim suit required for all sessions.


Offered During: A

The art of creating 3-dimessional objects, using specialized hand tools. Create a bust of yourself.

Or perhaps learn how to make plaster cast of just about any object. Great ‘get you hands

messy’ merit badge.

Prerequisites: 3

Offered During: B

Learn tips on how not to be the subject of a search and rescue. Identify the types of search and

rescue teams. Learn about how the conduct operations. Using UTM coordinates and GPS, identify

your location on scaled maps. Perhaps become part of a search and rescue operation

(hypothetical of course).


Offered During: C


A shotgun is a precision instrument, designed to shoot a shot charge in a specific pattern to cover

a designated area at a certain distance. Unlike a rifle, the bore of the shotgun is not rifled, so the

shot emerging from the muzzle is not spinning.

Offered During: A: 8:30am-10am & C: 11am-12:30pm

Space is mysterious. We explore space for many reasons, not least because we don't know what

is out there, it is vast, and humans are full of curiosity. Each time we send explorers into space, we

learn something we didn't know before. We discover a little more of what is there.


We all live on one planet with limited resources. Learn about many of those resources and how

we can more efficiently use them without be wasteful. Learn about the many new types of

renewable energy and creating conservation plans for you to use at home.

Prerequisites: 2-water(a), 2-Food(a), 2-Energy(b) OR 2-Energy(c), 2-Stuff(a)

Offered During: B

Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive sport, and a basic survival skill. Scouts who earn this

badge will learn about safety when swimming and diving, how swimming can contribute to overall

fitness and health, and gain some basic competitive swimming skills. Swim suit required for all

sessions.


Offered During: A-B & B-C


Weather Meteorology is the study of Earth's atmosphere and its weather and the ways in which

temperature, the wind, and moisture act together in the environment. In addition to learning how

everyday weather is predicted, Scouts can learn about extreme weather such as thunderstorms,

tornadoes, and hurricanes, and how to stay safe.

Prerequisites: 9 & 11 (10 may be done at home after camp)

Offered During: A: Mon/Tues

In their outdoor activities, Scouts learn to bring the clothing and gear they need, to make good

plans and do their best to manage any risks. But now and then, something unexpected happens.

When things go wrong, the skills of wilderness survival can help make everything right again.

Prerequisites: 5 (assemble at home and bring to camp) also requires overnight (8) that with

counselor's approval, may be done at camp.

Offered During: C

One of the most anticipated adventurous merit badges. If you are of age (14 or older) for this

high adventure activity sign up soon for space is strictly limited. Learn proper techniques, gear

and most importantly, safety of being in whitewater. Learn to ‘read’ the current, the flow, the

eddy, the lift, to name a few. Kayak down the mighty Wolf River once and you will be back

again. Swim suit required for all sessions.

Prerequisites: 14 years or older, BSA Swimmer, CPR (note from adult leader)

Offered During: A-C

As with any art, wood carving involves learning the basics of design, along with material selection

and tools and techniques, as well as wood-carving safety. The requirements of the Wood Carving

merit badge introduce Scouts to an enjoyable hobby and that can become a lifetime activity.

Prerequisites: 2 Must have totin chip and present it to the instructor and pocket knife required

Offered During: A: Mon/Tues & C: Wed/Thurs


The First Year Camper Program is a hands on experience designed for Scouts who will be

attending summer camp for the first time. This all morning (blocks A, B & C) program will

incorporate merit badges, camp orientation, and let’s not forget the fun.

Scouts will be taking two merit badges in the morning: Space Exploration and Environmental

Science (a possible third merit badge is in the planning stage). In between these merit badges, they

will be exploring program areas, with an assigned staff member, such as the rifle range, climbing

tower, and high adventure opportunities. The First Year Camper Program includes in the

additional cost of $30.00;

• 10 rifle shots

• 1 camp craft of the day project

• A Space Exploration kit needed for the merit badge

• A slushy cup with a free slushy

• A camp T-shirt

Space for this program is limited. The ratio will be no more than 8 participants, size of an

average Patrol, per instructor. Sign-up as soon using the First Year Camper Form for all the Scouts

in your Unit wishing to participate. Send the form and payment directly to Gardner Dam at least

two weeks in advance of camp.

Statistics have shown that new Boy Scouts who achieve the rank of First Class within their first year

and attend a long-term summer camp, have a much better chance of staying in scouting for three

or more years. Camp offers Scouts both of these opportunities with our Eagle Challenge program.

This is a program designed to meet the needs of the first and second year camper. The program

starts on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. To participate in this program, Scouts may need to

bring their pocketknife, compass, and a personal first aid kit. The schedule allows Scouts to pick

and choose the skills they need for advancement. To help Scouts prepare, it is highly

recommended the Troop leader complete at list of the Scouts needing instruction in each of the

basic skills listed in the schedule. Each Unit will receive a report on what each Scout has

completed. This report consists of a checklist of activities that the Scout worked on related to the

Tenderfoot through First Class requirements.

The Troop leader is responsible for signing off all advancement requirements.


2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Rank Advancement Archery ATV Bouldering Climbing COPE Rifle Shooting Wolf River Tube Trip

Canoeing Chess Crafts Fishing Hiking Mountain Biking Rowing Swimming

Conservation Projects Cross Programming Eagle Challenge Pioneering Snorkeling

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advancement Archery/Action Archery ATV Bouldering Climbing COPE Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting

Canoeing Chess Crafts Fishing Hiking Mountain Biking Rowing Swimming

Conservation Projects Cross Programing Eagle Challenge Pioneering Snorkeling

The buddy system is used always at all areas of camp and especially during all aquatics

activities. Leaders are asked to be sure that each Scout understands the operation of the buddy

system and that it is enforced within their Troop.

You must pass the swimmers test to do any merit badge or activity offered at the Waterfront

except fishing.

Mile Swim: First laps start on Monday afternoon.

BSA Snorkeling: Offered on Monday and Thursday evenings during Open Programming/Troop

Time. Scouts and adults can learn how to correctly select snorkel gear. Learn surface dives and

breath control to stay down longer. Speak with the Aquatics Director to arrange class.

Log Rolling: Offered on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.


A fantastic low C.O.P.E. course featuring great elements that test the physical and mental skills of

the participants is offered while at camp. It provides an opportunity for teamwork and

confidence. The C.O.P.E. course is open at scheduled times throughout the week for all campers.

Groups work on varied activities based on age and ability. This area also offers team building

activities each day with a host of new elements. Scouts have so much fun they don’t even realize

they are learning team building skills!

The camp’s 35-foot climbing tower is one of the most popular attractions at Gardner Dam.

Campers have the opportunity to climb and rappel in varying degrees of difficulty. Certified

instructors staff the facility and safety is the number one priority with all climbers. In addition, an

attached bouldering wall allows more Scouts to use the area at one time.

Open Climb: Monday through Thursday afternoons from 2:00-5:00 p.m., and Friday afternoons

from 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Campcraft is one area in which new Scouts will always find success. Some projects can be

completed using natural materials, while others may require supplies from the Trading Post.

Other important things in Campcraft

• Totin’ Chip is taught on the first day of woodcarving, but offered by the Outdoor Skills

area for Scouts not in Woodcarving.

• Basketry may require work outside of the session to complete the baskets.

• Open leatherwork/Painting is the time for those not in the merit badge to learn how to

use all of the tools, as well as how to make several different kits.

• Tie-Dying t-shirts are available for purchase at the Camp Trading Post or come with

anything and everything white or off-white to dye. Make sure it is 100% cotton and NOT

stain resistant and our instructors will show you how to tie-dye it to perfection. Tie-dyeing

is only available on Wednesday evening during Camp Wide Activities.

• Rope Necklaces & Survival Wristbands can be purchased for $1.50 each in the Trading

Post. The wristbands are perfect for those survival situations.


OSAK area is where core Scouting skills are developed. It serves as camp’s headquarters for

Camping, Orienteering, Wilderness Survival, First Aid, Fishing, Pioneering, Cooking, and more. This

area is also home to many advancement and special activity opportunities for all ages. The area also

features the camp’s nature headquarters. It provides the ideal opportunity for youth to learn more

about the natural wonders surrounding them. Discover the fundamentals of conservation, which play

such a large part in the Scouting program.

The SPL is offered as a part of our summer camp program each year. Senior Patrol Leaders will have

the opportunity to work with our Commissioners to develop stronger Troop skills and leadership skills.

This program is not required but offers a patch for those who complete the training.

Sports consists of the archery, rifle, shotgun, and action archery Ranges. All ranges are supervised and

operated by NRA Certified and BSA National Camp School Trained personnel. Scouts can lean the

fundamentals of safe shooting, as well as proper handling procedures concerning all types of firearms

and bows.

Which Shooting Sports Merit Badge should I take?

• Shooting Sports Merit Badges are not recommended for first year Scouts. First year

Scouts are encouraged to get shooting sports experience by taking part in the NRA medal

program offered at camp.

• Archery and Shotgun Shooting Merit Badges require a more physically mature Scout due

to the arm strength and stamina required to successfully complete the shooting

requirement.

• It is recommended to only take one Shooting Sports Merit Badge at a time. All three

merit badges require very different skills and it can become increasingly difficult for

Scouts to switch their fundamentals between merit badges so drastically.

• Most weeks Scouts will need extra time open in the afternoon to help them complete

their shooting requirements, especially if they do not shoot well during the first part of the

week.


Other important things in Shooting Sports

Hours 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Open Shoot

• Open Shoot occurs in the afternoon on all the ranges. Scouts in Shooting Sports Merit

Badges are encouraged to come in and work on finishing their shooting requirements.

To participate in Open Shoot, purchase either rifle or shotgun tickets at the Trading

Post, and then come to the ranges during Open Shoot times. Archery and Action

Archery are both free, unless you lose an arrow for which there is a nominal

replacement charge.

• Cost for open rifle and shotgun shots are to be determined.

• Marksmanship Award encourages may different levels of advancement and continuing

marksmanship opportunities. We offer the NRA/Winchester marksmanship program

and certificates are awarded when the Troop leaves on Saturday. Medals may be

purchased at the Trading Post once they have been earned. This program operates

during Open Shoot and is a valuable way for Scouts of all ages and skill levels to

become better marksmen.

• Tomahawk Throwing is open to anyone during Open Shoot. Test your skills throwing

tomahawks at targets down range on Wednesday nights!

• Action Archery consists of several different types of dynamic targets such as deer,

rabbits, bear, geese, and even targets that move. It is located next to the Oasis

shower hours in between the Shotgun Range and Handicraft. The range is open any

time during the afternoon to groups of two or more.

• Black Powder Muzzle Loading is a great opportunity for a different kind of shooting.

Sign-up for it in Shooting sports. Black Powder Muzzle Loading is only available on

Monday and Thursday evenings.

For safety and logistical reasons, Scouts and leaders are not permitted to bring firearms, bows,

arrows, or ammunition with them on Camp Property. Any firearms that are brought to camp must

be declared and stored on the Ranger Complex for the duration of your stay. Camp equipment is

more than adequate for merit badges and marksmanship qualification.

Mountain bike treks are available to all campers on several miles of bike trails in and around

camp. Bike trips are offered Monday through Friday. Rides are ability based and are based on

skill progression. The Wednesday evening bike trip is designated as High Adventure for skilled

participants.


Get the experience of two camps, while only staying at one! With Bear Paw Scout Camp and

Gardner Dam Scout Camp being less than thirty minutes from each other, there is a great

opportunity for cross programming between the two camps! Troops can choose their summer camp

location and still can take advantage of what the other camp may have to offer! Transportation

between camps will be the responsibility of the Troop and scheduling will be based on

availability and coordinated between the two camps each week.

Whitewater Merit Badge Gardner Dam Scout Camp $30.00 paid at camp.

Scouts must have earned the Kayak Merit Badge prior or have similar experience. Learn the

basics of kayaking and paddle the Wolf River. Classes are offered mornings and are based on

technical ability shown on Monday proficiency test. Gear fitting for this class is Sunday evening.

All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test.

Tubing Gardner Dam Scout Camp No

Tubing down the Wolf River with a required Tube Test on Monday Afternoons and trips Tuesday through Thursday. All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test.

Canoeing Bear Paw Scout Camp Contact Camp in

advance to arrange cost.

Canoe trips can by requested by ½ day to multi day trips on the Peshtigo and Oconto Rivers. All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test.

Off-Site Rafting Trips Local Commercial Companies Based on Company

Pricing.

Rafting trips with local commercial companies can be arranged. Costs and additional paperwork are based on trips. Please contact the either Gardner Dam or Bear Paw at least two weeks in advance for additional information. All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test.

ATV Training Course Gardner Dam

$29.50 Online DNR

Course $60.00 paid at

camp.

This course is offered on Monday/Tuesday afternoons or Wednesday/Thursday afternoons. This is an afternoon of training on the first day and an afternoon of off-site trail riding on the second. Participants must be at least 14 years old, must have their Wisconsin ATV certification which must be sent to Gardner Dam prior to enrolling. The certificate is available through a DNR class or online at www.offroad-ed.com/wisconsin. Must complete the required parental hold harmless agreement, have tough long pants, long sleeve shirt, over the ankle boots and riding gloves. Helmet, goggles, and ATV provided. All paperwork must be sent to Gardner Dam and reservations are based on a first come, first serve basis. All necessary paperwork can be found on the Bay-Lakes Council Website in each summer camp forms portion of both Bear Paw and Gardner Dam.


Climbing Bear Paw & Gardner Dam No

Climb the rock face at Bear Paw Scout Camp or the tower at Gardner Dam Scout Camp. Element C.O.P.E Course Gardner Dam Scout Camp No

Bring your Unit and work on team building skills at the low element COPE Course or take an afternoon to participate in the camps high level, fun team building experience. Pistol Shooting Bear Paw Scout Camp No

Offered to all participants that are currently registered members of a Venture Crew. The pistol range will be open at special, limited times during the second half of the week: Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm. A special training is required to participate so late arrivals will not be allowed to shoot.

Black Powder Rifle Shooting Bear Paw Scout Camp

Free on Monday, 2

shots for $1 on

Wednesday

Come try shooting a muzzleloading black powder rifle, Monday and Wednesday, 3-4:30pm.

Sailing Anderson Lake- Schedule at either

camp No

Learn the basics of small-boat sailing on Anderson Lake. This is a single afternoon activity. All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test. Stand-up Paddle Boarding Bear Paw Scout Camp No

This is a challenging and fun activity! Learn how to properly use a stand-up paddle board and enjoy the lake in an entirely new way. All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test. The “Blob” Bear Paw Scout Camp No

The Blob is part trampoline, part catapult, and all fun! All participants must have passed the BSA swimmer’s test. Mountain & Trail Biking Bear Paw & Gardner Dam No

Both Scout camps offer a variety of single and double tract trails through woods, hills, and National Forrest.

Sign up for high adventure opportunities will take place at each camp upon arrival. All ATV

registration forms, hold harmless forms and DNR Certificate copy must be sent directly to Gardner

Dam Scout Camp at least two weeks prior to arrival. Each camp will make arrangements for cross

programing opportunities upon your request. Cost for individual programs will be collected or

should be sent to the individual camps offering the activity. Each camp has a set aside time to

provide program opportunities.


The Order of the Arrow, O.A., is Scouting’s official honor camping society. The Lodge associated

with the Bay-Lakes Council is the Kon Wapos Lodge. Two separate ceremonies are held during

each week at camp to recognize members of various levels within the Order.

Held on Sunday evening, this ceremony is the public recognition of those youth who have been

elected and adults who have been nominated for membership into the Order of the Arrow. Unit

leaders should have a copy of the elections results available for review. Contact the OA Summer

Chief at camp for more information.

Ordeal members wishing to seal their membership in the Order of the Arrow will have an

opportunity to become Brotherhood members at camp. The Brotherhood interviews will take place

in the afternoons and must be completed by Thursday afternoon, with the Brotherhood Ceremony

taking place Thursday evening. There is no additional cost.

Arrowmen from Councils other than Bay-Lakes Council, are invited to attend all OA ceremonies

while at camp, depending on their level of membership. Ordeal candidates may take part in the

call-out ceremony at camp. Their election results must be accompanied by a letter from their Scout

Executive or Lodge Advisor, granting permission to participate in the call-out at camp.

Order of the Arrow Logistics Services Help from Arrowmen is needed behind the scenes in every

area from setting pot torches to fire building. If you’re got some time and can give the Lodge a

hand, talk to the OA Summer Chief to see how you can help!


One adult leader and Senior Patrol Leader from every Unit must attend the leaders meeting at

the Strayer Lodge on Sunday nights.

There will be a welcome briefing and this will be an opportunity to make any program updates,

additions or changes to your schedules.

We offer a number of training and certification courses during the week at camp. These include:

• Youth Protection

• Swim & Water Rescue

• Paddle Craft Safety

• Trek Safely

• Climb on Safely

Leaders are encouraged to attend the Leader sessions offered daily at our C.O.P.E. course, which

focuses on team building skills and ideas for your Unit.

The Adult Leader Award is offered as an opportunity for adults to visit the many areas of cam

and take part in a “fun” part of camp activities. Leaders receive a patch for completing this

award.


Sunday

1:30PM – 3:00PM Check in

5:45PM Emergency Drill/Retreat Ceremony

6:30PM Dinner Scoutmaster & SPL Meeting Camp Tours Outfitting for Whitewater Merit Badge

8:30PM Campfire & OA Callout Ceremony

10:30PM Quiet Time

General Program Schedule

6:30AM Breakfast Pickup

8:45AM Unit Assembly at Campsite

9:00AM – 10:00AM Block A Program

10:00AM – 11:00AM Block B Program

10:00AM – 10:30AM Leader Meeting

11:00AM – 12:00PM Block C Program

12:30PM Unit Assembly at Campsite for Lunch

1:20PM – 2:00PM Good Turns

2:00PM – 5:00PM Camp Adventure Period

5:15PM Unit Assembly at Campsite for Dinner

7:00PM – 8:30PM Evening Program

10:00PM Quiet Time


• Senior Patrol Meeting with Commissioner Staff at C.O.P.E

• Swim and Water Rescue Part 1 at 7:00pm at Aquatics

• Trek Safely Orientation at Outdoor Skills at 7:45pm

• Swim and Water Rescue Part 2 at 2:00pm at Aquatics

• Non – Denominational Chapel Service at 7:35pm at the Chapel

• Friendship Campfires at campsites at 8:30pm

• Paddle Craft Safety Part 1 at 2:00pm at Aquatics

• Camp Wide Activities at 7:00pm

• Mile Swim at the Waterfront at 2:00pm

• Senior Patrol Leader Meeting with Commissioners at Wellness, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

• Leave-No-Trace Orientation at Outdoor Skills at 7:00pm

• Paddle Craft Safety Part 2 at 7:00pm at Aquatics

• Brotherhood Ceremony, 8:45pm in the Order of the Arrow Bowl

o Brotherhood Interviews must be completed by Thursday Evening

o Ordeal members wishing to seal their membership in the Order of the Arrow will

have the opportunity to become Brotherhood members at camp.

• Water Carnival at Aquatics at 2:45pm

• Closing Flag Ceremony and Campfire, Wolf Bowl, 8:00pm

o Finish off your last night at camp with special entertainment and recognitions.


Scouts can sign-up for merit badges as soon as the Unit registers them online.

Please be aware that only the registration contact for your unit will be able to access the online

registration system.

Merit badge changes can only be done until 2 weeks before you arrive at camp.

Each merit badge and program have a capacity per class. Slots will be reserved on a first come,

first serve basis. Capacities are determined based on equipment, staff, and program demands

and limitations. Under no circumstance will Bay-Lakes authorize the expansion of capacities. If

capacities are expanded, it will negatively affect the program quality for other Scouts. Please

“be prepared” and plan to ensure your unit does not end up in a “last minute” situation.

Up until 2 weeks before your Unit arrives, Scouts can switch merit badges, space permitting, as

much as they want.

After arriving at camp, Scoutmasters may come to the Camp Office to switch merit badges for

their Scouts after the opening campfire on Sunday night. Please be aware that merit badge

availability is limited due to capacities, staffing requirements, supplies, and other variables. It is

for this reason, that Scouts will have a limited choice on what merit badges they may switch to.

Units are responsible for providing blue cards for Scouts. Camp has a limited supply of blue cards

on hand.

Documents

1-800-3SCOUTS reservations@baylakescamps · 2018. 3. 21. · 2018 Program Guide Gardner Dam Scout Camp 8 MERIT BADGE PRE-REQUISITES NOTES Archery $5 for Arrow Kit (Scouts 13 and older)