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Seneca Waterways Council, BSA

Camp Babcock-Hovey

2017 Program Guide

Leading by Example

Leading with Excellence

April 10, 2017 Rev 2.0

Camp Babcock Hovey 2

Table of Contents The Program ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Experience Tells Us ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Morning and Evening Colors ............................................................................................................................... 4 Open Program ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Afternoon Program ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Siesta ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Evening Program ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Troop Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 5 Iron Chef Challenge ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Camp T-shirt Day ................................................................................................................................................. 5 The Chapel .......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Camp Service Project .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Hiawatha Program .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Footsteps of Hiawatha ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Paths of Hiawatha ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Warriors Path ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Hiawatha Chieftain ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Hiawatha’s Tribe ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Babcock’s Best .................................................................................................................................................... 9

Merit Badge Program ............................................................................................................................................ 10 How to Register for Merit Badges .................................................................................................................... 10 Merit Badge Sessions ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Merit Badge Expectations ................................................................................................................................. 10 Merit Badge Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 11 Schedule Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 11 Complete List of Merit Badges ......................................................................................................................... 12

Program Areas....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Aquatics ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Environmental Conservation (E-Con) ............................................................................................................... 17 Native American Center (NAC) ......................................................................................................................... 20 Sci-Tek ............................................................................................................................................................... 22 Scoutcraft .......................................................................................................................................................... 26 Shooting Sports ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Camp Wide Program ......................................................................................................................................... 30

Special Programs ................................................................................................................................................... 31 National Outdoor Award .................................................................................................................................. 31 Supernova ......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Ranger Award .................................................................................................................................................... 31

Appendix A – Hiawatha forms .............................................................................................................................. 32 Campers Year One - Tenderfoot ....................................................................................................................... 33 Campers Year Two - Brave ................................................................................................................................ 34 Campers Year Three – True Warrior ................................................................................................................. 35 Scoutmasters Year One – Chieftain .................................................................................................................. 36 Scoutmasters Year 2 – Honorable Chieftain .................................................................................................... 37 Scoutmasters Year 3 – Venerable Chieftain ..................................................................................................... 38

3 2017 Program Guide

The Program

Experience Tells Us Over the last few years, comments made by Scoutmasters in their evaluations have suggested the need for a

section of helpful hints based on previous experiences at camp. This is a collection of what experience has

taught us regarding merit badges and advancements:

1. Summer camp is not a merit badge mill, where you pay a fee and get three badges automatically.

Instead, camp offers merit badges as one portion of the overall program.

2. You should plan on a 3 – 5 Merit Badges per week per boy.

3. The most difficult badges to earn are those requiring a great deal of physical skill, coordination and

stamina, i.e. Lifesaving, Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting.

4. Complete advance written work at home; camp is not the ideal classroom for written work. The

prepared Scout comes to camp with all written work already done.

5. Boys should try doing something new at camp and get a well-rounded experience. Try a Sci Tek

badge, an ECon badge, an Aquatics badge, and Scoutcraft badge.

6. Scouts should keep in mind the physical layout of camp when scheduling classes. For example, at

Camp Babcock-Hovey it is not a good idea to schedule Lakefront and Shooting Sports merit badges

back-to-back because of the demanding walk between those program areas.

7. You should come to camp prepared. Have patrols already organized. Elect patrol leaders. Work on

ideas as patrols and have the patrol leaders represent the group at camp.

8. Your campsite is your home for the week, so work at making it comfortable by bringing banners and

flags to dress it up.

9. You should schedule time for rest! That's right. Too often, you don't take time to sit and enjoy the

beauty at camp around you. Don't keep such a pace that you miss the trees, the nature, and the

clean, fresh air.

10. Top troops show spirit. The troop that comes to camp with ideas and spirit and challenges make the

rest of camp come alive. Bring your troop cheer to camp and show everyone that you're number

one.

11. Be flexible. Each week nearly 200 boys attend camp and while staff is there to meet everyone's

needs, a Scout is friendly, cheerful, and courteous. We need to practice the Scout law in camp when

dealing with others.

12. Communicate: If you have a special need or want to do something spectacular, tell us about it and

we'll give it our best shot.

13. In the event a situation requires you or one of your Scouts to go to the hospital, experience tells us

that it would be wise to have a photocopy of each troop member's insurance card for more efficient

processing and faster service.

14. For your benefit, it would be advisable to have no less than 2 copies of each camper's and leader's

health forms while at camp. One for your unit's file and one for the Health Lodge file.


Assemblies The Sunday evening campfire is an introductory one, to meet the staff. All campers must attend. The second

full camp assembly is Saturday morning. We will have a ring of honor where we will recognize those who

walked Hiawatha’s path. Each Troop can collect any awards received during the week

Other informal non-programed campfires may happen around camp during the week.

Morning and Evening Colors Scouts are encouraged to participate in our flag ceremonies each day. Interested Scouts should talk to a staff

member prior to the ceremony in which they would like to help. Morning Colors will occur at 7:30 AM and

Evening Colors will occur at 5:15 PM.

Open Program There will be designated times each day for Scouts to move freely through camp. Scouts can use this time to

visit their favorite program area, work on extra merit badges, develop skills, and work on various camp

awards. Scouts must have a buddy as they move through camp.

Afternoon Program More information will be made available shortly. Most selections will be made at camp and not through the

online system. The major exception will be the footsteps program… for more info see the footsteps section

Siesta From the end of Lunch to 2:15 PM will be a designated siesta time for the entire camp. Troops are expected

to stay in their campsite and relax to regain energy for the remainder of the day. Card games, reading, and

naps are highly encouraged.

Evening Program Each night, Scouts can participate in one of several activities. These are both Merit Badge and Non-

Merit Badge style activities. Leaders will be given a complete list of activities at the Sunday night leaders

meeting. All evening merit Badges must be registered in the system. Evening merit badges will be offer

twice, first Monday & Tuesday night, must attend both sessions. The same badges will be offered again

Wednesday & Thursday night, must attend both sessions.


Evening Grid Schedule Special Programs M T W R

Toten Chip - max 16 X X

Paul Bunyan - max 16 X X

Fire’m Chit - max 10 X X X X

Blind Hike - max 20 - starts 9:15 at Nature X

Open Archery - max 14

Chess Tournament - 24 max - TUES & THURS ONLY X X

Black Powder / Muzzle loader - 12 max X X

Open Boating - 20 Max NO swimming / trampoline* X X X X

Gaga - 35 max Game Field X X X X

Merit Badges

Astronomy - max 24* Sci Tek X X X X

Chess -max 24 Dining Hall X X X X

Disabilities Awareness -max 30 Dining Hall X

Fire Safety - max 25 Scoutcraft X X X X

Fishing - max 15 Poolers Pond X X X X

Finger Printing - max 24 Sci Tek X

Journalism - max 8 Stage X X X X

Mammals Study - max 25 E-Con X X X X

Photography - max 8 Sci Tek X X X X

Weather - max 25 E-Con X X X X

Troop Activities The evening program hour is designed to promote troop activities. Competitions between troops are

encouraged. If a troop has a special activity or project that they would like to do, please let the Program

Director or Area Director know so that they may fit it in to the schedule. The staff is willing to work with you

to design a program to meet the needs of your unit. This time is ideal for campsite improvements,

counseling, and bonding with your scouts

Iron Chef Challenge On Thursday Troops prepare and eat dinner in their campsite. Troops are encouraged to invite staff to eat

with them as well. Each patrol will receive a secret ingredient during lunch to include in dinner. Troops can

decide with the dining hall for storage or ice to keep your food safe until Thursday. Decide with the Camp

Cook as to when you may pick up your supplies or any other items you may need. Hot dogs are also available

at your request. It also gives the Kitchen staff a break and allows time for a staff meeting. Please feel free to

contact the Camp Director or Program Director for more information.

Camp T-shirt Day At camp, we would like to encourage a sense of unity among all

the Scouts at camp. An easy way for us to achieve this is through

uniform appearance. So, each day of the week we will feature a

different t-shirt as part of the activity uniform.

Monday 2017 camp shirt.

Tuesday Unit shirt day

Wednesday Oldest camp

Thursday OA/Venture.

Friday Cleanest dirty


The Chapel A Scout is Reverent: Babcock-Hovey has a beautiful outdoor chapel and it is available at any time during the

week. We will have a chaplain to serve the camp each week. There will be a non-denominational service

each Friday night after dinner, which all Scouts and Leaders are encouraged to attend. Offerings made at the

service go toward the Camp Babcock-Hovey Bible Fund started decades ago to provide Holy Books from all

faiths for any Scout that cannot afford one of their own

Camp Service Project Landfills Do Not Need Medicine Bottles!

Anyone on prescription medicines finds themselves a bit uncomfortable when throwing away so many empty medicine bottles. It is obvious our landfills do not need these plastic containers! There is enough trash going into the landfills already.

Medicine Wrapped in Paper

While first world nations throw away perfectly good medicine

bottles, medical pharmacies and hospital facilities in Malawi

often find themselves with nothing except torn pieces of paper in

which to wrap medicine for their patients. This is often seen in rural hospitals and villages where the poorest

of the nation try to live and survive. You can help to change this.

Please Remove the Labels

Save up a group of your containers when you have completed that portion of your prescription. Place them in

boiling water until you can easily remove the labels, and the glue. Then box or bag them and bring them to

camp

Order of the Arrow Tshcipey Achtu Lodge, Order of the Arrow, will be ever-present in

ceremonies this summer and there is no finer place to experience the

ceremonies team than our Opening and Closing Campfires.

OA ELECTIONS: Council Units are encouraged to help restore a great

tradition by signing up for your Unit’s OA Elections at summer camp! In-

council Unit Leaders must let the Camp OA Representative know at

Registration or Sunday Night Dinner. Units must have at least 50% of

their unit attending to hold the election. Elections will be held late

Sunday and Monday evenings unless requested otherwise.

OA BROTHERHOOD CONVERSION- on Wednesday night at camp the lodge will be offering a Brotherhood

Conversion Ceremony. If you are part of Tschipey Achtu Lodge and have been an Ordeal Member for at least

10 months by the time of summer camp than you are eligible to go through your Brotherhood Ceremony. All


Arrowmen brotherhood and up from any lodge are welcome and encouraged to attend as audience

members. Listen up at meals for more information.

Thursdays –ORDER OF THE ARROW DAY! The Order of the Arrow, which is the Honor Society of Camping, has

a key place in camp. Thursdays are set-aside to acknowledge the Order of the Arrow. All that day Scouts and

Scouters who are members of any OA Lodge are highly encouraged to wear their Lodge class B’s and there

sash with their Class ‘A’ uniform to dinner and Vespers. The Camp OA Representative will be available all

week to answer questions about the Order of the Arrow.

OA SERVICE CORPS- After lunch on Monday & Tuesday, the Camp OA Representative will lead a service

project in the afternoon during Siesta (directly after lunch). Additional service opportunities exist at other

times, as well. Arrowmen of any Lodge are encouraged to serve cheerfully while at camp. Please consider

how your OA members might enhance Camp Babcock Hovey during your stay! Meet at the Commissioner's

Shed after lunch!

“MEET THE CHIEF” –Wednesday after Lunch. All Units are encouraged to send their Troop OA

Representative and other OA members to the Porch of Sci Tech to “Meet the Chief!” The Tschipey Achtu

Lodge Chief will be on-hand to ‘meet and greet’ the OA Reps present to update them with upcoming Lodge,

Section and Region matters, offer tips for better integration of OA participation at the Unit level as well as

field questions and conversation on any topic.

OA ICE CREAM SOCIAL- Did you say ice cream?! Who Doesn’t love ice cream? Come on down Wednesday

after lunch to the Sci Tech porch to get some ice cream and enjoy some good fellowship with other

Arrowmen and Tschipey Achtu’s Lodge Chief!

TRADING POST- Babcock Hovey’s Trading Post will carry a small selection of OA gear every day all summer!

Bring some extra money to buy that OA Jacket you’ve been eyeing. All funds generated from OA Gear go

directly back to Tschipey Achtu Lodge and in turn are reinvested into OA camp projects. It’s a win-win! At

Wednesday's Ice Cream Social the “Ghost Deer Trading Post” of Tschipey Achtu Lodge will be open for OA

members where they can purchase OA Lodge Flaps, T-shirts, and Much Much more.


Hiawatha Program

Footsteps of Hiawatha (The First-Year Camper Program)

The Footsteps of Hiawatha is Babcock-Hovey’s first-year camper program. The

Footsteps of Hiawatha has two distinct yet complementary aspects. First, the

Footsteps of Hiawatha is Babcock-Hovey’s main resource for first year campers.

The program introduces the campers with a “Get Acquainted” Tour as they go

to different program areas through the week, while also offering a survey of

Camp Babcock-Hovey’s Flora and Fauna, those new to camp will benefit from

the Footsteps of Hiawatha. Secondly, the Footsteps of Hiawatha program is

designed to add rank advancement along with merit badge achievement. Most

of the skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class are taught in

this program. New Scouts can be instructed in everything from first aid to

orienteering to knot tying.

The Footsteps of Hiawatha will run in the afternoon program time (sessions 456) and will be administered in

the Native American Center. Scouts will be put into Footsteps of Hiawatha patrols. Please NOTE during

session 4 they need to be registered for footsteps NOT a MB. Each Troop that has six or more Scouts in the

program must have a Scout Leader help out with their patrol. The first afternoon session will include

separating the Scouts into patrols so they can work on Patrol names, flags, and yells. After the first afternoon

session, patrols will move to different program areas in camp as a Footsteps of Hiawatha patrol, and enjoy

activities in these areas. Scouts will participate in programs in the Scoutcraft, Personal Fitness, Nature, and

Aquatics areas. While the Scouts are trekking along and are at the Footsteps of Hiawatha area, they are able

to work on earning points by completing requirements, these points can be used whenever they are in the

Footsteps of Hiawatha program area to play games for a designated length of time, or they can be saved

through the week to spend on higher rewards such as visits to our BB gun range, an afternoon session at the

Bouldering Wall, a session of fishing at Pooler’s pond, or the opportunity to throw a designated object, (ie.

water balloons, whip cream pies, etc) at a beloved staff member during our closing ceremony.

We think this program is exciting and challenging for the new boys. Scouts must be registered through the

on-line system, like Merit Badges. It is the responsibility of the unit to sign the Scouts handbook. Upon

checkout, you will be provided an attendance report and a listing of skills covered to use in evaluating a

Scout’s skills.

Scouts who only need to work on certain requirements can visit in the afternoon to work on only those

requirements. Please consult the area staff for more information.

All aquatic requirements will be done with the Footsteps of Hiawatha patrols Tuesday and Thursday at the

pool during the first afternoon session, this will be revised in the case of a storm.


Paths of Hiawatha Hiawatha’s Warrior is a unique honor camper program begun in 2015, and available only at Camp Babcock Hovey. The program has tracks for both campers, adults & units.

It offers 3 levels of recognition with distinct ceremonies and totems. The

Warriors program is designed to enrich the summer camp experience by

introducing Hovey & Finger Lakes history and lore, and by promoting

environmental awareness and advancement, while reinforcing the aims

and ideals of Scouting.

Warrior’s Path – For scouts

Chieftain Path – For Leaders

Tribal Recognitions – For units

Warriors Path (Honor Scout)

A program for all scouts, to challenge themselves in getting the most out of camp. Each year a scout attends

they can travel further down path to becoming a warrior. This is a true honor that will bring scouts back to

camp year after year.

Hiawatha Chieftain Summer camp is not just for the Scouts, Leaders should have fun as well. The Hiawatha Chieftain allows

Leaders just that chance. Like the Hiawatha’s Tribe, Leaders must meet certain criteria to be eligible for this

award. This is a chance for Leaders to show their Scouts that they can do more then just drink coffee and sit

around camp. A sample of these requirements is at end of this manual.

Hiawatha’s Tribe (Honor Patrol)

In 1995, we began a program to encourage patrols to work together. By meeting certain criteria, patrols will

be eligible to earn the Baden Powell Patrol segment to wear on their uniform. The requirements are listed on

the score sheet that is included in the Forms section of this manual. All members of the patrol who meet

those requirements will receive a certificate and the Baden Powell Patrol segment. If you are in need of

materials to complete any of the requirements, please see the Program Director. A sample of these

requirements is at end of this manual.

Babcock’s Best (Honor Troop)

Troops who go “above and beyond” in their camp program are eligible to be one of Babcock’s Best. This new

honor goes to troops who really come to camp with a lot of Scout Spirit. Certain requirements must be met

to earn this honor, one being that all your patrols earn Hiawatha’s Tribe Status. Troops completing all the

requirements will receive a special Honor Ribbon and will be recognized at the Friday night campfire. A

sample of these requirements is at end of this manual.


Merit Badge Program

How to Register for Merit Badges Camp Babcock Hovey uses an online system to manage payments and schedule merit badges. To register a Scout for Merit Badge Classes there must be enough funds paid to register a Scout in full for camp.. We will provide more exact information as the date draws near.

Merit Badge Sessions All merit badge sessions are generally 45 mins long, some merit badges may require 2 or 1.5 session as indicated in this guide.

9:00 – 9:45 Session 1

(1)

9:00 -10:20 Block A (1 & 2)

10- 10 45 Session 2 (2 & 12)

10:40 – 12:00 Block B (3 & 12)

11 – 11 45 Session 3

(3)

12: 15 - 1 Lunch

12: 15 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 Siesta

1:00 – 2:00 Siesta

2:00 – 2:45 Session 4

(4)

2:00 – 2:45

Session 4 (4)

Also, note some merit badges are scheduled concurrently (art Merit Badge & Sculpture Merit Badge). Scouts will need to register for both as those Merit Badge will be taught together, and both merit badges will be earned.

Evening merit badges are generally 2 evenings. A Scout may attend either Monday & Tuesday sessions or Wednesday & Thursday sessions. A scout may take a different evening merit badge on each set of nights

Merit Badge Expectations All scouts should be prepared; bring pen/pencil, a good attitude, be respectful of counselors, fellow scouts, and

yourself, arrive on time (early if possible) and prepared, bring merit badge book (if purchased)

Merit Badge where extra time is required, indicates that additional work out side of the class time may be needed

at camp. Extra time shooting, bird watching, a wilderness overnight


Merit Badge Recommendations Not all merit badges are included. the prerequisites and age/rank requirements are listed with the Merit

Badge description. The final decision resides with the scout and scoutmaster.

Level 1 – easiest badges to complete

Level 2 – not too difficult

Level 3 – difficult or time-consuming

New Scouts First year

Campers

Art • Basketry • Digital Technology • Exploration • Fishing• Finger printing • Indian Lore • Leatherwork • Fingerprinting • Fire Safety • Nature• Scouting Heritage • Weather

Chemistry • Mammal Study •Pottery • Swimming • Space Exploration • First Aid • Woodcarving • chess

Animation • Game Design • Journalism • Robotics • Programing •

Second Year Campers

Bird Study • Camping • Fire Safety • Geocaching • Geology • Photography • Pioneering • Weather • Rowing

Archery • Canoeing • Cit. in the Nation • Fish & Wildlife Management • Forestry • Oceanography Shooting • Rowing • Small Boat Sailing

Soil & Water Conservation • Lifesaving • Rifle • Game design • Emergency Preparedness • Cooking

Third year Campers

Astronomy • Insect Study • Movie Making • Reptile & Amphibian Study

Engineering • Graphic Arts • Kayaking • Nuclear Science • Pioneering • Wilderness Survival

Sustainability • Shotgun Shooting • Environmental Science • Composite Materials

Fourth year campers

Digital Technology Electricity Electronics

Energy • Motor Boating • Small Boat Sailing • Inventing

Chemistry • Water Sports

Schedule Notes Grey boxes with ‘X’ indicate when a badge is offered and how many openings. Please note some sessions are

double session. In the Merit Badge descriptions, some merit badges qualify for National Awards, see Special

programs at the end of the guide. They are shown in bold Italics


Complete List of Merit Badges Aquatics-LAKEFRONT

Merit Badge Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12) (4) (6)

Canoeing 16

Kayaking

8

Motor boating

8

Rowing 16 Small Boat Sailing 8

Water Sports 8

AQUATICS-POOL


Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12)

Lifesaving

16 Swimming 16 16

Special Program Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Snorkeling BSA 16 Swim Lessons 16 Footsteps

E/CON Merit Badge Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Bird Study 16

Fish & Wildlife Management 16 Environmental Science

16

Forestry 16 Geology 16

Mammal Study

MT(16) & WR(16) Nature 16

Plant Science 16

Sustainability 16 Reptile & Amphibian Study 16 Soil & Water Conservation 16

16

Weather

MT(16) & WR(16) Special Program Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Ecology Exploration 16

Blind Hike

16

Native American Ctr


Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12)

Art/Sculpture 16

Basketry 16

Cit. in the Nation 16

Emer Preparedness

16 Footsteps

First Aid 16 16

Fishing MT(16) & WR(16) Indian Lore 16 Leatherwork 16 16 Wood Carving 8

Session 1: 9:00 – 9:45 am Session 2: 10:00 – 10:45 am Session 3: 11:00 – 11:45 am

Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N

Session 4: 2:00 – 2:45 pm Evening: 7:15 p– 8:30 pm


SCI-TEK Merit Badge Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12)

Astronomy MTWR (16)

Animation 16

Chemistry 16

Digital Technology 16 16

Electronics 16

Engineering 16

Energy & Nuclear Science 16

Exploration MTWR (16)

Game Design 16

Movie Making 12 12

Programing 12

Robotics 12 12

Space Exploration 16

Programs Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

NOVA Shoot! 16

NOVA Woosh! 16

NOVA Engines 16

SCOUTCRAFT


Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12)

Camping

16 16

Cooking 12 12

Fire Safety

MT(16) Geocaching 16 Orienteering

16

Pioneering 16 16

Wilderness Survival 16 16

Signs, Signals, and Codes

16

Programs Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening

Land Navigation Exploration 16

SHOOTING SPORTS


Block A (1 & 2) Block B (3 & 12)

Archery 16 16 Footsteps

Rifle 16 16 Shotgun 12 12

Camp Wide Merit Badge Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Evening Journalism MT(16) & WR(16)

Disabilities Awareness W

Chess MT(16) & WR(16)

Photography MT(16) & WR(16) Finger Printing R


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Program Areas

Aquatics

Merit Badges Babcock-Hovey has a wonderful lakefront program on Seneca Lake we also has a pool centrally located in

camp that offers Swimming and LifesavingMerit Badges; these merit badges also require that a Scout be

classified by camp as a swimmer before undertaking the merit badge. Swim lessons are also offered at the

pool during morning merit badge sessions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY WATER ACTIVITY AT LAKEFRONT REQUIRES AT THE USE OF CLOSED TOE WATER

SHOES. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE TO THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULE.

Aquatics - Lakefront

Canoeing Session 1

Two-hour session. Physical strength and stamina required. Highly recommended that CPR instruction be completed prior to camp. Prerequisite: swimming merit badge and completion of the swimmer’s test. National Outdoor Badge: Aquatics.

Prerequisite: Swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test Limited to 16 Scouts.

Kayaking Session 4

This merit badge can be earned concurrently with the Kayaking BSA Award but earning one does not automatically qualify the Scout as earning the other. National Outdoor Badge: Aquatics.

Prerequisite: Swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test Limited to 8 Scouts.

Motor Boating Block B

With the fun of operating a motor boat comes the responsibility for keeping that boat in first-class condition, knowing and obeying the nautical "rules of the road," and gaining the general knowledge and skills to operate a boat safely. Nova: Start Your Engines | National Outdoor Badge: Riding.

Scouts 13+ years old. Prerequisite: Swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test $20 Fuel fee Limited to 8 Scouts.

Rowing Session 4

Rowing is the use of oars as a means of propelling boats, has grown from a basic method of transportation to a competitive sport and an enjoyable method of exercising. Nova: Start Your Engines | National Outdoor Badge for Aquatics.

Prerequisite: Swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test

Small-Boat Sailing Session 2 & 3

Sailing is one of the most enjoyable pastimes on the open water. The quiet and peacefulness of the water can provide a pleasant break from everyday life. However, smooth sailing requires paying careful attention to safety. Nova: Start Your Engines | National Outdoor Badge: Aquatics.

Scouts 13+ years old. Limit 8 Scouts Prerequisite: 10 swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test.


Water Sports Session 1 & 2

Water sports are a fun and exhilarating way to enjoy being outdoors while developing strength, coordination, and fitness. By developing experience with water sports and practicing good judgment, Scouts will gain skills that will serve them well for a lifetime and have extreme fun while they do

Scouts 13+ years old. Prerequisite: swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test. $20 Fuel fee Limited to 8 Scouts

Aquatics -Pool

Lifesaving Session 2 & 3

Required for Eagle (alternate). Two-hour session. Challenging merit badge that requires physical strength and stamina.

Prerequisite: Swimming merit badge and completion of swimmer’s test

Swimming Block A Block B

Required for Eagle (alternate). Prerequisite for all other aquatics merit badges. Requires that participants have a strong swimming ability and endurance. ** Note an exception can be made for those taking swimming, they may pair it with a nature MB instead of taking 2 sessions at the pool**

Prerequisite: 2 Swimmer Test

Special Programs The Aquatics program at Babcock-Hovey has programs that start early in the morning and end late in the

day. In addition to traditional boating activities (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, sunfish), Babcock Hovey offers

wakeboarding, waterskiing, knee boarding, tubing and motorboat tours, as well as water tramlining in the

free swim area.

Aqua Course Afternoon

At lake front attempt the Aquacourse… Climb the ice berg, battle the log or bounce on the trampoline. It is a water challenge that has a ton of fun!

Mile Swim BSA Afternoon

Mile Swim (This is not a merit badge) Mile Swim prepares a swimmer and escort for a distance swimming over open water. Requires four hours of training and preparation for distance swimming. Participants must have already earned the swimming merit badge and they must swim all the preliminary ‘build up’ swims prior to attempting the Mile Swim over an approved measured course. The buildup swims should be scheduled with the Aquatics staff.

Snorkeling BSA Morning Afternoon

Snorkeling BSA (This is not a merit badge) Snorkeling BSA introduces Scouts and Scouters to special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourages the development of aquatic skills which promote fitness and recreation; and lay a solid skill and knowledge foundation for those who will later participate in more advanced underwater activities.


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



BSA Lifeguard

BSA Lifeguard BSA lifeguard certification classes are designed as a “professional” lifeguarding certification. This class is intended for young men who think they may eventually want to work on camp staff. Prior approval from the Aquatics Director is required for participation.

Open Boating Afternoon Evening

Have an opportunity to take out paddle boards, kayaks and other small boats. This is a great time for those who have earned merit badges to refresh and relax on Seneca Lake. During Evening Open Boating the Aqua-Course is not open

Polar Bear Early Morning

Each morning at 6:30, there is the opportunity to join the “Polar Bears” for an early dip in

the lake. Scouts and Leaders of all swimming levels can go one day or all five and earn

their way up to the “Ursa Major” the best of all polar bears. Polar Bear is open to all

swimming abilities.

Second & First Class Requirements The aquatic requirements for these rank advancements are offered to all Scouts that need them on Tuesday

and Thursday at 2:00 pm.


Environmental Conservation (E-Con)

Merit Badges Environmental Science, Plant Science, Geology, Fish & Wildlife Management, Reptile & Amphibian Study,

Weather, Forestry, Mammal Study, Nature, Soil & Water Conservation, Fishing,and Bird Study merit badges

are offered in this area. Some of these merit badges have prerequisites that need to be completed before

arriving at camp or a partial will be issued. For a list of prerequisite information refer to the Advancement

Registration Form.

Bird Study Session 1

Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth. Many are beautifully colored. Others are accomplished singers. Many of the most important discoveries about birds and how they live have been made by amateur birders. Supernova Award

Prerequisite: 5 Extra time may be needed

Environmental Science Session 3 & 4

Required for Eagle. Two-hour session. Requires daily nature observations and written work. Due to the amount of material covered, this class covers a great deal of complex material relatively quickly. Supernova Award | World Conservation Award

Scouts 13+ years old First class Extra time may be needed

Fish & Wildlife Management Session 1

This is a good badge for younger scouts. Some written work. Requires a conservation project. Scouts should bring old shoes to wear while working on project. Supernova Award | World Conservation Award

Extra time may be needed

Forestry Session 3

Requires a leaf collection. Scouts should bring a notebook in which to mount the leaves. Scouts will also take several hikes during class to different areas of the camp for observations. Supernova Award

Prerequisite 3b, 5 & 7

Geology Session 2

This class covers a great deal of complex material and required researching many resources. This class is not recommended for first or second year campers. Supernova Award


Mammal Study Evening M & T Evening W & R

Good merit badge for younger scouts. Requires some written work, a report, and a conservation project. Supernova Award

Must attend both nights


Nature Session 3

Excellent introductory merit badge to the Ecology and Conservation Area. Requires some hiking. Supernova Award

Prerequisite 4 Extra time may be needed

Reptile & Amphibian Study Session 3

Requires drawings. Requirement 8 must be done before camp. Not recommended for scouts, who Supernova Award

Prerequisite 8

Plant Science Session 2

Scouts will learn about the plant crops of the United States. They will investigate the planting process and protection of crops from pest and disease. Supernova Award


Soil & Water conservation

Session 1 Session 4

Conservation isn't just the responsibility of soil and plant scientists, hydrologists, wildlife managers, landowners, and the forest or mine owner alone. It is the duty of every person to learn more about the natural resources on which our lives depend Supernova Award | World Conservation Award


Sustainability Session 1 & 2

Required for Eagle. This badge focuses on lifestyle adaptations which use our planet’s natural resources more wisely. NOVA Shoot! | Supernova Award

Prerequisites: 1, 2, 4, 5

Weather Evening M & T Evening W & R

Covers a lot of material. An interest or background in weather would be helpful. Requirement 8 should be completed prior to camp. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Designed to crunch! | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 8 Must attend both nights


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Special Programs The environment and the need to conserve it is an important part of the Boy Scout program. Taking

advantage of the many programs in the Nature area is an excellent way for Scouts to get the full scouting

experience.

Ecology

Exploration

In ecology explorations (This is not a merit badge) scouts learn about natural systems and study the environment. Then they must teach others about what

they learned.

Conservation explorations

In conservation explorations (This is not a merit badge) scouts must carry out a

conservation project. Then they must encourage others to get involved in

conservation

A Conservation Project gives you a chance to put your spirit into the beauty of our camp.

These two hour projects include anything from trail maintenance to developing wildlife

habitats as well as meeting award requirements.

Hiking Trails

The Owl, The Beaver, The Turtle, The Raccoon and The Turkey trails are all wonderful

trails to see the true beauty that is in nature. Or ask the Nature staff to guide you on a

Ravine Hike, along the cool shadows of this natural wonder. Study the formations, follow

in Bigfoot’s footsteps, and see the waterfalls and more.

Blind Hikes will occur in the evening on designated nights

World

Conservation

Award

Take Environmental Science and either Soil & Water Conservation or Fish & Wildlife

Management merit badges in the ECon area, and already have earned Citizenship in the

World merit badge. Then you can earn the World Conservation Award.

Outdoor

Ethics

The Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award is designed to introduce awareness of Outdoor

Ethics by learning about Outdoor Ethics, Leave No Trace, and Tread Lightly!.


Native American Center (NAC)

Merit Badges Basketry, Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Art, Sculpture, American Heritage, and Fishing are all merit badges

offered in the Native American Culture (NAC)/Footsteps of Hiawatha program area located on the main road

across from Archery.

Art

Session 3

Drawing or artistic experience recommended. Scouts will learn how to express their ideas and tell a story using pictures. Chances to paint, draw, and sketch.

*** Register for sculpture in same session

$4.00 for supplies

Basketry

Session 2

Excellent merit badge for young scouts. Scouts will use weaving skills to make a basket and a stool. Requires dexterity

$11.50 for stool

kit and $ 6.00 for

basket kit

Citizenship in the Nation

Block A

Required for Eagle. A 2 session Merit Badge, they will learn how to become active citizens are aware

of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedom, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens

Prerequisites: 2,

3,6,8

Emergency Preparedness

Block B

Required for Eagle. Double Session: 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.

Outdoor Badge for Adventure.

Prerequisites: 2bc

First aid MB

First Aid

Block A Block B

Required for Eagle. Double Session: First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life.

Prerequisites: 2b

& First Aid Kit

Fishing Evening M & T Evening W & R

Every Scout ought to be able to fish to get food for himsf. 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

Prerequisite 9 Must attend both nights


Indian Lore

Session 1

Recommended for all scouts. Gives you a chance to learn about American history from a different perspective. Scouts will learn about Native American life, games, and crafts.

$15.00 for a kit

Leatherwork

Session 1

Session 3

Good for young scouts. Scouts will learn about leather and its uses. They will make a useful knife pouch.

$7.00 for leather

kits

Pottery and

Sculpture

Session 3

Scouts will learn about the contents of clay and the techniques used in making items out of clay. They will then apply those skills to make 3 types of pottery & sculpture

*** Register for Art in same session

$5.00 for 5 lbs.

Clay

Prerequisite: # 7

Woodcarving

Session 2

Not recommended for first year scouts. Personal knives should be sharp if used. Scouts need to have earned their Totin Chit card to use a knife.

$8.00 for for poject Prerequisite Totin Chit

Coming in 2018

Metalwork Summer 2018

Scouts must be 13+ years old to participate in this merit badge. Long trousers mandatory and boots desired. See page 23 for a detailed description.

(Cost is $12.00)

13+ years old

Scouting Heritage Summer 2018

Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to his country. A better understanding of American heritage, the ways in which the past has lead to our present nation, is key to truly knowing what it means to be an American.

American Heritage Summer 2018

Every Scout swears to an oath that includes duty to his country. A better understanding of American heritage, the ways in which the past has led to our present nation, is key to truly knowing what it means to be an American.


Sci-Tek

Merit Badges

Astronomy Evening MTWR

It also has an evening workshop that meets Monday – Thursday. The concepts covered are age appropriate for an eighth-grader. Scouts must be a second-year camper to take this badge. Requires drawings. Supernova Award

Prerequisite 8 Must attend all nights

Animation Session 1

Computer or traditional animation tasks that will test a Scout’s creativity, artistic skills, and storytelling abilities

Chemistry Session 3

Chemistry explores how substances react with each other, how they change, how certain forces connect molecules, and how molecules are made are all parts of chemistry. Supernova Award

Digital Technology Session 2 Session 4

Technology has come a long way since Computers merit badge was first introduced in 1967. This badge will teach Scouts about technology in the digital age. Nova: Designed to crunch! | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 1 Cyber chit

Electronics Session 2

Electronics is the science that controls the behavior of electrons so that some type of useful function is performed. Today, electronics is a fast-changing and exciting field. NOVA Engines | NOVA Woosh! | Supernova Award

$8 for project

Energy Session 2

Saving, producing, and using energy wisely will be critical

to America's future.

*** Register For Nuclear Sci In the same session

Honorday Award | Nova: Start Your Engines | Supernova Award


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Engineering Session 1

Engineers use both science and technology to turn ideas into reality, devising all sorts of things, ranging from a tiny, low-cost battery for your cell phone to a gigantic dam across the mighty Yangtze River in China. Nova: Woosh! | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 2, 5,

Exploration Evening MTWR

This Badge covers the planning and carrying out of a scientific expedition. No, it doesn’t require a trip to the swamps of Arkansas in search of an Ivory Billed Woodpecker, or measuring the rate of growth of a crevasse on the Larsen C ice shelf in the Antarctic. But learn what it takes

Prerequisite 8

Game Design Session 1

The Game Design merit badge teaches planning and critical-thinking skills, while introducing Scouts to an industry that’s bigger than Hollywood. Nova: Shoot! | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 8

Movie Making Session 1 Session 3

Moviemaking includes the fundamentals of producing motion pictures, including the use of effective light, accurate focus, careful composition (or arrangement), and appropriate camera movement to tell stories. In earning the badge, Scouts will also learn to develop a story and describe other pre- and post-production processes necessary for making a quality motion picture.

Nuclear Science Session 2

The goal of nuclear science is to find out if there is one fundamental rule that explains how matter and forces interact.

*** Register for Energy In the same session

Nova: Start Your Engines | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 4

Programming Block B

Today’s youth are more and more connected via technology. Understanding programming will help them understand how to use that technology safely and effectively. Nova: Start Your Engines | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 6


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Robotics Block A Block B

Earning the Robotics merit badge requires a Scout to understand how robots move (actuators), sense the environment (sensors), and understand what to do (programming); he should demonstrate robot design in building a robot. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Woosh! | Supernova Award

Prerequisite Check

Space Exploration Session 4

Exposes scouts to all the contributing factors of exploring space. Scouts will construct, launch and recover a model rocket. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Start Your Engines| Supernova Award

must be 13 +years old $9.00 For a rocket kit

Coming in 2018

Composite Materials

Today’s youth are more and more connected via technology. Understanding programming will help them understand how to use that technology safely and effectively. Nova: Woosh! | Supernova Award

Electricity

Electricity is a powerful and fascinating force of nature. As early as 600 BC, observers of the physical world suspected that electricity existed but did not have a name for it. In fact, real progress in unraveling the mystery of electricity has come only within the last 250 years Nova: Start Your Engines | Supernova Award

Prerequisite 2, 8, 11

Model Design and Building

Scouts will learn how to take measurements of an object, and then use those measurements to make a scaled model of the object

Extra charge for supplies

Inventing Inventing involves finding technological solutions to real-world problems. Inventors understand the importance of inventing to society because they creatively think of ways to improve the lives of others Nova: Woosh! | Supernova Award


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Special Programs This year, SciTech will be offering 3 of the NOVA Awards, "Shoot!", “Woosh” & "Start Your Engines!" These

programs let Scouts learn deeply about the subject matter, and engage him in the topic even more than the

associated merit badges do. There are 4 total NOVA Awards for Boy Scouting, and a SuperNOVA award

available to those who complete all 4. This program is offered Monday and Tuesday evening (you must

attend both). For "Shoot!", Scouts must be registered in Astronomy, Space Exploration, Robotics, Archery,

Rifle, Shotgun, or Weather Merit Badge. For "Start Your Engines!", they must be in Space Exploration, Small

Boat Sailing, Motor boating, or Canoeing Merit Badge. Participants in the NOVA program may only take one

Award, but will still be free to take Astronomy in the Evenings.

NOVA: Shoot Session 2

STEM/NOVA Awards program is designed to introduce and encourage further study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Shoot is designed to help you explore how science affects your life each day.

NOVA: Woosh Session 3

STEM/NOVA Awards program is designed to introduce and encourage further study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Woosh is designed to help you explore how science affects your life each day.

NOVA: Start your Engines Session 4

STEM/NOVA Awards program is designed to introduce and encourage further study of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Start your engines is designed to help you explore how technology affects your life each day.


Scoutcraft

Merit Badges Wilderness Survival, Camping, Cooking, Orienteering, Pioneering, Geocaching, and Fire Safetyare all merit

badges offered in the Scoutcraft area. Some of these merit badges have prerequisites that need to be

completed before arriving at camp or a partial will be issued. For a list of prerequisite information refer to the

Advancement Registration Form.

Camping Session 3

Required for Eagle. Requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate camping equipment (backpack, tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, water bottle, and mess kit). National Outdoor Awards: Camping

First Class & above Prerequisite 4b, 5e, 9 a & b

Cooking Block A Block B

Required for Eagle Scouts will plan and prepare 6 meals during camp. Scouts will spend time after class in the Scoutcraft area to provide enough time for meal preparation and proper clean up. Cooking merit badge is recommended for second year campers. Check National Outdoor Awards: Camping

First Class & above Prerequisite 4

Extra time may be needed Limited to 12

Geocaching Session 1

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.


Fire Safety Evening M & T Evening W & R

The ability to use fire safely is essential to human survival. By earning this merit badge, Scouts will learn to uses fire safely and responsibly, how to prevent home fires, and how to handle fire safely, as well as burn prevention, and camping safety

Prerequisite 6a

Orienteering Session 2

Requires setting up and completing orienteering courses. Map and compass background helpful. Some physical stamina required. Scouts should bring a compass. Nova: Designed to crunch! | National Outdoor Awards: Hiking

Prerequisite 7, 8ab & 9 Compass


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Pioneering Session 1 & 2 Session 3 & 4

Requires a pioneering project. Familiarity with knots, lashings, and splices important. National Outdoor Awards: Camping

First Class & above Prerequisite 2a

Signs Sign & Codes Session 4

American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most used language in the United States. The Signs, Signals, and Codes merit badge will cover Morse code, ASL, Braille, signaling, trail markings, and other nonverbal communications. Did you know that some of these have even saved people’s lives? Nova: Designed to crunch!

Prerequisite 8

Wilderness Survival Block A Block B

Two-hour session. Requires an overnight camping trip. Scouts should bring appropriate equipment (backpack, sleeping bag, ground cloth, and survival kit). Requirement 5 may be completed prior to camp. Pre-requisite: must have completed Camping merit badge prior to starting. National Outdoor Badge: Adventure

First Class & above Prerequisite 5

Special Programs The Scoutcraft area teaches the skills that make a Scout a Scout. Programs offered in the Scoutcraft area are

designed to make Scouts and Patrols skilled in the outdoors.

Totin’ Chip & Firem’n Chit

Learn the skills to properly use and care for a knife, bow saw, and axe. This allows them to carry and properly use wood tools. Become proficient in all the safety rules of fire. Learn how to start and build different kinds of fire, prepare a safe fire area, and use fire properly.

Paul Bunyan Award

If you like axemanship this award is for you. You must hold Totin’ Chip and show your skill with a three-quarter axe. You must also teach other Scouts how to use an axe safely and complete a conservation project.

Wilderness Survival Exploration

Wilderness Survival Exploration (This is not a merit badge), a youth must learn how to survive in the wild, focusing on things like hydration, fire

making, food, and shelter. The youth must also share these skills with others.

Land Navigation Exploration

By completing the Land Navigation Exploration (This is not a merit badge), a Scout is not only prepared to use a map and compass to navigate from

one place to another in unfamiliar territory. They then teach these orienteering skills to others.


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



Shooting Sports

Merit Badges Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting are the merit badges offered at the Shooting Sports area.

Scouts must be 12 years or older to take part in rifle and we recommend they be 13 years of age to take part

in shotgun shooting. Archery is open to all ages. Scouts NO LONGER need to have the “Permission to Shoot”

form to shoot. It is the Leader / Parents responsibility to not sign Scouts up for any program the parents do

not want the Scout taking part in.

Archery Session 1 & 2 Session 3 & 4

Physical strength and stamina required to be able to draw back the bow. Class time has been increased to 80 min to enhance the learning experience & allow greater range qualification time. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Woosh!

Class size limited to 14


Rifle Shooting Session 1 & 2 Session 3 & 4

Challenging & time consuming, requiring physical strength & stamina. Shooting experience highly recommended. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Woosh!

Scouts 12+ years old Class size limited to 16 Extra time may be needed

Shotgun Shooting Session 1 & 2 Session 3 & 4

Challenging & time consuming. Physical strength & stamina required to hold shotgun for extended shooting times. Shooting experience highly recommended Class time has been increased to 80min to enhance the learning experience & allow greater range qualification time. NOVA Shoot! | Nova: Woosh!


Special Programs At Camp Babcock-Hovey, anyone participating at the rifle range can participate in the NRA/Winchester

Marksmanship program. The program involves shooting a specific number of targets and earning specified

scores for each level. The staff at the rifle range will score the targets for any participants whether they are

in the rifle merit badge or simply at the range shooting as part of the afternoon program. Individuals who

have earned or are currently participating in the rifle merit badge program are eligible to purchase the

NRA/Winchester rifle shooting patch at the camp trading post. Those individuals can then qualify for the Pro-

Marksman and then the Marksman level rockers if they shoot the necessary number of targets with the

minimum scores.

The Camp Babcock-Hovey summer camp rifle program also participates in the NRA sponsored BSA “Postal”

matches. Individuals shoot a specific number of targets to participate. All participants will receive the NRA


Block A: 9:00 – 10:20 am

Block B: 10:40 – 12 N



match pin and the high score for the week will be recognize with an NRA belt buckle at an NRA Winchester

patch. the high scorer for this season are will we awarded a high-quality NRA buckle and special recognition

The camp shotgun program conducts a camp competition. This also involves the same divisions as the rifle

program. During the week, any shooter who manages to hit ten out of ten targets during a round at the

shotgun range qualifies for a “shoot-off” on Friday afternoon. (If no one has shot ten out of ten, the staff

then checks scores for those who shot nine out of ten, etc.) Those who qualify for the shoot-off will then

shoot another round of ten targets. The winner is the individual who has the best score for that ten. (If

individuals have the same score, the winner will be the one whose miss was later in the round of ten.)

Winners for each division will receive an NRA/Winchester Marksmanship shotgun patch.

Black Powder / Muzzle loader Evening

Scouts learn about Muzzleoading rifles, their history, safe shooting & compete using percussion long-rifles, shooting bags & powder horns on our unique trail range. They load & shoot at interactive silhouette targets, in a hunting type scenario.


Air Rifle Afternoon

learn all shooting safely using air. Then teach others about shooting sports by making a table top display or presentation.

No age minamum


Camp Wide Program

Merit Badges

Journalism Evening M & T Evening W & R

One thing is for sure about journalism: It is never boring. For a reporter, almost every day is different from the last. One day you might interview the mayor of the city, the next day report on a car accident, and the day after that preview a new movie.

Meet at Pen Yann

Finger Printing Thursday Evening

Scouts will learn about and use an important technique that is used by law enforcement officers, along with other materials like matching dental records and DNA sampling, to help identify amnesia victims, missing persons, abducted children, and others

Meet at Sci Tek

Disabilities Awareness Evening W only

Look around at the Scouts in your unit, the members of your sports teams, and the kids in your class - you will see that each person has their own personalities, distinct interests and ideas, different physical features, and different strengths and needs.

Meet at Dining Hall

Photography Evening M & T Evening W & R

Beyond capturing family memories, photography offers a chance to be creative. Many photographers use photography to express their creativity, using lighting, composition, depth, color, and content to make their photographs into more than snapshots.

Must attend both nights

Chess Evening M & T Evening W & R

Come learn the game of kings. Nova: Designed to crunch!

Meet Dining Hall


Special Programs These are BSA National program that portions of can be completed at camp. It is provided as informational

purposes only

National Outdoor Award The National Outdoor Award program recognizes Scouts for some above-

average participateion in challenging outdoor activities. A combination of merit

badges, rank, and activities qualify Scouts for hiking, aquatics, camping,

adventure and riding awards.

The five National Outdoor Awards badges recognize a Boy Scout or Varsity Scout

who demonstrates knowledge and experience in camping, hiking, aquatics,

riding, or adventure. Scouts earning the National Outdoor Awards badges have

demonstrated that they are knowledgeable, safe, and comfortable in the

outdoor activity covered by the badge.

Supernova If you thrive on challenge, then earning the Supernova award will be right up

your alley. To be eligible, you must be a First Class Scout or higher. As a

prerequisite, you must first earn any three of the four Nova awards for Boy

Scouts. With your parent’s and unit leader ’s help, you must select a council-

approved mentor who is a registered Scouter. You may NOT choose your parent

or your unit leader (unless the mentor is working with more than one youth).

The Boy Scout Supernova awards recognize superior achievement by a Boy Scout

in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). All

experiments or projects should be conducted using the highest level of safety

protocol and always under the supervision of a qualified, responsible adult. The Scout should always have a

buddy when meeting with his counselor or mentor.

Ranger Award Some of our Explorations will satisfy requirements for the ranger award for those

youths who are also registered in venturing.

High adventure and the outdoors have always been of interest to young Americans as

well as an important part of the BSA program. Because of the attraction of high

adventure, the Ranger Award is available to all Venturing youth members of the Boy

Scouts of America.

The purpose of the award is to encourage Venturers to achieve a high level of outdoor

skills proficiency; recognize achievement of this high level of outdoor skills proficiency;

provide a path for outdoor/high-adventure skills training; and establish Rangers as a

highly-trained leadership resource for crews, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the

community.


Appendix A – Hiawatha forms


Campers Year One - Tenderfoot Name_________________________________

Troop_________________ Campsite__________________

Complete seven of the following:

1. Complete a swim check __________________

(Aquatics Director)

2. Take merit badges in two different program areas __________________

__________________

(Area Directors)

3. Attend vespers __________________

(Chaplain)

4. Go on a ravine hike at Nature __________________

(Nature Director)

5. Tie a lashing at Scoutcraft __________________

(Scoutcraft Director)

6. Shoot an arrow at Archery __________________

(Archery Director)

7. Make something at the NAC/Footsteps area __________________

(NAC/Footsteps Director)

8. Participate in a flag ceremony while at camp __________________

(Scoutmaster)

9. Spend five nights at camp __________________

(Scoutmaster)

10. Help build a campfire in your site __________________

(Scoutmaster)


Campers Year Two - Brave Name_________________________________

Troop_________________ Campsite__________________


1. Complete a swim check __________________

(Aquatics Director)

2. Take 2 merit badges in Sci Teck __________________

(Area Directors)

3. Attend vespers __________________

(Chaplain)

4. Complete a Service Project __________________

(Nature Director)

5. Throw tomahawks at Scoutcraft __________________


6. Learn the story of Big Foot __________________

(Program

Director)

7. Take a boat out on the lake __________________

(Lakefront Director)


(Scoutmaster)

9. Do a good turn Daily __________________

(Scoutmaster)

10. Participate in vespers or a campfire __________________

(Scoutmaster)


Campers Year Three – True Warrior

Name_________________________________

Troop_________________ Campsite__________________

Complete Nine of the following:

1. Attend SPL Meeting __________________

(Program Director)

2. Take 2 merit badges at Lakefront __________________

(Area Directors)

3. Help with Footsteps __________________

(Footsteps Dir.)

4. Complete a Service Project __________________

(Nature Director)

5. Throw tomahawks at Scoutcraft __________________


6. Teach the story of Big Foot __________________

(Commissioner)

7. Break 10 Clays __________________

(Shotgun Director)


(Scoutmaster)

9. Do a good turn Daily __________________

(Scoutmaster)

10. Participate in vespers or a campfire __________________

(Scoutmaster)

11. Earn BSA lifeguard __________________

(Aquatics Director)

12. Learn what the summit Award __________________

(Venturer)


Scoutmasters Year One – Chieftain

Name_________________________________

Troop__________________ Campsite____________________


1. Help out at Swim Lessons __________________

(Aquatics Director)

2. Attend Scoutmasters’ Mug-up __________________

(Camp or Program Director)

3. Attend vespers __________________

(Chaplain)

4. Help out at a merit badge __________________

(Area Director)

5. Play a game at Personal Fitness __________________

(PF Director)

6. Properly tie a knot at Scoutcraft __________________


7. Make something at the NAC/Footsteps area __________________

(NAC/Footsteps Director)

8. Participate in a leader-only evening program __________________

(Area Director)

9. Have your troop perform a conservation project __________________

(Nature Director)

10. Have your troop make a site gateway or a camp gadget __________________

(Commissioner)


Scoutmasters Year 2 – Honorable Chieftain Name_________________________________

Troop__________________ Campsite____________________

Complete 9 of the following

1. Attend Scoutmasters’ Mug-up __________________

(Camp or Program irector)

2. Attend vespers __________________

(Chaplain)

3. Visit each of the program areas __________________

[] Scoutcraft [] Econ [] Sci tech [] Shooting [] Aquatics (Program Director)

4. Take a boat out on the lake __________________

(Lakefront Staff)

5. Take a nap each day __________________

(Commissioner)

6. Help teach a merit badge or program __________________

(Area Director)

7. Attend an open shoot __________________

(Area Director)

8. Soak in the pool during open swim __________________

(Area Director)

9. Complete a segment of the CBH Hiker Trail __________________

(Commissioner)

10. Compliment 2 meals cooked in the Dining Hall __________________

(Commissioner)

11. Participate in the Polar Bear Plunge __________________

(Lake Front Director)

12. Enjoy a delicious treat from trading post __________________

(TP Clerk)


Scoutmasters Year 3 – Venerable Chieftain Name_________________________________

Troop__________________ Campsite____________________

Complete 9 of the following

1. Attend Racoon Work Weekend __________________

(Camp or Program Director)

2. Help with the CIT Program __________________ (Chaplain)

3. Visit each of the program areas __________________ [] Scoutcraft [] Econ [] Sci tech [] Shooting [] Aquatics (Program Director) 4. Take a boat out on the lake __________________

(Lakefront Staff)

5. Take a nap each day __________________ (Commissioner)

6. Help teach a merit badge or program __________________ (Area Director)

7. Attend an open shoot __________________ (Area Director)

8. Soak in the pool during open swim __________________ (Area Director)

9. Complete a segment of the CBH Hiker Trail __________________ (Commissioner)

10. Compliment 2 meals cooked in the Dining Hall __________________ (Commissioner)

11. Participate in the Polar Bear Plunge __________________ (Lake Front Director)

12. Enjoy a delicious treat from trading post __________________ (TP Clerk)


Documents

2017 Program Guide - Black Pug Software...3 2017 Program Guide The Program Experience Tells Us Over the last few years, comments made by Scoutmasters in their evaluations have suggested