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Camp Cedars

Pre-Camp Leader Meeting

Phone Conference

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

6:00 pm CST

(641) 715-3570 #712708

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2017 Pre-Camp Leader Meeting

Welcome!

Resources indicated at the

bottom of the slides are online

at GoScoutCamping.org under

Additional Resources

2Resource: Leader Guide


Program Updates

• Kit Fox (First-Year Camper Program)

– Requirements

• Operation: Eagle

– Packing list

3Resource: Program Highlights


New Programs

• Inventing MB

• Plant Science MB

• Medieval Jousting

• Chalk ball

• 3-gun Cowboy Action



Chalk Ball Program

5Resource: Program Highlights & Program Guide

– Airsoft / Chalk ball Program


Cowboy Action Shoot



Trades Program

Unions Providing Program:

• Sheet Metal Workers Local 3

• Plumbers Local 16

• Ironworkers Local 21

• IBEW Local 22

• Carpenters Local 427

• Steamfitters Local 464

• Teamsters Local 554

• Kiewit Construction

• YRC Trucking

• William Brennan Institute for Labor

Studies University of Nebraska Omaha

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Merit Badges Offered:

• Metal Work

• Welding

• Plumbing

• Electricity

• Woodwork

• Surveying

• Truck Transportation

• American Labor

Week 5 – July 9-15

Resource: Program Highlights & Program Guide


Trades Program

• Participants must wear activity appropriate clothing

– Long Denim Pants

– Long Sleeved Cotton shirts (t-shirt or button up)

– Closed toe shoes, preferable leather hiking boots.

– Glasses, gloves and trade specific PPE will be provided by the

contractor.

• Participants will be required to wear their Class A to the Halls. Prior

to the hands on portion they will remove their Class A shirts.

• Thursday’s program will be taught at Camp Cedars to provide

Scouts to participate in NBZ activities.



Trades Program

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Questions: Randy Royal 402-297-4464 [email protected]

Build a metal toolbox, wooden step stool, battery powered motor, weld, and more!


Tri-State High Adventure Base

• Treks offered during all weeks of Camp Cedars

• Offering both River Canoeing and Backpacking.

• Open to Scouts 14 and over (or 13 and completed 8th

grade)

• Shuttle Service from Cedars to LSSR

• Register for it like any other class

• Details at www.TSHAB.org



Program Sign Ups

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Wednesday, April 19

6:00 pm CST

NEW Prerequisite Forms

Resource: How to Sign up for Programs


Registration Login

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1. Go to www.GoScoutCamping.org

2. Click on “Register Now” icon ---------

3. Click on “Lookup Registration”

4. Enter in Email and Registration # starting with 326

http://www.goscoutcamping.org/


Fee Schedule

April 3: • Camperships due

May 1: • Discounted rate concludes

• Pay in full for Scouts to receive free customized t-shirt

• Adults purchase customized t-shirt for $10 online

• $100 cancellation fee per Scout spot dropped from a Troop’s registration.

June 1:• $330 cancellation fee per Scout spot dropped from a Troop’s registration.

Complete timeline in packet

13Resource: Camp Cedars Timeline


Discounts

• Camp Cards

• Multi-week Discount

• MAC High Adventure Contingent (including Jamboree)

• Sibling discount

• OA Service Corps

• Camperships will be

applied by April 14th.

14Resource: Discounts & Camp Cards


Parent Portal

• Feature in online registration system

• Parents can pay for individual Scout(s)

• Option for them to sign up for classes

15Resource: How to Use Parent Portal


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• Share “Parent Information” sheet

– Paperwork needing Parent’s help

– Family Night Friday night

Resource: Parent Information Sheet


Check-in Process

17Resource: Check-in Process


Check-in Process

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• Week 6: July 17-22

– Monday arrival between 8 am – 11 am

– Programs Monday afternoon

– Program all day Tuesday – Friday

Resource: Week 6 Schedule


Troop Photo

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• Troop Photo on Sunday

• Custom back with

signatures

• Receive while at camp

• $16 per t-shirt

*Different than customized shirt

received if paid in full by May 1


Check-in Documents

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• Medical Forms

• Waivers

• Swim Check

Resource: Check-in Documents


BSA Health Form

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• Required for each Scout and Adult.

• Must use the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record,

no substitutions. Form can be found online.

– Parent/Guardian signatures

– Copy of Insurance Card

– Tetanus Immunization (within last 10 years)

– Parts A, B, & C (requires physical examination within the last 12

months)

– Signed by appropriate medical professional

Resource: Check-in Process


Medical Form Review Dates

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• Speeds up Check-in Process

• Ensures complete forms

• Available at the Durham Scout Center in Omaha, NE

May 23

May 31

June 6

June 13

June 20

July 6

July 11

Resource: Medical Form Review Dates


Medications

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• Labeled, original containers or in labeled,

pharmacy-packaged containers.

• Walgreens offers “bubble packing” or

“school bottles”

Resource: Check-in Process


Adult Trainings

24Resource: Adult Training


Website Resources

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www.GoScoutCamping.org


Website Resources

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Website Resources

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Website Resources

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T-shirt / Patch design

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Thank you for joining the call!

Website: www.GoScoutCamping.org

Camp Director: Christine Salisbury at (402) 514-3006 or

[email protected]

Program Assistant: Michelle Kehr at (402) 514-3026 or

[email protected]

http://www.goscoutcamping.org/

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