Camp Oest 2012A Pirates Life For Me!!!

Leaders Guidewww.baltimorebsa.org/oest

443-573-2527campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org

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If you read nothing else in this book…

READ THIS!Here is the essential information that you should know before you come to Camp Oest:

• Check-In begins at 1:00pm. Please park in the parking lot and walk down to the Pavilion to check in.

• Please have your medical forms filled out and with you (easily accessible) when you arrive. All Scouts and adults need a completed and signed Annual BSA Health and Medical Form (2011 Printing)

• Three meals a day, a canvas tent and sturdy cot, shower facilities with hot water and flush toilets, and round-the-clock coffee are provided, although you may bring your own camping equipment if you prefer.

• All campers and guests will need to keep a parking permit in their vehicle windshields and will need to wear an identification wristband during their entire stay.

• Our theme this year is A Pirate’s Life for Me!!!, so come prepared for an Piratey Adventure! Be sure you bring you Pirate costume as well!!!

• Cub Scout Camp is primarily for Scouts to have fun and experience new things, although advancement opportunities are available. Passports can be found in the Administration Building.

• Sample session schedules are provided from pages 25 through 29. • The buddy system should be practiced at all times by all campers.• Feel free to print out any of the following pages in the back of this guide:

camp map, copies of the Annual BSA Health and Medical Form, the medication form

• If you require special accomodations (dietary, sleeping arrangements, etc) please contact the Camp Director two weeks prior to attending camp.

• If you have any questions please check out our website at www.baltimorebsa.org/oest or email the camp director at campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org

• Come ready to have fun!

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Table of Contents

2 Camp Oest “Must Know” Information3 Table of Contents4 Letter from the Directors

THE INFORMATION5 Before Coming to Camp 5 Registering 7 What to Bring 7 Medical Forms8 Arriving at Camp 8 Driving Directions 9 The First Afternoon10 During Camp 11 Special Accommodations11 Leaving Camp13 The Program 12 Program Overview 12 Project M.O.O.S.E. 13 Pirates Cove 4th of July Celebration 13 Webelos Week 15 Advancement15 General Camp Policies and Procedures 17 Guests 17 Lost & Found 17 Mail19 Sample 3-day Session Schedule20 Sample 4-day Session Schedule21 Sample Webelos Week Schedule23 Sample 4th of July Family Session Schedule

FORMS24 Camp Oest Prescription Medication Form25 Camp Oest Map26 Map with Driving Directions

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Camp E. Wallace Oest

Welcome to the greatest place on earth. That is a statementwe firmly believe at Camp Oest. Our Directors, Staff, and Counselors in Training work year round following a motto that means a lot to our Staff, OTM or Oest The Most. We follow this motto to make sure you and your Cub Scout have the Most memorable summer experience of your lives. We fast paced, high energy, and work constantly to make sure you are having the best experience possible. Scouting is an amazing program for our youth and going to summer camp will only increase what your Scouts gets out of Scouting.

I truly believe that Camp Oest is the greatest place on earth and I promise if you join us this summer for our Pirate Adventure.

OTM,! ! ! ! ! ! !Joe AzzarelloCamp Oest Director

To All of Our Future Oest Pirates,

I hope to see all of you join me, along with the Camp Oest Staff, for this summerʼs theme, A Pirates Life for Me. I am so excited for this summer and I absolutely cannot wait to be at camp Oest. We have added some new and exciting changes to many of our programs and to some of our session including the wide open Fourth of July session. We want you to be among the first Scouts to experience our now

even more exciting and action-packed program. It will just add to the already long list of reasons that Camp Oest is the best camp on the face of the earth. We are going to have a blast this summer and I canʼt wait to see you there. Bring your best pirate voice, AAARRRRRR!!!!

OTM,Josh LaVeckCamp Oest Program Director

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Before Coming to CampRegisteringRegistration is highly recommended before coming to camp, it is also cheaper. Registration can be handled on-site for some smaller groups, but during larger sessions or for larger groups this will be undesirable.

Registration on the internet is highly recommended and can be found at:

www.baltimorebsa.org/oestPlease see the fee Schedule below for 2011

Session Number Youth Adult (Flat Rate)1-9 $200 $13010 $330 $130

$50 minimum deposit for registration (if not paid in full)Sessions 1—9: Youth: $200 $185 – If paid in FULL by April 1st, 2012$200 – If paid in FULL by between April 2 & May 15, 2012 $225 – If paid in FULL after May 15, 2012 Adult: $130 (Flat Rate)

4th of July and Family Sessions ONLY (Session 4 & 9)Same fees and pay structure as above with:$200 – Sibling Cub Scout Age or Older$75 – Sibling under Cub Scout Age

After 1 full price Cub Scout and 1 Full Price Adult each additional Cub, Adult, or Sibling is 10% off

Webelos Week (Session 10):Youth: $330$315 – If paid in FULL by April 1st, 2012 $330 – If paid in FULL between April 2 & May 15, 2012$355 – If paid in FULL after May 15, 2012Adult: $130 (Flat Rate)

Upon receipt of the registration form and deposit, a copy of your registration will be sent to the email used to register. Another email will be sent from the Camp Director containing the Leader’s Guide and any important updates.

Registration is limited to 250 campers (youth and adults) per session. Some sessions tend to fill up quickly, so the best way to guarantee your space at camp is to register early. Fees less the deposit will be refunded if Camping Services is notified more than two weeks prior to your arrival date at camp.

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The deposit and fees are transferable to other campers; your Pack can work this out with Camping Services.

Campers may register as individual parent-son teams, as Dens, or as Packs. It is recommended that a parent or guardian accompany each Scout that attends. If this is not possible, another adult from the same Pack or Den may take responsibility for the Scout while at camp. The only exception is Webelos Week (session 10). An adult to cub scout ration of 1 to 5 and at least 2 adults per youth protection guidelines, is suggested. This is to help prepare our Webelos for Boy Scouts.

What to expectFirst and foremost, be prepared to have fun! Cub Scout summer camp is primarily about Scouts having fun and experiencing new things . However, there will be plenty of opportunities to work towards advancement for any rank using our Rank Passports provided in the Administration Building.

While at Camp Oest, you can expect a high-energy staff, a program of unsurpassed quality, and a healthy dose of Scouting at its finest. Come ready to have “the time of your life”, so sit back and enjoy the ride while you’re here. We will ask for adults to help out and participate on occasion, but there is plenty of time to bond with your son and watch him learn and grow. Be sure to bring a Pirate costume and decorations if yer piratey heart desires!!!

Open HouseBroad Creek Scout Camp will be holding 2 separate information sessions. The first will be during lunch at the Baltimore Area Council’s University of Scouting at Carroll Community College on March 10th, 2012.

We are still planning the second information session for a central location for the Council. Please keep an eye on the Broad Creek website and look for information at your Roundtable.

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What to bringWhat everyone should bring:

• Completed and signed medical form (2011 Printing)• Change of clothing and underwear for the days you will be in camp• Extra clothing, including plenty of socks (a set or two in case you get wet)• Comfortable hiking boots• Cub Scout or adult leader uniform• Bathing suit (one-piece for women)• Poncho or raincoat• Jacket or sweatshirt (for cold mornings)• Pajamas/sleepwear• Sneakers• Towel• Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo)• Sleeping bag or blankets and pillow• Canteen or water bottle• Flashlight with extra batteries

What everyone may want to bring:

• Insect repellant• Spending money for the Trading Post to grab all yer Pirate treasures!• Camera and extra film• Hat• Watch• Daypack• Notebook and pen/pencil• Fishing pole and tackle

Please DO NOT let Cub Scouts bring radios, matches, or knives.

Medical Forms An up-to-date Boy Scouts of America Annual Health and medical record form is required of all campers if you are attending Camp we ask that you completes parts A,B, and C. Medical Forms completed in the last 12 months are still valid. Updated copies of the official medical form can be found at HERE. Old Boy Scouts of America medical forms or out of date forms will not be accepted.

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Arriving at CampDriving directionsFrom Baltimore, travel North on I-95; from Delaware and New Jersey, travel South on I-95. Take Exit 80, MD Rt. 543 North towards Churchville. Travel about two miles and turn right onto MD Rt. 136 heading North. Go about twelve miles, crossing MD Rt. 22 and US Rt. 1. Three miles past US Rt. 1 you will come to a four-way stop in Dublin (Dublin Market is on one corner). Turn right onto MD Rt. 440. Turn left almost immediately onto Castleton Rd. Turn left onto Day Rd. Turn right onto Robinson Mill Rd. The road ends at the Camp Oest gate; follow the road into Camp Oest and follow signs into the parking lot. Refer also to the road map on page 13.

Checking inCheck-in begins at 1:00. You may arrive earlier, but the staff is unable to check campers in until then.

Upon entering camp, please park in the parking lot (follow the signs). Check-in is at the pavilion, which you will see from the parking lot. You may check in as a family, as a Den, or as a Pack. If checking in as a Den or Pack, it is recommended that one leader with a roster check in for the group to speed the process.

At check-in, the camp director or assigned staff leader will confirm that you are present, give your campsite assignment, issue identification wristbands to all campers and parking permits for vehicles, and distribute the program. Scouts will pick up their Camp Oest shirts and patches at this time. Check-in is usually fairly quick, so you will soon be on your way to getting set up in the campsite.

New this year to check in is individual, Den, or Pack photo’s by SmoothFlicks for a small fee. Pictures will be available for pick up be the end of your session in the trading post.

Getting set up in the campsiteAll members of the same Pack will be assigned to the same campsite, even if you arrive separately (unless your group exceeds 40 people). Since there may be more than one home Pack represented in a single campsite, campsites are formed into provisional Packs, named according to the theme.

Most of the campsites are within a comfortable walking distance from the parking lot, we require that you either carry your gear, have a staff member assist you (many will be stationed in the parking lot and in your campsite), or wait for the Camp truck and tailer to take your gear to your campsite. If you choose to use the trailer and are with a Den or Troop please try and put everyone’s gear in the trailer at once. The reason for this change in policy is to remain conservation minded and prevent vehicle damage in our campsites.

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Again staff will be stationed to assist if you would rather not carry your gear.

Two-person canvas tents and sturdy cots are provided for everyone in each campsite, however you may bring your own tent and other gear if you prefer. You will have from the time you check in until 2:00 to unload your gear into your campsite; there will be plenty of time later in the afternoon to finish setting up.

One or two staff member Den Chiefs will meet you at your campsite and serve as your guides for the entire session. They will assist you in setting up your gear and will be your first resource if you have any questions, concerns or needs.

The First AfternoonOnce your gear is in your site, you will want to change into your bathing suit and have your medical form and a towel in hand. Your first afternoon in camp, you will rotate through medical re-checks, swim test, shooting sports orientation, handicraft, and a camp tour, all guided by your Den Chief.

Medical re-checks: All campers will have their medical forms reviewed by the Camp Medic and designated staff. The staff will make sure the forms are filled out appropriately and assist with any medical accommodations you may require. A medical form and re-check are required to enter the Aquatics areas.

Swim test: All campers will take a swim test to determine swimming ability. The designations are Swimmer, Beginner and Non-Swimmer. The particular requirements of each test will be explained by the staff. If a camper does not know how to swim or would prefer not to take the test, a Non-Swimmer tag will be issued.

Shooting sports orientation: All campers will attend an informational session about safety and operations at the shooting ranges. Rules and regulations for the archery, sling shot, and BB ranges will be reviewed.

Handicraft: All Scouts will have the opportunity to make a pirate bandana their first afternoon in camp; each campsite will have its own unique color. At the same time, the provisional Pack will decorate its own Pirate ship flag and develop a Pack cheer for use during the session.

Camp tour: Throughout the afternoon, the Den Chief will guide the Pack around camp, pointing out the program areas and providing important information. At the conclusion of the rotation, you should know where everything in camp is located.

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During CampProgram OverviewThe program at Camp Oest is fun-filled and fast-paced. Scouts and parents can expect a full program from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm. Mornings and afternoons will be filled by a rotation through each of the following program areas: pool, pier, archery, BB, handicraft, Scoutcraft/Climbing (which includes our all new CLIMBING WALL and is now open to ALL Scouts) and nature. There are special programs each evening, such as a campfire, free swim, our Project M.O.O.S.E. outpost for Webelos 2 and their parents and our world famous Songfest! The program is discussed in greater detail on pages 12 to 14, and sample schedules are provided on pages 19 to 23.

The Den ChiefThe Den Chief you meet when you arrive at your campsite will be the staff member assigned to your Pack throughout your stay at Camp Oest. Your Den Chief should be your first resource for any questions, concerns or needs you have while at camp.

The first afternoon, he/she will conduct the camp tour and assist the Scouts in decorating their flag and developing their cheer. Throughout the session, he/she will bring fresh hot coffee to your campsite each morning as well as meet your Pack before meals and escort you to the parade field or pavilion, dine with Pack during meals, and remain a gentle presence in your Camp Oest experience. Since he/she will be assigned to a program area during program time, he/she will not be able to rotate with your Pack.

SleepingThe Camp Oest Staff is a high-energy staff. In order to keep up with us, we have provided ample sleeping time in our schedule. Nine hours are provided from taps to reveille, as well as a one-hour siesta each day after lunch. Canvas tents and sturdy cots are provided in your campsite, although you may bring your own camping gear if you prefer.

Meals & Food ServiceThree square meals a day are provided by our fabulous cook and kitchen staff. All meals will be served from the kitchen and you will eat in our spacious pavilion. Worried about portions? Don’t be there are usually plenty of seconds available for everyone. Peanut butter and jelly is also available at every meal. If a scout has diet restrictions please inform the Camp Director prior to attending your session by emailing campoestdirector@baltimorebsa.org or calling 443-573-2527.

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SanitationWhile having fun at Camp Oest, you and your Scout will inevitably get dirty. Our shower house is open 24 hours a day. It boasts individual shower stalls, plenty of flush toilets and hot water. Everyone is encouraged to take full advantage of these amenities in order to stay fresh and clean. It is especially important that everyone wash their hands before meals, and the shower house is the perfect place to stop and take care of that on the way. A latrine with running water is also available in each campsite for hand washing and toilet use.

MedicationsAll Scouts requiring prescription medication while at camp must have a completed Camp Oest Prescription Medication Form (page 12) detailing the names of medications, any special storage requirements (e.g. refrigeration), all side effects, and specific dosage instructions. The medication will be kept in a locked storage cabinet or locked refrigerator in the Administration Building . We as that medication is dispensed by the Scouts parent of guardian.

Special accommodationsThe Camp Oest Staff can provide any accommodations necessary to campers with special needs. If you should require any special accommodations (dietary, sleeping, etc) please contact the Camp Director 2 weeks prior to attending camp. If special concerns arise during your stay, please do not hesitate to speak with the camp director; we will make every effort to make appropriate accommodations.

Leaving CampLeaving during the sessionIf you should need to leave camp before the session ends, you will need to sign out in the administration building; when you return, you will have to sign back in. This procedure is very important as it allows us to keep track of our campers and know who is in camp at all times.

Packing upPlenty of time will be allocated in the schedule for you to pack up your gear at the end of the session. There will be time before the closing ceremonies to pack up your gear, and time afterwards to haul it pack to the parking lot. As with check in we do not permit you the drive to your campsite. However, staff and a camp vehicle will be stationed and glad to assist.

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Departing at the end of the sessionAt the closing ceremonies, each Pack will receive a Camp Oest participation ribbon and a copy of the Camp Oest Memorial Songbook.

Once the closing ceremonies are over, please try to depart as quickly as possible so our staff can clean up and reset for the next session. As you leave camp, please make sure to take everything with you. If we find something in your campsite, we will hold it in the administration building.

The ProgramProgram overviewThe program at Camp Oest runs all day long and is high-energy and fast-paced. During the daytime, everyone will rotate by Pack through the following program areas: pool, pier, archery, BB, handicraft, Scoutcraft/Climbing and nature. Everyone will get a chance to experience each of these program areas. Most programs include a component where Scouts learn (e.g. how to shoot a bow, how to row a boat) followed by a period of time where they have fun with what they just learned (free shoot, open boating). Brief program descriptions for each program area are as follows:

Pool: instruction based on swimming ability; free swim.Pier: canoe (Webelos swimmers only), rowboat or Paddle Boat instruction; open boating, and Pirate Ship Capture the flag!Shooting Sports: shooting instruction for Archery, BB, and Slingshots; free shoot.Handicraft: theme-related projects, varying from year to year. This year build your own Pirate Ship!Scoutcraft/Climbing: Climbing for all; Fire Saftey and Dutch oven cooking for Webelos; and basic scoutcraft skills for our younger Cubs.Nature: The Hemlock Hike for Webelos and the Nature Hike for our Younger Cubs.

Sample programs for 3-day sessions, 4-day sessions, Webelos Week, and family session are included on pages 19 to 23 . Please note that your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.

Project M.O.O.S.E.Project M.O.O.S.E.—Moving Onward & Outward Scouting Experience—is a special outpost program for second year Webelos and their parents. Everyone meets in the evening after dinner and either hikes or canoes to the outpost site. (Gear will be transported to the outpost site by trailer.) Upon arrival, Scouts will help

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gather wood for the traditional Project M.O.O.S.E. campfire, sing a few songs, enjoy s’mores, and participate in a special ceremony. Most campers choose to sleep under the stars, although shelter is provided for those who would prefer it. In the event of severe weather during the night, a structure is nearby for evacuation. Everybody rises bright and early to be back in time for breakfast. This is a Boy Scout style outpost so we ask that you pack light. The following is all you’ll need:

• Sleeping bag & Pillow

• Flashlight

• Bug spray

• Poncho (just in case)

• Canteen / Water bottle

• Sleeping Pad (Adults)

We prohibit the following items to enhance your experience:

• Tents (3 Large Military Tents are provided)

• Inflatable mattress

• Rubber Bins

• Flash Photography

• Cots (few exceptions will be made for medical reasons)

Pirate’s Cove 4th of July Family CelebrationDuring this all new style of program we will let you enjoy a relaxing, self paced, family vacation all while celebrating our Nations Independence Day. We’ll have cookouts, luau’s, parties and maybe even fireworks. To go along with this great vacation we’ll provide all of our traditional programs for you to enjoy whenever you want. Thats right all of our programs will be open all day long for you to visit when ever you want. Plus this celebration is designed for the entire family. Bring brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles with you to Camp Oest for a vacation you’ll be sure to enjoy. For a sample schedule see page 23.

Webelos WeekWebelos Week is the perfect way to prepare your Webelo for Boy Scouts. Whether he is a Web I or II he will be treated all week as if he were a Boy Scout. The last session of our summer (Session 10) is a week long program designed to give the Scouts a sneak peak into Boy Scouts all while enjoying their last camp experience as a Cub Scout. Cubs will lead themselves (to an extent), have

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waiter, latrine, and fire duty just like Boy Scouts. They will also have the chance to experience Boy Scout style program such as:

• Project C.O.P.E• A Tour of Camp Saffran one of Broad Creeks 2 Boy Scout Camps• Activity Pin Schedules that will be much like a Merit Badge Schedule• an evening in post• Inter-pack Camp fires• a Scout run closing Campfire• An age appropriate “high adventure” trip• And more!

For a sample schedule of this years Webelos Week see page 21.

Special programsThere are also a number of special programs taking place throughout the session, mostly in the evening hours. Brief program descriptions of special program highlights are as follows:

The Bouldering Wall: Our brand new Bouldering wall will provide fun for all ages. A bouldering wall is typically used as a training climbing wall as well as a perfect introduction to climbing for young people. Rather then climbing vertically and possibly scaring some, you climb horizontally with the same challenge.

Opening campfire: the staff will entertain Cubs and adults alike with an energetic, audience-participation campfire program reflecting the theme of the summer.

Hemlocks Hike: the Nature staff will lead an informative nature hike into the Hemlocks, the largest old-growth Hemlock stand east of the Appalachian Mountains. The scenery is as beautiful as it is informative.

Songfest: starting off with songs and skits from the staff, the excitement builds to a live band performance that Scouts love. The event winds down with a reading and slideshow of photos from the session.

Closing ceremony: campers are presented awards by the program areas, Pack participation ribbons and Songbooks are distributed, paperwork is returned, and everyone has a chance to say goodbye.

Rainy day programLiquid sunshine never washes fun out of the day! In the event of rain or other inclement weather, program will be provided by the staff in the pavilion. Some programs, like handicraft, can easily be taken inside without modification.

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Other program areas, like the pier, have special rainy-day backup activities that will keep everyone busy. Your Pack will stay with your schedule program area during moment of liquid sunshine.

AdvancementCub Scout summer camp is first and foremost about having fun and experiencing new things. That being said, there are advancement opportunities available for Scouts of all ranks. Cards, called Passports, detailing the requirements Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos can satisfy by having attended camp are available in the Administration Building. In particular, the Archery and BB belt loops and pins can only be earned at a Council or District Camp.

RecognitionScouts will be given a Camp Oest t-shirt and patch that matches the theme upon check-in. The patch will be a special patch this year known as a Pebble Patch. The patch has a velcro base, a center patch, and up to 12 quarter size “pebbles” to surround the center. These “Pebbles” will represent the differenct activities that Cubs will participate in throughout their stay (as well as over the years) at Camp Oest. Cubs will be given the velcro base, center patch, and the summers themed pebble. Cubs will be able to add up to 11 more pebbles, from up to 20 different pebbles, to their patch which will be on sale in the Trading post for under $1 each and a minimal price for the full set of 11.

The staffThe staff at Camp Oest is second to none! It is comprised of young men and women with Scouting backgrounds who commit their summer to the Cubs. You can expect a high-energy, knowledgeable group of individuals who are highly dedicated to Camp Oest and its program. Adults (18 and over) manage each program area and supervise the youth staff assigned to them.

General Policies and ProceduresAdults onlyThere are a few perks for adults attending Camp Oest. Fresh coffee is available around the clock in either the Administration Building or the Kitchen. If you need extra cream or sugar, just ask. Adult swim is provided in the evenings during free swim.

This year we are offering an all new Adult Leader Training Program at Camp Oest. The following are some of the trainings to be offered:

• This is Scouting• Cubmaster Leader Specifics• Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)

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• Youth Protection• Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat• Religious Awards Awareness

The times for trainings offered each session will be posted in the Administration Building and announced at meals.

AquaticsEvery camper who enters an Aquatics area (the pool or the pier) must have a buddy tag. Swim tests are given the first afternoon in camp and the buddy tag indicates swimming ability. This is dictated by the BSA Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat policies to maintain the safety of all involved in aquatics activities.

Both the pool and the pier areas are fenced in. NO ONE is allowed inside the fence unless a staff member has given permission.

Buddy systemThe buddy system should always be used at camp. Scouts’ buddies can be fellow Scouts, parents, or the entire Pack. NO ONE should ever go anywhere alone.

Emergency contact numberIn case of emergency, callers must contact camp by phone at 410-879-4922. This is the phone number for the reservation switchboard operator; the caller must ask to be transferred to Oest Administration. Our camp clerk will take the message for you. Cubmasters and Provisional Cubmasters will be given the Camp Directors cell phone number which will be available 24/7.

Emergency proceduresIn the event of an emergency, a siren will be sounded from outside of the Administration Building. Upon hearing the siren, all campers should report immediately to the dining pavilion with their Pack. Den chiefs will report to your assigned tables in the dining pavilion to take attendance and pass along information.

Fire: If you see fire, report it immediately to any staff member.

Lost camper: In the event of a lost camper, notify the camp director. In his absence, notify the program director or the camp ranger.

Severe weather: In the event of severe weather, the staff will direct all campers into the pavilion or another appropriate place of shelter. Program will be provided as usual.

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First aidFirst aid is available in the Administration Building and at all program areas. Unless you are in a program area, please report to the Administration Building. There is a full-time medic on staff.

GuestsIf you know that guests are planning to visit you while at camp, please instruct them to park in the parking lot and report to the Administration Building upon arrival. They will be issued a parking permit and a guest wristband. Depending on the length and nature of their visit, they may be assessed a guest fee. If you know that a guest will be attending a meal, please let the camp director know at check-in so we can plan accordingly.

The following chart lists fees for any guests visiting Camp Oest:

Adult day visitor: $ 10 Youth day visitor (Cub Scout or Boy Scout age): $ 20 Youth day visitor (younger than Cub Scout age):$ 5 Guest meal: $ 5

Lost and foundThe camp lost and found is located in the Administration Building. Items found and not claimed by the close of the summer will be donated to charitable organizations.

MailEvery Scout loves to get mail at camp! Many of our campers will mail letters or Packages a day or two before they leave for camp so that something is waiting for their Scout when they arrive. All mail should be addressed as follows:

BCMSR—Camp OestYour Scout’s name—Pack Number

1929 Susquehanna Hall RoadWhiteford, MD 21160-1703

Provisional CubmasterThe first afternoon in camp, each Pack’s adults will elect a Provisional Cubmaster. This adult will attend the Provisional Cubmaster meeting that evening and be responsible for relaying information back to the Pack. This person should also take the initiative for making sure the campsite is ready for inspection, and inform the staff of any needs the campsite has.

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Restricted areasThe following areas are strictly off-limits:

• All program areas when not in program (after Taps and before Reveille)• Male and female staff areas, including bedrooms in the Administration

Building• Well house and water tower• Ranger’s house• Commissary• Oest Directors Cabin

Safety and securitySeveral measures are used at Camp Oest to ensure the safety and security of all campers. Parking permits are issued to all vehicles and all campers and guests wear wristbands. If a wristband falls off, please come to the Administration Building to receive a new one. The staff is identified by the Boy Scout uniform and staff shirt. If you see anyone suspicious in camp, please report it to the camp director immediately. Visitor Wrist bands will be dated for date of visit.

SmokingOnly adults age 18 or older are allowed to smoke. The designated smoking area is the parking lot only, not in the campsites or in the program areas. Please help keep camp clean by using the provided butt cans for ash and cigarette butts.

Supervision of campersAll youth should be supervised by adults at all times except when in the bathroom or when changing clothes. This helps maintain a safe environment and prevents anyone from becoming lost.

Trading PostA well-stocked Trading Post is open throughout the session. Merchandise typically includes:

• Camp T-shirts• Camp patches• Candy & snacks• Sodas• Toiletries• Scout literature• Crafts• Gift items• Pirate loot!!!!

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Sample 3-Day Session Schedule

Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.

Saturday Monday

1:00 Check-in at the Pavilion 7:00 Reveille 1:30 Set up gear in campsite 7:50 Flag raising2:00 Medical re-check and swim test 8:00 Breakfast 3:30 Shooting sports safety orientation 9:00 Scoutcraft/Climbing 4:00 Tie-dye bandannas at Handicraft 10:30 Pier5:00 Clean up for dinner 12:30 Lunch5:45 Flag lowering 1:00 Siesta6:00 Dinner Pack up gear7:00 Provisional Cubmaster meeting 2:00 Open Program7:30 Pool/pier orientation 2:45 Songfest & closing8:15 Opening campfire 4:00 Dismissal9:30 Watermelon snack 10:00 Taps

Sunday

7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast9:00 Instructional swim10:30 Nature12:00 Fire Drill12:30 Lunch1:00 Siesta2:00 Shooting sports instruction3:30 Handicraft5:00 Clean up for dinner5:30 Scout Vespers5:50 Flag lowering6:00 Dinner7:15 Free time programs7:30 Project MOOSE departs8:30 Free swim & s’mores10:00 Taps

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Sample 4-Day Session Schedule

Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.

Wednesday Friday

1:00 Check-in at the Pavilion 7:00 Reveille1:30 Set up gear in campsite 7:50 Flag raising2:00 Medical re-check and swim test 8:00 Breakfast3:30 Shooting sports safety orientation 9:00 Scoutcraft /Climbing4:00 Tie-dye bandannas at Handicraft 10:30 Free Shoot5:00 Clean up for dinner 12:30 Lunch5:45 Flag lowering 1:00 Siesta6:00 Dinner 2:00 Pier7:00 Provisional Cubmaster meeting 3:30 Free swim7:30 Pool/pier orientation 5:00 Clean up for dinner8:15 Opening campfire 5:20 Flag lowering9:30 Watermelon snack 5:30 Dinner10:00 Taps 6:30 Pier Games 8:15 Songfest! 10:00 Taps

ThursdaySaturday

7:00 Reveille 7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising 7:50 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Breakfast9:00 Instructional swim 8:45 Open Program10:30 Nature 9:30 Closing ceremony12:00 Fire Drill 10:00 Dismissal12:30 Lunch 1:00 Siesta 2:00 Shooting sports instruction 3:30 Handicraft 5:00 Clean up for dinner 5:30 Scout Vespers 5:50 Flag lowering 6:00 Dinner 7:15 Free time programs 7:30 Project MOOSE departs8:30 Free swim & s’mores10:00 Taps

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Sample Webelos Week Schedule

Your pack may visit areas in a different order from that listed.

Sunday Tuesday 1:00 Check-in at the Pavilion 7:00 Reveille1:30 Set up gear in campsite 7:50 Flag raising2:00 Medical re-check and swim test 8:00 Breakfast3:30 Shooting sports safety orientation 9:00 Pier 4:00 Tie-dye bandannas at Handicraft 10:30 Shooting Sports 5:00 Clean up for dinner 12:30 Lunch5:45 Flag lowering 1:00 Siesta6:00 Dinner 2:00 Free swim7:00 Provisional Cubmaster meeting 3:30 Scoutcraft/climbing “SPL” Meeting 5:00 Clean up for dinner7:30 Pool/pier orientation 5:50 Flag lowering8:15 Opening campfire 6:00 Dinner9:30 Watermelon snack 7:30 Scout Vespers10:00 Taps 8:30 Songfest! 10:00 Taps Monday Wednesday

7:00 Reveille 7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising 7:50 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Breakfast9:00 Instructional swim 9:00 Activity Pin time10:30 Nature 12:00 Free Time12:00 Fire Drill 12:30 Lunch12:30 Lunch 1:00 Siesta1:00 Siesta 2:00 Conservation project2:00 Shooting Sports 3:00 Project C.O.P.E. 3:30 Handicraft 4:30 Free time 5:00 Clean up for dinner 5:00 Clean up for dinner 5:50 Flag lowering Project M.O.O.S.E. departs (w/ gear)6:00 Dinner 5:50 Flag lowering 7:15 Initiative games 6:00 Dinner8:15 Free swim 7:15 Free time activities9:15 Snack in campsite 8:30 Free swim & s’mores10:00 Taps 10:00 Taps

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Sample Webelos Week Schedule, continued

Thursday Saturday

7:00 Reveille 7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising 7:45 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Breakfast9:00 Camp Saffran Tour 8:45 Pack up campsite 11:00 Open Program 9:30 Closing ceremony12:30 Lunch 10:00 Dismissal1:00 Siesta 2:00 Free swim & pool games3:30 Field trip to Line Bridge Waterfront 5:00 Open boating6:00 Picnic dinner on the Susquehanna River7:00 Return to camp Free time8:30 Pack campfires in campsites10:00 Taps

Friday

7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast9:00 Activity Pin Time12:00 Free Time12:30 Lunch1:00 Siesta2:00 Open Program3:30 Free Swim 5:00 Clean up for dinner5:50 Flag lowering6:00 Dinner7:15 Scout Led Closing campfire8:15 Party!10:00 Taps

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Sample 4th of July Family Session Schedule

***Session 9 Family Session will be very similar to a 3 or 4 Day schedule***

Wednesday Friday 1:00 Check-in at the Pavilion 7:00 Reveille1:30 Set up gear in campsite 7:50 Flag raising2:00 Medical re-check and swim test 8:00 Breakfast3:30 Shooting sports safety orientation 9 - 12 Open Program*4:00 Tie-dye bandannas at Handicraft 9 - 12 Scheduled Activities** 5:00 Clean up for dinner 12:30 Lunch5:45 Flag lowering 1:00 Siesta6:00 Cookout in the Parade Field 2 - 5 Open Program*7:00 Provisional Cubmaster meeting 2 - 5 Scheduled Activities**7:30 Pool/pier orientation -Free Swim 4:00 Orienteering hike8:15 Opening campfire (Possible Fireworks) 5:00 Clean up for dinner9:30 Snack 5:50 Flag lowering10:00 Taps 6:00 Dinner 7:30 Scout Vespers 8:30 Songfest! 10:00 Taps Thursday Saturday 7:00 Reveille 7:00 Reveille7:50 Flag raising 7:45 Flag raising8:00 Breakfast 8:00 Breakfast9 - 12 Open Program* 8:45 Pack Up9 - 12 Scheduled Activities** 9:30 Slideshow & closing 12:00 Fire Drill 10:00 Dismissal12:30 Lunch 1:00 Siesta 2 - 5 Open Program*2 - 5 Scheduled Activities** 5:00 Clean up for dinner5:50 Flag lowering6:00 Dinner7:15 Free time programs7:30 Project M.O.O.S.E. departs8:15 Luau at the Pool!10:00 Taps

*Open Program will be at the Pool, Pier, Shooting Sports, Climbing, Nature Lodge, and Handicraft.

**Scheduled activities will be through Scoutcraft, Nature, Climbing, and Handicraft (specialty program will be held once at each of the Open Program Areas)

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Camp Oest Prescription Medication FormPlease bring this completed form with you to check-in

Scout’s name __________________________________________ Pack # _______ Session attending ________Medication Storage

conditionsSide effects Dosage

instructions

Name of medication supervisor __________________________________________Signature __________________________________________Camp Director initials ______ Camp Medic initials ______

Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation1929 Susquehanna Hall Rd.Whiteford, MD 21211410-452-8155www.broadcreekbsa.org

Baltimore Area CouncilBoy Scouts of America

701 Wyman Park Dr.Baltimore, MD 21211

443-572-2500www.baltimorebsa.org

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Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation1929 Susquehanna Hall Rd.Whiteford, MD 21169410-452-8155www.broadcreekbsa.org

Baltimore Area CouncilBoy Scouts of America

701 Wyman Park Dr.Baltimore, MD 21211

443-573-2500www.baltimorebsa.org