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Camp Arrowhead

2018 Boy Scout

Program Guide

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As we gear up for the 2018 Summer Camping Season, it is difficult to describe in words

how excited we are for this upcoming summer. The changes we have made in the culture and

the values of Camp Arrowhead are having positive effects across the region. How do we know??

We are expanding programs, we are adding program areas, we are adding activities. We have

more volunteers, more service projects, more staffers. There are several BSA National initiatives

for which Camp Arrowhead is a pilot program camp. And most importantly, we are adding

sessions to account for the fact that we are hosting more and more units from in council and out

of council.

As I write this letter in the early days of 2018 we already have several camping sessions

which are nearing capacity. Our staff is already meeting to plan and coordinate the new and

expanding programs. As well, we keep coming up with more, new, and great activities to add to

our offerings at camp! We are doing everything we can to ensure you have an amazing and fun

time here at Camp Arrowhead. Just don’t wait to register until it’s too late!

If you are an out-of-council unit that has not ever been to Camp Arrowhead, or an in-

council unit that has not seen Camp Arrowhead in several years, we need to be on you and your

Scout’s list! Every council has a Scout camp that offers merit badges, tents in the woods, some

skits at a campfire, maybe some evening program activities. Camp Arrowhead has all those

standard things.

What separates us from the rest is the culture of Scouting provided at camp and an

excitement and energy level at all the activities. The level of fun and excitement that has Scouts

not only wanting to come back as campers but wanting to come back as part of staff!! It is these

intangibles that make Camp Arrowhead the destination camp of the Midwest.

Camp Arrowhead – not like every Scout Camp. Not like ANY Scout Camp!!

Yours in Scouting

Will Scruggs

Scoutmaster Troop 410, Springfield, MO

Camp Director, Camp Arrowhead, Ozark Trails Council

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Camp Arrowhead is to provide an opportunity for Cub Scout packs, Boy

Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, and Explorer Posts to have fun, learn skills, and

practice Scouting programs in the outdoors under their own youth leadership. The philosophy of

our ranger, professional staff, and program staff is a total commitment to serving Scouts and their

adult leaders to the best of our ability in order to allow these Scouts and Leaders to grow in the

values of Scouting. In pursuit of this meaningful goal, we pledge to strive to incorporate the

values of Scouting into every activity at Camp Arrowhead.

Table of Contents

General Schedule Pg 4

Advancement Programs Pg 5

Merit Badges Offered Pg 8

Merit Badge Schedule Pg 14

Trailblazer Pg 16

Osage Mountain Encampment Pg 19

Cow Creek Aquatics Outpost Pg 20

Special Programs

ToLB Pg 21

OA Pg 22

Hornaday Award Pg 23

Counselor In Training Pg 26

Open Programs

Open Program Schedule Pg 27

Open Program Activities Pg 28

Extra Award Opportunities Pg 29

Adult Leader Opportunities Pg 30

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SCHEDULES AND ACTIVITIES Boy Scout Resident Camp

Sunday Check-In 1:00-5:00 PM Check In

5:45 PM Troops Gather for Flags and Meal (KP Call)

6:40 PM Vespers at the Chapel

8:00 PM Opening Campfire at the Council Ring

9:20 PM Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader Meeting at Foster’s Lodge

10:00 PM Taps and Lights Out

DAILY CAMPING SCHEDULE

Saturday Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

6:00 AM Cap’n Jax Fitness (Pool House) / Mile Swim (Pool) / Open Fishing (Lakefront)

7:00 AM Reveille

7:20 AM Troops Gather for Flags and Meal (KP Call)

9:15 AM Scoutmaster Meeting @ The Weather Rock 8:20 Vespers

9:00-10:15 AM Merit Badge Block 1 Merit Badge Block 1 Open Program

10:30-11:45 AM Merit Badge Block 2 Merit Badge Block 2 Open Program

12:10 PM Troops Gather for Meal (KP Call)

ES / WS Group Picnic

SM v Staff Waterpolo 1:35 PM SPL Meeting @ The Weather Rock

2:00-3:15 PM Merit Badge Block 3 Merit Badge Block 3 Open Program

3:30-4:45 PM Merit Badge Block 4 Merit Badge Block 4 Open Program

5:15 PM Troops Gather for Flags and Meal (KP Call) In

Camp Cooking

Troops Gather for Flags and Meal (KP Call)

7:00 PM See Open and Special Program For Nightly Activities

9:45 PM Call to Quarters

10:00 PM Taps and Lights Out

7:00 AM Reveille

7:30 AM Flag Ceremony

8:00 AM Breakfast – Continental

8:00-10:00 AM Check Out

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ADVANCEMENT IN CAMP

The opportunity for a Scout to spend time at Resident Camp is a very important part of his life; it

should stand out as a mountain top experience in shaping his character. Don’t make advancement the only

reason for going to camp. Scout advancement should not be an end in itself; it should be a direct result of

what naturally happens at camp. It must be remembered a Scout cannot advance beyond the rank of

Tenderfoot Scout if he does not have a hiking and camping experience as a member of his patrol and

troop. It is, therefore, important that individual boys, patrols, and troops know the method of Scout

advancement as it applies in the home, community, and camp.

Keep in mind as you make your program plans that they should include activities for the patrol

and troop; den and pack, as well as the individual boy. Camp provides the best atmosphere for building

patrol and den teamwork, but be alert to the needs of each Scout and do not over schedule his time. Allow

him the opportunity to have time for what he wants to do: whittle, hike, sit and watch the clouds, bond

with his friends.

TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM

This program has been developed especially for Scouts who are on the trail to First Class. This

program will emphasize “hands on” activities so Scouts can master their outdoor skills, patrol method and

Scouting essentials. The focus of the Trailblazer Program is based on the Tenderfoot through First Class

requirements. Not all of these requirements can be completed at camp and the program is not designed to

“make” a First Class Scout in one session. Scouting skills are taught but requirements are tested by your

leadership back in the troop.

The Trailblazer Area will be headquarters for this program, but activities will take place at

various locations in camp. Troop guides and Assistant Scoutmasters for new Scouts are encouraged to

attend and assist with instruction and supervision.

EARNING MERIT BADGES AT CAMP

Working on merit badges is especially enjoyable when Scouts work together. The

requirements for each merit badge appear in the current BSA merit badge pamphlet for that

award and in the book Boy Scout Requirements, available at Scout shops and council service

centers.

Summer Camp is a great place to earn multiple Merit Badges, especially badges that are

difficult to earn outside of camp - like shooting sports, climbing, or swimming. Scouts should

select merit badges that sound interesting and fun to them. Leaders should be able to answer

Scout’s questions about the requirements to help the Scout’s decision process. The leader may

also recommend or steer the Scout to work on some Eagle Required merit badges.

Trail to Eagle Merit Badges

We have enhanced our selection of Eagle Required Merit Badges, offering 14 of the 17

badges, to ensure that Scouts of all ages and ranks can have specific opportunities to complete

advancement while at Camp Arrowhead.

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EARNING MERIT BADGES

Before camp, the scout should obtain the Merit Badge booklet, familiarize himself with the

requirements, and complete those prerequisite requirements not offered at camp.

At camp the counselor will explain the requirements for the badge and help the Scout plan ways to fulfill them, so that he can get the most out of the experience.

The Scout shows up for class, completes the requirements, and meets with his counselor whenever necessary until he has completed the badge.

The Scout brings pencils, pens and paper for appropriate reports. The advancement

program allows the Scout to move ahead in his own way and at his own speed. Rather than

competing against others, he challenges himself to go as far as his ambition will carry him.

The rate of advancement depends upon his interest, effort, and ability. The Scout is expected to meet the requirements as stated – no more and no less.

Furthermore, he is to do exactly what is stated. If it says, “Show or demonstrate,” that is what he

must do. The same thing holds true for such words as “make,” “list,” “in the field,” and “collect,

identify, and label.” On the other hand, we cannot require more of a Scout than stated.

Counselors must not, for example, say, “I want to be sure you really know your stuff, so instead

of the 20 items in your collection, you must have 50 to get my signature.”

If the requirements as stated are the limits, what is there for the counselor to do other

than help the Scout with the specifics of these requirements? Actually, we can go far beyond the

requirements in our discussions with the Scout. He probably will welcome our willingness to

share knowledge well beyond the requirements, and counselors will make a sincere contribution

to him by doing so. The Scout does not have to show his knowledge of those things beyond the

requirements.

Counselors might stress the fact that while knowledge is necessary, whether the Scout

can put his knowledge to work is the important thing in life. Working with the Scout can give

him career guidance. Many merit badge subjects acquaint a Scout with the job opportunities in

various fields. In these cases, the merit badge work serves as an exploration of an adult work

experience. This might show him whether or not he has the interest or ability along such lines. Group Instruction. Frequently the skills of a subject can be taught to several Scouts at

one time. This has a time advantage for the counselor. However, completing the requirements

must always be done on an individual basis. A Scout may not qualify for merit badges by just

being a member of a group that is instructed in skills. Scouts must qualify by personally

satisfying their merit badge counselor showing they can meet all the requirements. This may be

hard to do in a group. When one Scout in a group answers a question, that can’t possibly prove all the other

group members know the answer. Then each Scout learns at his own pace. No Scout should be held back or pushed ahead by his association with a group. So remember — we can coach more than one at a time, but only one Scout at a time can satisfy a counselor that he has met the requirements. Scout leaders are encouraged to help their Scouts prepare for merit badge classes.

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Not all requirements for merit badges offered at camp can be completed at camp.

When requirements are done at camp, in the presence of the merit badge counselor or instructor,

it is usually clear that the Scout has the knowledge or skill level required. Requirements

completed outside the presence of a counselor, necessitates that the counselor review with the

Scout that he can demonstrate his understanding. For requirements done before camp, Scouts are

advised to bring evidence of completion of projects with them to camp. Physical evidence and

the Scout’s personal knowledge displayed during the counseling enable the counselor to make

certain that the Scout has met the requirements. Please prepare your Scouts by helping them

“show their stuff” to the camp merit badge counselor.

Rank and age requirements: It is most important that we adhere to the limitations and

requirements set in the various program areas. It is to the Scouts advantage and personal growth

that the leaders advise them of such instructions and not try to put a Scout in an area in which he

is not qualified. All merit badges follow the requirements as printed in the current edition of the

Boy Scout Requirements as well as the Guide to Safe Scouting. Ozark Trails does set age

limitations for some program areas.

To work on a merit badge, a Scout:

• May sign up for a badge by asking his unit leader sign him up on-line. Online access is available at Foster Lodge.

• May ask for any instructional assistance that he believes necessary to his success in the badge.

• May interview for completion of partial merit badges completed prior to camp at any time during the session by making an appointment with the counselor.

• May use partially completed Merit Badge records from the previous camping season.

NOTE: If qualified, we encourage units to use the resources of their troop leaders to assist and

instruct with any of our program areas of classes when available.

Registration

Registration for all Merit Badges will be handled on-line. Units will now sign their

scouts up for all merit badges through TENTAROO on-line, before camp. For some Merit

Badges, selection will be by age with the older scouts getting into the Merit Badge class first.

The next scouts on the list then can claim open spots.

The unit leader signs the Scouts up on-line.

This will be done through TENTAROO found on the Ozark Trails Council website.

Online Registration Begins at 9:00am CDT on March 17, 2018.

It is not necessary for scouts to sign up for all four class periods. Leaders should

remember that scouts need time for non-merit badge activities also. Records will be available on-

line and updated frequently. Leaders are encouraged to check these records regularly. Individual

conferences with counselors/directors may be arranged.

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Merit Badges Offered

Archery

Times Offered: # of Days: 4 Days

Block: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Meets At:

Range

Prerequisites:

Must attend safety training on 1st day

Fees:

$5 for Archery Kit

(available in Trading Post)

Art


Block: 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Handicraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

$2.00

(Payable at the Trading Post)

Astronomy


Block: 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

ATV Riding


Block: 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th

Meets At:

Foster’s Lodge

Prerequisites:

14 years old by June 1st; Parent

Permission Waiver; Boots, Long sleeve

shirt and long pants.

Fees:

$35.00

Basketry


Block: 1st, 3rd, 4th

Meets At:

Handicraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

$10 for Basketry Kit


Camping


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

Req. #4b, #8c,d, #9a,b,c

Fees:

N/A

Canoeing


Block: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Meets At:

Lake

Prerequisites:

Must pass Blue Swimmer Test

Fees:

N/A

Chess


Block: 3rd

Meets At:

Chess Boards

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Citizenship

In the

Community


Block: 1st

Meets At:

Commissioner’s

Prerequisites:

Req. #3a,b #7c

Fees:

N/A

Merit Badge Pre-requisites are being evaluated to maximize completion of the work while

at camp. Final updates for the 2018 camp season will be posted in April.

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ARCH.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-CANO.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-CAMP.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-BASK.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ASTR.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-AART.aspx

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Citizenship in

the Nation


Block: 2nd

Meets At:

Commissioner’s

Prerequisites:

Req. #2

Fees:

N/A

Citizenship in

the World


Block: 3rd

Meets At:

Commissioner’s

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Climbing


Block: 1st, 2nd

Meets At:

Climbing Tower

Prerequisites:

13 years old by June 1st

Fees:

N/A

Communication


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Commissioner’s

Prerequisites:

Req. #5 & #8

Fees:

N/A

Cooking


Block: 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

Bring a copy of planned menus for

requirements 4a-c, 5a-c, & 6a-c

Fees:

$5.00 for extra food

Cow Creek

Aquatics

Outpost


Block: All 5 days

Meets At:

Offsite all week

Prerequisites:

14 years old by June 1st, 1st Class

Scout, Blue Swimmer

Fees:

$35.00

Emergency

Preparedness


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

Req. #2c & #8b

Fees:

N/A

Environmental

Science


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

Req. #3e-1, #3f-2

Fees:

N/A

First Aid



Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

Req. #5

Fees:

N/A

Fishing



Meets At:

Fishing Lodge

Prerequisites:

Personal Equipment is welcomed,

but not required

Fees:

N/A



http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-FISH.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-FIRS.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ENVS.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-COOK.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-CLIM.aspx

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Fly Fishing


Block: Friday AM

Meets At:

Fishing Lodge

Prerequisites:

Personal Equipment is welcomed,

but not required

Fees:

N/A

Fish & Wildlife

Management


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Fishing Lodge

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Forestry


Block: 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Geocaching


Block: 1st

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Hiking


Block: 2nd

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Hornaday

Award

Project


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Horsemanship


Block: 1st/2nd (both)

Meets At:

Foster’s Lodge (offsite course)

Prerequisites:

13 years old by June 1st, jeans or long

pants required

Fees:

$75.00

Indian Lore


Block: 1st, 4th

Meets At:

OA TeePee

Prerequisites:

Req. #1

Fees:

N/A

Insect Study /

Mammal Study


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

Insect #9, Mammal #4c

Fees:

N/A

Kayaking


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Lake

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A



http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-MAMS.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-KAYA.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ISTU.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ILOR.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-HRSM.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-GEOCACHE.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-FORE.aspx

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Leatherwork


Block: 1st, 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Handicraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

$10 for kit materials


Lifesaving


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Pool

Prerequisites:

Swimming MB; Blue Swimmer

Fees:

N/A

Metalwork


Block: 2nd

Meets At:

Quartermasters

Prerequisites:


Fees:

$10 for materials provided

(payable in the Trading Post)

Mountain Biking



Meets At:

Quartermasters

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Moviemaking/Journalism/

Photography


Block: 1st/2nd (both)

Meets At:

Foster’s Lodge

Prerequisites:


Must have Cyberchip

Fees:

N/A

Nature


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Orienteering


Block: 3rd

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Personal

Fitness


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Pool

Prerequisites:


Req. #1a, 1b

Fees:

N/A

Pioneering


Block: 4th

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Pottery


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Handicraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

$5.00 Materials Fee



http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-POTT.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-PION.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ORIE.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-NATU.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-LIFE.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-LEAT.aspx

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Osage

Mountain

Primitive

Skills Camp


Block: All 4 days

Meets At:

Osage Encampment

Prerequisites:


and 1st Class Scout

Fees:

N/A

Project C.O.P.E.


Block: 3rd/4th (both)

Meets At:

Climbing Tower

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Rifle Shooting


Block: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Meets At:

Range

Prerequisites:

Must attend safety training on first day

of class

Fees:

$5.00 Ammo Fee

Rowing


Block: 2nd, 4th

Meets At:

Lake

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Search &

Rescue


Block: 3rd

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

3rd year camper; Swimming, First Aid,

Orienteering MB

Must Complete Req. #5 prior to camp

Fees:

N/A

Shotgun

Shooting


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Range

Prerequisites:

Must attend safety training on 1st day

Fees:

$10.00 Ammo Fee

Small Boat

Sailing



Meets At:

Lake

Prerequisites:

Swimming MB; Blue Swimmer

Fees:

N/A

Soil & Water

Conservation


Block: 2nd

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

Req. #7

Fees:

N/A

Swimming



Meets At:

Pool

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Trailblazer

Program*


Block: All 4 blocks

Meets At:

Flag Poles

Prerequisites:

First-Year Camper, OR not yet First

Class Scout

Be Prepared to learn and be challenged!

Fees:

N/A



http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SWIM.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SOIL.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SMBS.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SSHO.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/snr.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-ROWG.aspx

http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-RIFL.aspx

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Weather


Block: 1st, 3rd

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

N/A

Welding


Block: 1st

Meets At:

Nature Lodge

Prerequisites:


Fees:

N/A

Wilderness

Survival


Block: 1st, 4th

Meets At:

Scoutcraft

Prerequisites:

Req. #5

Fees:

N/A

Woodcarving



Meets At:

Handicraft

Prerequisites:

N/A

Fees:

$5 for Woodcarving Kit


Woodwork


Block: 3rd

Meets At:

Quartermaster

Prerequisites:


Fees:

$10 for materials provided

• Trailblazer program includes the following Merit Badges: Swimming and First Aid



http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-WOOC.aspx

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Merit Badge Course Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Aquatics Canoeing MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

Kayaking MB 2 days 9:00am or 2:00pm 9:00am or 2:00pm

Lifesaving MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm 9:00am

Rowing MB 4 days 10:30am or 3:30pm

Small Boat Sailing MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm

Swimming MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

Swim Instruction 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

Ecology/Conservation Astronomy MB 4 days 10:30am or 3:30pm

Environmental Science MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Fishing MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

Fly Fishing MB 1 day (only Fly Fishing specific items to be covered on Friday) 9:00am

Fish & Wildlife Mgmt MB 4 days 3:30pm

Forestry MB 4 days 10:30am or 3:30pm

Hornaday Award 4 days 3:30pm

Insect Study /Mammal Study MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Nature MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Soil & Water Conservation MB 4 days 10:30am

Weather MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Handicraft Art MB 2 days 10:30am or 3:30pm 10:30pm or 3:30pm

Basketry MB 2 days 9:00am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm 9:00am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm

Leatherwork MB 2 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 3:30pm 9:00am or 10:30am or 3:30pm

Pottery MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Woodcarving MB 2 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

High Adventure ATV Riding 4 days 9:00am-12:00pm , 2:00pm-5:00pm

Climbing MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am

Mountain Biking (Cycling MB) 2 days 9:00am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm 9:00am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm

Project C.O.P.E 4 days 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Scoutcraft Camping MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Cooking MB 4 days 10:30am or 3:30pm

Emergency Preparedness 4 days 3:30pm

First Aid MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm

Geocaching MB 4 days 9:00am

Hiking MB 4 days 10:30am

Orienteering MB 4 days 2:00pm

Pioneering MB 4 days 3:30pm

Search & Rescue MB 4 days 2:00pm

Wilderness Survival MB 4 days 9:00am or 3:30pm



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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Trailblazer Program Trailblazer Program 4 days First Year Scouts - 9:00am-5:00pm Each Day

Includes First Aid and Swimming MBs

Shooting Sports

Archery MB 4 days 9:00am or 10:30am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm

Rifle Shooting MB 4 days 10:30am or 2:00pm or 3:30pm

Shotgun Shooting MB 4 days 9:00am or 2:00pm

Eagle Trail Citizenship in the Community MB 4 days 9:00am

Citizenship in the Nation MB 4 days 10:30am

Citizenship in the World MB 4 days 2:00pm Communications MB 4 days 3:30pm Personal Fitness MB 4 days 3:30pm

Stem / Tech Programs

Metalwork MB 4 days 10:30am

Woodwork MB 4 days 2:00pm

Welding MB 4 days 9:00am

Horsemanship MB 2 days 9:00am-12:00pm (Mon/Tues)

Indian Lore MB 2 days 9:00am or 3:30pm 9:00am or 3:30pm

Chess MB 4 days 2:00pm

Moviemaking / Journalism / Photography MBs

4 days 9:00am-12:00pm

Osage Mountain Primitive Skills Encampment

4 days 8:30am – 7:00pm

Cow Creek Aquatics Outpost

4 days 8:30am – 7:00pm

(2018 Pilot Program, Session 6 only)

If there are any questions about how to read the Merit Badge Course Schedule, Please

contact the Camp Administration at [email protected]



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TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM

Our redesigned and updated 1st year Scout program will be led by the Trailblazer Director and

Staff with assistance from several staff in other program areas. The program is designed to teach

but not test scouts on the road from Scout to First Class. Testing should be done by the troops

either back at camp or at regular scout meetings. The program will consist of 2 Eagle Required

Merit badges and a number of Scout skills every scout will need for Scouter to First Class ranks.

The Merit Badges are Swimming and First Aid. Scout skills will include but are not limited to

these requirements

Scouter Requirements Offered: 4a. Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.

4b. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.

5. Demonstrate your knowledge of pocketknife safety.

Tenderfoot Requirements Offered:

3.

a. Demonstrate a practical use of the square knot.

b. Demonstrate a practical use of two half-hitches.

c. Demonstrate a practical use of the taut-line hitch.

d. Demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax. Describe when each should be

used.

4.

a. Show first aid for the following:

▪ Simple cuts and scrapes

▪ Blisters on the hand and foot

▪ Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first-degree)

▪ Bites or stings of insects and ticks

▪ Venomous snakebite

▪ Nosebleed

▪ Frostbite and sunburn

▪ Choking

b. Describe common poisonous or hazardous plants; identify any that grow in your local area or campsite

location. Tell how to treat for exposure to them.

c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or other outdoor activity to prevent or reduce the occurrence

of injuries or exposure listed in Tenderfoot requirements 4a and 4b.

5. a. Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your

neighborhood. Use the buddy system while on a troop or patrol outing.

b. Describe what to do if you become lost on a hike or campout.

c. Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night.

7.

a. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. flag.

8. Describe the steps in Scouting’s Teaching EDGE method. Use the Teaching EDGE method to teach

another person how to tie the square knot.

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Second Class Requirements Offered: 2.

f. Demonstrate tying the sheet bend knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot.

g. Demonstrate tying the bowline knot. Describe a situation in which you would use this knot.

3.

a. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Use a map to point out and tell the

meaning of five map symbols.

b. Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your

adult leader and your parent or guardian.

c. Describe some hazards or injuries that you might encounter on your hike and what you can do to

help prevent them.

d. Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass or an

electronic device.

4. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, or

mollusks) found in your local area or camping location. You may show evidence by tracks, signs, or

photographs you have taken.

5.

a. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.

b. Demonstrate your ability to pass the BSA beginner test: Jump feetfirst into water over your head

in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then

return to your starting place.

c. Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable

object, and by throwing lines and objects.

d. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is

possible. Explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.

6.

a. Demonstrate first aid for the following:

i. Object in the eye

ii. Bite of a warm-blooded animal

iii. Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fishhook

iv. Serious burns (partial thickness, or second-degree)

v. Heat exhaustion

vi. Shock

vii. Heatstroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation

b. Show what to do for hurry cases of stopped breathing, stroke, severe bleeding, and ingested

poisoning.

c. Tell what you can do while on a campout or hike to prevent or reduce the occurrence of the

injuries listed in Second Class requirements 6a and 6b.

d. Explain what to do in case of accidents that require emergency response in the home and

backcountry. Explain what constitutes an emergency and what information you will need to

provide to a responder.

e. Tell how you should respond if you come upon the scene of a vehicular accident.

First Class Requirements Offered: 3.

a. Discuss when you should and should not use lashings.

b. Demonstrate tying the timber hitch and clove hitch.

c. Demonstrate tying the square, shear, and diagonal lashings by joining two or more poles or staves

together

d. Use lashings to make a useful camp gadget or structure.

4.

e. Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and

requires measuring the height and/or width of designated items (tree, tower, canyon, ditch, etc.).

6.

a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.

b. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat.

c. Identify the basic parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat. Identify the parts of a paddle or an oar.

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d. Describe proper body positioning in a watercraft, depending on the type and size of the vessel.

Explain the importance of proper body position in the boat.

e. With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The

practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.)

7.

a. Demonstrate bandages for a sprained ankle and for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and the

collarbone.

b. By yourself and with a partner, show how to:

▪ Transport a person from a smoke-filled room.

▪ Transport for at least 25 yards a person with a sprained ankle.

c. Tell the five most common signals of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The Trailblazer staff will make all efforts to ensure the above requirements are taught, but it is

up to the Scout himself to present the information to his own leadership for review and approval.

First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges will be completed within the Trailblazer program.

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Osage Mountain Encampment

Camp Arrowhead’s latest program addition is the Osage Mountain Encampment. This

primitive skills encampment is an immersion program in its own location on camp. Scouts will

be in the encampment area all day, learning cultural and primitive skills tools and techniques.

Trips to the river to dig clay and create their own pottery, knapping their own flint arrowhead,

living and working in a primitive environment, and cooking cultural meals are just a few of the

things the Scouts will do and learn over the course of the week. All of the activities planned for

the week are designed around the cultural theme for the week.

Daily Schedule:

Sunday

Check in with Troop

Monday - Thursday

7:00am Breakfast with Troop

8:30am Report to Primitive Skills Camp

7:00pm Return from Primitive Skills Camp for evening programs

Scouts will spend the nights* in the campsites with their unit

Thursday night

Scouts to spend the night in the encampment and have their own encampment Campfire

program.

Friday

Breakfast in the encampment.

Scouts to be finished with encampment program before the Noon, all camp picnic and

afternoon activities.

Program size is limited to 14 Scouts, 14 years old and above, and 1st Class rank and above.

Due to the time allotment and duration of the program, OA and Lone Bear activities will not be

available to Scouts in the Osage Mountain Encampment program.

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Cow Creek Aquatics Outpost

Camp Arrowhead is piloting our newest program idea this year during session #6 in July:

The Cow Creek Aquatics Outpost. This program takes place at the Cow Creek campsite facility

on beautiful Table Rock Lake. Scouts will be able to take full advantage of the facility and all the

water has to offer. The program includes Canoeing, Water Sports, Motorboating, and Small

Boat Sailing Merit Badges.

Outside of the aquatics immersion, the Scouts will also be practicing their Scout Skills

and using the Patrol Method by helping with the meals and creating their own nightly campfire

activities.

Daily Schedule:

Sunday

Check in with Troop

Monday

7:00am Breakfast with Troop

8:00am Leave for Cow Creek

11:00am Arrive and set up Camp

Tuesday – Thursday

Daily Activities on the Lake!

Friday

8:30am Break Camp, Leave for Camp Arrowhead

Noon Arrive back at Camp Arrowhead

Saturday

Check out with Troop

Due to the time allotment and duration of the program, OA and Lone Bear activities will not be

available to Scouts offsite at the Cow Creek Aquatics Outpost.

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Camp Arrowhead Special Programs

The Tribe of Lone Bear is Ozark Trails Council's older camper

honor program for Camp Arrowhead. It was founded on July 11,

2000. More than 1000 Scouts and Scouters are involved in the

program and it has grown each summer. The Tribe of Lone Bear is

designed to retain older boys in Scouting by getting them involved

and excited about attending summer camp and helping in their troops and on camp staff. It also

builds anticipation and excitement in younger Scouts as they watch older Scouts become more

involved and active. Lone Bear helps to retain older boys through avenues such as; Family

involvement, Religious involvement, Community Involvement and Helping Others. The Tribe of

Lone Bear's leaders hope each of these areas is evident in a Tribesman as he advances through

the program, and hope unit leaders can see a difference in Scouts who are members. We also

hope older Scouts will become more active in troops, posts and teams as a result of these areas

being reinforced in their daily lives.

The Tribe of Lone Bear program allows Scouts to provide service to and for the camp

during camp. You may hear us say a Scout is “working his paint”. This Scout is providing some

specific service associated with his rank in the Tribe. When his service is completed, the Scout

is honored and awarded for his service. He may then be elevated in rank in a Ceremony at the

closing camp fire.

If you are a member of the Tribe of Lone Bear, be sure to sign the roll books for 2017

showing you were here. Also, sign up to “work your paint” – this service not only fulfills your

obligation to the Tribe but provides a level of accomplishment and satisfaction as well as camp

recognition. If you are not a member but are interested, be sure to stop by the Tribal

headquarters during check-in and the Camp Orientation tour.

Tribe of Lone Bear

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Order of the Arrow

The Order of the Arrow is an integral part of the Scouting

program. The Order promotes camping year round in the Scouting

program and provides service to the council through monetary

donations and many hours of service to the council’s camps.

The OA at summer camp provides an opportunity for troops to hold their yearly

elections. The OA will also host classes on regalia, symbolism, ceremonies, and much more

throughout each session.

These activities include:

• Tuesday OA Day

• OA Group Service Project

• OA only swim

• OA hosted Dutch Oven Cooking Competition for Scoutmasters

• Movie night for Scouts

Many of these activities require assistance. If you are an OA Member, sign the roll book

for 2018 during check-in and make sure you sign up to assist with some of these events. Take

advantage of these service opportunities to promote your unit, your Scouts and the OA within

your unit. Show the younger Scouts in your unit the advantages, benefits, camaraderie, and fun

with being part of the OA. Awards will be provided for those who provide the most service!

Additional information will be given by the OA Coordinator during check-in and the Camp

Orientation Tour.

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Hornaday Award Details

This awards program was created to recognize those that have made significant

contributions to conservation. The Hornaday Awards are highly prized by those who have

received them: Approximately 1,100 medals have been awarded over the past 80 years. These

awards represent a substantial commitment of time and energy by individuals who have learned

the meaning of a conservation/environmental ethics. Any Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer

willing to devote the time and energy to work on a project based on sound scientific principles

and guided by a conservation professional or a well-versed layperson can qualify for one of the

Hornaday Awards. The awards often take months to complete, so activities should be planned

well in advance. The fundamental purpose of the Hornaday Awards program is to encourage

learning by the participants and to increase public awareness about natural resource

conservation. Understanding and practicing sound stewardship of natural resources and

environmental protection strengthens Scouting's emphasis on respecting the outdoors. The goal

of this awards program is to encourage and recognize truly outstanding efforts undertaken by

Scouting units, Scouts and Venturers, adult Scouters, and other individuals, corporations, and

institutions that have contributed significantly to natural resource conservation and

environmental protection.

The Camp Arrowhead Hornaday Award Program:

Scouts at Camp Arrowhead will work with a Project Advisor with the goal of developing

and planning a project that can take place at Camp Arrowhead.

Scouts will:

Understand the history and details behind the Hornaday Award

Begin the application process using the Conservation Project Workbook

Select a Project available here at Camp Arrowhead

Start the project planning and development stages

Work on completing the Current Condition Surveys

Please note that these conservation projects often take months to complete, think

“conservation Eagle project”. Our goal is to complete the development and planning of the

project so the Scout is ready to submit his proposal to the Council for approval. Actual project

work days will not take place during this camp session. Work days will be coordinated between

the Scout, the Project Advisor, and the Camp Ranger.

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The Hornaday Award Levels:

THE HORNADAY BADGE:

Scouts start with the Hornaday Badge. Scouts must earn three of the merit badges from the

Primary list below in boldface, plus any two others on the Secondary list. Then plan, lead, and

carry out a significant project in natural resource conservation, from one of the project categories

listed below.

THE HORNADAY BRONZE MEDAL:

Scouts earn the Environmental Science merit badge and the remaining merit badges from the

Primary listed below in boldface, plus any two others on the Secondary list (4 total). Then plan,

lead, and carry out three significant projects from three separate categories listed.

THE HORNADAY SILVER MEDAL:

Scouts must have earned all the merit badges listed from the Primary list below in boldface, plus

any three others from the Secondary list (7 total). Then plan, lead, and carry out four significant

projects in natural resource conservation or environmental improvements, one each from four of

the eight project categories listed.

Primary Merit Badges Secondary Merit Badges

Energy Bird Study Landscape Architecture

Environmental Science Fishing Mammal Study

Fish & Wildlife Management Fly Fishing Nature

Forestry Gardening Nuclear Science

Public Health Geology Oceanography

Soil & Water Conservation Insect Study Plant Science

Weather Pulp and Paper

Reptile & Amphibian Study

Project Categories

Energy conservation Air and water pollution control

Soil and water conservation Resource recovery (recycling)

Fish and wildlife management Invasive species control

Forestry and range management Hazardous material disposal and management

Camp Arrowhead can provide a wide range of Hornaday Projects across most of the

Project Categories list above. All of these Conservation minded project categories go hand in

hand with the general topic of Sustainability. Below are some examples of projects and potential

projects that fall under several of the categories:

Sustainability: “Walking the Walk” at Camp Arrowhead

In 2016, Boy Scouts of America launched its own Sustainability Campaign.

Sustainability Merit Badge was introduced as the newest Eagle Required Merit Badge. To go

along with the Merit Badge, they also launched a personal sustainability initiative for Scouts and

Scouters to think about what they do, in their day to day life, to live “sustainably”. How do we

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manage our resources? How do me manage our waste? How do we take the next leap beyond

“talking’ about Leave No Trace Principles on 1 weekend campout?

Here at Camp Arrowhead we have taken this initiative, this challenge, head on. We are

looking at all aspects of our camp to see what we can do to promote sustainability initiatives.

Here are some examples we have started as well as some examples for which we are developing

implementation strategies:

Reforestation / Tree Stand Improvements (TSI): Camp Arrowhead has a beautiful

forest, but it is old. We have started a long term, forest rehabilitation project (TSI).

We started with the removal of certain older trees, clearing the forest canopy and

allowing more light to the forest floor. The next phase is to allow these new, sunlit

areas to grow, and remove any stunted trees, thereby promoting more growth in the

forest. (Phase1 Implemented, Ongoing Long Term Project)

Campsite Tree Health: Includes elimination of dead and dying trees for safety,

planting new trees with hardy root systems that can handle campsite use and soil

compaction., mulching around tree bases to protect soil and tree roots from damage

and erosion. (Started, Ongoing Long Term Project)

Go / No Go Paths: Just like Leave No Trace rules state – Stay on Marked Trails. We

are turning “make shift” walking paths into designated trails to minimize damage to

the grounds and landscape in surrounding areas. We are also going to be adding /

creating natural barriers protecting animal habitats and “pushing” traffic towards the

paths. (Started, Ongoing Long Term Project)

Electrical Use Reduction: We are working with architects to optimize natural lighting

through windows and skylights in future buildings. (Started, Long Term Project)

Food & Kitchen Waste Composting: Developing plans to compost kitchen waste

creating dirt to use at camp and eliminating waste going into the trash and landfills.

(Investigating viable/scalable solutions, Development Stages starting in 2017)

Cardboard and Tin Recycling: Developing a plan with the current waste removal

provider. (Planning, targeting Summer 2017 trials and implementation)

Water Usage Reduction: Developing kitchen strategies to reduce the amount of

dishes used and therefore the amount of water required to clean them.

(Planning, trials in Summer 2017, full implementation by 2019)

As you can see, we at Camp Arrowhead have taken sustainability seriously. We know

that our actions today will directly impact the life, health, and success of our Camp for the future.

In doing so we not only want to be good stewards, but also good examples to our Scouts,

showing how even little things can make a big difference.

We challenge you: What are YOU doing to “Walk the Walk” of sustainability?

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Camp Staff: Best. Summer. Job. Ever.

I had never thought about camp staff. Ever. That is until I became part of Camp Staff in early 2016.

And what I learned was amazing. The youth working camp staff are incredible. They work hard, 12 hour

days and sometimes longer. They are responsible for teaching and leading other youth. They are in front of

the Scouts and Scout Leaders (the customer) 24/7. Face it, it sounds hard – and it is. Most adults I know

couldn’t do it.

So why do it then? Camp Staff is a ton of fun. We get to be Scouts all summer! We get to do skits

and have campfires. We get to play at all the activities. But more importantly, we get to be part of

something bigger.

For many Scouts, this is their first job. But more than that, they learn responsibility to themselves and

others. And they earn the experience of being a part of a real working team. Being an integral part of the

team is why most camp staffers want to come back!

Is Camp Staff for everyone? Certainly not, but you never know until you try. The best way to find

out if Camp Staff is for you or your Scout is to take advantage of our Counselor In Training, or C.I.T.,

program. The CIT program is available for any person age 14 and up, for them to volunteer as a Camp

Staffer. They live, eat, and work with the Camp Staff. They can work anywhere from 1 week to the whole

summer. They can work in one specific area, or spend each day in a different area to see which they may

like. In 2017 we had over 30 Scouts be a part of the CIT program with most working at least 2 weeks and

5 working all summer.

We work with the CITs to optimize their experience. This is their opportunity to figure out if Camp

Staff is for them. We would rather get this figured our early, for obvious reasons. It is also our opportunity

to evaluate and interview the Scout to find our if they fit Scout Camp and what area would suit them best.

One of the best ways to ensure you can be a part of Camp Staff is to be a part of the CIT Program.

Contact us at [email protected] for more information and a CIT application!

I strongly suggest talking to your Scouts about being a CIT and exploring the opportunity of Camp

Staff. Not just because it is fun, or a job, but because of the immense personal growth that I have

witnessed form all the Scouts who work on camp staff.

Matthew “Mickey” Hasler, Troop 235

Co-CITs of the year 2017!

Pictured left to right: Greg Doermer – CIT of the Year 2016, Karl Zahn – Program

Director, Matt Hasler – Awesome Staffer, Will Scruggs – Camp Director, Angie

Smith – Business Manager.

Not Pictured: Colby “Tim” House, Troop 66, Co-CIT of the Year 2017.

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Open Program Schedule

Below is the list of Open and Special Program events.

This list keys on events that take place outside of the

morning and afternoon Merit Badge class time periods.

This list will most certainly be updated as we continue to

add more fun and activities into the schedule!

All program areas will have something going on during Open Program Friday. If a Scout

needs to finish a merit badge, would like to start a new merit badge or simply explore a

different area this is the time to do it.

6:00am Mile Swim 6:00am Mile Swim 6:00am Mile Swim 6:00am Mile Swim 5:40am Mile Swim

@ pool @ pool @ pool @ pool @ pool

Get Jack'd Fitness Get Jack'd Fitness Get Jack'd Fitness Get Jack'd Fitness Get Jack'd Fitness

@ poolhouse @ poolhouse @ poolhouse @ poolhouse @ poolhouse

Pontoon Fishing Pontoon Fishing Pontoon Fishing Pontoon Fishing Pontoon Fishing

@ Lake @ Lake @ Lake @ Lake @ Lake

Rope Swing Rope Swing 8:40a Vespers

@ Lake 8:00am Totin' Chip & Fi rem'n Chit @ Lake @ Chapel

@ Scoutcraft 9:00a Open Program Areas

8:00am Totin' Chip & Fi rem'n Chit Pool Open in Morning

@ Scoutcraft Repelling in Morning

Trailblazer 5 mile Hike

Meet at Flags

Noon Scoutmaster Lunch Noon All Camp Picnic

@ Commiss ioner Qtrs Outs ide the dining ha l l

1:00p Open Swim 1:00pm How to start a fire w/o 1:00p Open Swim 12:30 Staff vs SM Water Polo

1:30pm SM Lap Swim @ pool a match @ pool @ pool

@ pool @ Commiss ioner Qtrs

2:00p All program areas Open

6:15p Open Swim 6:30p Trading Post Opens 1:30pm SM Lap Swim Lake Open in Afternoon

@ pool SM Belly Flop @ pool 7:00p Trading Post Opens Climbing in Afternoon

@ pool Climbing Tower Open

6:40p Vespers 6:30p Trading Post Opens 7:00p Trading Post Opens for Rapel l ing 3:30p Crate Stacking Challenge

@ Chapel 7:00p East vs West Water Polo Climbing Tower Open Open Rifle @ Tower

7:15p Pool Closes @ pool Cl imb/Camp MBs priori ty @ Range

Open Archery Rifle and Archery SM Shotgun Knockout

7:45p Trading Post Closes @ Range @ Range @ Range

Feather & Fin Lounge SM Shotgun Knockout Mtn Biking SM Dessert Competition

@ Tower @ Range meet at QtrMaster @ Dining Hal l

Fishing 8:00p Closing Campfire

8:00p Opening Campfire 8:00p Call out Campfire 7:30p Open Swim @ Lakefront 8:00p Lone Bear Ceremony Feather & Fin Lounge

@ Counci l Ring @ Counci l Ring @ pool Camp Brands @ Lone Bear Ring @ Counci l Ring

@ Scoutcraft

9:00p Trading Post Open 9:00p OA Swim 8:00p Movie Night

@ pool 9:00p Astronomy MB Star Gaze Hosted by OA

meet at Fosters @ Dining Hal l

9:30p Trading Post Closes 9:30p Pool Closes

Trading Post Closes 9:30p Trading Post Closes 9:30p Trading Post Closes

2018 Open & Special Evening Programs

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Open Program Activities

CAMP WIDE ACTIVITIES There are always camp wide activities scheduled in the evening. These could include

open swims, open tower time, cooking competitions, and star gazing events. Many of these

evening programs are designed to supplement merit badge requirements (like the star gazing

event for Astronomy MB), but all Scouts and Scouters are welcome to join in on any of these

activities. Any open program events that are specifically be designed to help complete merit

badge requirements will be detailed for the Scouts during the first merit badge class on Monday.

SHOOTING SPORTS RANGE The rifle, shotgun, and archery range is available for shooting during most Open Program

times. Certain areas may be closed for special range events such as: tomahawk throwing,

muzzle loader shooting, and the Scoutmaster favorite – shooting the canon!

MORNING FITNESS Cap’n Jack has expanded his morning fitness routine. The Mile Swim is a fantastic way

to get your fitness in for the day, but some people are built to sink. For those sinkers – Cap’n

Jack is offering you the opportunity to Get Jacked with a morning fitness routine. He is meeting

at the Pool House and working out concurrently with the Mile Swim. Perfect for Scouts and

Scoutmasters alike. We will be learning some body weight and callestinec excercises which can

be complete by anyone at any time, anywhere. This is a perfect supplement or kick-off to the

Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class fitness requirements. Also a great way to kick-off the 90 day

fitness requirement for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge.

ATV EVENING RIDES 1 hour ATV Rides will be available some of the evenings. Anyone who has completed

the ATV course here at Camp Arrowhead can ride again. ATV Waiver, appropriate shoes and

protective clothing required (just like the class). Limited spaces for these events, small fee

payable at the Trading Post.

CHALKBALL RANGE

Come check out the fun at the new Chalkball range! Challenge your friend to a

competition on the dueling tree or challenge yourself to hit all the targets! Small fee payable at

the Trading Post.

PRE-BREAKFAST ROPE SWING AT THE LAKE

The rope swing will be open at 6:00a for a pre-breakfast splash on Tuesday and Thursday

mornings. Blue swimmers can come on down and have a little adventure before breakfast!!

BACON & EGGS with SHELLS

Scoutmasters can have a special breakfast on Friday morning down at the Shotgun range.

Have a little bacon and eggs to go with some friendly shooting at the skeet range. Limited space

for this event, small fee for shells payable at the Trading Post.

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OTHER AWARDS

WORLD CONSERVATION AWARD

Earn the Boy Scout World Conservation Award by completing the following requirements:

1. Environmental Science OR Sustainability

2. Soil and Water Conservation OR Fish and Wildlife Management

3. Citizenship in the World

Participate in a conservation project as part of an approved Scouting program

totaling at least three hours that addresses a conservation need common to

more than one country.

COMPLETE ANGLER AWARD

Earn the Boy Scout Complete Angler Award by earning these 3 merit badges:

1. Fishing

2. Flyfishing

3. Fish and Wildlife Management

MILE SWIM

Scouts will have an opportunity to earn the MILE SWIM award. Mile Swim is an

early morning activity starting at 6:00AM Monday-Thursday and 5:30AM on Friday.

Scouts must attend all 5 sessions to achieve the award.

CAMP ARROWHEAD NARWHALES

The Camp Arrowhead Narwhales are the best of the best in Scouting from Camp

Arrowhead. To become a Narwhale a Scout must show his skills and abilities by

earning key Merit Badges in Aquatics, Lakefront, Shooting Sports, and Outdoor Skills

here at Camp Arrowhead. Becoming a Narwhale is not an easy task, and cannot be

completed in one session or one year. It takes effort and determination to complete

this award. But once completed, you will be one of the few: The Best Of The Best!

For more details on how to become a CA Narwhale see the Camp Director or Aquatics

Director.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULT LEADERS

BE A COMMISSIONER

Starting this 2018 Summer we are significantly changing up the roll of the

Volunteer Commissioners. Commissioner Corner will not only look like a

working campsite, but also run like one, and we are looking for the Volunteer

Commissioners to assist with this model site.

The commissioners will also complete the daily campsite inspections and

report out at the daily SPL meeting. Other opportunities include: sit in on

Advancement Board of Reviews, coordinate a service project for a Troop

working to obtain the Camp Arrowhead Honor Unit Award, help with adult

leader training courses, be and RSO at the Range, etc.

Any amount help for these support opportunities would be appreciated. If

you can give a half a day, a full day, or multiple days; the Lead Camp

Commissioner would be very happy. Remember, we are a service

organization.

Do A Good Turn Daily.

TRAINING

Much of the training required by adult leaders is now available on-line. The on-line

training courses can be accomplished via internet access at home or by using the computers in

Foster Lodge at camp. Go to https://my.scouting.org to take the training on-line.

To set up an account you will need your BSA ID number. This is located on your

membership card and your unit’s official roster

The following Leader trainings can be available at camp. We will be utilizing the

online Tentaroo system to canvass leaders on which Training Courses they would like to

have available during their camp session. Utilizing your feedback, we will be able to schedule

the appropriate and desired training classes! • Aquatic Supervision - Swimming Water Rescue

• Aquatic Supervision - Paddle Craft Safety

• Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense

• Leader Specific Training

• CPR / AED

• Basic First Aid

• Leave No Trace

• Climb on Safely

• Trek Safely

• Outdoor Leader Skills

• Wilderness First Aid

• Range Safety Office Training

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