2011Summer

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Hugh M.ComerScoutReservation

Mentone, Alabama Camp A.C. Michaels

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{ }To the Maker of this mountain fair, Please help us, Lord, to be prepared. To the Maker of these streams and !elds, We ask you, Lord, to bless this meal. Amen.

"e sta# at Camp Mike is committed to making your experience on Top o’ the Mountain unforgettable. We believe Baden-Powell was correct when he stated, “A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” Following this philosophy, our program is catered to the individual needs of each scout with emphasis on the patrol method. We have developed programs that cater to the needs of !rst-year scouts, experienced campers climbing their trail to Eagle, older youth prepared to take on new challenges in the great outdoors, and adult leaders looking for additional training while having some fun. "e summer camp experience should augment the program of the unit and serve as one of the highlights of the entire Scouting year. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Leadership Team if we can assist with your unit programming throughout the week.

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"is Program Guide supplements the 2011 Unit Leaders’ Guide published in March 2011. "e information in this guide incorporates some necessary changes, details about speci!c programs, and frequently asked questions to minimize surprises upon arrival.

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CONTENTS

What’s New This Summer? 4

Program Information 5 Aquatics 6 Climbing 8 C.O.P.E. 9 Comer HD 10 Dining Hall / Assemblies 11 Eagle Bound 12 Ecology 13 Health Sciences 14 Outdoor Skills / Mountain Man 15 SciTech / Humanities 16 Shooting Sports 17 Trading Post / Handicraft 18 Adult HD 19 Campwide Program 20

Order of the Arrow 22

Home Away From Home 23 Check In / Check Out 24 Information In Camp 24 Campsite Information 25 Showerhouse Cleaning 25 Service Projects 26 Awards 26 Water Carnival Events 27

Appendices Campwide Schedule Merit Badge Class Schedule Camp Map Program Locations

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Archaeology MBBackpacking/Camping/Hiking MBsChemistry/Composite Materials MBsComer HDCooking MBElectricity/Electronics MBsEmergency Preparedness/First Aid/Safety MBsEntrepreneurship MBFarm Mechanics MBFingerprinting/Pulp & Paper MBsFly Fishing MBGeocaching MBGeology MBKayaking BSAMedicine MBNuclear Science MBPublic Speaking MBReptile & Amphibian Study MBSoil & Water Conservation MBWeather MB

Eagle Bound with FingerprintingMountain Man

!Due to storm damage at Camp Jackson, Jackson Outpost has been canceled for 2011. We recommend these scouts con-sider our other high adventure opportunities like Comer HD, C.O.P.E., and Mountain Man.

"e Comer sta# is pleased to o#er new programming each summer. Here is what we’ve added for 2011! See the table of contents to !nd more details about each.

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Electronics/Electricity – All Electronics re-quirements and requirements 1, 3 - 7, and 9-11 of Electricity will be completed at camp

Special Program: Conservation ChallengeSponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation.

"e Boy Scouts of America have partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation to o#er the NWTF Conservation Challenge. Any Scout who has completed (or is expected to complete by the end of the week) Ri$e, Shotgun, Archery, and Fish and Wildlife Management merit badges is eligible to participate. An Alabama Hunter Education Instructor will conduct a two-hour seminar and administer an exami-nation. All scouts who have earned all four merit badges and success-fully passed the examination will receive an Alabama Hunter Safety Certi!cation. It will be honored in every state through a reciprocity agreement. All interested Scouts who will have completed these four merit badges should inform the Program Director by Wednesday at noon. Participants will meet at 2 PM on Friday in the Scoutmasters’ Lounge.

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"e sta# at Hugh M. Comer Scout Reservation is dedicated to providing the best possible experience for campers and adult leaders. If at any time you have questions or suggestions regarding a speci!c merit badge or program, please contact the Area Director. Any concerns about a sta# member or the quality of instruction should be di-rected to the Area Director rather than directly to the sta# member. "e Program Director will also be available throughout the day at the Camp O%ce. "ank you for your cooperation.

"e summer camp experience is one of the annual highlights of the unit program. While we have developed qual-ity programs that will enhance the experience of your scouts and provide them with ad vancement and leadership opportunities not available in short-term camping, the weeklong program is still unit oriented. If at anytime you have additional needs or feel that your youth would best be served by di#erent programming, please meet with the Program Director or a Camp Commissioner.

At the end of the week following the closing Friday night camp!re, each unit should send at least one adult leader to the Dining Hall to retrieve a paper copy of all advancement records for the week. Area Directors will be available to answer questions or make any necessary clari!cations. Units will also receive a digital copy of all records within two weeks via the e-mail address used for the online registration system. Any questions regarding advancement records a&er July 20 should be directed to Program Specialist Vince Lambert at the Liberty Park Service Center.

"e following pages provide an overview of the merit badges and special programs provided by the 2011 Camp Mike Sta#.

Please note that all scouts are encouraged to read the current merit badge pamphlet for every merit badge they work on during camp. "e information available at meritbadge.com is not always updated to include the latest requirements or provide the scout with the supplementary text that reinforces class instruction.

We hope you will visit the Top o’ the Mountain again soon!

Camp Mike Programs

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Free Swim, Free boating, and the Comer Corkscrew waterslide will be open each a&er-noon 3:30-5:15.

A2,&/).( MB(: Swimmers have a red and blue buddy tag. Swimmers may take Aquatics Merit Badge Classes. Please do not schedule a scout who has already passed a course into that course again. Doing this will keep someone who really needs the merit badge from getting into that session. Free swim, free boating, BSA Lifeguard, and Aquatics Supervisor allow these campers to enjoy the waterfront be-yond traditional merit badges.

Requirements in each merit badge which ask the scout to discuss or explain a top-ic will be given as a written assignment. "ese may be completed prior to camp and turned in when they arrive to the !rst session. All Aquatics Merit Badges require a demonstration of CPR technique. "is should be completed at the troop level prior to camp. Proof must be presented to the instructor to complete the merit badge at camp.

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One of the best ways to cool o# is to visit the Charles “Chuck” Tate Waterfront on the shore of beautiful Lake Republic. Campers may reg-ister for swimming and boating merit badges, Aquatics Adult HD, and BSA Lifeguard via the online registration system. Individuals age 16 and older may sign up on Monday with the Aquatics Director to participate in the 16 hour Aquatics Supervisor certi!cation course.

All activities are dictated by the three BSA swimming classi!cations: Non-swimmer, Be-ginner, and Swimmer. Swimming ability tests may be completed before camp and reported on the Unit Pre-Camp Swim Test sheet as explained in the 2011 Unit Leaders’ Guide. On-site swim checks for units who do not complete pre-camp tests will be conducted on Sunday a&ernoon during Check-In.

S3)44 *%#5).)"1.6 .4&(("(: While ad-vancement is important at the Waterfront, becoming a pro!cient swimmer with basic aquatics safety and rescue techniques is the main focus. Scouts who are unable to success-fully complete the Swimmer Test may sign up for Non-swimmer or Beginner sessions that focus on increasing swimming skill pro!cien-cy and con!dence in the water.

G#/ & 7,''68 Go !shing. Scouts must have a buddy to !sh in either lake. "ey must also have permission from their Scoutmaster. Fishing is not allowed from any dock in the Aquatics area or between the Motorboat dock and the grove of trees past the rowing docks. Campers are not al-lowed to !sh from the Camp Jacobs dock. Camp Jacobs is o# limits to campers.

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"e Comer Corkscrew water slide will be open during A&ernoon Troop Time (3:30-5:30) daily. It will also be open on Fun-Friday from 8:15-4:15. If units would like to use the slide during any other time throughout the week, proper supervision is necessary. One adult (over 18) must accompany participants. More information will be explained at the Monday a&ernoon Aquatics meeting.

"ere is no age requirement for any Aquat-ics Merit Badge, but please do not set a scout up for failure. Scouts taking Canoeing Merit Badge and Rowing Merit Badge must be able to li& their boats with a buddy in order to complete all requirements. "ose taking ca-noeing must also be able to carry the canoe from the rack to the water with a buddy.Mile Swim is a class. It will be o#ered daily in conjunction with the Camp-Wide Free Swim (3:30). Scouts must register on Mon-day at the Waterfront and practice daily. "ey will also be required to complete two discussion topics – “What precautions must be taken for an open water swim?” and “Why is swimming considered to be an almost per-fect exercise?” Scouts or leaders who do not practice will not be able to participate in the Mile Swim on Friday morning at 9:00 A.M. Questions about the Mile Swim can be di-rected to the Aquatics Director.

Aquatics Supervisor is a new course o#ered by the BSA. Its purpose is to train troop lead-ership for conducting a year-round Aquatics Program. Scouts 16 and older and adults are eligible for this training. "is mirrors the BSA Lifeguard Course that was o#ered prior to 2009. It will qualify troop leadership to conduct swimming and boating activities safely. "e course takes 16 hours to complete (8 hours boating skills and 8 hours swim-ming and lifesaving skills.

AquaticsMonday there will be a Scoutmaster meeting at the waterfront at 1:10 as part of Aquatics HD. Safe Swim Defense, Safety A$oat, Troop Swim, Troop Boat-ing and the Water Carnival will be dis-cussed. For more information, see the Adult HD section of this guide.

P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Aquatics Supervisor BSA Lifeguard Canoeing MB Kayaking BSA Lifesaving MB Mile Swim Motorboating MB Rowing MB Small Boat Sailing MB Swimming MB

"e Climbing Direc-tor can and will deny access to all of these events for any safety reasons.

!Y#, &%" 1"+"% /## #4' /# .4)$7- Adult leaders are welcome to attend class with their scouts and will be al-lowed to participate if time permits. We do ask that interested adults attend the Climb On Safely training that will be o#ered as part of Adult HD (see that section of this guide for more in-formation). Additionally, the climbing sta# has a limited number of slots open for adults to be certi!ed as Climbing Lead Instructors. "is training will be conducted periodically throughout the week as needed to insure each partici-pant has a full understanding of pro-cedures, safety precautions, and BSA approved climbing activities. To sign-up, see the Climbing Director by Mon-day at noon. With the help of trained adults, we can o#er more climbing ac-tivities during class time and prepare units to embark on their own climbing adventures year-round!

Since the climbing tower is in a central part of camp and easily accessible, please make sure all scouts are aware of these basic safety rules: Do not walk in the marked area without a helmet as this is the Fall Zone. Do not cross under ropes that are in use, and do not step on ropes. Do not attempt to climb the tower or the Bouldering Wall without proper super-vision during assigned times.

F%"", N# S"%)#,( F%""- "e Climbing Tower will be open each a&ernoon from 3:30-5:15. "ere will be a free climb Monday and Wednesday a&ernoon and a free rep-pel Tuesday and "ursday a&ernoon. "e Bouldering Wall will also be open Monday and Wednesday a&ernoon from 3:30-5:15. If weather and class size permits, the tower will also be open all day Friday. You may inquire about Friday to the Climbing Director on "ursday a&ernoon.

I/’( $#%" /!&1 9,$*)10 #55 #5 & :&44- Earning the Climbing merit badge is challenging but rewarding. To ensure that everyone signed up for this class gets the most out of their experience, we ask that each Scout please be as prepared as possible. "is is highly physical activity, so please make sure each Scout has at least one water bot-tle to bring with him. Scouts should come to class dressed in clothing loose enough to move around in and wear either tennis shoes or boots; scouts dressed improperly will not be al-lowed to participate.

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C.O.P.E. - Challenging Outdoor Per-sonal Experience – is a highly active, highly involved, and fun series of ac-tivities designed to help Scouts build initiative, problem-solving, and lead-ership skills. Scouts and Scouters 14 years of age and older are invited to participate. Priority will be given to youth. An announcement will be made on Sunday evening by the C.O.P.E. di-rector if additional slots will be avail-able for adults.

C.O.P.E. will meet each day at the Tower, although participants may move around during class. Partici-pants should wear comfortable cloth-ing they can move around in and bring PLENTY of water - as mentioned, we will be very active. Come prepared to have fun as well!

C.O.P.E.!

For your safety, the High and Low Ropes course elements are o# lim-its to all campers unless under the supervision of the C.O.P.E. Direc-tor.

C!".3 I/ O,/- Former Jackson Outpost registrants are encouraged to add ComerHD to their new schedule for a compa-rable, Camp-Mike-style adventure.

W"'1"('&6 – One of the most fun places on Top o’ the Mountain is the beautiful Little River. ComerHD (classi!ed Swimmers only) will spend Wednesday a&ernoon kayaking down this scenic adventure way. Transporta-tion, gear, and an experienced guide will be provided by Camp Mike.

*Participants may not arrive back at camp un-til Campwide Activities period a&er Session 5.

T!,%('&6 – While the Top o’ the Mountain has a lot to o#er, Comer HD will let you travel deep into the heart of Lookout Mountain by exploring the beautiful Manitou Cave. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes/boots that you aren’t afraid to get dirty!

F%)'&6 – Did you now scouts can enjoy paintball? "at’s right. ComerHD will !nish o# with a bang. Participants will get to test their target skills with our Paintball Chal-lenge. A&er completing the course, partici-pants will style their own souvenir ComerHD t-shirts using a paintball gun!

Everything is better in High De!ni-tion. ComerHD brings scouts 13 and older the highlights of adventure on Top o’ the Mountain. Each a&ernoon participants will take part in an ad-venture with a di#erent focus. Partici-pants must pass the Swimmer ability test (red and blue buddy tag) to par-ticipate in all activities.

M#1'&6 ; T,"('&6 – No trip to Comer would be complete without jumping o# a few rocks or falling o# of the Climbing Tower. A&er insuring basic climbing/rappelling skills and reviewing safety procedures, the group will travel to several natural rock sites and one of the less used High Ropes Course elements. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in.Com

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Dining Hall

B#11" &**"/)/"- "e historic C. M. Jesperson Dining Hall pro-vides a great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals will be served Comer-style. Each troop should send one youth wait-er for every six people during waiters’ call to prepare tables with condiments and drinks. Adult supervision is recommended. Two lines should !le in through the middle porch doors following morning and evening assem-bly or a&er lunch mess call for cafeteria-like serving.

L"&%1)10 /# .##3 :)/! /!" 5##' ','"(: Our Camp Mike cooks will teach the scouts in Cooking merit badge a variety of skills from wilderness cooking to food prepa-ration in a large commercial kitchen. Learn this life skill – which could develop into a hobby or even career choice!

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C#$$)(()#1"%(’ D)11"%: Come enjoy a totally new dining experi-ence. Each Wednesday night imme-diately following Evening Assembly, the Commissioners will sponsor a campsite-oriented cookout. Each unit should send their normal waiters and adult leader to the Dining Hall to col-lect cooking and food supplies during waiters’ call. Commissioners will be on hand to provide food preparation instruction and assist units as needed.

D#1’/ 5#%0"/ 6#,% S&/,%'&6 B%"&35&(/: Saturday Continental Breakfast will be available for pick up on Friday night with merit badge pa-perwork. See the Check-Out section for more details.

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Assemblies

A(("$74)"(: Morning and Evening assemblies will be held before Break-fast and Supper. Units may sign up to lead the camp in grace one time and conduct the $ag ceremony one time. Sign-up !rst come, !rst serve on the sign-up sheets in front of the camp o%ce.

Scouts should bring to class each day their Scout Handbook, a notebook, and a pen or pencil. Patrols will spend one hour each day at the Waterfront during either Session 4 or 5. Here they will receive aquatics instruction based on the requirements and their swim-ming ability.

"e trail to Eagle is long but reward-ing. New scouts can get a !rm foun-dation with our !rst-year camper pro-gram’s all-Eagle-Scout sta#. "e Eagle Bound program is organized like a troop and meets Monday through "ursday from 8:10 AM until 3:30 PM. Scouts will learn many outdoor skills, including hiking, orienteering, knots, lashings, axe yard, and !rst aid. "e counselors will certify the scouts attendance and participation in the sessions. We highly recommend this program because the participants will meet many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class (See the right column for de-tails.)

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Adult leaders are welcome to volun-teer to help with the program. How-ever, please check-in with the Eagle Bound Director !rst. "ere will be a !ve-mile hike of the "underbird Trail on Tuesday. "e scouts MUST HAVE a water bottle and closed toed shoes. We encourage scout leaders to join the Eagle Bounders on this hike. Scouts and adults who complete the entire hike will be eligible to purchase a "underbird Trail patch from the Camp O%ce.

R"2,)%"$"1/( C#$*4"/"':Tenderfoot: 4 - 8, 11 - 122nd Class: 1 - 2, 5, 7,8a*1st Class: 1, 6 - 9a*Fingerprint MB: All

*Note that Eagle Bound participants who pass the “Swimmer” classi!cation test will also earn Second Class requirements 8B-C and First Class requirements 9B-C.

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Many classes will take nature hikes. "e Ecol-ogy sta# encourages adult leaders to partici-pate. For more infor-mation about hikes, see the Ecology Director.

Many classes will take nature hikes. "e Ecology sta# encourages adult leaders to participate. For more information about hikes, see the Ecology Director.

F#% 6#,% (&5"/6, /!"%" &%" ("+"%&4 (&5"/6 %,4"(:Do not open, move, or throw anything into the cages. Do not go into the storage area without permission. Do not pick up or touch any animals in the Ecology area without the permission of an Ecology sta# member.

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T!)13 6#, 31#: & /!)10 #% /:# &7#,/ 6#,% (,%%#,1')10(8Try the Nature Challenge program on Friday. It may be completed individu-ally or by patrol. Scouts will identify common plants and animals, explore the e#ects of erosion, discuss basic conservation strategies, and partici-pate Leave No Trace oriented mini-challenges. For more information, see the Ecology Director. Participants should allow 1 hour between 8:15 and 4:15 on Friday for completion. No sign-up is necessary.

Baden-Powell reminded us to put the “outing” in scOUTING.” No trip to the outdoors would be complete with-out learning about nature. "e Ecol-ogy Lodge and Ecology programs are designed to help scouts and scouters enjoy their time in the great outdoors while learning something new. Wheth-er you are a professional ecologist or a city-kid that enjoys a warm-summer day, the Nature Trail and hands-on ex-hibits will provide something for you.

P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Enviromental Science MB Fish & Wildlife Management MB Fishing MB Forestry MB Geology MB Insect Study MB Mammal Study MB Nature MB Reptile & Amphibian Study MB Soil & Water Conservation MB Weather MB

B##7##( 7)0 &1' ($&44, :" /%"&/ ‘"$ &44. Our Camp Health O%cer or Assistant Medic is on call in the Medic Lodge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. "ey suggest any injuries beyond basic !rst aid to be treated by our medical sta#. All prescription medications taken at camp should be labeled in the origi-nal prescription container for the in-dividual taking it and turned into the medical sta# during medical checks on Sunday. Please bring only the med-icine needed for your trip to camp. See the 2011 Leaders’ Guide form more information on health and safety in camp.

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P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Emergency Preparedness MB Emergency Preparedness/Fire Safety/Safety MBs First Aid MB Medicine MB

H"&4/! S.) MB(: First Aid and Emergency Prepared-ness provide great, hands-on intro-ductions to !rst aid skills with our experienced sta#. Medicine provides a taste of various Health Sciences pro-fessions. All three MBs will meet at the picnic tables beside the Medic Lodge.

N)0!/ 9#)1/ $"%)/ 7&'0" ("(()#1: "e Camp Mike sta# is pleased to o#er a new merit badge this summer: Fire Safety. But rather than just inserting this class into a traditional session, we’ve paired it with Emergency Preparedness and Safety. Participants will meet Mon-day, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening to complete the requirements for Emergen-cy Preparedness as well as the majority of Fire Safety and Safety. Fire Safety may be completed by attending a special session with the local !re department on Friday morning. If a scout has a merit badge session that meets on Friday morning, this requirement should be completed at home or special arrangements should be made to with the counselor(s) of the oth-er merit badge(s). Questions throughout the day may be directed to the Camp Health O%cer or Program Director as the lead instructor will not be available for much of the day.

To put the “outing in scOUTING,” you need to have a few basic skills. "e merit badges and special programs of-fered by the Outdoor Skills sta# will equip scouts for all o& the challenges of camping and a life outdoors.

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Outdoor Skills

Outdoor Skills is divided into two pro-grams: Scoutcra& and Mountain Man. Scoutcra& includes the merit badges that provide a skills foundation for scouting activities. Mountain Man is the ultimate backwoods adventure on Top o’ the Mountain. skills in the Woodcra& Challenge on

Friday. As a friend of Lord Robert Baden-Powell and Britain’s “Chief of Scouts” during the Boer Wars, Major Fredrick Burnham was skilled in ori-enteering, marksmanship, hunting, scouting, and tracking. Much of his “woodcra&” knowledge was passed-on to Scouting’s founder. Patrols of 3 to 8 scouts may come and test their own woodcra& skills. Interested scouts should plan for approximately 1 hour to complete the Challenge. Sign up for a time with the Scoutcra& Director. Slots are available between 8:15 and 4:15 on Friday.

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Wednesday night Wilderness Sur-vival and Mountain Man participants will participate in their own overnight adventures. Participants should bring only the gear discussed in class. Shel-ters will be built earlier in the week and Mountain Men will help Wilder-ness Survival participants use their survival skills. All participants should meet at the $ag pole immediately fol-lowing the evening assembly to travel as a group to the Mountain Man back-woods campsite across Lake Republic.We encourage scouts to sharpen their

P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Backpacking/Camping/Hiking Farm Mechanics MB Fly Fishing MB Geocaching MB Mountain Man Orienteering MB Personal Fitness MB Pioneering MB SafetyMB Wilderness Survival MB

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"e original merit badges created by Lord Baden-Powell taught basic life/out-door skills, developed new hobbies, or exposed scouts to potential future pro-fessions. While many camps focus on outdoor skills, the Camp Mike SciTech & Humanities sta# let scouts become well-rounded by emphasizing technology and career-based merit badges.

A 5": MB 1#/"(: Space Exploration requires shooting rockets. Please stay back from the launching area unless told otherwise by the instructor. Anyone may watch the rockets launch from the parade !eld. Rockets and rocket engines may be purchased in the Trading Post. Astron-omy includes several requirements that must be done at night. On Wednesday nights, ALL Astronomy students should report to the SciTech Lab to complete this requirement. Adults and additional scouts may come along, but Astronomy students will have !rst priority with tele-scopes. If a scout is taking Cinematogra-phy, it is not necessary for him to bring a camera to class. Cinematography will use the camp video camera. Scouts tak-ing Photography need to purchase a dis-posable camera from the trading post if they did not bring a personal digital or !lm camera.

U*'&/" #1 E4"./%).)/6/E4"./%#1).(: "e 2011 Leaders’ Guide incorrectly stated the requirements completed at camp for Electricity. Only requirements 1, 3 - 7, and and 9-11 will be !nished at camp. Scouts should also bring a recent copy of your fam-ily’s electric bill.

It is imperative that all Scouts and Scouters adhere to the Computer and Internet Rules at camp. If there is ever a question about the use of a website or program, ask the SciTech Director. "e SciTech Director reserves the right to determine who may or may not use the computers based on availability. Adult Leaders wishing to use the Internet on their personal laptops should contact the Camp O%ce.

P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Archaeology MB Astronomy MB Chemistry/Composite Materials MB Cinematography MB Citizenship in the Nation MB Citizenship in the World MB Communications MB Computers MB Electricity/Electronics MB Graphic Arts MB Nuclear Science MB Personal Management MB Photography MB Public Speaking MB Radio MB Railroading MB Scouting Heritage MB Space Exploration MB

Shooting Sports

R)54" S!##/)10 :)/! J)$S"/ 6#,% ()0!/( !)0!-Actually, the Ri$e Range sta# will help you learn to set your sites for the bulls-eye. Scouts will get instruc-tion on gun-safety, ri$e cleaning, and shooting techniques from Camp Mike experts. "ere is no age or size limit on ri$e. Adult Leaders can also sign up for Troop Shoots in the a&ernoons or on Friday as available. See the Ri$e Range Director for information and to sign up. Scouts trying to qualify for the merit badge will receive priority during Free Shooting times.

S!#/0,1 S!##/)10 :)/! F%&13)"P,44- B&10-"e shotgun merit badge has an initial class fee of $15. "is includes the !rst two boxes of ammunition at no charge. Subsequent at-tempts may be purchased from the Trading Post at $5 a box. Scouts who have purchased a box will receive a punch in their wrist band at Check-in or from the Trading Post. "e Shooting Sports Director has the !nal say if a Scout is too small to shoot. We want every Scout to have the best possible experience, so please do not set up scouts to fail. "e Shot-gun Range O%cer will be available during check-in to answer any questions.

A%.!"%6 :)/! G"%&4'R#7)1 H##', C#15,.),(, &1' H"%.,4"(: J#)1 /!" .4,7. "at’s right, all of these famous men were expert archers. "e Camp Mike sta# will show you how to make an arrow, string a bow, and aim for the center of the target. All you have to do is practice! Several lanes will be open each a&ernoon and Friday for Troop Shoots. Adult leaders may sign up their troop with Archery Director. Additional lanes will be reserved for scouts trying to qualify for the merit badge.

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teach cra& merit badges at the Handicra& Pa-vilion throughout the day. Scouts interested in additional merit badges should speak with her about additional merit badges taught throughout the a&ernoon and all day Friday.

B,()1"(( ; R"/&)4 MB(: Come learn how to start your own business or see if you have what it takes to become a dynamite salesman. See if you have what it takes to be Jared’s ap-prentice!

T!" W##'(!#*: Bobby’s Woodshop (lo-cated in the Handicra& Lodge behind Show-erhouse 6) is a great place to learn the basics of carpentry and wood cra&smanship.

C##4 D#:1-Want to cool o# on a hot day, buy the latest scout gear, or !nd a camp souve-nir? How about learn to sell your own product or become a master cra&s-man? "en the Trading Post is the place for you!

M#%&1 C#47,%1 T%&')10 P#(/: "e Trading Post provides an assort-ment of snacks, drinks, camping gear, scout supplies, personal toiletry items, and merit badge books. If you can-not !nd what you require, just ask Ja-min. Ice is available from the Trading Post, one bag per patrol (6 people) per day. Additional ice may be purchased based on availability. Ice cream kits and cobbler kits may be purchased for Troop Cracker Barrels. Ask one of the Camp Commissioners if you would like to check out one of the camp’s old-fashioned, hand-crank ice cream makers or Dutch ovens, free of charge.

W)F) E1&74"':"e Moran Colburn Trading Post now has Wi!! You can now catch up on your email while sipping down an ice-cold Pepsi!

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P%#0%&$( O55"%"': Art MB Basketry MB Entrepreneurship MB Fingerprinting/Pulp & Paper MB Indian Lore MB Leatherwork MB Pottery/Sculpture MB Salesmanship MB Wood Carving MB Wood Work MB

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AdultHD

One hour a week right? Well come learn how you can enjoy all of the additional time volunteering. Scouting is about the youth, but AdultHD will combine training you can take back to your unit with some personal fun and adventure. Each day will focus on a speci!c subject area and many will include a basic BSA training card. Adults (18+) may sign up for speci!c days or the full week program via the online registration system before arriving at camp or with the Program Director during check-in. "e only problem is .... we’ll have to meet two hours each day!

M#1'&6: Aquatics HD Come join Chuck and the Aquatics sta# as they provide infor-mation on BSA lifeguard, the new Aquat-ics Supervisor course, the Water Carnival, Safe Swim Defense, Safety A$oat, and troop aquatics activities during the week. Partici-pants will become certi!ed in Safe Swim De-fense and Safety A$oat, a must for any unit with water-based activities. When you are !nished, you get a chance to get your feet wet in our SM Swim.

T,"('&6: Trekking & LNT HD A certi!ed Camp Mike LNT trainer will lead the group in important discussions on the basic prin-ciples of LNT, how to incorporate LNT into your scouting activities, and fun ideas for camping and trekking. Come with an open mind as LNT and trekking applies to much more than backpacking!

W"'1"('&6: C.O.P.E. & Climbing HD Be prepared for high-ropes adventure! "e C.O.P.E. sta# will explain the purpose of team-building courses like C.O.P.E. and help you understand what is required for your unit to do various climbing and rappelling ac-tivities. Participants will become Climb-On Safely certi!ed. Anyone adventurous enough can try their hand at a few C.O.P.E. elements selected speci!cally for you. Remember your never to old to climb!

T!,%('&6: Hiking HD Switch gears on "ursday as the Camp Mike sta# take you on a 5-mile hiking tour of beautiful Lookout Mountain. Along the way, we’ll discuss other fun hikes nearby and throughout the South-east. "ose who complete the hike will be eli-gible to purchase a "underbird Trail patch from the Camp O%ce.

F%)'&6: Red Neck Golf Tournament Our luxurious Red Neck Golf Course is one of a kind. Our resident Camp Mike golf pros will serve as your guide for this fun-!lled Top O’ the Mountain Adventure. You must design your own club out of a stick and basic objects you !nd around camp (the more creative, the more fun). "e Program Director will create a unique ball each week and provide it to the golf-pros.

In between each day’s activities, we encour-age the age-old tradition of daily scoutmaster naps. Come found out how adults can experi-ence camp in High De!nition!

It’s been going for years now, the youngsters and oldies against each other and there can only be one win-ner per week. Will the sta# prevail a&er the harsh loss-es of 2010, or will the Scoutmasters show the sta# how to play volleyball? It only happens once a week, so don’t miss the Sta# vs. Scoutmaster Volleyball Game Mon-day night!

Cam

pwid

e Staff V. Scoutmaster Volleyball

"e Sta# will not lose a volleyball game this Summer, so Scoutmasters, “be prepared!”

Information

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“On My Honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God...A Scout is Reverent. Join our Camp Chaplain for InterFaith services in the Camp!re Arena.

PLEASE! Be courte-ous and respectful during the InterFaith Service.

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We all know those crazy questions and the same answers that are on the Scavenger Hunt every year. But 2011’s brand new questions will really have your scout-brain thinking! Be sure to take a shot at the new and improved Scavenger Hunt!

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"e War Club is a group competition that starts Friday a&er 5th Session. "e sign-up deadline is Wednesday at the SPL Meeting. "e event is a relay-type com-petition where a group of 5 Scouts create one “war-club”. "e war-club can be no longer than 5 foot and no shorter than 1 foot. Participants will have to use the war club to perform various tasks and pass it on to the next leg of the relay. "is will be a challenge of physical ability and mental strategy.

War ClubF3,)*+ A4/13(''(

Two Scouts must be classi!ed as “swimmer” for a group to compete in the War Club.

Information

We have contracted with an out!tter to provide interested Scouts and Scout leaders an unforgettable whitewater-ra&ing trip down the Ocoee River. An air-conditioned bus transports Scouts from camp a&er breakfast and returns them in the a&ernoon, soaking wet, exhausted, and thrilled with the trip. "e fee for the trip is $60 per person, which includes lunch. State law re-quires all ra&ers on the Ocoee River be at least 12 years old. Registration and payment must be made Sunday at check-in. All participants must be swimmers. A signed permission form from the parent or guardian is re-quired. A copy of that form is included in the appendix.

White Water RaftingF3,)*+

Camp Mike has LNT Trainers on sta#. See a Camp C o m m i s s i o n e r if you would like more information or a demonstration.

Information

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Come join the sta# for fellowship and celebration of Scouting. "e Camp-!re will begin at 8:30 PM. Traditional Camp!re lighting will begin the pro-gram of songs, skits, and Scout Spirit. Come get your !rst look at the sta# and spirit of Camp Mike for 2011. "e program should last about 45 minutes.

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"ursday night is ‘OA night’. Sashes may be worn for the evening $ag cer-emony until taps. OA members are asked to meet in the Dining Hall for a cracker barrel fellowship following the Call – Out Ceremony.

During the "ursday evening camp!re an Order of the Arrow “Call Out” cer-emony MAY be held. "is ceremony is for any youth or adult who has been selected by his troop during unit elec-tions, to be “called out”. Scout Leaders will need to turn in a list of candidates to the camp o%ce no later than assem-bly on Tuesday.

OA NightT.032)*+ N,-./

Parents are invited to join their sons for dinner and the evening program. We need to know Tuesday at lunch how many family members might be join-ing us. Reservations are required and need to be made at the Camp o%ce; payment of meals can be made at the o%ce as well. All visitors and parents are required to check-in at the camp o%ce upon arrival.

Families are welcome to watch the Wa-ter Carnival and join their scouts for a fun-!lled camp!re.

Family NightT.032)*+ N,-./

!Note

Campers are asked to be in their sites and quiet by 10:30 p.m., therefore, all visitors are asked to depart by this time.

Your 2011 Camp Mike Adventure is coming to a close and the sta# thank you for all your hard work and Scout Spirit. Come celebrate Scouting with us one more time. A&er supper we will all meet at Flat Rock Arena at 8:30 pm. Program should last about 60 minutes.

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We encourage troops to conduct campsite camp!res on Wednesday evening as part of the Commissioners’ Dinner. "ere are a limited number of slots for troop skits during the "urs-day and Friday night camp!res. Each unit will be allowed to submit no more than one skit per patrol. Sign-up on the sheets in front of the camp o%ce by Wednesday at noon. Auditions will be held at 8:15 PM on Wednesday in the Dining Hall with the Camp Com-missioners.

Skits

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w"e Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s Na-tional Honor Society. As a Brotherhood of Cheerful Service, its program revolves around both council camping and the individuals’ unit. Because summer camp is the heart of the unit’s camping expe-rience, the Coosa Lodge of the Greater Alabama Council is pleased to invite all our brothers from fellow lodges to par-ticipate in OA summer camp programs at Camp Mike.

C&44-O,/: A Call-Out Ceremony will be conducted during the "ursday night Camp!re. If you are a unit in the Greater Alabama Council, please provide the As-sistant Program Director with a copy of your unit election results no later than noon Tuesday. If you have not held a unit election yet in 2011, one can be conduct-ed during camp provided that at least one half of the registered youth under age 21 are present. Please see Devan Bei-tel as soon as possible if you would like an election or more information about the Order of the Arrow.

If you are from out-of-council, the Co-osa Lodge will be happy to allow your candidates to be called-out. We can also provide unit elections when appropriate. However, to ensure that this in keeping with your local lodge program, please provide a letter from your Lodge Chief, Lodge Adviser, or Lodge Sta# Adviser explaining the assistance you require. Any questions may be directed to Assis-tant Program Director and Coosa Lodge Chief Devan Beitel.

W)$&.!/"1')13: Coosa Lodge invites all of its members and brothers in the OA from other lodges to join us "urs-day evening for an ice cream social in the Dining Hall immediately following the "ursday night Camp!re. If you would like to volunteer to assist with welcom-ing our new candidates, contact Devan Beitel.

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G#/ B%# B&%(8 Did you know that com-pleting your Ordeal does not !nish your journey in the OA? Make sure your arrow doesn’t slide right o# of your sash by sealing your membership in the Brotherhood. Any current member of the OA who completed their Ordeal at least 10 months before their week at summer camp is eligible to complete brotherhood counseling at camp! (Only Co-osa Lodge members will be able to seal their membership during camp. Others should contact their local lodge for more informa-tion.) If you are eligible, please sign-up by Tuesday at noon on the sign-up sheets in front of the camp o%ce. Contact Devan Bei-tel for a Brotherhood Study Guide and more details on counseling.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOMEHugh M. Comer Scout Reservation includes two lovely mountain camps: Camp A. C. Michaels and Camp Allen C. Jacobs. We are glad you chose Camp Mike for your home away from home this summer. If you have any questions about your campsite, the facilities, nearby attractions, or year-round programs, just contact a Camp Commissioner.

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CHECK IN{ }Units should arrive at Camp no earlier than 1:00 PM on Sunday. If special circumstances such as travel distance or religious observances require early arrival, please coordinate with the Camp Administration. Please call the camp o%ce (256-634-4389) between 7 and 10 AM with an approximate time of arrival so that arrangements can be made to meet you. Units arriving early will still need to check-in on Sunday with other troops.

Upon arrival, units will be greeted by Camp Mike sta# members at the parking lot where a campsite guide will escort you through the check-in process. One adult (or more) should be prepared to settle the unit’s !nances and verify the roster of adults and youth. Adults not staying all week must be noted during check-in. "e Program Di-rector will also be available to make changes to merit badge/program registration. "e rest of the troop will then be escorted on a camp tour (if desired), to your campsite and to the Waterfront for medical checks and swim checks. "e Waterfront will close at 5:15 PM. In the event of inclement weather or late arrival, the Aquatics sta# will work to catch up scouts on Monday during their Aquatics merit badges or Free Swim.

CHECK OUT{ }Check-out begins Friday night a&er the Closing Camp!re. A an adult representative or group of representatives from each troop should pick up health forms and a printed copy of the week’s advancement records from the Din-ing Hall immediately following the Closing Camp!re. "e Program Director and Area Directors will be available to answer questions or make any desired clari!cations. A continental breakfast will also be ready for pick-up.

Once the troop is packed-up and ready to leave, the troop should send a representative to the Camp O%ce to col-lect any lost and found items and additional paperwork. A campsite guide will accompany the unit leadership to inspect the campsite. Once the campsite is declared clean, the troop is free to depart. Units who wish to check-out prior to Saturday at 7:15 AM should make special arrangements with a Camp Commissioner.

{ }INFORMATION IN CAMP

For the convenience of all units in camp, there will be three primary methods of disseminating information to units: Scoutmasters’ Meetings, Senior Patrol Leaders’ Meetings, and Mornings with Mike.

An optional Scoutmasters’ Meeting will begin at 8:30 each morning in the Scoutmasters’ Lounge. "e Camp Com-missioners will provide co#ee and an overview of the upcoming camp events. "ey can also answer any questions about camping program.

"e Assistant Program Director will hold a daily Senior Patrol Leaders’ Meeting at 12:45 following lunch at the Bull Ring (benches in front of the SciTech Lab). Please do not schedule your SPL to have Waiter duty during lunchtime.

Mornings with Mike is a camp-wide newsletter available each day at Breakfast. Adult and Youth Leaders may pick up a copy as their enter the Dining Hall. General information about events, frequently asked questions, and BSA and Comer Scout Reservation trivia will be included. Comments or questions can be directed to Assistant Pro-gram Director Devan Beitel.

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Camp Mike has 15 campsites o#ering a variety of venues for your Top o’ the Mountain experience. Some sites contain multiple sub-sites that are ideal for large units. When smaller units register for these sites, they will have the opportunity for a unique type of fellowship by sharing campsite facilities with other units. "e Camp Com-missioners will help each unit establish their own areas and common areas during check-in. "e Camp Mike sta# hopes you enjoy sharing our home away from home and remind you to follow the Scout Law and Outdoor Code as you take care of your campsite.

Every morning following the Scoutmasters’ Meeting, Camp Commissioners will conduct Campsite Inspections. When multiple units share a campsite, they will only grade areas used by your unit. Contact the Camp Commis-sioners with any questions or concerns.

Do NOT build a !re outside of an established !re ring. "is includes creating a new !re ring without the permis-sion of the Camp Ranger.

All campsites (except 13 Wolverine, 14 Eagle, and 15 Falcon) have latrines. If the troop uses these facilities, please keep them clean. Toilet Paper is not stocked but is available upon request. A Commissioner can assist you if you are not familiar with proper cleaning methods. If you do not use the latrine, please inform the Camp Commissioner as he makes his inspection rounds on Monday. "e latrine score for the inspection will not be tabulated, reducing the total points possible by 5.

In keeping with the Outdoor Code, each troop should remove their trash as needed. Bags may be placed by the side of the road for pick-up each morning by !rst session to be disposed of by the Ranger Sta#. If it is necessary to remove trash a&er that time, please carry bags to the dumpsters behind the Dining Hall.

YOUR CAMPSITE{ }

SHOWERHOUSE CLEANING

Each campsite is assigned to clean one of the two camp showerhouses or the bathrooms beside the Camp O%ce for one day during the week. "e entire facility should be cleaned once daily at the convenience of the unit(s) in that campsite. If multiple units share an assigned day, work together to clean the appropriate facility when feasible for all involved. When it is your day to clean a showerhouse, meet Camp Commissioner Ethan Merrell and sched-ule a cleaning time. He or a member of the ranger sta# will meet you with the appropriate supplies and detailed instructions.

Maintaining a clean showerhouse throughout the week – regardless of your assigned day to clean – is important for the health and safety of all campers. Please be courteous to your fellow campers. NO HORSEPLAY OR UN-SCOUT-LIKE BEHAVIOR WILL BE TOLERATED. If there is a health or safety issue in question, adult leaders may enter the youth facility following the procedure explained during the Sunday night Leaders’ Meeting. Any questions, problems, or concerns about the facilities should be directed to a member of the Camp Leadership Team. "ank you for your cooperation.

"e chart below shows which campsites are assigned to which showerhouse each day.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday "ursday FridayShowerhouse 3 Campsite 1 Campsite 2 Campsite 3 Campsite 7 Campsite 13Showerhouse 6 Campsite 4 Campsite 5 Campsite 6 Campsite 8 Campsite 9O%ce Bathrooms Campsite 10 Campsite 14 Campsite 15 Campsite 11 Campsite 12

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CONSERVATION AND SERVICE PROJECTS{ }"ere are a number of service and conservation projects that troops, patrols, and adult leaders may conduct while in camp. If you would like to schedule a service project, please see Camp Commissioner Ethan Merrell. If you would like to conduct a conservation project, please see Ecology Director Melissa Dunaway. Some of the troop awards require one or both projects. If you have any speci!c skills such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical experi-ence that you are able to provide, please inform the Camp Commissioner.

AWARDS{ }H#1#% C&$*()/" A:&%'

Every unit is eligible to receive the Honor Campsite Award. Every morning, one of the Camp Commissioners will inspect every campsite. See the Appendices of the 2011 Unit Leaders’ Guide for a copy of the Campsite Inspection Sheet. Questions may be directed to Camp Commissioners. Presentation of Honor Campsites will occur at the Closing Camp!re on Friday night.

C&$* S*)%)/ A:&%'

Every unit is eligible to receive the Camp Spirit Award. A copy of the Camp Spirit Award Tally Sheet is in the Ap-pendices of the 2011 Unit Leaders’ Guide. "e Senior Patrol Leader of each troop (or his designee) should tally points as the troop completes the activities listed. "e Scoutmaster should monitor the troop’s progress and consult a Camp Commissioner if there are any questions regarding scoring. "e Scoutmaster should sign the bottom of the form and submit it to the Camp Commissioners in the box on their desk in the Scoutmasters’ Lounge by 3:30 PM on Friday. Presentation of the Awards will be on Friday night at the Closing Camp!re.

B"(/ D%"(("' T%##* A:&%'

"e unit who shows the most scout spirit throughout the week by wearing their Scout uniform will be presented with the Best Dressed Troop Award. Units should wear Class B uniform throughout the day, unless activities dic-tate other clothing. Class A or Field Uniform should be worn during evening assemblies, camp!res, and supper meals. "e Camp Leadership Team will make the !nal decision on which unit has shown the best Scout Spirit with their uniforms. "is award will be presented at the Closing Camp!re.

C&$* M)3" H#1#% T%##* A:&%'

Based on participation in camp, Scout spirit, and troop campsites, one best all-around troop will be selected by the Camp Leadership Team. "e scores from the Campsite Inspection Sheet and Camp Spirit Award Tally Sheet will be added together. Placing !rst in the Scavenger Hunt, Ironman, and Water Carnival will award the appropriate unit with !ve additional points. "e Best Dressed Troop will also be awarded !ve additional points. "e Camp Mike Honor Troop for each week will be presented at the Closing Camp!re on Friday night.

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"e water carnival will begin promptly at 4:15 at the Waterfront. Participants should be at the Waterfront and ap-propriately dressed by that time. Registration slips should be turned in to the Waterfront Director no later than 1:30 on "ursday or the team will not be able to participate. Only one team is permitted per troop. Teams are re-sponsible for understanding the rules for each race listed below. Note the number of participants and their swim-ming classi!cation.

F%""(/64" R"4&6 4 Swimmers or Beginners

Scouts will start in the water and swim across the beginner area. Buddies must hold to the dock until the swimmer tags him on the head. Any scout entering the water head!rst will have to restart.

C&1#" R&." 2 Swimmers

Scouts will race around buoy near the swimmers area and return to the !nish line. Scouts must rack their canoes or be disquali!ed.

B"0)11"% R&." All beginners

Scouts will start in the water and swim across the beginner area. Buddies must hold to the dock until the swimmer tags him on the head. Any scout entering the water head!rst will have to restart.

K&6&3 R&." 1 Swimmer

Scouts will race around buoy near the swimmers area, behind the swimmer’s dock, and through the swim-mers area then and return to the !nish line. Scouts must rack their kayaks or be disquali!ed.

N#1 S:)$$"%( R&." All Non-Swimmers

Scouts will race across the non-swimmers area.

B&.3 C%&:4 R"4&6 4 Swimmers

Scouts will start in the water and swim across the beginner area. Buddies must hold on the dock until the swimmer tags him on the head. Any scout entering the water head!rst will have to restart.

M"'4"6 R"4&6 4 Swimmers

Scouts will start in the beginner area. Buddies must hold to the dock until the swimmer tags him on the head. Any scout entering the water head!rst will have to restart.

Strokes are: 1. Freestyle 2. Backcrawl 3. Sidestroke 4. Breaststroke

WATER CARNIVAL{ }

2011 Camp Mike Programs by Area

Aquatics Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Aquatics Supervisor

TBA N/A None All None Age 16 or Adult

* Beginner 1, 2, 3 N/A None N/A N/A “Beginner”

BSA Lifeguard All day 6 None Potential for all req.

CPR Certification

Age 15, Blue Tag, swim 500 yards

Canoeing MB 2,3,4 22 None 1,3-10 2 Strong, “Swimmer”

** Eagle Bound Aquatics

4, 5 N/A None See Eagle Bound

See Eagle Bound

Eagle Bound participant

Kayaking BSA 1 12 None All None Strong “Swimmer”

Lifesaving MB 1,2,3 15 None 1b-12,14 13a-13b 1a (Swimming

MB), “Swimmer”

Motorboating MB

2,5 12 None 1a,2-5 1b,6 Age 14, “Swimmer”

* Non-Swimmer 1, 2, 3 N/A None N/A N/A “Non-swimmer”

Rowing MB 1,3 20 None 1,3-10 2 Strong, “Swimmer”

Small Boat Sailing MB

1,3,4,5 12 None 1a,3-9 1b 2 (“Swimmer”)

Strong

Swimming MB 1,2,3 30 None 1,3-10 2 “Swimmer”

* Not listed in catalog but available for scouts unable to take Swimming merit badge due to skill level. ** See the Eagle Bound Director for information on which session each scout will attend.

Climbing Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Climbing MB 1&2, 4&5

12 None All None None

Adult Training & Programs (18+)

Program Day Offered Periods Location Training Card/Award

*Climbing Lead Instructor

Mon-Fri 1-3 Climbing Tower

Climbing Lead Instructor Certification

* Not listed in 2011 Unit Leaders’ Guide but sign-up is available upon arrival.

C.O.P.E. (Adult HD, Comer HD, and C.O.P.E.) Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

*Comer HD 4&5 12 $40 N/A N/A Age 13, “Swimmer”

C.O.P.E. 1&2&3 20 None N/A N/A N/A

Adult Training & Programs (18+)

Program Day Offered Periods Location Training Card/Award

Adult HD Mon-Fri 4-5 Varries All Cards Below

*Aquatics HD Monday 4-5 Shelter 3 Safe-Swim Defense; Safety Afloat

*Trekking & LNT HD

Tuesday 4-5 Scoutmasters’ Lounge

Trek Safely

*C.O.P.E. & Climbing HD

Wednesday 4-5. Scoutmasters’ Lounge

Climb-On Safely

*Hiking HD Thursday 4-5 Scoutmasters’ Lounge

Thunderbird Trail patch

*Red Neck Golf Friday 4-5 Flag Pole Comer Red Neck Golf Pro Certification

*Some of these program are staffed by other areas but questions/comments should be directed to the C.O.P.E. Director.

Dining Hall Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Cooking MB 3,5 15 None 1-3,5,7a-7c,8 4,6,7d None

Eagle Bound Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

*Eagle Bound (Tenderfoot,

Second Class, First Class,

Fingerprinting MB)

1&2&3&4&5

No Max

None T.ft: 4-8, 11-12 2nd: 1-2,5,7,

8a,* 1st: 1,6-9a,*

Fingerprinting MB: All

Balance None

*Note that Eagle Bound participants who pass the “Swimmer” classification test will also earn Second Class requirements 8b-c and First Class requirements 9b-c.

Ecology Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Environmental Science MB

1,2,3,4,5 15 None All None None

Fish & Wildlife Management

MB

5 15 None 1-4,6-8 5 None

*Fishing MB 1,2,4 15 None 1-8 9 None

Forestry MB 1 15 None 1-4,6 5,7 None

Geology MB 4 15 None All None None

Insect Study MB 1 15 None 1-6,8-11 7 None

Mammal Study MB

4 15 None All None None

Nature MB 2 15 None All None None

Reptile & Amphibian Study MB

2 15 None 1-7,9-10 8 None

Soil & Water Conservation

MB

3 15 None All None None

Weather MB 3,5 15 None 1-7,9 8 None

* Completion of Requirement 9 depends on ability to catch a fish.

Health Sciences Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Emergency Preparedness

MBs

1,2,4,5 15 None 2-7 8,9 1 (earn First Aid MB)

*Emergency Preparedness/ Fire Safety/ Safety MBs

M&T&W Night &Friday

AM

15 None E Prep: All F Safety: All

Safey: 1,3a,3c-3d,5,7

Safety: 2,3b,4,6

Earn First Aid MB

First Aid MB 2,3,4,5 15 None 1-2c,3-7 2d None

Medicine MB 3 15 None 1-9 10 None

* Lead instructor will not be available during daytime questions. Questions should be directed to the Camp Health Officer.

Outdoor Skills (Scoutcraft and Mountain Man) Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Backpacking/ Camping/Hiking

MBs

4&5 30 None B:1-8b C:1-3,5a-5d,

6,8a-8c H: 1-4

B: 8c-11 C: 4,5e,7,8d,9,

10,11 H: 5,6,7

None

Farm Mechanics MB

4,5 15 None All None None

*Fly Fishing 5 10 $10 1-9 10 Age 13

Geocaching MB 4 15 None 1-7,9 8 None

Mountain Man 1&2&3 15 $40 N/A N/A Age 13, “Swimmer”

Orienteering MB 1,4 15 None 2-7 1,8,9,10 None

Personal Fitness MB

1,2,5 15 None 2,3,4,5,6,7,9 1b,8 1a

Pioneering MB 2,3,4 15 None All None None

Safety MB Friday 1&2&3

15 None 1,3a,3c,3d5,7 2,3b,4,6 None

Wilderness Survival MB

1,3,5 15 None 1-4,6-12 5 None

* Completion of Requirement 10 depends on ability to catch a fish. Completion of Requirement 3 depends on ability to quickly learn how to tie the appropriate flies.

SciTech/Humanities Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Archaeology MB 3 15 None 1-4,6-11 5 None

Astronomy MB 3 15 None 1-5a,7-10 5b-6 None

Chemistry/ Composite

Materials MBs

4&5 15 TBD All None None

Cinematography MB

3,4 15 None All None None

Citizenship in the Nation MB

1,2,4 15 None ! All ! None None

Citizenship in the World MB

1,3,5 15 None All None None

Communications MB

1,4, 3,

12 24

None 1-4,6-7,9 5,8 None

Computers MB 1,2,3 12 None All None None

Electricity/ Electronics MBs

5&Night lab

10 None Electricity: 1,3-7,9-11

Electronics: All

Electricity: 2,8 Electronics:

None

None

Graphic Arts MB

2,5 15 None All None None

Nuclear Science MB

2 15 None All None None

Personal Management

MB

1,5 15 None 1,3-8a,9,10 2,8b-8d Maturity to understand

material

Photography MB 1,2 15 Varies All None None

Public Speaking MB

4 12 None 1-4 5 None

Radio MB 4 10 None All None None

Railroading MB 4,5 12 None All None None

Scouting Heritage MB

2,5 15 None All None All

Space Exploration MB

4,5 15 None All None None

Shooting Sports Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Archery MB 1,2,3 4,5

24 16

$10 (arrow kit)

All Read MB book None

Rifle Shooting MB

1,2,3,4,5 16 None All None None

Shotgun Shooting MB

1,2,3,4,5 10 $15 All None Size (See Director)

Trading Post/Handicraft Program Periods

Offered

Class

Size

Cost/Fees Requirements

at Camp

Requirements

to do at home

Perquisites

Art MB 1 15 None 1-3,5 4 None

Basketry MB 4,5 15 $20 (est.) All None None

Entrepreneurship MB

1,3 12 None 1-5 6 None

Fingerprinting/ Pulp & Paper

MBs

3,5 15 None All None None

Indian Lore MB 2,3,4 15 Cost of kit All None None

Leatherwork MB 2,4,5 15 $10 All None None

Pottery/ Sculpture MBs

2,3 15 $10 All None None

Salesmanship MB

4 15 None 1-4,6,7 5 None

Wood Carving MB

3,5 12 Varies All None None

Wood Work MB 1,2,4 12 Varies All None None

2011 Merit Badge and Program Locations

Camp A. C. Michaels

Hugh M. Comer Scout Reservation

Archaeology - Old Council RingArchery - Archery RangeArt - Handicraft ShelterAstronomy - SciTech LabBackpacking/Camping/Hiking - Scoutcraft AreaBasketry - Handicraft ShelterBSA Lifeguard - WaterfrontChemistry/Composite Materials - SciTech LabCinematography - SciTech LabCitizenship in the Nation - SciTech LabCitizenship in the World - SciTech LabClimbing - Climbing TowerComerHD - Flag PoleCommunications - Bull RingComputers - SciTech LabCooking - Dining Hall (near Fire Place)C.O.P.E. - Parade Field (near tree line)Eagle Bound - Flag Pole (on Parade Field)Electricity/Electronics - SciTech LabEmergency Preparedness - beside Medic LodgeEmergency Preparedness/Fire Safety/Safety - ! Bull RingEntrepreneurship - Trading Post Back PorchEnvironmental Science - Ecology LodgeFarm Mechanics - Scoutcraft AreaFingerprinting/Pulp & Paper - Handicraft ShelterFirst Aid - beside Medic LodgeFish & Wildlife Management - Ecology LodgeFishing - Ecology LodgeFly Fishing - Scoutcraft AreaForestry - Ecology LodgeGeocaching - Old Council RingGeology - Ecology LodgeGraphic Arts - SciTech LabIndian Lore - Handicraft ShelterInsect Study - Ecology LodgeKayaking BSA - WaterfrontLeatherwork - Handicraft ShelterLifesaving - WaterfrontMammal Study - Ecology LodgeMedicine - beside Medic LodgeMountain Man - Shelter 3Motorboating - Nature - Ecology LodgeNuclear Science - Dining Hall Front Porch

Orienteering - Scoutcraft AreaPersonal Fitness - Scoutcraft AreaPersonal Management - SciTech LabPhotography - SciTech LabPioneering - Scoutcraft AreaPottery/Sculpture - Handicraft ShelterPublic Speaking - Bull RingRadio - SciTech LabRailroading - Dining Hall Front PorchReptile & Amphibian Study - Ecology LodgeRifle Shooting - Rifle RangeRowing - WaterfrontSafety - Scoutcraft AreaSalesmanship - Trading Post Back PorchScouting Heritage - Old Council RingShotgun Shooting - Shotgun RangeSmall Boat Sailing - WaterfrontSoil & Water Conservation - Ecology LodgeSpace Exploration - SciTech LabSwimming - WaterfrontWeather - Ecology LodgeWilderness Survival - Scoutcraft AreaWood Carving - Handicraft LodgeWood Work - Handicraft Lodge

CAMPWIDE PROGRAMS:Adult Leader Meetings - Scoutmasters" LoungeCampfires - Flatt Rock ArenaCommissioners" Dinner - Your CampsiteConservation Challenge - Scoutmasters" LoungeInterfaith Service - Flatt Rock ArenaNature Challenge - Ecology LodgeScoutmasters" Dinner - Dining HallSM v. Staff Volleyball Game - Volleyball CourtSPL Meetings - Bull RingWar Club - WaterfrontWater Carnival - WaterfrontWoodcraft Challenge - Scoutcraft Area

ADULT PROGRAMS:

Aquatics HD - Shelter 3Trekking & LNT HD - Scoutmasters" LoungeC.O.P.E. & Climbing HD - Scoutmasters" LoungeHiking HD - Scoutmasters" LoungeRed Neck Golf - Flag Pole

Camp Mike programs and merit badges will meet at the following locations on Monday (or the first day scheduled). Note that some programs meet at different locations later in the week.