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Webe/os
Camp Ross
Camp Walter G. Ross
Goshen Scout Camps
National Capital Area Council
,Boy Scouts of America
Staff Week Training Guide
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Athlete
Naturalist
Sportsman
Table of Contents
Introduction & Welcome
Staff Chart
Staff Week Schedule
Staff Week Work & Training:
What to expect
Day & Night off guidelines
C.Q. Duties
M.C. Responsibilities
Guide Responsibilities
Camp Rules for Guides to Discuss
Emergency Procedures
Camp Map
The Camp Ross "Busy Beaver"
(looks a bit sedated to me)
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He 110, and we lcome to the 1991 season of We be los Camp Ros s. Thi sis the
fou rteen th year (or something 1 ike that) of Webe 1 os camp ing at Goshen. A s all the other
years have been, this will be the biggest year ever. All seven weeks of camp are sold
out with about 170 scouts attending each week.
Up until the summer of 1989. we were unique at Goshen. We were the only full
time We be los camp for the National Cap i tal Area Counc i 1. and probab 1 y one of the only
full time Webelos camps in the nation. As of last summer, our exclusivity ended when
Camp PMl became the second full time Webelos camp for the council. This, however.
does not diminish the fact that Camp Ross was the first and best Webelos camp, after
which other Webelos camp ing programs have been modeled. In the summer of 1991,
Rosswill still beBosstl
Thi s staff gu i de is mean t to sup p lemen t. not rep lace, the Goshen Staff Gu i de which
you have already received. The material in the Goshen guide is general. and applies
to staff at all of the camps. The information in this guide is specific to Camp Ross.
Hopefully nothing in here conflicts with the Goshen Staff Guide, and if it does, it is an
overs ight.
In thi s gu ide, you wi II find the schedu Ie and descr i ption of wor k to be done dur ing
staff week. You will also find various rules and guidelines. There is a listing of the
emergency procedures, and amap to help you get around . I have tried to include things
that you will need during staff week. and throughout the summer. During training
sessions this week you will receive a few more things that you may wish to attach to
thi s and keep for the summer. Whatever you do. don't throw ou t the ru Ie sand
guidelines. 1 don't want to hear about anyone forgetting what the C.Q. is supposed to
do; or forget ting the gu i de d u ti es and camp ru I es; or con ven i en tl y forgetting the ni ght
off rules :w'hen you want to stay out late. You have all this stuff now, so don't come
around making excu ses later. No amoun t of grove I ing and whimper i ng wi 11 do any good
(unless, of course, it is accompanied by a large cash bribe).
A t the beginning of thi s week, we are a random mi xtu re of peop Ie. Some of us
are returning tocamp for the 2nd or 3rd or 8th time, and therefore know a lot of people.
Some of us are b rand new and fee I very ou ts i de the grou p of 01 d timers. A few are
returnees from the past, and don't know where to fi t in. Right now we are not the Camp
Ros s staff that we were, nor are we the staff we wi II be. Every year the staff is a new
creation with its own mixture of people. and sayings, and inside jokes. No two years
are the same, regardless of how many people return. At the end of this week, a
remarkable transformation will have taken place. We will have changed from the
random group we were to a close group of friends. The new people will not seem new
anymore, and the 1991 Camp Ross Staff will exist. W'e will work, play, have good times,
and reall y lou sy times with our fe Ilow staff member s. Within a short time, peop Ie who
you didn't even know on Saturday will seem closer than some of your friends from
home or school that you've known for years. However, this will only happen if you
participate in everything we do this week. Don't be shy and sit out on the sidelines .
Jump right into the middle of things. Work your butt off. Get filthier than you ever
have. Dance in the dining hall to the B-52's. Above all. be very very silly. If you
embarrass yourself, don't worry. The razzing you get won't be too bad.
I am really looking forward to being your director this year. Camp Ross is a very
spec ial p lace to me. I fee I that it is MY camp, not the counci I's. Hopefu lly you wi II all
feel the same way by the end of this week. Let's have an unprecedentedly bodacious
summer (dudes)!!
- Paul (Dr. Beach) -
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Camp Ross Staff 1991
Camp Director
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Quartermaster
Colin Sellar
Dining Hall Stwd
Tim Wendell
Aquatics Dir.
r. Commissione
Brian Pugh
Commissioner
Jeff Hickey
Program Director
Chris Wilkins
First Aider/Clerk
Marieke Swart
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Trading Post Mgr
. Israel Pattison
Trading Post Clk
Billy Leonard
Nature Director Handicraft Dir. Field Sports Dir. Scoutcraft Dir.
Dann Hendtricks Ron Keeve Sarah Ketterer Brian Fahs
Asst. Aquat. Dir
Jenny Ward
Aquatics Instr.
Kevin Ash
Aquatics Instr.
Chris Berman
Nature Instructor Handicraft Instr. Field Sports Asst. Scoutcraft Instr.
Will Becker John Hutchinson tephanie Whee Ie Chris Thorness
C.1.T.'s
1. Chris Mayers
2. Dan Maher
3. Todd Owens
4. Jeb Templeton
5. Rob Becker
6. Sean Gilhooly
B.B.lnstructor
Rusty Shultz
FlOlOd Service S ~ a J f f
MaIl1lager : Debbie Gordon
Camp ClOoks:
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Lisa Tattersall
Debora Underwood
Christine Ventre

1991 Camp Set Up Schedu Ie
Wednesday. June 12
CD & PD arrive and begin setting up staff area and cleaning offices
Thursday. June 13
Some senior staff arrive. Clean Shower house .
More of staff area is set up. Admin cleaning & set up continues.
CD & PD meetings at Camp Pos t
Friday. June 14
More senior staff arrive
Staff area work - site 3 latine cleaned
Clean & set up part of dining hall for staff meals
Admin bathrooms. offices. romp room. lounge - all cleaned and set up.
Program equipment & boxes out to shelter.
More meetings at Post
Pick up supplies from warehouse
Key staff walk camp and plan priorities for set up
Out to dinner and the pass
Saturday. June 15 ST AFF WEEK BEGI NS
Breakfast at Olmsted
Any staff present assist QM in preparing campsite equipment
CD. PD. & QM finish planning site location & set up
10:00 to 2:00 PM ST AFF ARRIVES - move into tents. Senior staff
greet everyone and help move belongings into tents.
4:00 Tent set up lesson. Practice by setting up site 4: Brian P.
5:15 Showers - class "A" uniform
5:50 Flag Retreat: Chris
6:00 Dinner: MC - Paul Steward - Colin
7:00 Camp Orientation - Walk through camp: Introductions:
Group Bu i lding: Group games
9:00 Evaluation & crackerbarrel
10:00 Area Directors' meeting
10:30 Cleanup: Billy
11 :00 Buildings closed - bed time
Sunday. June 16
7:30 Reveille
7:55 Flag Raising & morning warmup: Colin
8:00 Breakfast: MC - Chris Steward - Paul
9:00 Campsite work: QM assigns crews
12:30 Lunch: MC - Heffe Steward - Sarah
1:15 Manager of Learning: Paul
2:30 More campsite work
5:00 Showers - Class" A"
5:55 Flag Retreat : Jenny
6:00 Dinner: MC - Colin Steward - Heffe'
6:45 Needs & Characteristics (of kids & adults) / Behavior Mgmt
8:00 Religious Services at Olmsted chapel for those wishing to attend
8:30 Ladies Tea at Camp Ross - Men's Non-Tea at Camp Ross
9 :30 Evaluation: Group Games: Crackerbarrel
10:30 Cleanup: Israel / Area Directors' meeting
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Monday. June 17
7:30 Time to rise and shine you little sleepyheadslt
7:55 Invigorating movement - Colin Flag Raising - Big Bri
8:00 Breakfast: MC - Brian P. Steward - Tim
8:30 First Aider training at Health Lodge (till 5:00 pm)
9:00 Massive attack on the waterfront - bring your "Nosecote"
12:30 Lunch: MC - Israel Steward - Brian P.
1:15 MCDuties: CQ Duties: FlagCeremonyDuties:
Emergency Procedures: Romp room & lounge
2:00 Work in all program areas & dining hall
5: 15 Showers - Class" A"
5:55 Flag Retreat: Tim
6:00 Dinner : MC - Jenny Steward - Israel
7:00 Styles of Leadership: Colin
Webelos advancement theory at Camp - Activity Badges: Chris W
Nights and Days off - rules and suggestions for what to do: Paul
9:30 Evaluation: Crackerbarrel: games: Plan banquet entertainme nt
10:00 Aquatics Staff Meeting with Paul & Chris
10:30 Clean up: Thor
Area Director's meeting
11 :00 Get to bed you chuckl ehead II
Tuesday, June 18
7:30 I know you're still tired, but you have to get up anyway
7:55 Cross country run: Colin FlagRaising: Danny
8:00 Breakfast: MC - Billy Steward: Jenny
8:30 First Aider & T.P . Mgr. trainingat Camp Post (tiI15:00 pm)
9:00 CampSite Work - finish tents / tarps: clean & stock latrines;
fill fire barrels: hang bulletin boards: fix flagpoles: place si gns
12:30 Lunch: MC - Sarah Steward - Billy
1: 15 Behavior at camp by staff & leader s - What's moral. what's right.
and What's not. Policy on drugs & alcohol in camp: Paul
Counseling/ Homesickness
2: 15 Program area & dining hall & admin work
5: 15 Showers - Class" A" uniform
5:55 Flagretreat: Danny
6:00 Dinner: MC - Kevin Steward - Chris M.
7:00
9:30
Routine Procedures:
Weekly Schedule - how the program will work : Chris W.
Camp Ross History - A humorus trip into the past examining
some of the highlights and lowlives of the past 23 years.
Evaluation & Crackerbarrel & games & dancing to la bamba
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Tuesday. continued
10:00 Area Directors' meeting
10:20 Field Sports staff meeting/ Handicraft Staff Mtg with Paul & Chris
10:30 Cleanup: Heffe Bear / Practice banquet entertainment
11 :00 P leasan t Dreams
Wednesday. June 19
7:30 Get up or I'll have Brian P. sing the birdie song to you!!
7:55 872 jumping jacks: Colin FlagRaising: Heffe
8:00 Breakfast: MC - Danny Steward - Kevin
9:00 CD Mtg (til noon) / 1 st Aid & Trading Post Set-up
11 :00 Goshen-wide Area Director mtgs at various locations
12:30 Lunch: MC - Sean Steward - Danny
Quartermasters lunch at Olmsted
1:00 Vehicle Training for Drivers at Warehouse (till 2:00 pm)
Trading Post inventory delivery and set up
1: 15 Site & program area wor k as needed
5:00 Meet at dining hall
6:00 FOIL DINNERSIl! (and various other festivities)
Work as necessary / Practice banquet entertainment
11:00 Flollop into bed with a resounding thud
Thursday. June 20 This is the big day. The 25th Anniversary Staff Banquet
7:30 Get up. or we'll bring back Dwayne to go Aaackk at you!!
7:55 Wheelbarrow races. for those still able to walk: Colin
FlagRaising: Marieke
8:00 Breakfast: MC - Tim Steward - Sean
(It better not be eggs)
8:30 until 5:00 First Aider Training 9:00 am-P.D. Mtg at Warehouse
9:00 Safe swim defense: Waterfront Presentation: Swim Checks
Pract ice lost bather dr i 11: Danny
Work in other program areas. as time permits
12:30 Lunch: MC - Ron Steward - Dan
1 :30 Si te & program area wor k
Practice banquet entertainment
5:00 Showers - You MUST have class" A" uniform with the 1991 Ross
staff shirt underneath. Look your best - nothing tacky.
5:30 Be at the dining hall. ready to leave for Olmsted
5:45 The 25th Anniversary Goshen Staff Banquet
8:30 Campfi re Leadership: Pau 1 & Col in
Plan and practice our first campfire: Chris & Colin
10:00 Scoutcraft staff meeting / Nature staff meeting with Chris & Paul
10:30 Area Directors' meeting (with T.P .. & 1st Aid included)
Cleanup: Chris B.
11 :00 Zzzzzzzzzzzzz .......... .
Friday. June 21
7:30 Zzzzzzz ..... Mgphw Hargumph What? Huh? It's almost 8:00??!!I
7:55 Morning stretch. Touch your toes - no. not while you're si tUng
FlagRaising: William G:l
8:00 Breakfast: MC - BigBri Steward - Robert T. Page
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Friday. continued
9:00 First and last day procedures & Guide duties: Commissioners
10:00 Program Area Presentations to staff by area directors:
Fie Id Sport s: Hand icraft: Trad i ng Pos t
12:30 Lunch: MC - Rusty , Steward - Big Bri
1 ;00 Heal th & Safety Meeting - Camp Post Staff
1:30 More AreaPresentations - Nature. Scoutcraft. Commissioners.
Quartermaster. First Aid. & Dining Hall
Prepare campfi re areas: Col in
Las t minu te items
5:55 Flag Retreat: Jenny
6:00 Dinner: MC - Robert Steward - Chris W.
6:50 Camp Walk - All staff walks through camp. Final inspection of
all sites. Bring tools to fix any problems that are found.
9:00 Campfire - in the opening campfire area.
10:30 Cleanup: Wiz
11:00 Take two Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters and call me in the morning.
Saturday. June 22
7:30 Walk like a zombie to the dining hall and worship the great and
powerfu I coffee maker.
7:55 Warm Up: Colin - If you're not already in shape from working
this week. go run around the field a few hundred times.
FlagRaising: Paul
8:00 Breakfast: MC - William Steward - Ron
9:00 Final Training sessions as needed
Work in sites and program areas as needed
Clean site 3 latrine and bathrooms in the Admin.
Clean showerhouse. inside and out
Clean and set up dining hall as needed
Clean lounge and romp room
If everything that needs to be done is done:
11 :30 Staff is off. Shower. gather laundry. and get out of camp.
6:00 Staff dinner at Frank's Pizza in Lexington
8:00 After dinner. see movies. go to Spankys. swim and chill out in
the Pass. or anything else you like. Just remember that
Sunday is a real day wi th ki d s and everything. You need to
be in your class "B" uniform with your 1991 Ross staff shirt
at lunch (regular time - 12:30). Don't stay out too late.
12:00 Midnight - Recommended bedtime. This is it folks. Ready or not.
here they come.
If you're feeling a bit scared or worried. just remember:
Who's the bes t?
ROSS IS BOSS

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What the heck can I expect??
Staff week is a really weird part of camp. You start out feeling unsure and maybe a bit
scared, and end it feeling confident, accepted, and happy (if everything goes well, that is).
During staff week there are five main things you will be doing. 1. You will set up the campsite
and program area equipment. 2. You will receive many training sessions so you will know
how to teach, entertain, and just plain deal with fourth graders, as well as adults. 3. You will
learn how to do the specific job for which you have been hired. 4. You will learn how our
total camp program runs, and how you must be involved to assure it runs smoothly. 5. You
will work your butt off, sweat bullets, get covered with mud, sing songs, dance around fires
and on rocks, yell and scream a lot, sit in training sessions barely able to keep your eyes
open, leap into rivers, lift heavier things than you ever have before, become the best of
friends with a lot of people, and generally have the best darn tootin' time you could possibly
imagine!!!!!
1. The set up of the physical aspect of the camp will require a lot of hard work. If you are
new to camp, you may not be used to doing heavy work like this. Take it easy. Don't kill
yourself the first day. Gradually work yourself up to the heavy stuff, and by the end of the
week, you'll be able to lift tent platforms, heave cinder blocks around, carry dining hall tables
with a single hand, and all that stuff. We have about 150 tents to set up, and almost every
platform in camp needs to be straightened first!! We have seven main activity areas to set up.
We have the trading post to stock. We have the dining hall to be thoroughly cleaned and set
up. We have the shower house and 13 latrines to clean and stock with supplies. We have
two campfire areas to prepare, and the one by the lake needs a lot of work! We have to set up
the staff lounge. We have to complete the Chapel area. Get the picture? There's a heck of a
lot to do, and only a limited number of people and a short time to do it. In all likelihood, you
will work harder than you ever have anywhere else.
2. The training sessions you receive will help to prepare you for the imminent onslaught
of Webelos and den leaders that will arrive here next Sunday. We might have as many as
eleven or twelve hundred Webelos this summer, and you need to know how to deal with
them. You will learn about the physical and mental needs and characteristics of Webelos,
adults, and camp staff. You will learn how to teach effectively, hopefully becoming a
"Manager of Learning". You will learn how to lead songs, participate in skits, and plan a
really good scout campfire program. You will learn how to be a strong leader; how to build a
strong group that gets the job done; how to deal with emergencies in camp; how to do CPR;
how to run a safe swim; general policies and procedures of the camp; the history and
personalities of Camp Ross (since continuity is VERY important). As you see there is a heck
of a lot to learn, even if you worked at camp last year. Some of the training will be in depth, so
bring pencil and paper and take notes. You might actually want to remember some of this
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3. All of you will need to learn how to work in your specific job. Many of you have done
your job in the past, and you'll just need to brush up on a few things. Many others, however,
are in a new job, or are brand new to camp. You will need to spend adequate time with other
staff members who have done your job in the past, with Chris, and with me to be s u ~ e that you
are ready to teach and control the groups effectively. Those of you in administrative type jobs
will need to learn all the names of people and connections through which you can get things
done at Camp Post and in the food service. (All supplies come from Camp Post, and the food
service can playa big part in the success of our camp.) Essentially, there is something new
that everyone can learn, or a skill that you can get better at. No one should think that they
know all there is to know about their job.
4. The total camp program is something that all of you must be involved in, no matter what
your job is. A day at camp for a Webelos scout involves a lot more than visiting the program
areas. Mealtime is a big part of our program (3 hours per day). There is a large group to
control, there are announcements to be made, and there are songs to be sung, in addition to
the actual eating. One staff member acts as the MC at each meal. There are morning and
evening flag ceremonies, which the staff runs on Sunday, Monday morning, and Saturday .
. Even when we aren't running the ceremony, we have to be at it ON TIME. The scouts have a
foil dinner cookout on Wednesday evening. ALL of you wi ll be expected to attend the meal at
one of the campsites. You will help them and instruct them if they seem to be having
problems, but hopefully you'll be able to sit back and be treated as a guest. Everyone except
the first aider will have CQ (night duty) two or three times during the summer. (see CQ Duties)
Occasionally we have a rainy day or even a rainy week. (I don't mean just the usual
thunderstorms.) When program is cancell ed because of the weather, we don't have the day
off. Usually, there wi ll be some kind of activity in the dining hall , or the program shelter, or the
handicraft shelter. Everyone wi ll be expected to pitch in and keep the kids occupied and
happy. Most of us will be guides some or all of the weeks this summer. (See Guide
Responsibilities - Camp Rules) All of us will have to participate in fire drills and lost bather
drills. (see Emergency Procedures) All of us will participate in the campfire programs on
Sunday and Friday nights. In addition to all these things, all of us has to be helpful and
friendly and courteous and kind and all that stuff, even when we don't want to be. Being
cooperative and flexible makes a big impression on adult leaders. We must all be willing to
chip in and do extra work, above and beyond what our own specific job requires. When
someone asks you for help, give it to them. If you can make some kids feel really special by
doing something with them during siesta, rather than just sitting in your tent , then do it.
Participate to the best of your ability in all that goes on in camp. Not only will the camp be
better off because of it, but you will enjoy the camp experience a lot more.
5. Now for that fifth item. You will indeed do all those difficult things I mentioned, and you
will have a heck of a good time. If you've been through a staff week before, you know what I
mean. If not, you'll just have to see for yourself what a neat experience it is. Everything we do
this week will help to bring us together and make us into the 1991 Camp Ross Silver
Anniversary Staff.
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back and relax with your friends, and enjoy what may turn out to be some of the best times you'll have at
camp. Everyone who has worked at camp before has stories about some really special time they had at
Spanky's, or in the Pass, or at Skyline Drive! To make sure you have the best and safest time on your
day or night off, first there are a few rules I'll cover, and then I'll give a few pointers.
Your DAY off is a 24 hour period that we all have off at the same time every weekend. This period
will usually run from 12:30 pm on Saturday until 12:30 pm on Sunday. Once ortwice during the summer,
we may shift the 24 hour period earlier or later to allow a long distance trip out of camp. In the interest
of getting out of camp in a hurry, we will usually quit working at 12:00 on Saturday, so that people can
shower or gather their laundry together before lunch. You do not have to eat lunch in camp on Saturday.
On Sunday, everyone must report to lunch at 12:30 in their class "8" uniform with his/her Ross T-shirt.
Nights off begin at 6:00 pm, even on Wednesday. Nights off are not guaranteed to anyone. There
are several reasons why you might not get a night off : if we are short staffed; if there is a need to keep
people in camp (a severe storm, for example); if it is determined that you do not deserve a night off
because of behavior or inadequate work. Usually, however, everyone does get a night off. You are free
to eat dinner in camp, but you must wear your uniform if you do. You may stay in camp, go to Camp Post,
argo somewhere out of camp. There is a curfew of 1 :00 am on your night off. You are not free from 6:00
pm until the next breakfast. You are expected to be in camp and heading to bed by 1 :00 am.
Anytime you leave camp, you must sign out and then sign back in. There is a log book in the office
in which you list the time you left, your destination, and your return time. Please try to remember to use
this log. It doesn't do much good if you fill it in the next day. With the log book we should be able to
determine which staff are in camp at any moment. Personally, I find it hard as heck to remember to use
the darn thing, so kick my butt and make me use it too.
There is lots to do around Goshen. When you have a day or night off, get the heck out of camp.
You really need the change of pace. We have a lUxury that other camps do not, in that we all have our
day off together. We can take over a laundromat or restaurant. We can have cookouts and parties in the
pass. You don't have to stay with the group, but usually it's a lot of fun. To have a safe time off no matter
what you're doing, here are a few ideas. Don't drink and drive. Don't do illegal drugs. Don't do anything
illegal. Don't go over 25 mph past VMI. Don't yell at people in big pickup trucks. They will chase you.
Don't go to Craigsville and make fun of the locals. They will beat you up. Don"t try to beat Eric Menzer's
speed record from Lexington to camp. You might end up like Francis Frazier. Do go to any of the stores
or restaurants in Goshen. Do go Krogering. Do dance in laundromats. Do try to inhale an entire Wendy's
Superbar. Do dance in the pass in the moonlight. Do leap from rocks into the river. Do have a great time.
Me Responsibilities
As the MC for a meal you are required to:
* Before the meal, find one or two people to lead songs, or be ready to lead them yourself. Breakfast
needs one song, Lunch & Dinner two songs, unless there is some special presentation
* Watch over the meal to see how it is progressing. Keep control of the group by making any
necessary announcements. Confer with dining hall steward as to when and what to announce
about seconds, dessert, only one waiter per table, where to bring empty dishes, etc ....
* Ask CD and PO if there are any messages they wish to give. At end of meal, give these messages
and announce song leaders, announce other people with messages (area directors, commiss)
and dismiss scouts, reminding host den to stay.
* You are the one in charge of the whole meal program. Make it look sharp!!
Night Duty
Charge of Quarters (CQ)
As the staff member assigned night duty, these are your responsibilities:
A. You are on duty starting at 9:00 pm. Be in the first aid room at this time with your sleeping bag,
toothbrush and anything else you may need for the night. Do not show up at 9:00 and ask if you can go
get your stuff.
B. Treat all first aid cases from 9:00 pm until 7:30 the next morning, at which time the first aider will relieve
you. Treat cases according to the procedures established by the reservation Health Director, and be sure
to record everything in the log books as the Health Lodge staff directs.
C. Sleep in the first aid room on one of the top bunks. The light outside the first aid room door MUST be
left on all night in case someone c.omes by during the night.
D. Close down and clear out the administration building at 11 :00 pm. You are responsible for making sure
that all staff are out of the building. The only people who should remain in the building after 11 :00 are those
with permission from the CD or PD. Do not allow staff to leave a mess. Make them clean up and put away
all games, books, comics, food, cups, plates, soda, etc., etc ... before they leave.
E. Sweep floor in staff lounge, both porches, and romp room. Spot mop if necessary. Wipe table tops.
Return books, games, and magazines to shelves. Arrange tables and chairs neatly. Take any dishes to
dining hall. Put personal items left behind in the lost and found, unless you know whose it is and you want
to put it in their crate.
F. Empty trash cans as needed in romp room, lounge, and both bathrooms. Take trash to dumpster, and
put new plastic bags in trash cans.
G. Clean sinks and toilets in both bathrooms. Wipe mirrors and shelf. Stock paper goods. If you don't
know which cleaning chemicals to use, ask the Trimp so you don't get a face full of chlorine gas.
H. Sweep and mopfloors in both bathrooms. Use a small amountofthethe pine scent disinfectant. Hang
the mop out to dry.
I. Close Admin Building doors and turn out the lights before you go to sleep.
J. You are NOT responsible for cleaning the offices or first aid room, but you are responsible for leaving
the first aid room at least as good as you found it. If you don't know where to find the mop or the toilet
scrubbers or the broom or the toilet paper, ask the OM early in the day. Don't wait until it's after 9:00
because you probably won't find him. Also, don't wait until 11 :00 to start the cleaning. Start as soon as
you can so that you can get to sleep at a reasonable time. Don't give in to requests from staff to stay and
finish a game or something. Only someone making a long distance call that's cheaper after 11 :00 has
a good excuse for staying late. Require staff members to clean up any mess they've made. In fact, why
not try to recruit some people to help you. You usually can find someone who'll help with the sweeping.
K. Do not trade night duty with someone without first getting permission from the CD or PD.
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Cam pRo ssG ti ide Res p 0 n sib iIi tie S
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1. When busses and cars arrive, commissioners will instruct dens to bring their gear to the field and line
it up behind the sign with their pack number. All available staff members unload the busses. Webelos
..( and leaders should not assist in unloading, and should wait for the bus to leave before they retrieve their
belongings.
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2. When the pack that you have been assigned arrives, greet them in the field and help them get all their
gear behind the pack number signs, so that the number can be seen from the parking lot.
3. Instruct the den leaders that one of them should go into the office to check in with the Camp Dir. or
Program Dir. They should bring their pack roster. All names, including the adults, should be on the roster.
You and the other den leader should stay with the boys. If they want to get water or use the latrine, show
them where the site 2 latrine is. Also, they may use the water fountain by the first aid room, but please
keep them away from the office and lounge areas.
4. When the den leader has checked in, have the pack load up with some gear. Tell them not to bring
everything they have, as most of them will not make it all the way to the site if they do. Tell them to bring
only one or two things, and that everyone will come back forasecond load (even iftheydon't have anything
left to get). You should try not to carry anything big, as you will probably end up helping the boys with the
stuff they're carrying. If there are chuck boxes or foot lockers, they may be given to the QM to deliver,
but all other gear must be carried.
5. When you arrive at the site, let the DEN LEADERS decide who gets what tent. Check through the site
with the leaders to make sure nothing is missing and that there is no broken equipment. If there is broKen
equipment, remove it, if possible, and set it by the road. Take note of any equipment that is needed, and
be sure to tell the Quartermaster and Camp Director as soon as you return to the field. Give the boys a
few minutes to put things in the tents, and then get them headed back to the field to get the rest of their
equipment. (Rarely, you will have a den that has everything in backpacks, and the second trip won't be
necessary.) When walking back to the field, and on the trip back to the site, use the same trails and point
out landmarks along the way. If you take several different routes, you will only confuse them.
6. When all gear is at the campsite, give the boys half an hour or so to unpack and to explore the latrine
and woods around the campsite. Have them set up their tent so that everything they will need for bed
(pajamas, sleeping bag, toothbrush, flashlight, etc.) is out on the cot in an easy to find place. Do not
interfere in their unpacking, but be sure the den leader is aware of what they should be doing. During this
half hour, have a seat at the table, chit chat with the boys and leaders, and take it easy. After they are
finished, there are three things you need to do. You need to review the camp rules and emergency
procedures with the boys, you need to give them a tour of the camp, and you need to get them to the
program shelterfortheir medical screening. The order in which you do these things depends on the time
you have been scheduled forthe screening, and how early or late yourden arrived at camp. If time permits,
the best orderforthese things is to go overthe rules, conduct the tour, and go to the screening during the
tour. This makes for less walking back and forth to the site. When you go over the rules and emer. proc.
make it a discussion, not a lecture. When you conduct the tour, be sure to point out easy ways to reach
the campsite and dining hall from various program areas. When you go to the screening, make sure the
boys wear shorts and T-shirts, and that the leaders bring all medical forms and prescription medicine.
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7. When you are all finished, the den will hopefully have some time to spend in their site. Walk them back,
and make sure they know the way well enough to find their way back to dinner. Inform them of the class
"A" uniform policy for dinner and evening program. Tell the leaders to bring flashlights to dinner, as they ,
will not return to the site until after the campfire. Make sure the boys know that they DO NOT bring
flashlights. Make sure they know the time they should report to the flagpole. At this point, it's ok to leave
them on their own.
8. Afterthe campfire, find your pack and guide them back to their site. It's best foryou to have a flashlight
so you don't get stuck walking back in the dark. Don't hang around the site. As soon as they've all made
it safely, say good night and return to help put out the campfires.
9. Saturday morning all staff gets up at 5:00 am. All guides need to be at the site they guided by 5:30
am. Hopefully, they will be awake, but if not you need to wake them, starting with the leaders. Let them
know that they need tei be at breakfast, with all their gear in the field by 6:30 am. If there are any boys
who just won't get going, ask the leader to motivate them. It's ok to walk around and encourage the boys
to hurry, but you should only get in there and help a boy get packed up if the leaders just won't do it and
it's very very late. Tell everyone to take two trips, the same as when they came in. After your den is all
finished, help with the flag ceremony, food distribution, etc ....
Camp Rules & Emergency Procedu r e s for Guides to Discu ss
Discuss these general rules with the boys. Have them give lots of reasons why we have the rules:
1. No running in campsite or on trails. We have jumping roots and biting rocks!! It's ok to run in the field
or in the water.
2. Wear shoes at all times, except in the water, in the shower, and in bed. No sandals or flip flops except
in the showerhouse or at the beach. Wear regular shoes to get to these places, then change to sandals
3. Stay out of everyone else's tent, unless they're there and you're invited in. Stay out at other campsites
unless you are invited in by the leader of that den. Please don't ever enter the staff area.
4. Never keep any kind of food in your tent, unless you want an unexpected visit during the night
5. Never enter any part of any program area except when asked to by a staff member. Always use the
deSignated entrance - don't come around back. Never cross a fence to enter or exit any program area.
Always use the gate at any area that has one (especially the waterfront, shooting ranges, and scoutcraft
areas).
6. Always have a buddy. Use the buddy system in all activities. Always get permission to leave the
campsite, orto leave the group. (The latrine isconsidered inside the campsite.) Tell yourden leaderwhere
you are going. Always bring along at least one buddy.
7. Keep yourself clean (showered) and check for ticks every day.
8. Turn in all medicine to your den leader. The first aider and nurse must know if you are taking any
prescription medicine.
9. Don't damage any camp equipment. Many other people need to use it in the future.
10. When the scout sign is up, silence reigns.
Emergency Procedures - Discuss in very simple and general terms what the boys need to do in the event
of a fire, a lost swimmer, or a severe storm. Don't worry about what the den leaders or staff do, as this
will only confuse the boys. The den leaders will receive complete instructions at the roundtable meeting.
Make sure you describe the sound of the siren and freon horn, and make sure they know whi ch one is
for what emergency. Tell them not to run during an emergency, but to walk quickly without stopping to
save personal belongings. Make sure they know not to help to fight fires orto search for missing persons.
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NATIONAL CAPITAL . AREA COUNCIL, BSA
9190 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301)530-9360
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FIRE IN CAMP
WEBELOS
WEBELOS
CAMP
CAMP
ROSS
P.M. I.
Goshen Scout - Camps
Route 1, Box 86
Goshen, VA 24439
(703)997-5140
A. If a fire is discovered in camp by a Den, all Webelos in the area move
immediately to the parade grounds. The scouts or leaders should tell the
very first staff member they find about the fire. This staff member will
sound the fire alarm, or will get word to the administration building that
the alarm needs to be sounded. When the group that discovered the fire
arrives at the parade grounds, they should immediately tell the details of
the fire to the Camp Director, Program Director, or First Aider. In the
event of a night fire, or if no staff member is found on the way to the
parade grounds, the scouts and leaders involved will go directly to the first
aid room .to notify the staff member on duty about the fire.
B. If a fire is discovered by a staff member, that staff member will go
directly to the first aid room, will sound the fire alarm, and then will give
all details of the fire to the Camp Director, Program Director, or First
Aider. If it is discovered by more than one staff member, only one need go
to the administration building . The others stay to monitor and control the
fire.
C. Upon hearing the fire siren, all persons in camp (except any staff
members that are monitoring the fire) will report to the parade grounds. All
areas and activities close immediatel y . Anyone having a campfire in their
site at the time must extinguish it b e fore leav ing their site. Do not try to
bring along any personal gear. Shoes mu s t be worn. Webelos and leaders wi l l
assemble in their usual place around the flag pole. Den leaders should take
attendance to be sure all scouts and leaders are present. Staff will report
t o the fire coordinator (the most senior staff member in camp at the time,
usually the Camp Director or Program Director) for assignment. Staff will be
sent out with fire equipment, and as runners to program areas and campsites,
as needed.
D. The Camp Clerk will take attendance using the master list of scouts and
leaders in camp. The Clerk will check with a den leader from each Webelos
den.
E. If any fire fighting needs to be done, it is done by STAFF MEMBERS ONLY.
The Camp Director (or the next person in charge if he is out of camp) will
stay in contact with the Reservation Director and update him on the situation
in the event staff from other camps are needed.
WEBELOS NEVER ASSIST IN FIGHTING THE FIRE!!! !!
LOST BATHER (Missing Swimmer)
If there are more buddy tags on the "IN" board than persons accounted for in
the water, these procedures are to be followed:
A. All swimmers are instructed to get out of the water and check out.
B. A staff member blows the freon horn at a rate of one blast every five
seconds as swimmers clear the area. The horn will be sounded for several
minutes. Upon hearing the horn, staff members close all areas and activities
in camp.
LOST BATHER. Continued
C. Al l Webelos and leaders report immediately to the parade grounds .
D. Archery and BB staff report directly to the Aquatics Director, being f
sure to check in with their buddy tags. Archery, BB, and Aquatics staff will
be given directions to start searching the swimming area BEFORE swimmers have
finished checking out. All other program staff, Commissioners, and QM will
report directly to the Aquatics director as quickly as possible, and will be
given assignments in and out of the water as needed.
E. The Camp Director, Program Director, Clerk, and First Aider report to
the parade grounds with the master list of campers and the file of ALL
medical forms. Before leaving the admin building they quickly call the
Health Lodge to tell them that the camp has an aquatics emergency. The Clerk
will take attendance using the master list, and will check for the missing
person using information from the runner in part G.Provisional den leaders
stay with their scouts. After a den has been checked and it is determined
that the missing swimmer is not from their group, they are sent back to their
campsite and instructed to stay there until the all clear signal.
F. At the waterfront, buddy tags are checked person to person by an
aquatics staff member to determine the identity of the missing swimmer. As
scouts check out of the waterfront, they proceed directly to the parade
grounds. They should only take time to put on shoes. They do not stop to
pick up personal items, or to use the latrine.
G. As soon as the missing swimmer is identified, no matter how far along
the search has gone, the person running the buddy board yells out the name of
the missing person, toward the lake, toward the woods, and toward nearby
program areas. Often this can be done BEFORE all the swimmers check out. If
there is ' no response, a runner is sent to the parade grounds with the buddy
tag so the Clerk knows who to be looking for. If the swimmer is not found
there, the First Aider will bring the buddy tag and the person's medical form
to the Aquatics director. Runners will be sent to the person's campsite, and
to other program areas.
H. If the missing swimmer is found outside the waterfront, a staff member
will bring the person directly to the waterfront. The Aquatics director will
determine that it is the correct person, and the search will be called off .
I . If the person is found in the swimming area, a runner is sent to the
parade grounds with details of the person's status, and the Health Lodge is
notified if necessary.
J. If the person is not found anywhere within a short time, the Health
Lodge is notified and the search continues.
K. If the miss ing swimmer is found outs ide the Waterfront, only the Camp
Director or Program Director will be involved with disciplining or counseling
a scout or leader who caused the lost bather drill. The Aquatics director is
responsible for determining how the person managed to leave unnoticed, and
for taking any disciplinary action with the staff that was responsible .
L. All clear will be sounded by one long blast of the freon horn, and by
runners going to all campsites.
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MISSING BOY
A. Den leader determines that a scout is missing.
B. Den leader immediately informs the Camp Director or Program Dir.
C. No horn or alarm of any kind is sounded.
D. The scout's medical form is checked. If there is reason to believe
there may be a medical emergency, the Health Lodge is notified to stand by.
E. The den leader returns to the site with two staff members assigned by
the Camp Dir. or the Program Dir. Together, these staff and the den leaders
thoroughly search the campsite, the surrounding woods, and neighboring sites.
F. If the scout is not found within 30 minutes, additional staff members
are assigned to the. search, even if they need to be taken from program areas.
G. If the boy is not found within two hours, the Reservation Director and
Health Lodge are notified. The Reservation Director takes charge.
WEBELOS DO NOT ASSIST IN ANY PART OF THE SEARCH!!
SEYERE WEATHER / FLOOD / NATURAL PISASTER
A. No alarm is sounded.
B. Camp Director or Program Director determines what action to take after
consulting with the . reservation Health Director, if necessary.
C. First Aider is instructed to be night dut y person (CQ) for that night .
All staff are on active duty. Time off is immediately cancelled.
D. Runners are sent to program areas with instructions to close down, as
necessary.
E. Webelos and Den leaders report to their campsites.
attendance to determine if anyone is missing.
Den leaders take
F. A staff member will be sent to each den site to inform leaders and
scouts of the appropriate procedures to follow.
FIRST AlP TREATMENT
Major and minor first aid problems will be handled in the First Aid
Room of the Administration building in order of seriousness. Major first aid
cases will be referred to the reservation Health Center after initial
screening in the First Aid Room.
TELEPHONE USE DURING EMERGENCIES
During and following an emergency, telephone use is restricted to the
Camp Director and those approved by him. No information about emergencies
and victims is to be released by any staff member, den leader, or scout.
That responsibility rests with the Reservation Director and Council Executive
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