Security and Personal Safety

Buddy System

This is personal safety and security at its most basic level.  Having someone else watch out for you while you watch out for him.  The buddy system is to be used for all swimming, hiking, and outpost camping activities.  It is important to use the buddy system at all times - boys and adults.

Security

All participants (boys and leaders) must be appropriately registered members of the Boy Scouts of America, and must be registered at camp!  Camp identification is required.

Any suspicious individual, group, or vehicle should be reported to the Camp Office immediately for resolution.

Campers, leaders, and staff are asked not to wander off the camp property.

When exploring remote areas of camp, always have a buddy.

Do not enter other campsites without permission.

Everyone must check out with the Camp Director, or his designee, before leaving camp for any reason.  This is particularly important during emergencies.  The "Checkout" sign-out sheet is located near the camp office.  Everyone leaving camp must sign out (and in).

Unit leaders are responsible for knowing who is authorized by custodial parents/guardians to pick up a Scout and for ensuring that Scouts leave camp only with authorized individuals. Unit Leaders must consult with parents/guardians and complete a Camper Release form, which indicates specifically who is authorized to check-out the Scout.

Bank and Trust

It is strongly suggested that an adult leader serve as "banker" for the unit during the week for safeguarding money and other valuables.  We suggest that each unit use a lockable cash box for this purpose.

Supervision at Camp

It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that Scouting activities and meetings never be led by only one adult.  At least two registered adult leaders, one of whom must be 21 years or older, are required at all times.

The majority of the instructing, disciplining and organizing of your unit will come from your own unit leaders.  The staff works with you.  Our purpose is never to take over your job as leader of your unit, but rather to assist you in achieving the utmost respect of your boys, to work as your special advisors and helpers, and to provide an environment in which your troop can grow into a better unit.  After all, its your unit, not ours.

Personal Possessions

Leaders should encourage all Scouts to mark their possessions with their name and unit number.  It is highly recommended that campers leave valuables locked in their site or in the care of the adult leader when using the pool. The camp is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.  Do not bring valuables to the aquatics area!

Risk Advisory

Summer Camp, because of its very outdoor nature, can be a dangerous place.  “Can” be.  After all, objects and creatures that “could” harm or injure you surround you.  Don’t be afraid!  Common sense is your best friend.  Just pay attention to what is happening around you.  Also, pay attention to what is happening around your buddy, and maybe he’ll watch out for you, too.  Be Prepared.

Be a Star From time to time at the summer camp, we may take photographs, video, or film images or sequences for the purpose of camp and/or council administration and/or promotion.  Please share this information with the members of your unit.  Any individuals who wish not to have their image recorded should notify the Camp Administration in writing.