Last
updated on:
02.27.20
Den Leaders:
All
Den leaders are required to attend a Camp Leader training session prior to Camp. In
addition, each adult must also have taken a Youth Protection training course. A
parent who is not currently a Den Leader, may still apply to be a Den Leader at
Camp as long as they have taken these two required trainings. (click here for
the Den Leader Job Description)
All
Camp Den Leaders are required to attend a Camp Leader training session
prior to Camp. In addition, each adult must also have taken a Youth Protection training course. A parent, who is not
currently a Den Leader, may still apply to be a Den Leader at Camp as long as
they have taken these two required trainings. Check the website for more on how
to take Youth Protection training in class or online.
Den
Leader responsibilities include escorting their assigned Den to the different
Program activities, supporting team building within the Den, encouraging
individuals to do their best and to respect each other, and providing positive
redirection/discipline (when necessary). In addition, the Den Leader is
responsible for providing a cooler to contain their Den’s lunches. It is
suggested that the Den Leader coordinate, within their Den, the responsibility
of bringing ice to keep their cooler cold. Camp does not provide ice for
individual Den coolers.
When
registering as a Den Leader, please indicate the rank and Pack that you would
like to be associated with. Remember, all immediate family of a 5-day Den Leader
will
receive a 50% discount on each weekly fee for Cub Scouts and Kids Korner attendees. This discount does not
apply to the Tiger Scout program or Camp Aides.
3-Day Adult Volunteer:
3-Day Adult Volunteers responsibilities include assisting
at either a den assignment or station assignment determined by the Camp
Director. Uses the materials and information provided to assist in delivering a
high quality program. Assignment may change for each day. All 3-Day Adult
Volunteers are required to attend a Camp Leader training session prior to Camp.
In addition, each adult must also have taken a Youth Protection training course.
Please remember that any of a 3-day Adult Volunteer’s immediate family
receives a 30% discount of weekly fees for Cub Scouts and Kids Korner attendees. This discount does not apply to the Tiger
Scout program or Camp Aides. (click
here for the 3-Day Adult Volunteer Job Description)
Training for Camp:
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Anyone signing up to be a Den Leader, Staff Member, 3-Day Adult Volunteer or
Camp Aide at Day Camp must
attend one of the following trainings held prior to the start of camp. This
training goes over the Volunteer Manual, Emergency Procedures, Health &
Safety, and Camp
Rules.
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PART
ONE |
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Dates:
Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at
TBD
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Pasadena
United Methodist Church is located at:
61 N. Ritchie Hwy.
Pasadena, MD 21122
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Each
Den Leader and Staff Member is expected to attend a short meeting/training session to learn the
volunteer manual and emergency procedures. Training should last about 1 hour. If you cannot attend one of these training
sessions, please contact
our Camp Director.
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PART TWO
On-line Youth Protection: |
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All Den Leaders, Staff Member
and 3-Day Adult Volunteers are
required to have current & up-to-date Youth Protection Training. A copy of
your certification card needs to be submitted with your registration
forms.
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This link will take you to the new B.S.A. Online Training Center. You
will need to make an online account. When making your account it is recommended
you fill in your council and your membership number (found on your B.S.A.
card). Baltimore Area Council will then have you on record for completion.
Training will take about 30 mins. to complete. Once completed, you will be
given an online test. If you have any trouble with this, click the help button
or contact the the Baltimore Area Council Helpdesk. You can also complete many
other certifications not required for camp such as: Safe Swim Defense, Safety
Afloat, and Fast Start.
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Camp Set-up, Take Down & Orientation:
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All families attending camp are required
to attend one of the Orientation Dates the
weekend before camp.
You need only attend one of these
days.
This allows families to see the facility,
go over the rules and regulations regarding
camp, and pick up their camp t-shirts and den
assignments.
We also ask that parents assist in either Camp
Set-Up or Camp Tear-Down.
Many hands make for light work in the
construction and break down of camp.
You need only attend one of the options.
It is also suggested to bring a lunch with you,
as well as water and drinks.
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Set-Up
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Saturday, June 20th 10am to
11:30am
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Saturday, June 20th 12:30pm to
2pm
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Sunday, June 21st 10am to 11:30am
Take Down
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Friday, June 26th following camp
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Saturday, June 27th 10am to
11:30am
Camp Orientation
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Saturday, June 20th
at 2pm
or Sunday, June 21st at
2pm @ A.A.Co. Fairgrounds
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Camp Uniform:
Each Camp
participant is required to wear the official camp t-shirt everyday. Our Camp
involves a lot of walking. We advise that every participant wear an older pair
of sneakers (with socks) daily. The Scouts will be exposed to sprinklers with
may soil/ruin a new pair of shoes! There are no sandals allowed in Camp...
not on Cub Scouts, Camp Aides, or Adults. Anyone wearing sandals will need to leave the
Camp site or sit in the Administrative Area until appropriate footwear is
provided.
Lunch/Water:
All participants are
responsible for providing his or her own lunches and drinks for the lunch time
period. It is advised that each Cub Scout, Kids Korner and Tiger attendees put
their healthy lunch inside of a labeled, one gallon zip lock baggie. Den Leaders
are expected to provide a cooler with ice for the storage of their Den’s
lunches. It is encouraged to coordinate with other parents within the Den to
take turns providing ice for the cooler. Camp will not supply ice for individual
Den coolers. One-day parents are required to bring lunch on the day they attend
camp.
REMINDER:
Due to changes in National Camp Standards, lunches will no longer be
offered to Camp Aides or Staff Members.
Each Camp Aide and Staff Member is responsible for bringing their own
lunch for the day in an appropriate lunch bag to keep cool.
Den Leader Resources:
