Cub Scout Resident Camp Leaders Guide

Welcome Cub Scout Resident Camp located at Fire Mountain Scout Camp.  Many exciting adventures are awaiting you and your Cub Scout during your stay at resident camp.  This experience will be one of the highlights in your Cub Scout career.  We hope that you as parents and leaders will take the opportunity to enjoy camp as much as the boys.  Within these next few pages are some of the keys that will unlock the thrill and adventure of Cub Scout Resident Camp for you and your Cub Scout.

Your arrival at camp will whisk you away to the adventures of pirates and all the excitement that comes with visiting the exciting theme at Fire Mountain.  You are encouraged to set the example and enjoy the theme at camp.

A super staff will be striving to bring you one of the best camping experiences ever.  Each has been specially trained to help you enjoy swimming, archery, crafts, nature, plus many exciting areas of adventure in the Cubs in training sessions.  The staff represents the greatest resource available to your Cub Scouts during their stay at camp.  As a leader in camp, we ask that you support these young men and women to enhance the programs they are providing.  This may occur in several ways.  

 

Resident Camp Leader Guidelines

 

Volunteer adults leaders are the single most important group of people at camp.  They are in constant contact with the Cub Scouts.  Enthusiasm, willingness to help, and kindness are the greatest assets of a resident camp leader.   A leaders’ main job is helping the boys move from one activity to another and providing discipline, if necessary.  The program activities and stations are run by the resident camp staff.  You may be asked to give a hand at a station when needed.  

Resident camp leaders are asked to:
Resident camp leaders oversee actions of all Cub Scouts seeing that:
  
Other items of interest for resident camp leaders:
  • Think back to the time you were a kid and dreamed about finding out all about knights of old....wow!  Here in the Pirates Ship of Fire Mountain, you can discover many exciting facts about these great knights.  You can have a great time if you let yourself be a kid once again.  Encourage the theme of “Pirates of Cultus” and you will see your Cub Scouts come alive.  Remember, the overall goal is to have fun!!!
    • You and your Cub Scouts are assigned to a den at camp.  This will be done by campsite.  You will travel to all the activity areas and stations by dens.
    • Encourage all the Cub Scouts to try everything offered.  Instant recognition will be awarded at each station and activity area to all Cub Scouts who “do their best”.
    • As you travel to the activity areas, keep track of the boy’s advancement records and you decide if he has met a requirement or not.  The staff doesn’t sign anything off.  They direct the activities and encourage the boys.  (An advancement opportunities sheet will be provided for each boy).
    • The flag area, by the main lodge, will be the gathering place for all meals.  We’ll be eating together for all the meals.  After meals, and especially after lunch, time has been built in to the schedule for “quiet time”.  Enjoy some time together as a den, but be sure to gather up your group and get to your next activity on time.
     
    Important......

      If you are not staying the entire 3 day 2 night adventure and are sharing this responsibility with another leader, make sure that you allow at least a two hour cross-over time so as to share what is happening at camp, as well as time to get to know the boys and be able to perceive problems and deal with them effectively.

    Things to Know

     
    TRANSPORTATION
    Transportation to Fire Mountain is furnished by each individual Pack or family.  Participants should arrive at 2:00 p.m.  Departure time is 11:00 a.m. on the closing day of camp.  You are again reminded that Cub Scouts are to be transported in regular passenger vehicles equipped with seat belts.  Trucks, pickups, and trailers are for equipment only.  
    TOUR PERMIT
      Travel plans should be filed at your Council Office prior to your Packs leaving for camp.  
    TRANSPORTATION OF GEAR
    Your gear will be transported to your campsite for you.  ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE MARKED WITH YOUR NAME.  Once you have received your campsite location, mark your items with this information as well.  REMEMBER TO PACK LIGHT, TAKING ONLY WHAT YOU NEED!!!  Plan to carry in your fishing poles and any other fragile items with you to your campsite.  
    WEATHER
      Weather in the Pacific Northwest is always unpredictable throughout the summer months.  Everything from warm summer days to quick thunderstorms, to 90 degree plus heat, to rainy days is considered normal, so come prepared.  
    DISCIPLINE
      As throughout the year, discipline is the responsibility of the adult leadership attending with the den.  The camp staff is available as a resource to assist with (not take over) any severe discipline problem.  
    REGISTERED IN SCOUTING
      All participants (boys and adults) must be currently registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.  ( It is recommended that parents attending with Scouts also be registered.)  
    LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
      Staff collects lost items during camp sessions.  If unclaimed during camp time, these items are taken to the Council Office.  Leaders and parents then have about a month to claim lost items before they are contributed to a worthy agency.  
    TENTS
      Cub Scouts and Leaders will be staying in BSA approved canvas wall tents, which sleep two.  The tents are on wooden platforms.  (These tents are rain proof but not 100% bug proof).  Campsites will be assigned out at registration.  IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you bring a cot, air mattress, or pads to sleep on...the floor is very hard!!  
    SHOWERS
      A shower house is available for all Cub Scouts and Leaders.  It is across from the Brotherhood Lodge.  A separate facility is available for female Scouters.  
    TOILET FACILITIES
      Flush toilets are available in the shower house.  All other toilet facilities are sani-cans scattered throughout the camp.  These toilets are sometimes odorous, but are clean and sanitary.  
    FISHING
      Lake Challenge is full of rainbow trout.  No license is necessary to fish there.  Fish should be cooked and eaten or arrangements made to freeze.  NO FISHING FROM THE DOCKS OR SWIM AREA.  The camp has a 2 fish limit for Scouts and one fish for adults (including those frozen).  ** REMEMBER, THERE IS NO CATCH AND RELEASE OF ANY FISH**.  All adults who fish must be accompanied by a Cub Scout.  
    FIRST AID
    Several Staff Members are qualified First Aiders.  Accidents will be reported to the Salishan Health Lodge.  Someone is always available near the Health Lodge at night in case of an emergency.  A Camp Medic is available at all times.  
    FLAG CEREMONIES
      (REQUIRED FOR ALL CUB SCOUTS AND LEADERS).  Each morning at 7:30 a.m., and evening at 5:45 p.m. the colors will be raised or lowered.   The Staff will be in charge of this event and will select a few Cub Scouts to assist them.  
    CAMPFIRES
      (REQUIRED FOR ALL CUB SCOUTS AND LEADERS).  Campfires will take place at the large campfire bowl by the flag pole area.  You won’t want to miss the excitement of this activity.  Check your schedule for times......  
    LEAVE YOUR PETS HOME
      Camp abounds with natural wildlife:  deer, birds, cougar, bear, and so on.  For this reason, pets are NOT allowed...not even pets that can be carried.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!  
    PHONE
      Emergency phones are available.  All messages will be handled through the Scout Service Center.  In Everett, call (425)338-0380 anytime Monday through Friday (9-5:30) or in Bellingham, call (360)734-3940.  The Service Centers will get your message to camp.  After hours, weekends, and EMERGENCIES call (360)422-6542.  
    TRADING POST 
    The Trading Post will offer many exciting items for sale...candy, pop, craft items, T-shirts, fishing gear, Scout items, and much more...Hours will be posted at camp.

    What to Bring

    CLOTHING ITEMS
    • pajamas
    • sweater or jacket
    • coat
    • poncho or rain gear
    • hat or visor
    • rugged pants (jeans)
    • t-shirts
    • hiking boots with socks
    • tennis shoes with socks
    • swim suit and towel
    • old tennis shoes for swimming
    • rubber boots
    • extra socks
    • shorts (no short shorts)
     
    CAMPING GEAR
    • sleeping bag or blankets
    • ground cloth
    • pillow (optional)
    • cot or air mattress
    • day pack
    • pack or duffel bag
    • canteen (optional)
    • insect repellent
    • sun screen
    OTHER ITEMS
    • flashlight/extra batteries
    • personal first aid kit
    • drinking cup
    • fishing gear (optional)
    • sunglasses
    • camera/film (optional)
    • alarm clock
    TOILET KIT
  • toothbrush/toothpaste
  • comb
  • soap for body
  • bath towel and washcloth  
    MEALS AND SNACKS
    The trading post will have some food items available.  All regular meals are provided.  
    ADULT EXTRA ITEMS (OPTIONAL)
    • lawn chairs for campsite
    • matches for campsite campfire
    • hot dog sticks
    • Hay fever medication if needed (lots of grass pollen).
    • No radios video games or cassette players or unmarked prescription drugs.
    This equipment list is meant to serve as a general guide.  Please use your own discretion in choosing what to take and what to leave......

    For more information write to Cari Crabtree