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The Boy Scouts of America and the Bay-Lakes Council call your attention to some IMPORTANT POLICIES. 1. All overnight outings require two adult leaders minimum. 2. All tour permits, local and national, require two adult leaders. Leadership Policy for all BSA trips and outings.
3. Age Guidelines The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members' participation in camping activities. Cub Scouts (second and third graders) may participate in council operated day camps, resident camps, or family camping. Overnight camping by Cub Scouts in dens or packs at this level IS NOT APPROVED, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the BSA. Webelos Scouts (fourth and fifth graders) may participate in council-operated day camps and resident camps, and in overnight den or pack campouts with adequate parent participation. Two leaders are required; however one adult per Webelos Scout is recommended. All Boy Scouts (11-18) may participate in troop or patrol overnight campouts, camporees and resident camps. Boy Scouts, Venturers, Varsity Scout and Explorers age 13 or older may also participate in National Jamborees and high-adventure programs. 4. Cub and Webelos Camping Policy. THE NATIONAL POLICY IS AS FOLLOWS: Camping on a Cub Scout Den or Cub Scout Pack overnight basis is not permitted for 8 and 9 year old Cub Scouts. Instead it is urged that the emphasis be placed on the opportunity for dens and packs to enjoy frequent day outings with parent participation and Cub Scout Day Camping. Webelos (fourth and fifth graders) overnight camping is encouraged because it helps build the bridge that spans the gap between Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting. These campouts may be for one or two nights and several may be held during the year. The important thing to remember is that the parent or other adult should attend with the boy. 6. NO Tag-a-longs. Do not bring any younger or older unregistered children to camp as a participant or guest because it is a disservice to the boys who are supposed to be there. All youth attending must be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. No exceptions can or will be made. Reference & Camping Guidelines for Cub Scouts, Webelos, and Families, 1989 National Jamboree Fact Sheet, XVII World Jamboree Fact Sheet, National Standards for High-Adventure Programs.
Tent Camping is the most desirable, as it allows full Patrol Method to function - builds strong patrols - requires practice of Scouting Skills. In warm or cold weather tent camping is the best. It is the reason most boys become Scouts. Tent Camping Sites are available in each of the Bay-Lakes Council Camps Reservations may be made by using the short term reservation form. The modest fee of $1.00 per person for the weekend (2 nights) covers a site for any size troop.
Bay-Lakes Council is pleased to announce a colorful patch for those who challenge the wintry blasts under canvas or in the open November 1st through March 31st. To qualify, the Polar Bear camper must remain in the camp for 24 hours, doing his share of the patrol housekeeping and using no buildings for shelter. He may then upon certification of the senior patrol leader, be awarded the coveted POLAR BEAR patch. The patch is available for purchase through your local field office. Links to winter camping: |Outdoor Action Guide to Winter Camping| |Winter Camping Manual| |Winter Camping and Hypothermia| |Northern Tier National High Adventure Base, BSA|
RESERVATIONS: Due to the limited number of winter cabins available, the sign-up will be as follows: Council events, April 1st; District event reservations accepted after May 1st; Unit reservations accepted after June 1st; Out of Council 30 days in advance depending on occupancy. After January 1st, Family Reservations accepted.
1. Use SHORT TERM RESERVATION APPLICATION FORM. 2. Only one reservation may be made for the same camp at a time for Cabin use. (EXAMPLE: Unit reserves January 9-11 at GDC, that unit may not reserve another date at GDC until after camping on the previous reserved date of January 9-11). 3. Indicate camp, cabin, and date desired. 4. APPLICATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE IN Appleton OFFICE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO GOING TO CAMP OR A $10.00 ADDITIONAL HANDLING FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO ANY UNITS MAKING RESERVATIONS LESS THAN THE TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. To find out what facilities are still available, call the Appleton Office at (1-800-3SCOUTS). Space for your unit will be held for 10 days. IF THE WRITTEN APPLICATION AND REQUIRED FEE IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS THE SPACE WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANOTHER UNIT. Reservations made at Field Offices will delay the procedure.
CABIN CAMPING - There are three winter
cabins available from October 1st through April 1st. The fee
for a weekend (2 nights) per building is as
follows:
Shelter - $25.00 per day Shelter has 6 picnic tables and serving counter with electricity - No water Units should bring their own cooking and eating gear and water jugs. PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! Sleeping quarters for each gender, except when occupied by a family must be separate. Coed occupancy is limited to room capacities. Wisconsin Electric has two rooms of 16 each. Wausau Homes Adventure Lodge has 12 bedrooms
Wausau Homes Adventure Lodge
The Bay-Lakes Council offers some
excellent facilities for high adventure. Some of the
opportunities are owned and operated by the Bay-Lakes
Council, others are operated by the National Council. Crews
and Posts in the Bay-Lakes Council can take advantage of any
of them. The Bay-Lakes Council camps are available for Explorer Post and Venturing Crew use any time of the year. Summer camp options are available. Coed Overnight Policy - For coed overnights, physical facilities must provide separate housing, tentage, etc. Leadership Overnight Policy - Adult male leadership must be housed with and be responsible for male post members. Adult female leadership must be housed with and responsible for female post members.
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