SAFETY GUIDELINES and
POLICIES
Vehicles in Camp
All program and administration sites
are within convenient walking distance of each troop
site. Ample parking area is provided in the central camp
area and all vehicles must be parked in a designated
parking lot.
Bicycles
Scouts and leaders are asked not to
bring bikes to camp. Minibikes and motorcycles are not
allowed.
Alcoholic Beverages and
Drugs
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on
council properties. Violators will be asked to leave.
Illegal drugs are also not permitted and this rule is
strictly enforced.
Smoking
Scouts are not allowed to smoke at
camp. Adults are asked to exercise discretion among
Scouts and use the designated smoking area in camp.
Smoking is not permitted in buildings or in
tents.
Fire Arms and Bows and
Arrows
Personal fire arms and bows and arrows
may not be brought to camp for safety and security
reasons.
Propane and Gas Stoves and
Lanterns
Adults only may light propane stoves
or lanterns. They must be used outside of tents and
buildings and fuel must be stored in a locked
container.
Pets
Scouts and leaders are asked not to
bring pets to camp.
Firecrackers
Firecrackers or any type of explosives
are prohibited in camp for obvious safety
reasons.
Stone Throwing
It's a temptation for Scouts to throw
rocks down steep inclines or at the water but this can
cause personal injury to other Scouts or damage to camp
facilities. If you see this type of action, please stop
it immediately.
Shoes
Campers and leaders should wear shoes
when traveling around camp, particularly to the
waterfront, to avoid possible foot injuries. Scouts
participating in river tubing or other river activities
must wear old shoes while doing so.
Rock Hopping on the Wolf
River
The Wolf River is an intriguing area
in camp but all Scouts must remain off the river unless
supervised. This includes hopping from one rock to the
next along side the river.
No Scout or leader is permitted to
leave camp without checking out with the
camp office!
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN
CAMP
Your own unit's protection begins with
these items:
Medical Screening
The screening of each camper (Scout
and adult) by the camp health officer occurs upon arrival
at camp, This does not take the place of the medical
examination required before arrival in camp.
Admittance to camp
and participation in camp activities is dependent upon
having a completed health form, medical screening and the
camp health officer's approval.
Download a
Class
1&2 Health
Form (Youth)
or a Class
3 Health Form (Adult)
Download a Medication
Card
Daily Health Inspection
Daily health inspection of each camper
and his personal quarters is a must. This is the
responsibility of each unit leader, Early detection
ensures prompt care.
Daily Bathing
Personal cleanliness is the number one
item in the prevention of illness. There is no substitute
for soap and water. Infections and troublesome skin
eruptions such as poison ivy can be minimized with the
use of Fels Naptha soap.
Health Services
Health Lodge services are provided for
the care and health of campers. Any Scout having an
accident or suspected illness must,be taken to the Health
Lodge in the Strayer Lodge by an adult leader
immediately. It is important that all accidents,
illnesses, etc. be reported immediately to the health
officer and an accident report filled out if insurance is
to be valid.
Campsite Inspection
Inspections are conducted daily by the
camp staff. A clean camp is a most important factor in
establishing and maintaining high morale in your unit
while in camp. A Scout is clean. Units meeting standards
throughout the week will be awarded the Clean Camp
certificate for their efforts.
Fires and Firefighting
The danger of fire exists everywhere
in camp. The camp staff is prepared to handle
firefighting in camp, but you should be prepared to stop
or slow the fire until help arrives. Fireguard charts are
furnished and must be posted in camp and should be
inspected daily by 9:00 a.m. by the unit leader to see
that responsibilities are assigned and carried out.
Failure to sign the Fireguard Chart will result in an
unsatisfactory mark for that day's Campsite
inspection.
Water cans are furnished for each
site. Keep them filled at all times. Add water each day
to run them over as it will help prevent mosquito
breeding. Fire buckets and Indian pumps are for
firefighting only. They are not for water battles. If
they have to be used, refill them promptly. A fire water
drum is in each site. It must be kept full of water and
ready for fire fighting at all times.
No fires shall be left
unattended at anytime, anywhere in camp.
Liquid Fuels
Wood is in plentiful supply at camp.
The use of wood tools and fire building are valuable
Scout skills. Therefore we encourage the use of wood
fires in the campsites. The Bay-Lakes Council has adopted
the National B.S.A. Liquid Fuel Policy. Those leaders who
wish to use liquid fuels will be asked to read and sign a
statement stating that they have read and understand the
Liquid Fuel Policy. They may then, on their own
responsibility and in accordance with the policy use
liquid fuels. Open flames are not allowed in
tents.
Camp Wide Emergencies
In the event of a camp emergency,
Scouts will hear a siren or the waterfront bell. Upon
hearing this, all Scouts should report to their Sunday
night parade ground assignment, the Scoutmaster takes
roll, and the SPL is sent to notify camp officials that
all are present. They will receive any additional
instructions at that time. Scouts should remain there
until they receive instructions.
Recycling in Camp
In an effort to protect the
environment and meet state law. All of the Bay-Lakes
Council camps practice recycling. Each campsite will
contain a recycling container, which the troop will be
responsible for emptying each day at the camp recycling
center. Recyclables will not be accepted in the regular
trash containers in camp. If they are found, the troop
will be responsible for sorting the trash. Recyclables
will be separated and handled in the following
manner:
Items to be Burned
Please bum the following items in your
campsite: all paper products except styrofoam cups and
milk cartons. Both styrofoam cups and milk cartons are to
be brought back to the Commissary for proper
disposal.
Glass, Plastics, and Tins
Glass, plastics, and tins are to be
recycled. They are to be brought back to the Commissary
at any time from 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Please place
on the counter when returning these items. All labels,
which are burnables, are to be removed. These items are
to be washed before being turned into the Commissary.
Caps on any of these items are garbage and need to be
thrown in the provided garbage bags.
Help The Environment Even
More
If you want to help the environment
even more, please bring your own cups and/or
plates.
Garbage
All garbage must be returned in the
garbage bags issued by the Commissary. There is a hefty
town fine for improperly mixing of garbage and
recyclables and using dark bags.
Garbage can be returned to the
Commissary in the issued garbage bags between the hours
of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Friday Evening
After 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., please
bring back all left over staples, open bottles, etc. The
staff will take care of recycling these items properly,
and of course this does not have to be placed in garbage
bags.
Thanks for your consideration and
cooperation in this matter as we are striving to keep
camp fees low, because we are charged for all
garbage.
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