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Camp Baker
Venturing Camp
Leaders’ Guide
This document serves as an addendum to the
Camp Baker Boy Scout Leader Guide.
Please reference the other for rules, regulations, etc.
This document highlights program features and schedules.
Venturing Parent’s Page
Please reproduce this page and give it to the parent(s) of each youth attending camp.
Dear Venturing Parent:
It is our objective at Camp Baker to provide a learning environment that is both safe and fun for your
Scout. This note is intended to give you a few points of reassurance as you send your young man or
woman off to camp.
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You should know, that there are NO laundry facilities at Camp (so pack appropriately for the
entire week).
Cellular service in camp is very limited and should be reserved for emergencies only. If you need
to get an emergency message to a Scout or adult Scouter and cell phones are not working, you may
call our camp office at 541.997.3526. After hours messaging will be responded to first thing in the
AM. If at all possible, leave youth cell phones at home. It will help mitigate distractions.
There is Medical Officer on the Camp Staff that stays in Camp at all times. We are prepared for
emergencies of all types and have transportation to medical services ready at all times.
Camp is located just 8 miles south of Florence, OR. Weather is typically warm and mild during the
day and cool at night, so please prepare accordingly. Boots are a must for hiking in and around
camp. Please help your Scout prepare for wet weather too even the best weeks will experience
drizzle or a brief downpour.
There is a Camp store where your Scout and visitors may wish to buy Scout related items as well
as pop, candy, souvenirs, Camp T-shirts, memorabilia , merit badge items and ice cream! Scouts
typically bring $50-60 dollars for the week. You may wish to pre-order some items to take
advantage of the savings. Ask your Scout leader for the included pre order form.
No pets of any kind will be allowed into Camp Baker.
When dropping off your Scouts
or visiting, please take care of your pet's needs at home before you come to camp.
Thank you for all that you do for your Scout and his/her Crew. We will do our best to keep them safe and
secure for the week. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call.
Scouts enjoy mail and care packages from home. You may write to your son using the address below. Be
sure to mail letters and boxes in time to get to camp no later than the Wednesday of their stay. Some
parents even send mail before camp begins. Postcards will NOT arrive in time to be received by your
Scout.
“Johnny Scout”
Crew “123”
Camp Baker
5262 Boy Scout Rd
Florence, OR 97439
Yours in Scouting,
Chris McCullough
Camp Director, Camp Baker
Oregon Trail Council
541.673.5305/home office
[email protected]
www.OTCBSA.org
Joann Miller
Program Director, Camp Baker
Oregon Trail Council
541.530.7398/cell
[email protected]
541-957-8973 (Camp Office July – August)
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THE MISSION OF CAMP BAKER
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It is the Mission of Camp Baker, OTC to provide new and exciting outdoor
experiences to all Scouts, to help every Scout achieve challenging personal
goals in their own self development, and to set an example of living the
Scout Oath and Law to help instill strong Scouting values.”
Camp Baker will achieve this Mission by:
 Providing and encouraging new experiences
o By ensuring a physically, mentally, and spiritually
safe and nurturing environment
o Encouragement & emphasis of active participation
in new experiences
o By creating an active and varied program
 Helping Scouts meet personal and challenging goals
o Through providing a well planned program
o Being flexible to the program needs of troops and individual Scouts
o Encouraging and providing opportunities for Scout advancement
 Setting an example of Scouting values
o By encouraging proper uniforming
o Actively encouraging Scouts to live by the Scout Oath and Law
o Providing a respectful, nurturing environment through positive staff to
camper relationships
Venturing
CAMP SCHEDULE
ARRIVAL ON DAY ONE
12:00 – 2:00 PM - Arrival
(NO EARLIER, WE ARE NOT PREPARED TO RECEIVE YOU AND GATES ARE LOCKED.)
Your campsite guide will greet your unit in the parking lot. Your guide will help your Crew President lead the
crew through the rest of the day and will be your personal aide throughout the rest of the week.
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Every person who attends camp must have a medical recheck by a camp medical officer or
designee. Be sure to give the troop’s medical forms to your guide before leaving the parking lot.
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Please make every effort to arrive early in the afternoon, but not before 1pm. There is much to do
getting your Scouts checked in and oriented before camp “officially” begins.
Please encourage parents, families, and others who drive Scouts to camp to stretch their legs by giving
themselves a quick tour of camp before the long drive home. Tell families to leave their pets at home.
Our staff is directed that dogs are not to leave their vehicles while in camp, even if “only in the
parking lot”.
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12:00 – 2:30 PM - LEADER CHECK IN
While your guide and the president take charge of the unit and begin the Scouts’ orientation, a leader will be
directed to the Gratke Center (Camp office). The Camp Clerk will take each unit in turn and review
registrations, rosters, and final accounting. In addition the clerk will update you as to any amendments to
the camp program and schedule. Please have on hand:
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Completed Unit Roster (VERY IMPORTANT TO DO THIS IN ADVANCE)
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If you are an out-of-council unit, please bring your insurance policy number. All LDS units need to
bring their insurance policy numbers as well – check with your Ward/Stake Clerk.
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Bring ALL receipts you have received from the council office. We need to take care of any outstanding
fees at this time. Refunds may be applied to next year's camp or to the Trading Post during your stay in
camp. Any refunds at the end of the week will be MAILED out.
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Bring your unit checkbook to reconcile camp account.
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Make sure that another adult leader or SPL has given the medical forms to your troop guide.
1pm – 2:30 PM - SCOUTS’ ORIENTATION TOUR
Your SPL, with help from the troop guide, will lead the Scouts through their orientation including swim and
medical checks. If there is a bottle neck anywhere, you may go somewhere else and then return. Do not
wear open toed shoes in camp.
3pm – Leader Meeting (AT THE LEADERS LODGE) – Mandatory
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One adult and one youth representative from each unit shall attend.
3:00 – 5:30 PM - SETTLE IN / Activity registration
Finish getting camp set up and meet with area directors to register for activities.
5:45 PM - ASSEMBLE FOR EVENING COLORS
All Scouts and Scouters are to wear their full uniform (whatever that may be) to each flags. If your
Venturers do not have a set uniform, please come up with your unit’s activity uniform for Camp.
Please have them wear pants or cargo shorts (no basketball shorts or sweats). It is part of our
mission to set the example for how a Scout should present himself. Each Crew is encouraged to bring
their Crew/Squad flags to each assembly
6:00
DINNER
6:30
Volleyball, ultimate, climbing, zip line, etc. Finalize any program features.
8:30pm
ASSEMBLE AT FLAGPOLE FOR MANDATORY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES REVIEW
CAMPFIRE!
10:00 PM - TAPS--- ALL CAMPERS IN CAMPSITES
DAILY SCHEDULE
On the next page of this guide you will find the "basic" camp
schedule. Special programs and activities will be announced
throughout the week along with advertisments of the daily
offerings at each flag ceremony.
These special offerings are dependent upon your needs, staff,
adult volunteers, weather, etc...
DEPARTURE ON DAY 5
11:30am - CLOSING CEREMONY, COURT OF HONOR,
Sack lunch
After the closing flags and awards ceremony, sack lunch will
be available for everyone to eat on the way home. Your unit
is dismissed from camp when you have turned in your
certified campsite check-out form along with your camp
evaluations.
NO LATER THAN 12:00pm - DEPART FOR HOME
MONDAY ARRIVALS LDS Troops, please talk to your Bishop for permission to come on
Sunday and enjoy services in Florence so that your boys do not miss out on all the Sunday fun
and you do not have to drive during unsafe hours)
(Saturday arrivals with camp director approval is possible for an additional camper fee)
6:00 AM ARRIVAL AND CHECK-IN: Plan to arrive at 6:00 am. A staff guide will meet your
troop in the parking lot and get you to your campsite. Be sure each Scout takes a signed merit
badge blue card to each of his merit badge sessions. Remember to get an updated
schedule from the office when you arrive.
Feel free to speak with the Program Director upon arrival to discuss advancement needs.
BASIC DAILY SCHEDULE – Camp Baker Venturing
Day one
This tentative schedule is will most likely change (Updated 5.2016)
Day 2, 3, 4
Welcome to Camp Baker
6:30am
Please plan to arrive as a group between
12:00pm and 2:00 pm
7:45
Flag ceremony, announcements
8:00 – 8:45 am
Breakfast
NO EARLIER/LATER PLEASE
9:00-12:00pm All Program Areas Open
Day 4 is SCUBA Dive Day
10:00am
Polar Bear Swim (Day 1, 3)
Leader Meeting at Leader’s Lodge
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 - 3:00pm Arrival
Settle into Camp
Swim Checks
Medical Checks
Tour Camp
Open Boat and Swim
3:00pm – Leader meeting
4-5pm – Shooting Orientation
5:30pm
Evening colors
5:45 -6:30
Dinner / Program Registration
7:00pm
Assemble at flagpole for drive to
beach for evening activities and...
12:30-1:45 Games!!! TBA
1-2 pm
Trainings/Ethics in Action by Appointment
2:00-5:00
All Program Areas Open by appointment
4:00pm
5:00pm
Belly Flop off (Costumes encouraged!) (day 4)
Overnight Treks leave throughout evening
5:30 pm
Evening flag ceremony
5:45 pm
Dinner
6:30pm
Program areas open M-T
7:00 pm
Dune Night (Day 3) Sandboarding and more
9:30ish
CAMPFIRE!
8:00 pm
Campfire (Day 4) Planned by campers
11:00
Taps
9:00 pm
Night Owl Hike (1, 2) Assemble at campfire bowl
11:00 pm
Taps
Day 5
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Programs by appointment
11:30 – Closing ceremony
Sack lunch for road
12 noon - Camp Dismissed
ACTIVITY AND PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Venturing camp at Camp Baker
Because it is a newer program, we are open to suggestions.
We have created an awesome collection of great program offerings, activities, and
advancement opportunities for Venturers. To take advantage of any of these is completely up to the Scout or
the unit. Upon arrival at Camp, you will be able to sign up for everything the first afternoon.
Open Program: Encourage Scouts to take advantage of Open Program time in the afternoon and evenings.
They can go to each area and work on advancement independently.
By Area: Each area of camp has something to offer Scouts of all ages.
interested in individual achievement or experience or group activities, it is here.
Whether they are
The Leader’s Guide for Boy Scout camp includes information on all the merit badge offerings
available for any male Venturer’s first class and up. We can even offer those classes for all
Venturers as an audit.
AQUATICS
No other Scout Camp setting in the Northwest can offer all the
waterfront opportunities Siltcoos Lake offers Camp Baker.
Aquatics offerings on our schedule include Swimming,
Canoeing, Rowing, Lifesaving, Kayaking, Small Boat Sailing, and
Polar Bear, and now....SCUBA!
The waterfront is also the obvious place to complete the
swimming requirements for Scout ranks. Basic swim instruction
is also available during open program area time and by
appointment.
The boats and swim beach are also open for free time use. The
Aquatics staff will also assist with canoe overnighters.
The aquatics staff takes responsibility for all the camp’s water-related activities, helping each Scout and troop
to safely take full advantage of all the recreation Siltcoos Lake has to offer.
Venturing offerings:
Swimming, BSA Lifeguard, Kayaking BSA, Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing,
SCUBA BSA ($50 added fee), Fishing, boating outpost adventures,
Polar Bear Swims, Moonlight Canoe Races, Boy Scout Merit Badges,
Canoe Tug o Wars, Mile Swim,
Lifesaver and Watercraft Ranger Elements, Canoe Jousting and so much more!
NATURE / CONSERVATION PROGRAM AREA
The Nature staff works out of Barney Carlson Lodge, an open air building just down
the trail from the Leader’s Lodge.
The nature staff is dedicated to more than just badge work. Encourage Scouts to
use this area to develop their curiosity about the camp environment. The staff is
always ready to look at an interesting bug or answer a question about whether or
not there really are bears in camp.
Our ecology staff puts on some other nature-oriented activities like the popular
night owl hike. They maintain a nature trail that is an especially good resource for Scouts working on the plant and
animal identification requirements.
Finally, this staff takes a special interest in the overall ecology of the camp. They are the experts on planning effective
conservation projects and on seeing that we treat the camp environment with wisdom and respect.
Venturing offerings:
Night Owl Hikes, Nature Hikes, Scout Merit Badges, Ecology Ranger Elements,
Conservation Ranger Elements, service projects, Citizenship Elements, Plant ID
SCOUTCRAFT PROGRAM AREA
Look for the pioneering projects and Scoutcraft demonstrations located in the Scoutcraft area. We see the
Scoutcraft staff as our camping experts and they are always ready to answer questions or share a Scoutcraft
trick or two
Venturing offerings:
Wilderness Survival Ranger Elements, Cooking Ranger Elements, First Aid Ranger
Elements, Wilderness First Aid Ranger Elements, Land Navigation Ranger Elements,
Leave no Trace Ranger Elements, Dutch oven cooking, pioneering, geocaching,
orienteering, Boy Scout Merit Badges, knots and so much more.
Canoe / Hiking Outposts
Each Venturer should sometime during their
time at Camp Baker, be it their first year, or
their fourth take a canoe trek out onto the
mighty Siltcoos Lake.
Either as a unit or a group of new friends, these
outings are memory makers.
Float Trip #1: Trestles Trip: Leave 1.5 hours
before dark and travel straight across the lake
to the large trestles. Pass under the bridge and
take out at the State Park and throw down your
bedroll or even pitch your tent for the night.
Share in the sounds of the lake and stories around a candle fire. Return in the morning in time for
flags and breakfast! Short and sweet!
Float Trip #2: The Dan Beard (Tsiltcoos) Trail: Leave after dinner with enough time to travel
south along Camp Baker and around the horn and into the wind! Head South West directly to the
Dan Beard Trail. Pull out and take a short hike before you throw down your bedroll or pitch your
tent for the night. When you rise in the AM, it will be to a beautiful fog, so make sure you took
your bearings!
Float Trip #3: The Outlet: You will depart as the waterfront is shutting down for the evening,
around 5pm or earlier. The water will be choppy, but you will be traveling in the right direction
to make the trip. You will head towards Dune City and down the Siltcoos River. Allow for plenty
of time to take in the sounds, smells and sights of the swampy channel. When you arrive at the
dam, you will pull out and camp the night at a private Georgia Pacific park. You may choose to
re-enter the channel and paddle down towards the ocean for a view, but you may not get out west
of the park as it is pedestrian traffic is prohibited to protect bird habitat. But it is a great
adventure to say you canoed from Camp Baker to the ocean! It is highly recommended that an
experienced staff member accompany your group. Your group will bring its own dinner. You
may be back in time for breakfast….that is up to you!
Float Trip #4: SWAMPY! Our very own island off the Southwest tip of the peninsula is waiting for
a patrol or small troop to visit. Bring along your fishing pole, firewood and a smores kit and enjoy
the sounds of lake.
Float Trip #5: Siusilaw River! A Crew may take canoes or kayaks (preferred) on the road early
in the morning and put in up the river past Mapleton, OR and paddle downstream towards
Florence, OR. A mild river, but a fun and new adventure for the Scouts of Baker! This day trip
makes for great practice of paddling prowess.
Process: To take a float trip, the Guide to Safe Scouting and Camp Baker aquatics safety
programs must be adhered to. A float trip plan must be submitted to the Camp Office and
cleared 24 hours in advance by the Camp Director and Aquatics Director. A copy can be found
in the appendix of this guide. Departure status is dependent upon weather and the AD has the
final say.
All paddlers must be Swimmers. Non Swimmers may not go in canoes without a certified adult
lifeguard.
SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM AREA
Our Shooting Sports staff operates three busy shooting ranges. The rifle,
archery and shotgun ranges are three of the most popular spots in camp.
You will receive information during orientation meetings at camp.
Lots of open shooting time will be available for everyone to practice and
qualified adult Scouters are encouraged to make themselves available for
volunteering.
Special Note. Do not allow anyone to bring any caliber of
weapon or ammunition to camp. ONLY camp ammunition is used
on our ranges. Any bow brought to camp must be turned over to
the office upon arrival at camp. The range officer will supervise
its storage and use. If you would like to donate firearms or
ammunition, contact Rex Star at 541.485.4433
Venturing offerings:
Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, Handguns, Slingshots, and Muzzleloaders
THE TOWER PROGRAM AREA
Camp Baker offers an exciting and challenging adventure in climbing
and rappelling. This program is for Scouts of all ages. Our tower,
operated under the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America, and the
supervision of experienced climbers, offer Scouts the opportunity to
challenge themselves on any of five routes, each requiring varying
levels of skill. Prior to climbing, each Scout receives detailed safety
instruction from our tower staff
Climbing
For Scouts who want to challenge themselves and tackle the Camp Baker
Tower. Learn skills of climbing, and repelling. The Tower will be open most of
your stay to drop in and learn or play!
C.O.P.E
Camp Baker is excited to offer a pinnacle experience, Project COPE.
Project COPE, a national program of the Boy Scouts of America which
stands for “Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience”. The program is composed of group initiative games,
trust events, low course events (under six feet of the ground), and high course events (over six feet off the
ground). Some activities involve a group challenge while others develop individual skills and agility.
Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel, and devise solutions to a variety of problems. Most
participants achieve more than they imagined they could. COPE emphasizes building self-esteem, developing
leadership, and working as a team to accomplish tasks, and it provides opportunities for every participant to
succeed as an individual and as a member of a group.
The program runs for the whole week, starting on Monday. It’s the perfect activity for your Scouts and adult
leaders to develop leadership and communication skills. The program has space for about 36 participants per
week that work in groups of eight to twelve to emphasize teamwork and trust. Participants must be at least
14 years of age. The low course is made up of 16 elements with names such as Trust Fall, The Beam, Wild
Woosey, The Wall, Spider Web, Nitro Crossing, and Piranha Pilings to name a few. The high course (most
elements are 40 feet high) has 9 elements with names such as Heebie Geebie, Commando Line, Zipline and
more.
Meeting the challenges of COPE allows individuals and groups to develop self-esteem and encourages them to
adopt challenging, attainable goals. The Camp Baker COPE Program emphasizes seven major goals:
teamwork, communications, trust, leadership, decision making, problem solving and self-esteem. Be sure to
visit with the Tower Staff on Sunday so you and your troop may benefit from Camp Baker’s premier High
Adventure Program.
Additional $15 fee may apply.
Venturer’s may also work on the Mountaineering elements of the Ranger Award!
HANDICRAFT PROGRAM AREA
The Handicraft staff works out of Buck Badley Lodge near the Trading Post. Scouts do not have to be working
on a merit badge to use the Handicraft Area. The staff is happy to help with any craft project, merit badge
related or not. The Trading Post will stock a wide range of craft supplies and kits. The handicraft area is
staffed all day long to assist Scouts with their free time projects.
Venturing offerings:
Chess and Magic Tournaments, Chainmail, Leatherwork, Basketry, Woodcarving,
Indian Lore, Communications Ranger Elements, Art, and more!
PROGRAM EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
So if any of your Scouts have said they have seen it all.....share with them all the great program offerings at
camp. Every Scout in your unit deserves another season at Camp Baker!
BAKER GAMES
We encourage you to bring unit and squad flags to all events you attend as a group. Throughout the week,
there will be opportunities to highlight your teamwork and special awards will be given during evening flags.
SERVICE PROJECTS: There are plenty of opportunities at Camp Baker for service to others and service to
our camp. The Camp Ranger has a list of recommended conservation projects, and the Quartermaster can
provide needed equipment. Our Camp Commissioners and other staff can also help you make arrangements.
OUTPOST TRIPS
Your program potential at Camp Baker extends far beyond its borders. Active troops strike out of camp and
make use of the many outpost opportunities the environment around Camp Baker offers.
If your unit decides to do an outpost, you must notify the Camp Program Director via a trip permit, maintain
your two-deep leadership both in and out of camp (if some Scouts are staying behind). Patrols may conduct
an outpost within camp boundaries, without adults present. Due to safety standards the Camp Director and
Aquatics Director have final say so on whether a troop may depart on the specified outing.
For canoeing and kayaking trips go back to the Aquatics section of this guide.
THE DUNES
Just one half mile west from Camp are miles of the greatest sand
dunes any Scout camp in the world has access to. The dunes are a
great outpost destination, whether for an afternoon hike or an
overnight trek. The “tree islands” in the dunes are a unique
camping destination. The lakes in the dunes (some years they are
there, others they are not) are great spots for a troop swim
(conducted on the eight point safe swim defense plan). A push
across the dunes reaches the ocean, a hike of about eight miles,
round trip.
Our 3rd night is DUNE NIGHT! Those interested in visiting and
playing in the dunes will head out after dinner. Sand boards will
be provided by reservation, but you may bring your own!
TRADING POST
THE CAMP BAKER TRADING POST STOCKS SOUVENIRS, SCOUTING AND CAMPING SUPPLIES, MERIT BADGE
MATERIALS AND PAMPHLETS, T-SHIRTS, HATS, PATCHES, CRAFT SUPPLIES AND SNACKS. THE AVERAGE
SCOUT SPENDS ABOUT $50-$60 DURING A WEEK AT CAMP.
Note: Camp patches are NOT part of the camp fee.
REFUNDS
Refunds will be determined through the camp office and issued from the council service center after your
week of camp. Refunds are NOT issued prior to camp. The $100 non-refundable campsite deposit will be
applied to your troop’s total camp fees or carried over and applied to next year’s campsite deposit. The $90
per Scout deposit is non-refundable when a Scout fails to attend camp.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national
origin or handicap.
REGISTRATION / INSURANCE
In accordance with National and local policies, every Scout and Scouter that attends summer camp must be
registered with the Boy Scouts of America.
MEDICAL FORMS
Each Scout and leader must submit a completed & signed medical form upon arrival at camp.
Bring 2 sets of copies, not originals to camp. There will be no exceptions regardless of amount or degree of
camp activity. Use ONLY the current official BSA medical form for youth and adults from your council office
which can also be found in the appendix of this document.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY the medical form should be specific about whom to contact, address, business
and home telephone numbers.
Medications MUST be managed and dispensed by your unit’s leadership. Each unit must bring with them a
lockable container such as a cashbox or tackle box with a padlock to store medications. The health officer can
assist with any meds requiring refrigeration. We may have boxes and locks available to check out with a cash
or check deposit of $25.
PROVISIONAL SCOUTING
Scouts sometimes have unique situations that would allow them to come to camp without their
home Scouting unit. Such as:
 Not available to go camping with home unit
 Home unit not attending Camp Baker or maybe not even any long term summer camp
 Has the resources and wants to spend an extra week at Camp Baker
 Scout is visiting family in Oregon for the summer
 Scout cannot afford out of council camp and could benefit from a scholarship to attend Baker.
Whatever the reason, a "Super" or "Adventure" Crew has been put together for just these needs. Scouts may
sign up independent of their home Scouting unit and will be assigned to this Provisional Scout Unit. This unit
will be helmed by experienced and trained Advisors to guide each Scout through a week of Scouting at Camp
Baker. A provisional Scout application is available in the Appendix of this guide. The fee is only $225. If it is
the only week of camp the Venturer will participate in, some camperships may be available.
Any unit sending 3 or more Scouts provisionally in the same week will need to send one Paid Adult.
Appendix:
On the following pages you will find some supporting documents and forms to help you plan and prepare for
your week at camp.
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Camp Baker Registration form for units
Special Diet Form
Tentative Advancement Program Schedule
Current Medical Form (6 pages)(Each Scout and Scouter must complete and be signed by Dr.)
Baker Anthem Program Application
Honor Troop Application
Provisional Scout Registration
Trip Plan for Outposts or Patrol Overnighters
CAMP BAKER
Venturing/Exploring Camp: July 5-9 
In Council: $198.00
Out of Council: $208.00
Adults $75 (minimum 2 adults)
 Crew  Post #_______ Contact Person
Council
Address
City
Phone
Email
State
Insurance Information: Company
Zip
Policy Number
Oregon Trail Council units are covered by council insurance – Church insurance covers Oregon Trail Council LDS units
Deposit: A $100 non-refundable campsite deposit is required with this application to secure your campsite. This
deposit is applied to your troop’s total camp fee for the coming year, and is not refundable if the troop does not attend
camp regardless of cancellation date, but may be carried over for the following year’s camp reservation. NO site will be
held without a deposit.
Number of Campers: Please give as accurate an estimate as possible. This number is the basis on which the
council orders food and supplies. Overly optimistic or conservative estimates make planning extremely difficult and
expensive.
Our troop expects to have a minimum of ________ Scouts and ________ Adults.
Camper Fees (youth):
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A commitment payment of $100 per youth camp fee is due to the Council Service Center by March 31, 2016.
Units that neglect to make this payment risk losing their reservation.
Final payment of $290 or $198 per Scout is due to the Council Service Center by May 31, 2016.
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Camp fees increase to $315 (Baker)/$223 (Melakwa) per youth for any payments received after May 31, 2016.
Leader Fees for Camp Baker:
Free adults are as follows: 1-8 boys = 1 free adult; 9-16 boys = 2 free adults; 17-24 boys = 3 free adults (max)
Fees for any additional leaders are $120, and are due in full by June 15, 2016.
Preferred
Campsites:
(1)
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(2)
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Each troop is encouraged to list their first and second choices for campsites. Assignments will be made on the basis of
campers in attendance. The Camp Director makes the final site assignment and does not guarantee requested campsite.
In some cases, troops could be sharing the site with another troop.
List any special needs or considerations for youth and/or adults attending camp with your troop
REFUND POLICY:
Camp fees are transferrable within the reservation for attendance adjustments on or before May 31st. Cancellation refunds between
May 31st and two weeks prior to Troop camp date incur a $100 no-show fee per Scout. Within two weeks of camp date, no refunds are
issued for Scouts or adults unless 1) family moved out of council, 2) death or serious illness in immediate family, 3) doctor verified
illness prevents participation. Please allow 30 days for refunds.
Camp Baker Summer Camp
SPECIAL DIET REQUEST FORM
Allergies and special diets are not common of our campers. However, our food service team is
very experienced with accommodating most dietary needs including foods allergies, religious
restrictions, and other health-related diets.
We are happy to accommodate any diet; however, this form must be submitted AT LEAST
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT CAMP.
Please note: Special diet requests are for food allergies, religious restrictions, and other
health-related needs only. Requests should not be made for food preferences, personal taste,
or for picky eaters.
Most campers, including vegetarians and gluten sensitive diners are able to easily “eat
around” our expansive menu which always includes a yogurt, cereal and fruit bar at breakfast
and salad bars and multiple sides during lunch and dinner.
Examples of special diet requests include: Peanut allergy, Kosher, celiac disease, etc….
*Please note: You must notify management of your special diet request. If accommodations can be made, it is
the responsibility of the attendee to meet with the Dining Hall Manager prior to each meal. Although our staff is
educated and trained on cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that cross contamination will not occur.
Scout/Scouter’s Name_____________________________________________________________
Unit #_____________________
Week Attending:
VENTURING
Medical condition or religious need:_________________________________________________
Special diet request_______________________________________________________________
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Person to contact for question or clarification_________________________________________
Phone # _____________________________ Email ______________________________________
MAIL TO:
Oregon Trail Council, BSA
Att: Renee Welch
2525 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97401
Questions should be directed to Camp Chef Brandon Webber.
[email protected]
Office Use only: Date Received ________________ Initial ________
Sent to Camp Director ________________________ Initial ________
Reviewed by Camp Chef _____________________ Initial ________
CAMP BAKER VENTRURING PROGRAM AREA SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Code
9:00 am
10:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Aquatics
Canoeing
Kayaking BSA /MB
Sailing
Lifesaving
Swimming
Mile Swim, BSA – daily req.
Motor Boating / Tubing
Scuba, BSA /MB
BSA Lifeguard
Open Program
Outbounds and Motor boating by appointment
Scuba – Dive day is day 4….must put in 2 hrs of prep and pay fee
Mile Swim practice is 9am every day…
$50 fee
All Morning and Afternoon Daily
Nature/Ecology
Ecology – Ranger Elective
Nature Trail Hikes
Conservation – Ranger Core
Rocket Building / Launch
Ecology Merit Badges
By Appointment
Drop in
Handicraft
Arts and Hobbies – R Elective
Leather Work
Woodcarving
Chess or Magic
Basketry
Build Displays for Ranger
Chainmail / Metalwork
$
$
$
Drop In Anytime
$
Scoutcraft
Land Navigation -Ranger Core
Knots, lashings, firebuilding
Geocaching
Wilderness Survival – R Core
Scoutcraft Merit Badges/Skills
Drop in
By Appointment
Shooting Sports
Archery
Shotgun
Rifle / Pistol / Black Powder
By Appointment
OUTBOUNDS
Outlet canoe trek, Swampy Island, Trestles, Dunes, Ocean trek, Tipi’s, and Cedar Grove
Open for sign up!
Must be Swimmer for kayaking, Beginner for Canoeing, Learners may go on rowboat to trestles or swampy
Tower
Bouldering Wall
Climbing Wall
COPE
OPEN
OPEN
AM – By Appointment – full week program
$ = Materials Fee
Remember! Program areas are open in evening and afternoons to accommodate Scouts'
Needs to finish up a badge, or start a new one!
Updated 8/9/15
Oregon Trail Council
Camp Baker
Boy Scouts of America
IMPORTANT!!!
THE FOLLOWING
MEDICAL FORM
(All 3 Pages) MUST
ACCOMANY EACH
CAMPER, YOUTH
AND ADULT TO
CAMP.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS DOCUMENT
(PARTS a, b, & c FILLED OUT AND
SIGNED BY PARENT AND DOCTOR) WILL
RESULT IN CAMPER BEING SENT HOME.
YES, IT IS THAT IMPORTANT
Baker Anthem Award Application
Submit to Program Director by Friday SM Meeting. Troop # ________ Campsite _____________________
Baker Hiker
Attend a program area special event. Take a hike to the dunes.
Try the orienteering course. Do a trail improvement project.
# of *Campers who earned this award: _____________
Names:___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Baker Camper
Go on an outpost campout. Do a service project for camp approved by staff.
Help another Scout complete a requirement towards Tenderfoot, 2nd class, or
1st class. Earn a Scoutcraft or Ecology Merit Badge while at Camp.
# of Campers who earned this award: _____________
Names:___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Baker Swimmer
Pass swim test. Know safe swim defense plan. Earn an aquatics merit badge.
Perform aquatics service project. Go boating with a buddy.
# of Campers who earned this award: _____________
Names:___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Baker Climber
Tie five climbing knots. Teach 5 climbing knots. Go Bouldering with your
patrol, try climbing.
Participate in a climbing / cope or central camp beautification service project.
# of Campers who earned this award: _____________
Names:___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
*Campers include Scouts and Scouters
Baker Honor Unit
1. Be present at all evening/morning flag ceremonies and help in conducting at least one.
2. Perform a service project for Camp Baker. Have it approved by a staff member before you begin.
3. Promote the patrol method and participate in the Super Patrol activities.
4. Put on a unit event (campfire, game, swim, outbound, etc.)
5. Participate in the Baker Games.
6. Clean the camp bathroom and shower house facility
at least once.
7. Be the duty patrol in the dining hall at least once.
OA Camp Participation Ribbon
1. Attend a council approved long term summer camp (Baker)
2. Have 60% of your registered youth attend a BSA summer camp this year. (check with your local council
service center to identify your current registration number)
3. #Scouts registered in unit ________
#Scouts attending Camp Baker ______
Percent % __________
TROOP #___________ CAMPSITE__________________
HONOR UNIT (YES or NO) circle one
OA PARTICIPATION (YES or NO) circle one
DATE __________________________________
SIGNATURE ____________________________
Complete and turn in to Program or Camp Director by last day at leader
meeting.
Please note that this form is for both awards. If you earn both, just submit one form.
Oregon Trail Council
Camp Baker
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Baker Float/Trip Plan
Secure Aquatics Director approval 1st, then submit to Camp Director prior to departure
Date of Departure: _____________________
Return Date: _____________________
Next to name put (S) for swimmer (B) for beginner or (L) for learner
Adult Leadership
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Youth
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
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Name: ___________________ ____ Troop#_______
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Add a second sheet if more space is required.
Destination: Circle One Dunes
Cedars
Swampy
Trestles
Other: ______________________________________________
Dan Beard
Outlet
Float/Trip Plan:
Equipment:
Emergency Contact: 1).Chris McCullough, Camp Director – 997-3526 2). ____________________________
Approved: ________________________________
Aquatics Director (if involving lake)
__________________________________
Camp Director
RENEE…..please insert Staff application here.
thanks