Troop 459
Summer Camp Rules
We expect every scout in the troop to live up to the Boy Scout Oath and Law for the
entire session at Bartle. These are the basic guides we will live by. In
addition, the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation has certain rules that we must
follow. Please review these rules with your son and make sure he understands
them. Before arriving at Bartle Summer
Camp on Monday, June 3rd please check your son’s camp box to make sure he has the items he
needs and is not taking some items that just should not go to camp.
V.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AT CAMP
- Emergency procedures are discussed
in detail at the first leaders meeting; please make sure that a representative
is available at this meeting!
Each campsite is required to
fill out a fireguard chart given to them at check-in and have it displayed on
their bulletin board.
FIRE
- In case of fire, report it to the
camp office IMMEDIATELY. The camp staff is organized to help in fire fighting
techniques, and the Iconium Fire
Department will respond. Please stay out of their way so no one gets hurt.
Please remember that every Scout should feel a responsibility for fire
prevention.
SEVERE
WEATHER - In case of severe weather
warning (wailing siren for 3 minutes), please take
shelter in posted areas. After the “all clear” is announced, gather troop
together, do a head count and report to the nearest camp dining hall. (see your Emergency Plan)
LOST
CAMPER - Report a lost camper to the
camp office, camp director or camp commissioner immediately.
VEHICLE SAFETY - DO NOT RIDE IN THE BACK OF TRUCKS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Boy Scouts of America regulations
prohibit using the cargo area of trucks (including pick-ups with camper shells)
and trailers for transportation of passengers, or persons riding on the
tailgate of station wagons. Each occupant should have and use a seat belt.
Please cooperate by keeping your Scouts off such equipment. Drivers of vehicles
must be at least 18 years of age with current driver’s license. All vehicles must
have seat belts for the number of occupants. This is a state law.
ENDANGERED SPECIES - The Council of Chieftains passed a resolution
banning the use of endangered species claws, feathers, and/or parts from being
used for Mic-O-Say attire. Remember that Federal Law
protects birds of prey, and possession is punishable by fines or imprisonment.
WILDLIFE - The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is home to many
types of wild animals. Hunting, harming or collecting wildlife is not
permitted. Only your camp ecology director is authorized to collect and display
wild animals.
CONSERVATION PRACTICES
o not cut down any trees.
Do not hike
trails that are marked “Closed” and do not cut across switchbacks.
Only conduct
conservation projects that have approval of the
Never leave a
fire unattended! Make sure to put it "dead out" with water and dirt.
Please leave your
campsite cleaner than you found it.
Please pick-up
any trash you find along camp trails.
TROOP ROCKS - “Troop rocks” are a unique method for troops to
build camp traditions. If your troop would like to establish a troop rock, see
your camp director for approval. Troop rocks are not permitted in campsites.
ARMY CORPS
OF ENGINEER MARKERS -
Army Corps of Engineer property surrounds much of the reservation. Yellow
signposts mark these boundaries. Removing or damaging these markers is very
costly because resurveying is required to replace any missing markers. Please
be sure that Scouts respect these markers.
FIREWORKS – Fireworks are not permitted on the Bartle Scout
Reservation.
TOBACCO USE
POLICY – Smoking is
permitted ONLY in designated areas. See your camp commissioner if you are
unsure of those locations. Smoking is not allowed at anytime in campsites,
parking lots, program areas, trails, building or MOS grounds.
ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES & ILLEGAL DRUGS - The Heart of America Council will not tolerate the presence
of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or persons obviously under the influence of
same, at any of our council camps. Violators will be asked to leave camp.
Possession of controlled substances is a violation of state law and may be
subject to criminal prosecution. Please announce this policy to all those who
attend camp. Remember, while at camp the twelve parts of the Scout Law are in
effect. Leaders are setting an example for Scouts to follow.
PERSONAL FIREARMS
- Personal firearms,
archery equipment and sheath knives are not allowed at camp, or on camp archery
or firing ranges. If brought to camp, such personal equipment must be turned in
to the camp administration until checkout at the end of the camp session. Tell
your Scouts to leave them at home.
LIQUID FUEL
AT CAMP - The use of
liquid or jellied fuels, gasoline, or oil lighting and/or cooking equipment,
petroleum-powered motors and generators other than in automobiles are
prohibited at camp except when used in an Outpost program area. The storage of
any type of liquid fuel in the troop campsite is strictly prohibited. NOTE:
Motors or generators run by battery or other means are not acceptable at camp
due to the potential fire hazard and noise pollution they create.
SHOWERS - Showers are available at the pool.
“Make Shift” showers are NOT allowed in campsites.
LEADER
CABIN LIGHTING - Due
to the dangerous chemicals in car batteries, they are not allowed.
EAGLE
BOARDS OF REVIEW –
Eagle
Boards of Review must be scheduled during visitors
hours only. If they are setup for any other time, family and district chairman
may not be allowed on the reservation. Boards cannot be scheduled for the
Point, MOS Memorial Lodge, Lone Bear Lodge, or the shelter in staff family
circle. They can be scheduled for the chapel areas. Please don't embarrass
yourself by inviting parents to camp for a Board of Review when they will be
turned away after a long drive. It is requested that you do not use Bartle
staff for Eagle boards as it takes them away from their staff duties.
ROPE SWINGS
& PIONEERING PROJECTS -
Due to their inherent risk, rope swings are prohibited at camp. All monkey
bridges and pioneering projects constructed at camp must have approval and be less
than six feet off the ground. Check with camp director before erecting any
projects.
HAMMOCKS - Because of past injuries (minor and serious) hammocks are not
permitted at camp.
BIKES – Scouts and adult campers may NOT
bring or use bikes on the reservation.
RUNNING/WALKING
– The black topped surface on Scout
Camp Road lacks an apron and has steep drop offs creating a potential hazard.
Biking, hiking, jogging, etc. are not permitted on this road. Joggers, runners
& walkers are invited to use the safer Family Housing Circle Road or the
GOLF CARTS – Use is not allowed unless a current
Youth Special Needs Request form has been approved prior to the camping
session by the Reservation Director.
STAFF
HOUSING - Campers
and troop leaders are not permitted in the staff housing areas. Remember, this
is their camp home. Just as you deserve privacy in your troop site, the staff
also deserves their privacy.
SHOES – no open toed or ‘flip flops’
(including sandals) are allowed due to the rocky trails.
DINING HALL
ATTIRE – Swim suits,
tank tops, open toe shoes or sleeveless shirts are not permitted in the dining
hall.
CLEANLINESS
- Please help us
keep your reservation looking nice. Your troop is responsible for keeping your
campsite clean. The maintenance commissioner can give you information for
proper procedures to clean and maintain your latrine. Trash should be taken to
the dumpster daily and when leaving camp. Do not leave chairs, rugs, etc.,
when you depart. Your troop can help keep trash picked up along the roads.
Please remind everyone that a good Scout takes only pictures, and leaves only
footprints. Please do not litter.
Cleaning the
pool shower house is the responsibility of the leaders under the direction of
the pool staff. Please see the pool staff for direction, scheduling and
procedures. The maintenance commissioner can also help you with this.
SELLING
POLICY - The sale of
merchandise to campers, leaders, or staff for personal or unit profit is not
permitted. The use of Heart of America Council, H Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
or Tribe of Mic-O-Say logos are protected and written
permission is required.
“The Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of
America, by signature of the Scout Executive shall have the sole right to
authorize the use of insignia, words, phrases, designation marks, pictorial
representation and descriptive remarks related to the program of the
corporation, including the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, on
commercial products, promotional efforts and/or sale and distribution to
members of the Boy Scouts of America and/or the general public. The use of same
shall be only as authorized and approved by the Scout Executive.”
VANDALISM
AND PRANKS –
Vandalism and pranks which cause damage and/or require labor necessary to
restore the camp property to its original condition will not be tolerated.
Scout troops engaged in such practices may lose their placement in future camp
draws. Scouts and leaders making unauthorized entry into buildings and/or
program areas or not in their campsite after taps may be asked to leave the
reservation. All Scouts and leaders must be in dining hall during meals.
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE CHARGES –
Each Scout and Troop is responsible for taking care of camp equipment that has
been assigned for their use. In case of damage to this equipment, the
individual or troop is responsible for payment of repairs or replacement. The
charges are as follows:
COTS Canvas
replacement (rips, cuts, or writing on canvas) $35.00
Cot replacement (when canvas and frame are damaged) $75.00
Cot end, leg or side board replacement $20.00
TENTS Rips
and tears $10.00
per inch
Writing on canvas $25.00
per panel
Tent replacement $215.00
Tent platform (complete) $275.00
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEER MARKER REPLACEMENT $1500.00
DO NOT
BRING AEROSOL CANS TO CAMP. Aerosol spray used inside tents WILL remove waterproofing
from tents. If waterproofing is destroyed, the cost is determined by individual
case.
DO NOT USE
OPEN FLAMES, MOSQUITO COILS OR INCENSE INSIDE YOUR TENTS or
CABINS. Replacement charges will apply.
OTHER - Equipment or supplies issued for merit badge or
individual use will be replaced or repaired on actual cost basis.