Policies On
Use Of Council Camp Facilities
(In support of
National Policies)
2006
Reservations must be made through the Service Center
in advance with the fees, if any paid.
No phone or fax reservations will be accepted unless fees are taken from
the unit account. Reservations must be
made one full week in advance.
Backyard camping and camping with ones’ own family
is permitted for Cub Scouts. The policy
of the program does not permit overnight camping for Cub Scouts on a den or
pack basis – except for parent and son camping. One or two parent and son overnight experiences are permitted the
Webelos Scouts under proper leadership in safe surroundings. BALOO training is required for Cub Scout
unit camping. The one child to one
parent requirement is a council requirement.
One parent may camp with one or more siblings but not with someone else’s
child. A Baloo trained leader must be
in charge.
1.
Camp
Louis Ernst may not be used for overnight experiences.
2.
Louis
Ernst is permitted for a daytime activity or pack picnics.
3.
Competent
two-deep leadership (21 years of age or older) must accompany all groups on
non-overnight activities. A ratio of
two adults to 8 cub scouts should be present.
4.
All
requests for use of camp must be made in advance at Scout Service Center. A copy of the camp permit will be given to
the leader in charge to be given to the ranger upon arrival at camp.
5.
All
packs will check in and out with the ranger and be responsible for clean up.
6.
A
Baloo trained leader must be in charge.
1.
Permitted
for all patrol and troop camping.
2.
Competent
two-deep leadership (21 years of age or older) must accompany all groups. AT
LEAST TWO ADULTS MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES, ONE MUST BE REGISTERED.
3.
All
requests for use of camp must be in advance at Scout Service Center. A copy of the permit will be given to the
leader in charge to give to ranger upon arrival at camp and a copy kept in the
office.
4.
All
troops and patrols will check in and out with the ranger or caretaker and be
responsible for cleanup.
1.
All
of the same general guidelines as for Cubs and Scouts apply.
2.
In
case of a co-ed crew or post, both male and female leaders must attend.
Aquatics (Use of Waterfront)
Any unit planning to use the waterfront for
swimming, boating, or canoeing at Maumee MUST
HAVE CERTIFIED ADULT LEADERSHIP and be trained in the Safe Swim Defense
Plan. Leaders-in-charge must obtain
direct permission to use the waterfront from the Scout Service Center. Swimming will be limited to warm weather,
normally after April 15th and before October 1st. NO
swimming after dark. Other Boy Scouts
of America regulations must be followed.
Life Jackets must be worn in boats and canoes. Use of boats and canoes will be limited at the discretion of the
ranger and director.
1.
The
camps may be made available to any youth group of high school age or under in
the council area, provided camp is not scheduled for scout use and proper
facilities are available. All
regulations will be the same as for Scout groups and the program of non-scout
groups must be in harmony with the principles of Scouting.
2.
There
is a charge for use of the camp or any buildings. See application for details.
Special consideration may be given any group that sponsors a Scouting
unit and to United Way agencies whose purpose follows our own.
1.
During
the preparation for and the operation of council’s long-term summer camp season,
the use of camp is restricted to those units properly registered for long-term
camping, approximately June 1 to August1.
2.
Fishing
is permitted at the camp by units as a unit activity or $125 level FOS members
who have made application through the Service Center or through the ranger.
3.
Liquid
fuels – the use of all types of liquid fuel must meet the requirements of
policies outlined by the Executive Board.
4.
Alcohol
– the possession of or use of ALL alcohol on council properties is
not allowed. IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM CAMP WILL OCCUR.
5.
Fires
may be built only where designated by the ranger. All fires must be off the ground.
6.
Firearms
and archery equipment are not allowed on council property.
7.
Special
permission for use of camp by other groups as they occur may be presented to
the board for approval.
8.
Council
or district planned activities using camp will be handled individually at no
charge unless damages occur.
9.
Vehicles
may not be allowed beyond the parking lot for purposes of unloading, etc.;
dependent on weather, in-camp population, etc.
Units should always be prepared to carry in all equipment.
10.
The
ranger is the final authority in all matters of policies and procedures on the
property.