2013 CAMP PUPUKEA

SCOUTMASTER’S GUIDEBOOK

2

Camp Overview 3 Directions to Camp 4 Map of Pupukea Road and Parking Information 5 Camp Layout & Campsite Locator 6 2013 Calendar & Check-in Documents 7 Scoutmaster’s Schedule 7 Planning Dates to Remember 8 Documents to Bring to Camp 8 Weekly Schedule 9 General Information and Check-in/out 10 Safety Policies and Procedures 11 Uniforms, Fire Drill & Camp Law 12 Code of Conduct 13 Camp Services 14 Camp Program & Advancement 15 Hawaiiana Award 16 Merit Badge Schedule 17-18 Merit Badge Program Prerequisites 19 Experience Tells Us 20 Ideals of Scouting Hawaiian Translation 21

Index

Topic Page

3

Camp Pupukea Overview Nestled in the Ko’olau Mountains overlooking Oahu’s beautiful North Shore, Camp Pupukea is a 65 acre BSA Nationally accredited Camp. It is three miles above the famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach on Pupukea road. Our Staff: Camp Pupukea offers you a highly trained and energetic staff composed of Scouts and Scouters from various areas throughout Hawaii and the World. The Boy Scouts of America trains all Area Directors, as well as the Camp Director, at their National Camping Schools. Our staff is carefully selected after comprehensive interviews with significant thought given to each individual and how they might benefit the camp, campers, staff and themselves. We strongly encourage any Scouter with free time this summer to apply for a camp staff position. College students, retirees and school-teachers commonly make up a significant part of many camp staff. If you would like to offer your services for one or more weeks, please complete the camp staff applica-tion located on the camping section of www.alohacouncilbsa.org . During program periods, the staff helps Scouts complete a variety of rank require-ments and merit badge work. The staff’s main purpose in camp is to provide the pro-gram and services to support the troops in camp. Please remember, the camp staff is a support of your individual advancement summer program not a replacement for the troop’s adult leaders and the delivery of a quality program.

4

From Honolulu: H1 passing Pearl City, onto H2 Freeway, through Wahiawa and end of freeway. Continue on Kamehameha Highway through Haleiwa. About ½ mile past Waimea Bay, turn right at the traffic light on Pupukea Road across from the Sunset Beach Fire Station and adjacent to Foodland Super Market. Follow Pupukea Road for 2.8 miles to Camp Pupukea Road. Camp is at the end of the road on your left. From Kaneohe: Stay on Kamehameha Highway past Kaaawa, Hauula, Laie and Kahuku. Turn left at the traf-fic light on Pupukea Road across from the Sunset Beach Fire Station and adjacent to Foodland Super Market. Follow Pupukea Road for 2.8 miles to Camp Pupukea. Camp is at the end of the road on your left. The gate will most likely be locked; other than arrival and departure times. Please park on the road and come into the camp to get someone to help open the gate.

Directions to Camp Pupukea

5

Drive carefully! Pupukea road is well used by residents, equestrians, and the United States Army. Camp Pupukea’s office phone number is(808) 638-8373.

•Parking at Camp is very limited. Please use the least amount of vehicles if possible.

•All vehicles must be parked ‘fire ready’ into parking stalls, if available. When parking at camp, vehicles must be “reversed” into each stall, facing “forward” in order to expedite evacuation and to view pedestrians crossing.

•One vehicle, per campsite, will be allowed to drive to campsite entrance gate for loading and unloading of supplies. ALL SCOUTS MUST TRANSPORT PERSONAL GEAR AND WALK IN AND OUT OF CAMP. See “Emergency Procedures” in Appendix.

Map of Pupukea Road and Parking Information

6

Camp Pupukea Layout & Campsite Locator

PLATFORM TENT CAMPSITES: OPEN (PRIMITIVE) CAMPSITES:

PLATFORM Camps

Leader

Tents:

Patrol

Sites

# of

campers: PRIMITIVE Camps

Leader

Tents:

# of

campers:

KILOHANA A 3 3 30 ALOHA AINA A 0 24

KILOHANA B 3 3 30 ALOHA AINA B 0 24

PAINA A 2 2 20 PAKI’I LUNA A 0 24

PAINA B 2 2 26 PAKI’I LUNA B 0 24

IMAKA A 2 2 20 PAKI’I A 0 24

IMAKA B 2 2 20 PAKI’I B 0 24

LAENALO 2 2 20 MOKU LA’AU A 0 30

MOKU LA’AU B 0 30

PO’O HUKU A 0 30

7

SCOUTMASTER'S SCHEDULE:

DAY DESCRIPTION TIME AREA

Sunday Check-in Processing, Swim Tests 1:00 PM Aloha Pavilion

Scoutmaster & SPL Orientation 7:00 PM Aloha Pavilion

Opening Campfire 8:00 PM Fire Bowl

Monday Scoutmaster/ASM Adult Leader Coffee 9:15 AM Weinberg Hall

Tuesday Scoutmaster and Scout Executive Dinner 6:30 PM Handicraft Lodge

Wednesday OA Ice Cream Social 8:00 PM Aloha Pavilion

Thursday Scoutmaster/ASM Adult Leader Coffee 9:15 AM Weinberg Hall

Friday Closing Campfire 7:30 PM Fire Bowl

Saturday 1)Check-out with Quartermaster Quartermaster Hut

2)Check-out with Commissioner Campsite

3)Check-out with Program Director Weinberg Hall

4)Check-out with Registration Team by 10:00AM Weinberg Hall

Friday checkout uses the same check-out procedure as 1,2,3,4 above.

2013 Camp Calendar

SESSION 1: June 23 - 29, 2013 SESSION 2: June 30 - July 6, 2013 SESSION 3: July 7 - 13, 2013

SESSION 4: July 14 - 20, 2013 SESSION 5: July 21 - 27, 2013 SESSION 6: July 28 - Aug 3, 2013

(UNITS) PRE-CHECK-IN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP FOR FACILITATING THE PROCESS . SEE APPENDIX FOR SAMPLE DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS. Troop Roster– Three (3) copies One set each for: Troop Leader, Camp Director and Camp Medic Participant Confirmation and Billing Statement showing a zero balance. (Must be paid in full before arriving at camp) Registration Applications and Fees for campers Not registered with B.S.A. 2 Copies of Personal Health Forms with current physical and signed by physician, for

each Youth and Adult. Includes any adult staying overnight at Camp. NO HEALTH FORM, NO SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPATION. (For speedier service, please have sorted in order of Troop Roster). Copy of Approved Tour Permit. Program & Merit Badge Class Schedule

CHECK OUT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Camp check-out forms signed by Quartermaster, Camp Commissioner and Camp Director or

Registration Team.

Arrival Time: 1:00 PM First Day of Session Departure Time: No later than 10:00 AM Last Day of Session

8

Planning Dates to Remember

Preparing for camp is an easy process, but it does require planning ahead. The following schedule is to help guide your unit to effectively plan for a great experience at Camp Pupukea. DO NOW Make sure your unit has reserved a campsite during the desired week and paid the initial de-posit due. Develop a camp attendance and budget plan to help assist Scouts with summer camp fees. APRIL Scoutmaster attends orientation at Makahiki All troop members and leaders schedule their Health Evaluation Remind parents of 50% payment due on May 15 Troop PLC should meet to assist with program planning MAY Troop Scribe and Committee Secretary collect all Individual Health Forms Scouts, with approval of SM, select their Merit Badge Schedule Final Troop roster due to Council MAY 15th… 50% of all fees due to Council JUNE Final payment of fees is due FOUR weeks before your camp session Merit Badge selection forms are due to Council at least 2 weeks prior to your camp Check on final transportation arrangements

DOCUMENTS TO BRING TO CAMP

Completed BSA Medical Forms

Troop Roster

List of individuals taking medication or with Special Needs

Registration forms and fees for all unregistered youth and leaders

Valid Youth Protection certificates for all adults attending camp

9

Sch

edu

le is s

ub

ject to

ch

an

ge

DA

ILY

SC

HED

ULE

SU

N

MO

N

TUE

WED

TH

U

FRI

SAT

6:0

0 A

M

Mile

Sw

im /

Sco

ut

PT

7:3

0 A

M

Flag

Cer

emo

ny

/ B

reak

fast

8:0

0 A

M

Ch

eck-

ou

t D

epar

ture

9

:00

- 9

:55

M

B S

essi

on

On

e M

B

Mak

e-u

p

10

:05

- 1

1:0

0

MB

Ses

sio

n T

wo

11

:10

- 1

2:0

5

MB

Ses

sio

n T

hre

e

12

:15

PM

Lu

nch

/ F

ree

Tim

e

1:0

0 P

M

2:3

0 -

3:2

5

Arr

ival

C

hec

k-in

Sw

im T

ests

MB

Ses

sio

n F

ou

r Tr

oo

p

Co

mp

etiti

on

3

:35

- 4

:30

M

B S

essi

on

Fiv

e

4:4

0 -

5:3

0

Sess

ion

Six

(B

on

us)

5:3

0 P

M

Tro

op

Ti

me

(O

A S

oci

al

at 8

:00

pm

)

6:0

0 P

M

Flag

Cer

emo

ny

/ D

inn

er

Flag

Cer

emo

ny

/ D

inn

er

7:0

0 P

M

SM/S

PL

Mtg

7

:30

PM

Clo

sin

g C

amp

fire

8

:00

PM

O

pen

ing

Cam

pfi

re

Cam

p-w

ide

Gam

es

Kn

ot

Off

C

ob

ble

r C

oo

k-o

ff

9:0

0 P

M

10

:00

PM

Li

ghts

Ou

t Li

ghts

Ou

t

10

Before Arrival at Camp: It is highly recommended that each unit hold a familiarization meeting with your Scouts and their parents. This is a good time to share details of camp, confirm schedules, decide how scouts and leaders will handle their money, an-swer questions and to secure required paperwork such as liability waivers and parental consent forms. Make sure each youth and adult has a completed new Annual Health and Medical Record No. 34605 available on www.scouting.org. This new health form is good for one year and covers all previous medical health forms. Part C is required for any event over 72 consecutive hours. Refer to page 14-Personal Health forms. Come prepared! Council Director of Camping Services, Mr. John Mills, who can be reached at 808-595-0855 or john.mills@scouting.org.

Arrival on the First Day: Check in begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. A Camp Staff Member will greet each troop and conduct an orientation throughout the camp. This orientation is mandatory and will include dining hall information, swim test for troops, and complete merit badge class enrollment. Provisional campers should in-form the Registration desk of their status at check-in. See page 12 for more information on Provisional camping. There will be No Early Arrival at Camp

Scoutmaster ALERT on Check-in Day at 1:00 PM: Have all documents ready for check-in at the Registration Table by Aloha Pavilion. Unit leaders should line-up in an orderly fashion and have your troops nearby available for questions, if they should arise, especially medical questions. Submit a copy of the completed health forms to Medical Officer for screening and alert officer of any special medical needs. This is a BSA requirement and slows down the whole process. Be prepared to wait because the Medical Officer must review all forms and this step cannot be by-passed. Help out and prepare your troop to stand-by in a relaxed and comfortable manner. Please engage them without horseplay. Schedule *Swim tests, complete merit badge class enrollment, and schedule troop ac-tivities with the Program Director. *Swim test must be completed for all youth and adults using the pool. If someone is not going to swim, they must still get classified as a Non-Swimmer and go before the Aquatics Director. Departure on the Last Day: A Troop must first get clearance from the QuarterMaster. Then the Troop Leader must clear with their Camp Commissioner, who will assist with the closing campsite inspection and check out procedures on Saturday morning be-tween 7:00-10:00 AM and also on Friday afternoon between 1:00-5:00 PM, for early checkouts. When the troop is ready to depart, the Scoutmaster will complete checkout procedures with the Camp Director or his assigned representative at Weinberg Lodge. A checkout packet will be issued to the Scoutmaster and should contain camper’s health forms, merit badge cards signed by counselors, camp patches and the 2014 Camp Reservation Form. Checkout must be completed no later than 10:00 AM.

General Information and Check In/Out

11

PARTICIPATION

All youth participants are required to be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America prior to arriving at Summer Camp. Scouts will not be permitted to leave camp without permission from the Camp Director or designated authority. Parents must check Scouts in/out of camp.

LEADERSHIP

Adult: Each unit registering for Summer Camp is responsible for its own leadership. It is BSA policy that a minimum of two leaders be with the unit at all times. They must be availa-ble and present in camp 24 hours a day. NO EXCEPTIONS! The unit camp leader must be a registered adult leader, at least 21 years of age. Leaders are free to come and go throughout the week as long as a replacement leader is present.

Youth: Boy troop leaders are expected to set the pace by their own examples of living the Scout Oath and adhering to the Scout Law.

VISITORS

NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING FOR VISITORS!

Family: Adult family members are welcomed throughout the Camp but are not allowed to participate in activities or camp overnight.

Unit leaders should strongly encourage the parents of boys involved in the Camp to come and visit their Troop and Scouts. It is highly recommended that parents attend the closing Campfire program on Friday night. For liability reasons siblings of boys camping are not allowed in Camp at any time.

IN CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY

A Camp Medical Officer will be on staff at the Camp to handle minor injuries and illnesses. Accidents, injuries and illnesses MUST be reported and treated at the Medic station and entries made in the Camp First Aid Logbook. If you have an emergency, notify any Camp staff member immediately.

SERIOUS ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

The Camp Health Lodge, is available 24 hours a day for emergency treatment. Arrangements have been made with Wahiawa General Hospital in the event of serious injury. In the case of a serious accident or illness the following actions will be taken:

DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM! Report immediately to the Camp Health Lodge and Camp Director. Provide first aid until medical personnel arrive.

IDENTIFICATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

Everyone attending camp at Camp Pupukea will be issued a wrist band by which we will be able to determine who should be, or should not be, in camp. This wristband must be worn at all times. Scouts caught not wearing their band could affect their troops chances of earning the Honor Troop Award. All visitors to camp must check in prior to entering camp and must also wear a wristband.

Safety Policies and Procedures

12

CAMP UNIFORM

Boy Scouts have a uniform to give a sense of unity, promote group spirit, and designate equality among members within the group. Non-BSA attire is not recommended. The official Boy Scout field uniform should be worn at all Interfaith Worship services, flag ceremonies, special meals, opening campfire, Wednesday evening OA program and Friday evening flag ceremony through closing campfire. Unless doing a skit, it is proper to wear uniforms during campfire programs. The BSA activity uniform, including Camp Pupukea or other distinctive troop t-shirts, is the standard camp uniform for daytime activities including merit badge classes. Setting the example is the most im-portant step you can make towards having a uniformed troop. Military and gang-type clothing is heavily discouraged. It adds to negative attitudes and actions in camp. Scouts should also avoid wearing bas-ketball shorts, bandanas or other clothing that reflects disrespect and gang involvement.

SHOES

Closed-toe and Closed-heel Shoes ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES: Slippers (shower shoes) can be hand carried to the shower and used in the shower interior. CROCS are considered shower shoes and are not allowed as camp shoes. Sandals should not be worn. Centipedes can invade your slippers and sandals. Repellant, meat tenderizer, sun block, and a Troop first aid kit should be a part of every Troop’s equipment, in addition to the individual Scout’s personal first aid kit. Remember to be prepared.

FIRE DRILL

A camp wide fire drill will be conducted within 24 hours of your arrival at camp using the Camp Fire Alarm Signal. Be attentive when the alarm sounds and alert your troops to evacuate the camp. All Scouts and Leaders are required to participate. Attendance will be taken. Troops will gather at the flag pole by the Lodge and will be given further instruction as necessary, and/or if evacuation to the parking lot is re-quired. All drivers of vehicles should have their car keys in their possession. Scoutmasters and SPL’s should be trained in the use of the Troop Fireguard Chart. This will be reviewed at the Scoutmaster and SPL Orientation. It is the Scoutmaster’s responsibility to train the Scouts in fire prevention, fire detection and reporting. A completed Troop Fireguard Chart #3691 must be completed and visible on the troop’s bulletin board in each campsite. This will be a part of the Camp Commissioner’s Inspection Report.

OFF LIMIT AREAS The following areas are strictly off limits to campers: the kitchen (unless on service patrol), troop campsites other than your own, parking, maintenance areas, camp staff living areas, valleys and trench-es around camp, camp ranger’s home, and areas outside of the camp property. We encourage Scout-masters to support and enforce this rule in order to prevent injuries, theft and fires. The most common violation is Scouts in campsites other than their own without permission. Please ensure that your Scouts are aware of these Off Limit Areas. Asking for “Permission to enter campsite” is a common courtesy prior to entering another troop’s campsite. Asking for permission to enter does not allow one to ‘cross through’ a campsite.

CAMP LAW The Scout Oath and Law is the Law at Camp. It is vital to the success of camp that we maintain high standards of personal behavior.

Uniform, Fire Drill and Camp Law

13

CODE OF CONDUCT Each Scout should read the Statement of Understanding and agree to abide by the condi-tions in the Code of Conduct as a condition to participate in the Camp. Statement of Understanding. All youth and adult participants are registered for activities and events based on their qualifications in character, Scout Skills, physical fitness and leadership. Therefore, all participants understand that seri-ous misconduct or infraction of rules and regulations may result in expulsion, at the participant’s expense, from the Camp. Ultimately we want each participant to be responsible for their own behavior and only when necessary will the procedure be invoked to dismiss a participant and send him home from the Camp.

All youth and adult participants are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct:

1. Adult leaders are responsible for the supervi-sion of their membership with respect to main-taining discipline, security and the Aloha Coun-cil Code of Conduct.

2. The Scout Oath and Law will be my guide throughout the Camp.

3. I will set a good example by keeping myself neatly dressed and presentable. (The official Scout uniform or activity uniform when speci-fied by the Camp staff or unit leader.)

4. I will attend all scheduled programs and partici-pate as required in cooperation with other par-ticipants and leadership.

5. In consideration of other participants, I agree to follow bedtime and sleep schedule of the Camp, unless otherwise directed by the Camp staff.

6. I will be responsible for keeping my tent or quarters and personal gear labeled, clean and neat. I will adhere to all Boy Scout policies and regulations, including the Outdoor Code. I will do my share to prevent littering of the facilities.

7. It is clearly understood that the purchase, pos-session or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by any Scout is prohibited. This standard shall apply to all participants, both youth and adult.

8. Serious and/or repetitive behavior violations by youth including use of tobacco, cheating, steal-ing, dishonesty, swearing, fighting and cursing may result in expulsion from the activity or seri-ous disciplinary actions and loss of privileges.

9. I agree that gambling of any form is prohibited. 10. Possession or detonation of fireworks is prohib-

ited. 11. I will demonstrate respect for unit and Council

property and be personally responsible for cleanliness and any loss, breakage or vandal-ism of property.

12. Neither the Camp leadership nor the Aloha Council, BSA will be responsible for loss, breakage or theft of personal items. I will label all my personal items and check items of value at the direction of troop leaders. Theft will be grounds for expulsion from camp.

13. While participating in the Camp, all Scouts and leaders will obey the safety rules and instruc-tions of all Camp staff members.

14. Adult leaders and youth are prohibited from having firearms and weapons in their posses-sion in accordance with BSA regulations and local and state laws.

15. Adult leaders will be guided by the Scout Oath and Scout Law, and will obey all local and state laws.

16. Adult leaders must receive Youth Protection Training and follow the guidelines therein.

17. Hazing has no place in Scouting. Nor does running the gauntlet, belt lines or similar physi-cal punishment. Leaders and older Scouts must prevent all Scouts from being “initiated” into the group with any hazing activity.

18. Adult leaders should have the good judgment to avoid trading souvenirs or patches with a child or youth member in Scouting. Youth members may trade with youth members. Adult leaders must trade only with other adults 18 years of age or older.

19. Adult leaders and youth leaders must instruct youth and leaders to avoid confrontation with groups, demonstrations or hecklers and as-sume a passive reaction to name calling from individuals or groups. Remove the Scout group from the area of potential conflict imme-diately.

20. Serious violations of this code may result in expulsion at the participant’s own expense from the Camp. All decisions of the Camp leadership will be final.

14

Mom & Dad Scouter USA 123 Main Street Anytown, USA Scout’s Name, Troop #, Campsite, if known Camp Pupukea, BSA 59-780 Pupukea Road Haleiwa, HI 96712

Meals: All meals will be prepared in the Camp Pupukea kitchen by staff. This will allow the campers to concentrate on their merit badge earning and having fun. All campers, leaders and staff are expected to adhere to the camp food service schedule. Special meals, including vegetarian, can be accommodated if requests are made to Alo-ha Council at least two weeks prior to your troop’s arrival at camp. It is very im-portant to let the Camp Director know if your Scouts are not getting enough food, if a food item is found unsuitable for eating, or if too much of a food item is on hand. Troops arriving or returning to camp after meal time should plan to eat outside of camp. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be central dining served at the Weinberg Lodge. MEAL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT Wednesday Night will be Troop Cook Nights. Food will be distributed to all troops to cook within their campsites on Wednesday. This is made available through popular request. The food distributed that evening will be Chili and Rice with mixed veggies. Troops can choose to supplement this food issue if they so choose. Exception: Troops can opt out of Dining Hall meals by registering for WEEK 2 of the summer camp season. During this week, troops will have the option of doing Troop Cooking. Those troops choosing TROOP COOK will bring their own food and have a reduced camp fee of $150.00 per person. Telephone: Phone messages will be taken for campers, leaders or staff attending Camp Pupukea and handed out at the next mealtime. The camp telephone number is (808) 638-8373. The camp telephone should be used for emergencies and official camp business only. Scouts should be discouraged from bringing cell phone to camp Mail: Mail received for campers and leaders at camp will be delivered daily to the unit leader, at the next mealtime. No one should check the Camp Mailbox except the Camp Ranger.

Camp Services

15

Aloha Council is proud of the opportunities that are available for Scouts and adult leaders at Camp Pupukea. Programs are offered for everyone from the first year camper to the skilled veteran in the areas of Aquatics, Shooting Sports, Handicraft, Nature, Scoutcraft and the Ha-waiian Adventure Program. We also try to offer a variety of merit badges that can only be determined by the availability of adult leaders who may be in camp for that week.

The summer camp experience at Camp Pupukea is geared to reach Scouts and lead-ers in several ways: For Each Scout: There are chances for advancement, to try new things and to receive recognition for his accomplishments. A scout can walk-away with 5-6 merit badges if they apply themselves. First year scouts in the Hou Kiu program may only have one merit badge but also may be well on their way to completing requirements for First Class Scout. For Buddies: Camp Pupukea has made the buddy system more than just a safety precau-tion; it is a way scouts can learn together with one or two friends, and also make new friends. This is a National Standard that is enforced at Camp Pupukea and you may hear the words, “Where’s your buddy?” Make plans to use the buddy system. For Patrols: There are activities that let patrols work together to build confidence and gain leadership skills that will make them a stronger team back home. Troop Swims, Troop Shoots and Service Projects for the Camp help build these skills. For Troops: There are events and recognition to bring Scouts, their buddies, and patrols to-gether as one unit. Our Camp Pupukea Olympics is a team building event. Total Camp Experience: There are opportunities to work with other troops and make a con-tribution to the total camp experience. Campfire programs, service projects and the dining hall are ways to interact with scouts from different Troops. Service Projects: A list of service projects for camp will be available from the Camp Rang-er. The Camp Ranger’s office is located at the Quarter Master building and your troop lead-ership can see him to set-up your service projects. Each unit is encouraged to complete a service project while at camp. These projects will count toward a troop’s spirit award. After completion of a service project, please inform the Camp Commissioner of this endeavor so that you receive credit for it during the week. Program Opportunities: The purpose of Camp Pupukea is to enable the Scoutmaster to provide a quality outdoor experience for his troop. Keep in mind that the camp program sup-plements the troop program, not replaces it. Our aim is to help the Scoutmaster work with the patrol leader council to plan a resident camp program that meets the needs and charac-teristics of their troop. The camp commissioner is the primary resource in fulfilling this goal. Upon arrival, you should meet with your commissioner and plan a schedule that best fits the needs of your troop. Your troop can schedule afternoon or evening swims, use the archery and rifle ranges, visit the Scoutcraft and Nature lodge, and take hikes in and around camp. All overnight and day hikes require a hike permit (See Appendix) to be filed with the program director. Please let your camp commissioner know whenever you leave camp. Also, you must also sign out and sign in at the Weinberg Lodge. We need to know if you are missing a meal or missing a flag ceremony so that we do not go looking for you during role call. Thank you, in advance, for this courtesy.

Camp Program & Advancement

16

Advancement: The Advancement of Scouts in camp is an important result of the outdoor ex-perience. It is a measure of a scouts ability to do things, get results, persevere towards and attain a personal goal. It should be remembered, that advancement is not an end in itself; it is a direct result of what naturally happens at camp. Merit Badge Information: The BSA blue 3-part Merit Badge Application will be used by all Scouts at Camp. These cards will be available at camp. The Camp Director upon completion of Merit Badge requirements will sign all merit badge cards. Partials may be issued if the re-quirements are not met by the scout. Check your merit badge books to see if pre-requisites are required prior to arrival at camp for completing a merit badge. Each Scout is required to bring a blue card (signed by Scoutmaster) daily to class and which will be signed off each day but not held by the Merit badge instructor. There may be exceptions for this in the area of Shooting Sports since it is a long walk to and from the class. Daily attendance will be taken at each merit badge class by the instructor to make sure that scouts are attending and all requirements are met. Most merit badges can be completed entirely at camp. However, some require con-siderable advance preparation. The Scout and his leader can review requirements when de-ciding on which merit badges will be taken at summer camp. Scouts are encouraged to com-plete the prerequisites prior to arriving in camp. Requirements signed off prior to camp by a merit badge counselor or adult instructor can verify partial completion (by signature on the mer-it badge application card). Merit badge pamphlets for all the badges offered at camp, and the craft kits required for the handicraft classes should be available at the Trading Post. Be Prepared in case they are all sold out. There is no way of knowing how many scouts will be buying their supplies at camp and some of these supplies must be flown into Hawaii with a time delay that could impede them from arriving within the week. Be Prepared. Please keep in mind that the merit badges to be taught can change depending on the availability of a staff member to teach that particular merit badge. The Camp Staff will do all in our power to make sure that any merit badge of-fered will have an instructor available.

Hawaiiana Award

The Hawaiiana Award is unique to the Aloha Council. The program was designed to educate interested Scouts on the Hawaiian Heritage. This program will be packed with fun and educational activities. The group will make an imu that will serve as the Friday night Luau for the camp. The program may be too intensive for some Scouts. Please refer to the Hawaiiana Award Requirements for more in-formation. Prerequisite: Write a

750-word essay on Pre-European history of the Hawaiians. We suggest that you use the library or online resources. You must bring this essay to camp. Special vocal re-cordings of Hawaiian words are available upon request. Course and book require addi-tional fees.

17

MERIT BADGE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

HOU KIU (NEW SCOUTS) 1 2 3 4 5 free

TENDERFOOT PATROL (X X X X)

SECOND CLASS PATROL (X X X X)

FIRST CLASS PATROL (X X X X)

HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE 1 2 3 4 5 free

HAWAIIANA (X X)

HORSEMANSHIP MB TBD

CANOEING MB X X X X X

KAYAKING MB X X X X X

SNORKELING, BSA & MB X X X X X

SCUBA, BSA TBD

SCUBA DIVING MB TBD

CPR X X

WILDERNESS FIRST AID (X X X X)

HANDICRAFT 1 2 3 4 5 free

ART MB X

CINEMATOGRAPHY MB X

LEATHERWORK MB X X

MODEL DESIGN MB X X

PHOTOGRAPHY MB X

WOOD CARVING MB X X X

18

OUTDOOR SKILLS 1 2 3 4 5 free

CAMPING MB X X X

COOKING MB X X

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MB X X

FIRST AID MB X X X

FISHING MB X

GEOCACHING MB X X

ORIENTEERING MB

X X

PIONEERING MB X X X

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL MB X X

SHOOTING SPORTS 1 2 3 4 5 free

ARCHERY MB (X X) (X X)

RIFLE SHOOTING MB

(X X) (X X)

SHOTGUN SHOOTING MB (X X) (X X)

OPEN SHOOT X

AQUATICS 1 2 3 4 5 free

MILE SWIM 6:00 AM

INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM X X X

LIFEGUARD, BSA (X X X X X X)

LIFESAVING MB X X

SWIMMING MB X X X

FREE SWIM X X

SCIENCE AND NATURE 1 2 3 4 5 free

AVIATION MB X

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MB X X X X X

FISH & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT MB X X

FORESTRY MB X

OCEANOGRAPHY MB

X X

NATURE MB X X

SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION MB X X

SPACE EXPLORATION MB X X

REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN STUDY MB X X

WEATHER MB X

19

MERIT BADGES CHECK YOUR PREREQUISITES APPROIMATE COST FOR SUPPLIES

COMMENTS

Lifesaving Swimming merit badge earned before camp. Bring extra shoes. One requirement is to jump in the pool

Swimming

"Swimmers" classification is required. Includes

executing 3 to 8 basic strokes. Reference current

Swimming Merit Badge book.

NATURE

Astronomy Will need pencil and paper. Observation depends on weather

Environmental Science

Five Hundred word report will be necessary. You

should start observations on Sunday. See Nature

lodge on Sunday.

Two (2) hours of observation time per day outside of

class.

Fish and Wild-life Management Some requirements should be completed before

camp.

Forestry Paper and pencil needed for leaf collection and

reports.

Nature Lodge Area Requirement #5 accomplished before camp.

Oceanography Recommended for older scouts. There will be a field trip to the ocean on Thursday.

Soil and Water Conservation Need paper and pencil for drawings and reports.

Weather Need paper and pencil for drawings.

SCOUTCRAFT

Camping Must complete #6 C&D, #7 and #8 before camp. Have with you completed #1-4

Cooking Complete #1 and #2, bring to camp. Food is provided.

Emergency Preparedness 8C must earn First Aid merit badge before camp. Prepare an emergency pack.

Orienteering Much additional time needed to setup com-

pass course. Recommend for older scouts.

Pioneering Practice splices. Know your knots. Project

Wilderness Survival Req. #5-bring to class. Overnight campout-Thursday

First Aid Must bring First Aid kit you have assembled

including neckerchief. Be familiar with CPR. Oral and written test will be given.

HANDICRAFT

Art

Bring a sketch book, writing materials i.e. pens and

pencils, and some item to put a design on (Requirement

4)

Leatherwork None $Up to $15 for kits More time needed for projects

Woodcarving Must have earned the Totin' Chip Card. Up to $15 for material. Knives for sale in

Trading Post or bring your own.

Totin Chip classes are available at the ScoutCraft Area.

Ask times at check-in.

SHOOTING SPORTS

Archery Recommended for older Scouts

Rifle Shooting Recommended for older Scouts

Merit Badge Program and Prerequisites

20

Experience Tells Us…

In past years, some of the comments made by Scoutmasters in their evaluations suggested the need for a section featuring “Experience tells us…” Leave us with yours. “Be spirited.” The Troop that comes to camp with ideas, spirit and challenges makes

the rest of camp come alive. Bring your Troop spirit and show everyone that you’re number one.

Communicate: If you have a special need or want to do something unusual, tell us

about it and we’ll give it our best shot. Ask and you may receive. Be flexible. The various camp staff are there to meet everyone’s needs, but there are

sometimes over 300 Scouts in camp with sometimes competing views. “We need to practice the Aloha Spirit and Scout Law in camp when dealing with others.”

“Come to camp prepared.” Have patrols organized. Elect patrol leaders early. Work

on ideas as patrols and have the “patrol leaders represent the group” at camp. Your campsite is your home for the week, so work at making it comfortable by bringing

“banners and flags” to dress it up. Scout spirit is contagious!!! Remember to schedule rest! Take time to sit and enjoy the beauty of camp around

you. “Don’t keep such a pace that you miss the trees, the nature, and the clean fresh air.”

“Boys should try doing something new at camp to get a well-rounded experience.” Try

a handicraft badge, a nature badge, and/or an aquatic or scoutcraft badge combina-tion.

Camp offers merit badges as one aspect of the overall program. The first-year Scout

camper, generally speaking, should focus on achieving requirements towards Tender-foot-1st Class ranks in the Hou ‘Kiu program and only pursue 1 or 2 merit badges. For second year Scouts we suggest a maximum of three merit badges per week. Save some time to have fun with a Troop swim, Troop hike and/or Troop shoot.

“The most difficult badges to earn are those requiring a great deal of physical skills,

coordination and stamina, i.e. lifesaving, archery.” Many badges have advance work that could be done at home. Camp is not an ideal

classroom environment for written work. Plan and work ahead to feel good about your summer camp accomplishments.

“We want to make this the best camp in the Pacific Rim”. If you have any ideas or sug-

gestions, we’ll gladly listen. Feedback is a gift. Remember to complete your evaluation form at the end of camp to work together to make Pupukea the best camp ever!

The Aloha Council’s Camp staff thank you for your participation in Pupukea’s Summer

Camp program. Thank you for all you do to support the Scouting Movement!

21

Ideals of Scouting in Hawaiian Translated Into the Hawaiian Language (Courtesy of Mrs. Mary Kawena Pukui)

Ho’ohiki a na Scout

(Scout Oath)

“Ke ho’ohiki nei au e hana ma ka mea hiki i Ko’u kuleana hana i ke Akua, (On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God)

i ko’u’aupuni, a e malama i na kanawai o ka Hui Scout:

(and my country, and to obey the Scout Law)

E kokua i kou hoa kanaka i na wa a pau; (To help other people at all times)

E malama pono i ko’u ola kino, e ho’ala i ko’u waihona no’ono’o, a e ho’opono mau.”

(To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.)

The literal translation of the above is: “I promise to do all I can in my duty to God, to my country, and to observe the Scout Law; to help my fellow man at all times;

to keep myself physically fit, to keep my mind awake and to behave properly always.”

Kanawai O Ka Hui Scout (Scout Law)

“E hilina’i ‘ai Trustworthy e kupa’a Loyal e kokua Helpful e laulauna Friendly e waipahe Courteous e ‘olu’olu Kind e ho’olohe Obedient e hau’oli mau Cheerful e ho’omakauli’I Thrifty e koa Brave e ho’oma’ema’e Clean e haipule” Reverent.

Ka Makua (Motto)

“E ho’omakaukau” (Be Prepared)

“Olelo ho ‘eueu” (Slogan)

“E hana i hana maika’i i na la apau”

(Do A Good Turn Daily)

Camp Pupukea offers a HAWAIIANA PROGRAM. It is thorough yet demanding and time consuming. You will be immersed in the Hawaiian Culture and spend many hours learning Hawaiian language, dance and traditional cooking methods. Pre-summer camp preparation is advised for those wishing to undertake the task! Refer to page 20 for more information.