SUMMER CAMP 2017

SCOUTMASTER’S GUIDEBOOK

Updated 4 / 14 / 2017

Three Tables, Waimea Bay, Oahu

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Dear Scoutmaster, Welcome to the 2017 Boy Scout Resident Camp at Camp Pupukea, a Nationally Accredited Boy Scout Camp. Our primary mission at Camp Pupukea is to provide your Scouts with an experience that will leave upon them a lifelong positive impact, while reinforcing the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Your Scouts will enjoy a camping experience that will allow them to develop character through personal challenges and success. We will also provide opportunities for advancement and leadership during their week with us. At Camp Pupukea, you will find a friendly and inviting atmosphere, where we take seriously the needs of every Scout, patrol and troop. We work hard to assemble a staff of adults and older Scouts who are trained in Scout skills, teaching methods and all forms of Scouting safety, and are good leaders and mentors, as well. Our adult staff members love working with youth and our youth staff members are Scouts who have or are near earning their Ea-gle Scout rank or Venturing Awards. They are the kind of Scouts your troop members can look to as role models. In this Scoutmaster’s Guide, you’ll find the information you need to prepare for your Scouts for Summer Camp 2017. Let us draw your attention to the new programs offered at Camp Pupukea. On the next page, you will find the enhanced program features of our camp and what is available for both youth and adults. We have taken feedback from previous year’s programs and are making some changes to enhance the experience for everyone. If there is anything that we can do to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable please let us know. In addition, please feel free to contact me or the other members of our Council team so we can answer questions or support you in other ways as you prepare for your ex-perience at Camp Pupukea. We look forward to seeing you at Camp!

WELCOME

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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 and Program Direc-tor, at their National Camping Schools. Our staff is carefully selected after compre-hensive interviews with significant thought given to each individual and how they might benefit the camp, campers, staff and themselves. We encourage all Scouts and Scouters to consider offering their time and talents to help their fellow Scouts, by applying to serve on our camp staff. College students, retirees and schoolteachers commonly make up a significant part of camp staff. If you would like to offer your ser-vices for one or more weeks, please complete the camp staff application located on the camping section of www.alohacouncilbsa.org . During camp, our staff will help Scouts complete a variety of rank requirements and merit badge work. The staff’s main purpose is to provide program and services to support the troops in camp. Please remember, the camp staff is a supporter of your individual advancement efforts and not a replacement for the troop’s adult leaders and the delivery of a quality program.

CAMP PUPUKEA OVERVIEW

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From Honolulu: H1 passing Waipahu, merge onto H2 Freeway Northbound, 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 Sta-tion 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, Kahuku and Sunset. Turn left 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. Camp is at the end of the road on your left.

CAMP PUPUKEA

DIRECTIONS TO CAMP PUPUKEA

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Drive carefully! Pupukea road has sharp turns and is well used by pedestrians, equestrians, and the military. The speed limit is 25 mph.

Parking at Camp is very limited. Please use the least amount of vehicles as possible. Carpooling is encouraged. PARENTS ARE TO DROP SCOUTS AND DEPART… parking for guests not staying overnight is on the street.

All vehicles must be parked ‘evacuation ready’ into parking stalls. This means, when parking at our council camps, vehicles must be reversed into each stall, facing forward in order to expedite evacuation.

One vehicle, per campsite, at a time, will be allowed to drive to campsite en-trance for loading and unloading of supplies. Vehicles entering camp must abide by Camp Speed Limit 5 MPH. ALL SCOUTS MUST TRANSPORT PERSONAL GEAR AND WALK IN AND OUT OF CAMP. Wheelbarrows are provided to help transport gear to and from campsites.

PUPUKEA ROAD and PARKING INFORMATION

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Use this map as a guide for your Merit Badge classes. Classes are held, by program, at the loca-tions listed on the left.

CAMP PUPUKEA CAMPSITE MAP

Rifle Range

Archery Range

High COPE

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SCHEDULE FOR FIRST DAY (Sunday):

TIME DESCRIPTION AREA PARTY

1:00 PM Check-in Begins (NO EARLY ARRIVALS)

Registration Verification Weinberg Lodge Scoutmaster

Merit Badge Class schedules Weinberg Lodge Scoutmaster

Medical records check Weinberg Lodge ASM w/ Medic

Buddy Tag completion Weinberg Lodge ASM

Arrival at Campsite/Quartermaster Campsite

By Appt. Swim tests / checks Pool Adults/Scouts

4:00 PM Scoutmaster & SPL Orientation Aloha Pavilion SM/SPL

5:45 PM Flag Retreat - Camp Assembly Assembly ALL

6:00 PM Dinner Lodge ALL

8:00 PM Opening Campfire Firebowl ALL

SESSION 1: June 18 - 24, 2017 SESSION 2: June 25 - July 1, 2017 SESSION 3: July 2 - 8, 2017 SESSION 4: July 9 - 15, 2017

SESSION 5: July 16 - 22, 2017 SESSION 6: July 23 - 29, 2017 SESSION 7: July 30 - Aug 5, 2017

ADVANCE REGISTRATION PRE-CHECK IN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMP.

Advance Check-in option will allow troops to complete their check-in procedures prior to arriving at camp. Troops meeting the criteria below will be able to arrive at camp and go directly to their campsites. Troops will be required to submit the following items at least 2 weeks prior to their scheduled arrival at camp. Partial or late submissions will not be accepted.

Troop Attendance Roster– Two (2) copies, One each for: Camp Director and Camp Medic

Participant Confirmation and Billing Statement showing a zero balance. (Must be paid in full before submitting advance paperwork or arriving at camp)

Registration Applications and Fees for campers not registered with B.S.A.

Dietary Needs Form

Items to be brought with you to Camp and turned in at Check-in:

Personal Health Form, parts A, B and C (BSA form #680-001)

Youth Protection Training certificate for each adult staying overnight

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

2017 REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

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CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES

MONDAY ARRIVALS: We will accommodate any troop that chooses to arrive Monday morning rather than Sunday. Troops arriving on Monday must alert the Camping office of their intention, and complete ALL OF THEIR REGISTRATION PROCESSES BEFORE arriving at camp. Check-in time for Monday arrivals begins at 7:00AM. No troop will be assisted before that time. Swim tests, for these campers, will be held immediately following lunch. Troops ar-riving on Monday should also have a leader attend the SM/SPL meeting on Sunday at 4:00pm.

Before Arrival at Camp: Each unit should hold a familiarization meeting with your Scouts and their parents. This is a good time to share details of camp, confirm schedules, answer questions and to secure required paperwork, such as parental consent forms. Make sure each scout and adult has completed the Annual Health and Medical Record No. 680-001_ABC, avail-able on www.scouting.org. This health form is good for one year and covers all previous medi-cal health forms. Part C is required for any event over 72 consecutive hours. Refer to the BSA policy at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx.

APRIL Scoutmaster attends orientation April 9th All troop members and leaders schedule their Health Evaluation Start collecting DUES and FEES from parents and Scouts

MAY Troop Scribe and Committee Secretary collect all Individual Health Forms Scouts, with approval of SM, select their Merit Badge Schedule MAY 31st… camp fees are due to Council

JUNE Advance Check-in completed (see page 10) TWO WEEKS prior to camp Merit Badge selections are completed online Check on final transportation arrangements

Arrival on the First Day: Our NO WAIT Check in begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. A Camp Staff Member will greet each troop and conduct an orientation tour of the camp. This ori-entation is mandatory and will include dining hall information, Quartermaster policies and Medic info and location. Troops will be assigned a time to return to the Pool area for their swim tests. Provisional campers should inform the Registration desk of their status at check-in.

There will be No Early Arrival at Camp Please do NOT arrive at camp before 1:00 PM. The camp staff has a lot to do in preparation for your arrival and cannot accommodate early arrivals.

Departure on the Last Day: The worst thing ever is a fantastic camp week ruined by con-fusion on your last day in camp. Please abide by these steps to avoid such confusion:

1. Checkout begins immediately following breakfast on Saturday. You are welcome to pack your campsite and gear and leave it at your site to await the vehicle to load.

2. Your troop will be provided a checkout clearance form to assist you with the process. 3. Return all gear to the Quartermaster. QM will sign the clearance form. 4. Gate will open at 7:00am for cars to enter to load gear (ONE vehicle per troop policy will

be in force). Troop SPL will alert us when gear is clear and you’re ready for inspection. 5. Camp Inspector will sign the clearance form once campsite passes inspection. 6. A checkout packet will be issued to the Scoutmaster and will contain camper’s health

forms, Merit Badge cards signed by counselors, camp patches, a Summer Camp Evalu-ation form and the 2017 Camp Reservation Form. Checkout must be completed no later than 10:00 AM.

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All meals, but Wednesday dinner, will be prepared served in the Camp Pupukea Dining Hall, by staff members. This will allow the Scouts to concentrate on their Merit Badge requirements 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 Aloha Council at least two weeks prior to your troop’s arrival at camp. The Dietary Restrictions form can be found online.

Our camp menu is developed and portioned following USDA Nutrition Guidelines and BSA Na-tional Camp Accreditation standards, by a Registered Dietician. Meal portions will meet Nation-ally recognized nutrition standards, but “seconds” will be available at every meal. 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.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Wednesday Night will be Troop Cook Nights. Food will be distributed to all troops to cook within their campsites on Wednesday afternoon. The food distributed that evening will be one ham-burger patty, one hotdog wiener, buns for both, one bag of chips, carrot sticks and condiments, for each person. Troops can choose to supplement this food issue if they so choose.

TROOP COOK WEEKS

Troops can opt out of Dining Hall meals by registering for ANY WEEK of the summer camp sea-son. The Troop Cook option gives troops the chance doing IN CAMPSITE troop or patrol cook-ing. Those troops choosing TROOP COOK will bring their own food and have a reduced camp fee of $160.00 per person. Registered campers participating in the Troop Cook option are invit-ed to join the camp during the Friday Night Luau, if they choose, at no additional charge.

SCOUTMASTER’S DINNER

Tuesday evening is our weekly Scoutmaster’s Dinner. This is a special time for the Scoutmaster of each troop to come together and be honored for the work they are giving to the Scouts of their troop and the Aloha Council. The dinner will include special guests from the Council Executive Board, including the Scout Executive or designated staff. This dinner is for the Troop Scoutmas-ter or Camp Leader only. Other troop leaders should plan on accompanying their Scouts in the dining hall. Scoutmasters with TROOP COOK meals are also invited to attend.

FRIDAY NIGHT LUAU

Friday night is Luau night, with music and dancing, and parents, guests and TROOP COOK units are invited to attend. The cost per non-registered visitor is $10.00 and will include food prepared using traditional Hawaiian methods. Troops are required to give a headcount of their guests by Wednesday noon, so that we can accommodate everyone. Meal tickets can be pur-chased at the Trading Post. Siblings, under age 6, SHOULD NOT be brought to camp, at any time.

CAMP MEAL SERVICES

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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 poli-cy that a minimum of two leaders be with the unit at all times. They must be available and present in camp 24 hours a day. NO EXCEPTIONS! The unit camp leader must be a reg-istered 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 before original leader’s departure.

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!

Adult family members are welcomed throughout the Camp but are not allowed to camp overnight unless they register as Campers. Unit leaders should strongly encourage the parents of boys involved in the Camp to come and visit their Troop and Scouts. It is especially recommended that parents attend the closing Camp program on Friday night. For safety reasons siblings, under Cub Scout age, are not allowed in Camp at any time. Visitors MUST abide by the Closed Shoe policy of Camp Pupukea. IN CASE OF MEDICAL EMERGENCY

A Camp Medical Officer will be on staff at the Camp to handle minor injuries and illnesses. Accidents, inju-ries 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. In the event of seri-ous accident or injury, arrangements have been made with Wahiawa General Hospital in the event of seri-ous injury. In the case of a serious accident, 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… IMPORTANT!

Everyone attending camp at Camp Pupukea will be issued a wrist band by which we will be able to deter-mine 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 and won’t be admitted to the dining hall until the problem is corrected. Adults caught not wearing their wristband could face removal from camp. All visitors to camp must check in prior to entering camp and must also wear a special “visitor” wristband. Check-in for visitors is done at the Camp Trading Post.

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SAFETY POLICIES and PROCEDURES

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CAMP UNIFORM

The official uniform for Camp Pupukea is the BSA Field 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. Scout shirts are to be buttoned up and tucked in when worn in camp. The official Boy Scout field uniform should be worn at all Interfaith services, flag ceremonies, Breakfast and Dinner 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 clothing is heavily discouraged and and gang-type clothing is prohibited, including lose/hanging pants and bandanas. It adds to negative atti-tudes and actions in camp. Scouts should also avoid wearing basketball shorts or other clothing that re-flects disrespect, sloppy appearance or gang involvement. SHOES

Closed-toe and Closed-heel Shoes ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES: Scouts and leaders walking to the shower or pool must hand-carry their slippers or shower shoes to the shower and use them only in the shower interior. CROCS are considered shower shoes and are not allowed as camp shoes. Sandals are not permitted. Visitors to camp must also wear CLOSED SHOES while visiting. 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. This will be reviewed at the Scoutmaster and SPL Orientation. It is the Scoutmaster’s responsibility to train the Scouts in fire preven-tion, fire detection and reporting. A completed Troop Fireguard Chart #3691 must be completed and visi-ble on the troop’s bulletin board in each campsite. This will be a part of the Camp Inspection Report. OFF LIMIT AREAS

The following areas are strictly off limits to campers: the kitchen (unless on service patrol), other troop’s campsites, parking lot, maintenance areas, camp staff living areas, valleys and trenches around camp and areas outside of the camp property. We encourage Scoutmasters 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, including trailblazing through campsites. Asking for “Permission to enter campsite” is a common courtesy prior to entering another troop’s campsite. Asking for permission to en-ter 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

the highest standards of personal behavior.

SAFETY POLICIES and PROCEDURES (cont’d)

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

2. 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.

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 schedules 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 or leader is pro-hibited. This standard shall apply to all partici-pants, 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.

THE SCOUT’S CODE OF CONDUCT

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There are a lot of 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 Hawaiian Adventure Program. We also offer a variety of Eagle Required merit badges that can help a Scout on his trail to Eagle and be-yond. The summer camp experience at Camp Pupukea is geared to reach Scouts and leaders in sev-eral ways: For Each Scout: There are chances for advancement, to try new things and to receive recogni-tion for his accomplishments. A scout can walk away with up to 5 merit badges, if they apply them-selves. First year scouts in the Hou Kiu (New Scout) program will be well on their way to completing requirements for their next rank, as well as earning the First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges, plus an additional merit badge of their choice. For Buddies: Camp Pupukea has made the buddy system more than just a safety precaution; it is a way scouts can learn together with one or two friends, and also make new friends. This is a Na-tional Standard that is enforced at Camp Pupukea and you may hear the words, “Where’s your bud-dy?” Make plans to use the buddy system. For Patrols and Troops: 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 Patrol Competitions and the Honor Troop Award build these skills. Total Camp Experience: There are opportunities to work with other troops and make a contri-bution to the total camp experience. Merit Badge classes, campfire programs, evening programs and the dining hall are ways to interact with scouts from different Troops. Recognition: The Advancement of Scouts in camp is an important result of the outdoor expe-rience. It is a measure of a scouts ability to do things, get results, persevere towards and attain a per-sonal goal. It should be remembered that advancement is not an end in itself; it is a direct result of what naturally happens at camp. Program Opportunities: The purpose of Camp Pupukea is to enable the Scoutmaster to pro-vide a quality outdoor experience for his troop. Keep in mind that the camp program supplements the troop program, not replaces it. Our aim is to help the Scoutmaster work with the Patrol Leaders’ Council to plan a resident camp program that meets the needs of each Scout in the troop. Upon arri-val, be sure and set a schedule that best fits the needs of your troop. Your troop can schedule after-noon or evening swims, use of the archery and rifle ranges, visit the Handicraft and Nature Pavilions, and take hikes in and around camp. Please let the Program Director know whenever you plan to leave camp. You must also sign in and out at the Trading Post at the Weinberg Lodge. We will need to know if you are planning to miss a meal or flag ceremony, so that we do not go looking for you dur-ing role call.

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EAGLE REQUIRED MERIT BADGES As part of our overall Camp program, we will be offering a number of Eagle Required Merit Badges. These merit badges include: Camping Environmental Science Communication First Aid Cooking Lifesaving Cycling Swimming Emergency Preparedness Those Scouts enrolled in Hou Kiu (First year camper program), will earn the First Aid and Swimming Merit Badges, as part of their experience. Other Scouts have the opportunity to earn these badges as well. We highly recommend that younger Scouts focus on these merit badges, as well as other elec-tives as part of their new camp experience.

The Eagle Required merit badges are among the most popular merit badge classes at camp. Each year, our Eagle Required classes are the first to fill up. We recognize the importance of these badges to our Scouts, especially those who are seeking to earn their advanced ranks. For this reason, the Ea-gle Required merit badges will be initially restricted to Scouts, 12 and older, who are working on their Star, Life and Eagle ranks. The restriction will remain in place until 30 days prior to your camp ses-sion. At that time, we will open these merit badges to all Scouts to fill the remaining class slots. BLUE CARDS - The Merit Badge Application While the “Blue Card” is not a required part of advancement, they fill the vital function of recordkeeping and tracking a Scout’s progress. We recognize this importance so we will make the Blue Card a part of your troop’s camp experience. There are a number of methods for dealing with Blue Cards, in the camp environment, from digital records to old school. We choose the “old school” method of physically signing and providing a Blue Card for each class a Scout has taken. We have worked on improving our Blue Card method and ask that all Scout leaders assist with this effort. Please follow these steps to help us in our efforts:

1. After you have registered your Scouts for their MB classes, you may begin to fill in their Blue Cards. If you use your own, we will replace them with blank ones upon your arrival at camp.

2. Be sure to hold onto your troop’s Blue Cards until you arrive at camp. 3. For Troops that did not fill them out ahead of time, we will issue you the Blue Cards on your

arrival to camp. You will need to complete these and turn them in to the Camp Director/Program Director as soon as possible.

4. DO NOT give the Blue Cards to your Scouts or to the MB Instructors! 5. At the conclusion of camp, on Saturday morning, you will receive an envelope with all of

your Blue Cards. Please audit them prior to leaving camp. 6. For troops departing camp early… they will not be ready prior to Saturday morning. It will

be your responsibility to ensure you receive your troop’s Blue Cards. MERIT BADGE CLASS REGISTRATION Camp Pupukea uses an online registration system for your Scouts’ merit badge signups. This system is similar to a college registration system and has been widely praised. Instead of the manual class submissions, troops will be able to go online and select the classes for their Scouts and receive imme-diate feedback on class enrollment. Troop leaders will be given a link, user name and password to sign in to the registration system. You will need to input each Scout with their rank and birthdate. Please be accurate with your inputting… ranks and ages will be verified in advance of summer camp. Watch for more information on this process in your email (be sure to check your spam folder) or online at www.AlohaCouncilBSA.org.

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MERIT BADGE INFORMATION As stated above, your Scouts will have the opportunity to register for their classes through our online MB registration system. Please check the prerequisite requirements on Page 22 to ensure your Scouts are prepared for their classes. Class fees are also listed in these prerequisites. Many classes will have a set fee that you can pay in advance through the Council office. For Merit Badges that have kits or Trad-ing Post supplies associated with the badge, please purchase these kits at the Camp Trading Post, up-on arrival to camp. Upon completion of Merit Badge requirements, the camp staff will sign all merit badge cards. Partials may be issued if the requirements are not met by the Scout. Daily attendance will be taken at each merit badge class, by the instructor, to make sure that scouts are attending and all re-quirements are met. 95% of our merit badge offerings can be completed entirely at camp, however, some require considerable advance preparation. The Scout and his leader can review requirements when deciding 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 logged on the back of the blue card and will be verified by camp staff before signing. The Scoutmas-ter should be sure to sign all entries on the blue card and verify his signature at conclu-sion of camp.

Merit badge pamphlets for all the badges offered at camp, and the craft kits required for the handicraft and Scoutcraft classes will be available at the Trading Post. The camp will make sure we have an ade-quate supply of all craft kits and MB supplies, so there should be no need to purchase these supplies ahead of time. The Camp Trading Post can also be a resource of many other items needed to make your stay more comfortable. Be sure and come pre-pared to enjoy the benefits of our full service Trading Post.

COPE - CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. It comprises a series of outdoor challenges, beginning with basic group initiative games and progressing to more complicated low-course and high-course activities. Some of these events involve a group effort, whereas others test individual skills and agility. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, and rappel as well as think through solutions to a variety of challenges.

COPE is an exciting outdoor activity that can attract and keep older boys in Scouting. It is designed to meet the needs of today’s youth who are seeking greater physical and men-tal challenges. The underlying goals of a Project COPE course are consistent with the methods of Scouting. Group activities are ideal for emphasizing the patrol method and developing leadership. Individual activities help promote personal growth. Participation is entirely voluntary. This is a high elevation course, so please come prepared.

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MERIT BADGE PROGRAM SCHEDULE

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

TENDERFOOT PATROL <======= X =======>

w/o SWIMMING MB <===== X =====>

SECOND CLASS PATROL <======= X =======>

w/o SWIMMING MB <===== X =====>

FIRST CLASS PATROL <======= X =======>

w/o SWIMMING MB <===== X =====>

PUPUKEA ADVENTURE 1 2 3 4 5 free

COPE <===== X =====> <===== X =====>

HAWAIIANA <== X ==>

HORSEMANSHIP MB <===== X =====>

BEACH PROGRAM <===== X =====> <===== X =====>

“Beach Program” includes the Canoeing MB, Kayaking MB and Snorkeling, BSA and must be taken together.

SCUBA DIVING MB X =========>

STAND UP PADDLING <==== X ====> (Fri only)

HANDICRAFT 1 2 3 4 5 free

ART MB X X

BASKETRY MB X X

INDIAN LORE MB X

LEATHERWORK MB X X X X

MODEL DESIGN MB X X

MOVIEMAKING MB X

PHOTOGRAPHY MB X

WOOD CARVING MB X X X

SHOOTING SPORTS 1 2 3 4 5 free

ARCHERY MB <== X ==> <== X ==>

RIFLE SHOOTING MB <== X ==> <== X ==>

SHOTGUN SHOOTING MB <== X ==> <== X ==>

BLACK POWDER BASIC X

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OUTDOOR SKILLS 1 2 3 4 5 free

CAMPING MB X X

COOKING MB X X

COMMUNICATIONS MB X X

CYCLING MB <== X ==>

EMERGENCY PREP MB X X

FIRST AID MB X X

GEOCACHING MB X X

ORIENTEERING MB X X

PIONEERING MB X X

SIGNS SGNL & CODES MB X X

WILD SURVIVAL MB X X

FA/CPR AND AED X

AQUATICS 1 2 3 4 5 free

INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM X

LIFEGUARD, BSA <========= X =========>

LIFESAVING MB X X

SWIMMING MB X X X

NATURE 1 2 3 4 5 free

ASTRONOMY MB X =>

BIRD STUDIES X

ENVIRON SCIENCE MB X X X

FISHING MB X X

GEOLOGY X X

NATURE MB X X

OCEANOGRAPHY MB X X

SOIL & WATER CONS MB X X

SPACE EXPLORATION MB X X

STEM-related Merit Badges

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MERIT BADGES PREREQUISITES APPROXIMATE COST* COMMENTS

Archery MB Recommended for 2nd year Campers and older

Art MB Bring Sketch book and pencil/pen Bring a personal item to design

Astronomy MB Will need pencil and paper. Optional literature available in Trading Post Observation depends on weather

Basketry MB Up to $20 for basket kits (TP)

Beach (Canoe, Kayak, Snorkel) Must pass BSA swimmer test $25.00 per person For Scouts 13 and older - Must take all 3 together

Black Powder Basic (NRA) Must be 14 years or older (youth and adults) $30.00 per person

Camping MB Complete #6 C&D, #7 and #8 before camp. If pre-reqs not completed, Scout will receive partial

Cooking MB Complete #5 and #7, bring report to camp. If pre-reqs not completed, Scout will receive partial

COPE Must have LONG PANTS and good shoes $30.00 per person For Adults and Scouts 13 and older

Cycling MB Bring LONG Pants and Bike Helmet $30.00 For Scouts age 14 and older

Emergency Preparedness MB Req 1, 2C, and 8C 8C Prepare an emergency pack.

Environmental Science MB

100 word report. You will start observations on

Sunday. See Nature lodge on Sunday.

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

class.

First Aid MB

Must bring First Aid kit you have assembled

including neckerchief.

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

Hou Kiu Scouts will earn this as part of their class

Fishing MB Requires catching a fish, otherwise partial given Recommended for 2nd year campers, and older.

Free Shot (open shoot) Shotgun or Rifle $5.00 (5 shells shotgun, 25 rounds rifle) No age restrict, under 14 must be accompanied by adult

Geology MB Bring a topographical map of your area For Scouts age 12 and older

Hawaiiana Award Write a 750 word essay $7.00 (class, patch), cost of book TBD Hawaiiana Medal is available at Trading Post

Horsemanship MB Must have LONG PANTS and good shoes $250 per person - 12 hour class For Scouts 13 and older

Indian Lore MB Up to $20 for Indian Lore craft kits (TP)

Leatherwork MB Up to $15 for leather kits (TP) More time needed for projects

Lifeguard BSA and ARC Must pass swim test (youth and adults) $125 per person - full certification Must be 15 and older - class is 30 hours

Lifesaving MB

Swimming merit badge earned before camp.

Requires 6 hours practicing lifesaving skills.

Bring extra shoes. One requirement is to jump in the pool

fully clothed, including street shoes.

Model Design & Build MB Up to $25 for model supplies (TP) Will require out-of-class work

Oceanography MB For Scouts 12 and older. Class will include a field trip to the Ocean

Photography MB Bring your own camera

Rifle Shooting MB $30 fee for ammunition, supplies Recommended for 2nd year Campers and older

SCUBA, BSA and MB Must complete pre-tests in workbooks $275 per person (for Venture age) Will receive workbook after payment of fees

Shotgun Shooting MB $30 fee for ammunition, supplies For Scouts 13 and older

Signs Signals Codes MB Study MB pamphlet on semaphore, other codes For Scouts 12 and older

Space Exploration MB Up to $15 for model rocket kit (TP) Will require out-of-class work

Stand Up Paddling $25 class fee

Class is offered on Tue/Thur during evening program and

Friday morning on the beach. For age 13 and older

Swimming MB Must pass swim test Hou Kiu Scouts will earn this as part of their class

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

Woodcarving Must have earned the Totin' Chip Card. Up to $15 for material; knives avail in (TP) Totin Chip classes are available at the ScoutCraft Area.

Merit Badge Program Costs and Prerequisites If the Merit Badge is not listed, there are NO prerequsites - (TP) variety of items available at Camp Trading Post

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Our camp Trading Post is a full-service store, with all of the essentials that one might need to camp comfortably. We also stock a lot of souvenir items and fun things that your Scouts can enjoy and use to help them remember their experience at Camp. Here is a sampling of some of the things you will find at Camp Pupukea Trading Post.

The Trading post accepts all forms of payments, including cash, checks and ccards.

The Camp Quartermaster is available throughout the week with supplies and equip-

ment to assist you and your troop with Camp projects and needed gear. The following is a sample of supplies that can be checked out, for periodic use, at the QM:

Pocket Knives

Camp Fun

Wood and Leather Crafts Books

Fruit Smoothies and other treats

and snacks

Quartermaster Supplies

Fire Barrels and stands

Shovels, rakes and hoes

Dutch ovens

Axes and hatchets

Cots (for adult use only)

For off-island Troops

Lanterns and stoves

Chuck boxes with cooking gear

Tarps and poles

Water coolers

Beach gear

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...troops that come prepared are most prepared to have a great time.

“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.

Be flexible. The camp staff is focused and there to meet everyone’s needs, but there are sometimes over 300 Scouts in camp with occasional competing views. This is a perfect place for Scouts to practice the Aloha Spirit and Scout Law 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, nature, and the clean fresh air.

Scouts should try doing something new at camp to get a well-rounded experience. Try a handicraft badge, a nature badge, an aquatic badge or a combination of all.

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 through 1st Class ranks in the Hou Kiu program and only pursue 1 or 2 merit badges. For the 2nd year Scout, we suggest a finding fun and enjoyable merit badges. And be sure to save time to have fun with a free swim, Troop hike and/or Troop shoot.

The most difficult badges to earn are Eagle Required, requiring a great deal of physical skill, maturity, study and homework. Be sure to balance your MB so you’ll still have fun.

Many badges have advance work that could be done at home. Camp is not the best 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 thanks you for your participation in Pupukea’s Sum-mer Camp program. Thank you for all you do to support the Scouting Movement!

EXPERIENCE TELLS US...

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Ideals of Scouting in Hawaiian Translated Into the Hawaiian Language

by Mary Kawena Pukui, author of the Hawaiian Dictionary

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)

The Hawaiiana Award is unique to the Aloha Council. The program was designed to educate interested Scouts on the Hawaiian Heritage. This program is packed with fun and educational activities. The class will participate cultural music, dance and lan-guage and help make the Hawaiian imu where we will cook the food for the Friday night Luau. Please refer to the Hawaiiana Award Requirements for more information.

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Camp Pupukea is located in a tropical rainforest at a 1,000 foot elevation on the Windward side of the island. We are in a micro-climate, which means the conditions and temperatures at camp can vary as much as 15 degrees from just two miles away at sea level. Rain is frequent at Pupukea also, so pack accordingly. Temperatures are mild (nights can drop to mid 60’s and days can be around 80), so you will not need heavy clothing, but a waterproof windbreaker will be ideal during evening campfires.

In addition to your standard packing list, including personal clothing, toiletries and items recom-mended by your Scout leader, please use this packing list as a guide:

_____ Windbreaker _____ Poncho or raingear _____ Water/mud resistant boots _____ Slippers/Shower Shoes (not for camp use) _____ Mosquito repellant, coils, etc. _____ Sun block _____ Sunglasses _____ Mini Flashlight _____ Camera & Film _____ Swim Wear _____ Sleeping bag _____ Pillow _____ Towels & wash cloth _____ Spending money Please remember that you are responsible for what you bring to camp. The Aloha Council is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. Write your name on your personal items.

TELEPHONE

Phone messages will be taken for campers, leaders or staff attending Camp Pupukea and hand-ed out at the next mealtime. The camp telephone number is (808) 638-8373. The camp tele-phone should be used for emergencies and official camp business only. Scouts should be dis-couraged from bringing cell phones and electronics to camp MAIL

Mail received for Scouts and leaders will be delivered daily to the unit leader, at the next mealtime. Use the following address to send mail to your Scout:

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

PARENTS’ INFORMATION

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The swim classification of individuals partici-pating in a Boy Scouts of America activity is a key element in both Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat. The swim classification tests should be renewed annually, pref-erably at the beginning of each outdoor season. Traditionally, the swim classifi-cation test has only been conducted at a long-term summer camp. However, there is no restriction that this be the only place the test can be conducted. It may be more use-ful to conduct the swim classification prior to a unit going to summer camp. All persons participating in BSA aquatics

are classified according to swimming ability. The classification tests and test procedures have been developed and structured to demonstrate a skill level consistent with the circumstances in which the individual will be in the water (e.g., the swimmer’s test demonstrates the minimum level of swim-ming ability for recreational and instructional activity in a confined body of water with a maximum 12-foot depth).

SWIM CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES

ADMINISTRATION OF SWIM CLASSIFICATION TEST (THESE STANDARDS ARE FROM BSA OFFICIAL RECORD #430-122):

OPTION A (at camp): The swim classification test is completed the first day by camp aquatics personnel.

OPTION B (Council conducted/council controlled): The council controls the swim classification process by predetermined dates, locations, and ap-proved personnel to serve as test administrators. When the unit goes to summer camp, each individ-ual will be issued a buddy tag under the direction of the camp aquatics director for use at the camp.

OPTION C (At unit level with council-approved aquatics resource people): The swim classification test done at a unit level should be conducted by one of the following council-approved resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Aquatics Cub Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; BSA Swimming & Water Rescue; or other lifeguard, swimming instructor, etc. When the unit goes to summer camp, each individual will be issued a buddy tag under the direction of the camp aquatics director for use at the camp.

TO THE TEST ADMINISTRATOR The various components of each test evaluate the several skills essential to the minimum level of swimming ability. Each step of the test is important and should be followed as listed below: SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continu-ously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. BEGINNER’S TEST: Jump feetfirst into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.

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This is the individual’s swim classification as of this date. Any change in status after this date (i.e., nonswimmer to beginner or beginner to swimmer) would require a reclassification test performed by an approved test administrator. Changes and corrections to the following chart should be initialed and dated by the test administrator.

SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are conducted away from camp, the camp aquatics director retains the right to review or retest any or all participants to ensure that standards have been maintained.

Unit Number _________________ Date of Swim Test _______________

UNIT SWIM CLASSIFICATION RECORD

FULL NAME (print)

(draw lines through unused spaces Medical Recheck

SWIM CLASSIFICATION

Non-swimmer Beginner Swimmer

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NAME OF PERSON CONDUCTING THE TEST: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Print Name Signature ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Qualification Council/Agency (Red Cross, YMCA, etc.) UNIT LEADER: ___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Print Name Signature

430-122 Revised: March 2009

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Hou Kiu, in Hawaiian, means “new scout.” This program is established to allow first-year campers to work on Scout Skills necessary to advance through their first few Scout ranks. Scouts will select one rank to work on and sign up for that class. It is recommended that Scouts pick a rank that they have not begun to work on, in order to achieve the most value for the class. Beginning in 2017, the Hou Kiu program will also include the requirements for the new rank of Boy Scout. The following is a list of those requirements that are covered in the Hou Kiu program:

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HOU KIU PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

New Scout Rank: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 4a, 4b, 5

This rank is only required for those Scouts who have not yet earned their Tenderfoot rank. We will cover this rank in the Tenderfoot class

Tenderfoot Scout: 1b, 1c, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 7a, 8 Second Class Scout: 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2f, 2g, 3a, 3c, 3d, 4, *5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b First Class Scout: 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, *6a, 6b, 6e, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f Merit Badges within the Hou Kiu program Scouts enrolled in the Hou Kiu program will get the chance to earn three merit badges along with their rank advancement preparations. Since the ranks of Tenderfoot, Sec-ond Class and First Class all have elements of swimming and first aid, and since these two merit badges are EAGLE REQUIRED, we work with the Scouts to help them com-plete these merit badges. Scouts who have already earned the Swimming MB can opt-out of this portion while being enrolled in Hou Kiu. Those Scouts that opt-out of Swimming can select another Merit Badge to take its place. The third Merit Badge can be selected from the list of Merit Badges offered the 5th hour. It is highly recommended that our Hou Kiu Scouts select a fun, craft-based merit badge to fill this slot. This will help them round out their first year camp experience. *Dependent upon swimming ability. If Scout elected not to enroll in the Swimming MB class, as part of his Hou Kiu program, he will not have passed off these requirements.