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2014 TROOP 10 June 15th – June 24th, 2014
H ROE BARTLE
MANUAL
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Letter from the Bartle Campmaster
CONTENTS
Important Dates
1-2
Camp Rules
3-4
Special Needs
5
Medications
5
Adults at Camp
6
Mail and Phone Calls
7
Visitor Sunday
8
Late Arrivals and
Early Departures
8
Personal Gear
9
What to Take
10
Merit Badges
11
Advance Work
12
Mic-O-Say
Schedule Back Cover
BARTLE FORMS NEEDED
Online > Bartle Forms
• 2014 Bartle Fee Schedule
• 2014 Troop Agreeement
• 2014 Merit Badge Selection
• 2014 Special Needs Request
• 2014 Transportation Form
• 2014 Health Form Directions
• 2014 BSA Health Forms
• Medication Proceedures
• 2014 Take to Camp List
• Visitor Sunday Directions
CONTACT
Doug Cochran
Troop 10 Campmaster
913-269-7293
Camp Office
417-646-8115
Troop 10 Daily Posts
twitter.com/Troop10BSA
facebook.com/Troop10BSA
Updated 02/14/2014
Bartle Orientation
i Campmaster Letter
Please read this letter and all of the attachments. There are many revisions and updates in 2014.
It contains a lot of information about Summer Camp. The Troop Committee and Leadership
place a lot of importance on this outing. Your son will benefit from his camp experience, and we
encourage every Scout to attend.
We are looking forward to another successful Summer Camp. Doug Cochran has agreed to
serve as Summer Camp Scoutmaster. He, along with many dedicated Troop 10 leaders will be
spending the entire ten days with the Scouts. They will appreciate your support.
The leadership team for the 2014 Bartle camp includes:
Troop 10 Campmaster:
Doug Cochran
Assistant Campmasters:
Ted Fuehr, Tim Navickas, Ken Green and Garrett Shropshire
In addition, many more adults will attend full time to spend ten days with the scouts. We are
fortunate to have a large group of talented leaders and we welcome adults to join in the the effort
to support the scouting program.
We have arranged this packet of information to be easy to use and to cover a lot of subjects.
Please read it thoroughly. We have also arranged for Parents Information Nights (just for parents)
to discuss Summer Camp, answer questions, and a address concerns. Please plan to attend this
meeting on Wednesday, March 26th at Blue Hills Country Club at 7:00pm. All parents of scouts
attending camp should plan on attending.
We can use your help. We always need volunteers to step up and take on some of the
many tasks required to make our camp adventure a success. Please contact Doug Cochran at
Bartle@bsatroop10.org if you can join us at camp for a few or many days and you want to help
with adult duties.
Doug Cochran
2014 Troop 10 - Bartle Campmaster
BARTLE CHECKLIST - Important dates
Here are some important dates that you need to note:
Fee Schedule
For complete details of all scout and adult fees, the late fee schedule and the refund policy see
the Troop 10 website.
Camperships
(Financial Assistance) for Scouts are available Please contact Ron Clary, committee@bsatroop10.org
(this information will be held in strict confidence)
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, March 31st
ALL Adult and New Scout
fees due
Fee Schedule
For complete details of all scout
and adult fees, the late fee
schedule and the refund policy
see the Troop 10 website.
Monday, March 31st
Merit Badge Sign-up
Turn in:
•Camp Agreement Form
with Lock Combination
• Health Forms
• Adult Stay Request
• Outpost Program Request
Wednesday, March 26th
New Parents Meeting
7:00 pm at Blue Hills Country Club
Monday, March 31st
Merit Badge Sign Up
Prairie Star Middle School
Please follow this schedule if possible:
• First-Year Scouts and their Parents between - 6:00 pm and 6:45 pm
• Second-Year Scouts and their Parents between - 6:45 pm and 7:30 pm
• All other Scouts and their Parents after 7:30 pm
Monday, March 31st
ALL Adult and New Scout fees paid in full
Summer Camp Agreement Form with Lock Combination Due
Health Forms Due
Adult Stay Request Form Due
Outpost Program Request Form Due
Special Needs Forms Due
• Special Needs Forms
Wednesday, May 28th
Adult Orientation
Wednesday, May 28th
Adult Orientation
7:00 pm at Stu Sharp’s Barn - 13101 Mission Road
7:00 pm @ Stu Sharp’s Barn
13101 Mission Road
Sunday, June 15th
Leave for Bartle
Sunday, June 22nd
Visitor Day
Parents arrive around 10:00 am,
leave by 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 24th
Return from Camp
Bartle Orientation
1 Bartle Checklist
Sunday, June 15th
Leave for Bartle
• Scouts meet at Price Chopper - 13351 Mission Road
• 8:30 am
• 9:30 am
• 11:30 am
Scouts arrive in Class “A” Uniform - swimsuits under uniform
and load gear
Buses leave Price Chopper - Bring sack lunch and drink
Buses arrive at Bartle
ALL Scouts will arrive at Camp in Buses provided by Troop 10. Scouts need to arrive
at Price Chopper at 8:30 am Sunday, June 15th. Do not be late! We have a lot to
accomplish before the buses can leave. We will inspect campboxes, check in all
medications, load gear and depart by 9:30 am. Scouts should bring a sack lunch
and drink (with screw top). Scouts MUST be in Class “A” Uniform with their
swimsuit on under it.
BARTLE CHECKLIST - Before you leave for camp
Sunday, June 22nd
Visitor Day
Parents arrive around 10:00 am, leave by 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 24th
Return from Bartle
The Troop has arranged for charter buses for return transportation for the Scouts who do not have
a parent staying in camp on the last day, Monday Night, June 23th. Scouts will ride the bus home
or ride with a parent. Scouts riding the bus home should be met at Price Chopper at 11:00 am that
Tuesday. Please do not arrive late to collect your Scout and his gear.
The Scout Motto is “Be Prepared!”
Summer camp is fun. That is no secret. In order to get the most out of it we all need to
be prepared. Here are a few helpful hints that may make the experience better.
Bartle Orientation
2 Bartle Checklist
• Reviewed Camp and Troop rules.
• Camp check list of clothes and supplies (list enclosed)
• Complete Boy Scout uniform (Class A)
• Buy or borrow Merit Badge books from Troop 10 library
• Completed Merit Badge prerequisite work
• Reviewed K.P. requirements with Scout
• Prescription medication with daily dosing in zip lock backs packaged in a.m.
and p.m. storage bags for Troop 10 Medication Coordinator - Sandy Drahota.
Medications must be delivered and recorded prior to loading buses.
• All possessions marked with scout’s name and Troop 10
• Camp box packed and inspected
• Camp box with combination lock
• Any Adult registered to stay at Camp that arrives other than Day #1 must first stop
and check in at the Cordes Health Lodge before coming to Campsite Seneca.
• For complete details of all scout and adult fees, the late fee schedule and the
refund policy see the Troop 10 website.
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Camp Rules
We expect each Troop 10 Scout to live up to the Boy Scout Oath and Law for the entire
session at Bartle. These will be the basic guides we will live by. In addition, the H. Roe
Bartle Scout Reservation has certain rules that we must follow. Please review these
rules with your son and make sure he understands them. Before leaving for Bartle
Summer Camp on Sunday, June 15th please check your son’s camp box to make sure
he has the items he needs and is not taking those items that just shouldn’t go to camp.
THESE RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT THE ENTIRE SESSION:
• A Scout’s tent is his home. Enter another scout’s tent only at his invitation. Respect his
belongings and his equipment.
• The person responsible will pay for any damage done to a Scout’s possessions, Troop
supplies, and/or Camp equipment. Tents and cots are expensive. Treat everything like
it was your own.
• The safety of every Scout is uppermost in each Leader’s mind. If a Scout wants to
leave our Campsite for any reason other than Merit Badge classes, Mic-O-Say
activities, or official Troop activities, he must get the permission of an Adult Leader. If
the Adult Leader thinks the destination or activity isn’t appropriate, permission will be
denied.
• Every member of Troop 10 will read and abide by the Camp Regulations. That means
no rope or vine swings! Absolutely no fires at any time other than in an approved fire
ring and then only with appropriate supervision.
• No bows and arrows or sheath knives. Respect all living things whether two legged
or four legged, fur or feathers, roots or scales. Every Scout is expected to treat living
things with respect.
• According to ancient and revered legend, the hallowed grounds of H. Roe Bartle
Scout Reservation have been blessed with many rocks on the ground. It is the
intention of the Gods and the current leaders that these rocks remain on the ground
at all times. A Troop 10 Scout throwing a rock is subject to expulsion.
• The Leader Cabins are Off Limits to all Scouts and, except in emergency, are not to be
entered without the permission of an Adult Leader.
• Two Deep Leadership will be practiced at camp. (No adult is ever allowed to be alone
with a single scout. Two adults or two scouts required at all times.)
• Absolutely no TVs, boom boxes, water balloon launchers, or toy guns are permitted
in camp. Personal Electronic Devices and electronic games are strongly discouraged;
however, if they do inadvertently find their way to camp, please make sure they are
clearly marked and that your Scout is aware that they are his responsibility and that
the leaders do not want to hear about missing electronics. Headphones only, no
speakers. Electronic items should NEVER be used outside of the tents. If seen outside,
they will be taken and returned at the end of Camp. There is no place for a Scout to
recharge any electronic item at camp.
• Cell Phones for younger Scouts are not allowed at Camp. Eagle Scouts and members
of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say are allowed to have phones with Troop 10. No Troop 10
recharging will be permitted.
Bartle Orientation
3 Camp Rules
• If you have any questions about electronics please contact Doug Cochran,
Bartle@bsatroop10.org
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Camp Rules
• Absolutely No shaving cream allowed; If needed, shaving cream will be provided by
the Campmaster.
• Sheath Knives are not allowed. If a Scout wants to bring a pocketknife, no blade
should be longer than three inches. No more than one pocket knife should be on a
scout’s person at any time.
• Water balloon activities will be allowed only with the Scoutmaster’s permission, and
never in or around tents.
• Aerosol cans are not allowed. Bring insect repellent, deodorant, and such in liquid or
stick form only.
• Hammocks are not permitted.
• Pets are not allowed, even on Visitor’s Sunday.
• In keeping with Troop 10 tradition only Adult Leaders and Eagle Scouts are
permitted to have or sit in personal lawn chairs in camp. All other scouts may bring
small tripod chairs.
• All Troop and Camp ceremonies and services are in support of the goals of Scouting
and all Scouts, except those excused by the Camp Scoutmasters, are expected to
attend. Religious services are held on Sunday morning, and every Scout is expected
to attend the service of his choice. No Scout will be allowed to remain in Camp.
• We expect every Scout to have fun at camp but fun at someone else’s expense isn’t
fun for anyone. A Scout should behave in accordance with the Scout Oath and Scout
Law at all times. If everyone follows the Camp Regulations and Troop Rules, we will
all have fun!
• The following items are zero tolerance offenses and will result in expulsion of the
scout from camp:
• BUILDING OR STARTING UNAUTHORIZED FIRES
• ROCK THROWING
• POSSESSION OF LIQUID FUELS, CANDLES, MATCHES, LIGHTERS OR INCENSE
• POSSESSION OF FIREWORKS
• POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NARCOTICS
OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
• POSSESSION OF CIGARETTES
• POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
Any concerns about a Scout’s behavior should be discussed with the Camp
Scoutmasters. All information will be held in confidence, and appropriate action
will be taken.
Bartle Orientation
4 Camp Rules
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Special Needs
Homesickness
Homesickness is a natural thing. We’ve all felt homesick at one time or another. The
camp leaders are prepared to handle this. A common sign of homesickness is frequent
calls home. If you anticipate a problem with your son, please let us know and we will
take care of it discreetly. If you are receiving frequent calls from your homesick
son, please call or text Doug Cochran on his cell phone at: 913-269-7293. You can
also leave a message for him at the camp office at (417) 646-8115 at Camp Bartle.
Special Diets / Special Needs
The Heart of America Council has included a form this year that allows you to request
arrangements for any special needs and/or special dietary requests while at Bartle
Summer Camp. This should be returned on March 31st at the Merit Badge Sign-up
Session at PSMS.
Special Needs Form
This form should be
returned on March 31st
at the Merit Badge Sign-up
Session at PSMS.
Medications
The medications and the
original bottles should
be handed in to the
Medication Coordinator,
Sandy Drahota, prior to
loading the buses.
Bartle Camp will make a great effort to comply with these special requests as long
as they have adequate notice. The kitchen staff at Camp Lone Star has consistently
shown itself to be sensitive and adaptable to dietary requirements at mealtime. They
can happily accommodate your son’s needs if given sufficient notice.
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Medications
Except for inhalers, Scouts are not permitted to keep personal medications. If your son
requires prescription medication, you should package it using the specific instructions
defined on the website. We have a limited supply of over the counter meds for minor
issues. If your son routinely uses over the counter medication, plan to supply the Troop
with the medicine your son may need for his 9 days at Camp.
The medications and the original bottles should be handed in to the Medication
Coordinator, Sandy Drahota, prior to loading the buses. She will ensure that your
son takes his medicine at the correct time and in the correct dosage. All medication
will be stored in a secure place when it is not being dispensed. Medications requiring
injections or refrigeration will be kept at the Health Lodge or the Commissioner’s
Cabin. Scouts will be brought to the Health Lodge or Commissioner’s Cabin for
dispensing. Please make sure your Scout knows what his medicine looks like, when
he should take it and that it is his responsibility to come to medication call at the
appropriate time. If you have special concerns or requests, please contact Sandy
Drahota, drahotas@kc.rr.com in advance of Camp.
Typically, we will dispense medications before breakfast and in the evening.
(These are the only times we have the troop assembled and in one place.)
Bartle Orientation
5 Special Needs / Medications
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Adults at Camp
Adults should plan on spending as much time as possible with the Troop. We really
need your help, and the experience of spending time at camp with your son is great.
Please sign up early so we can arrange accommodations for you. Experience has
shown us that this time can be a very enjoyable experience as well as quite relaxing.
After all, you will be outdoors with your son away from stress and telephones. What
could be better?
We plan to hold an Orientation Meeting for all adults on May 28th at 7:00 pm
at the Sharp’s Barn (13101 Mission Road). This is a great time to get your questions
answered and meet the other adults who will be going to camp.
The full time and part time adult fee schedule can be found on the Troop’s website
Adults that arrive on a day other than the first day needs to stop by the Health Lodge
next to the Camp Headquarters and get a release paper. They then go to the office at
Lone Star located in the trading post. You will be issued a color-coded wristband that
will identify the days that you have paid for. You will need this to enter the mess hall.
Adding additional days will not be allowed without permission from Doug Cochran.
Adults registering after April 1st may not be allowed to attend camp. If allowed, they
may not be tenting and/or eating with Troop 10.
Please contact Tim Navickas upon arrival to arrange lodging.
Lodging on weekends and ceremony nights becomes challenging, but the Camp
Staff will do everything to accommodate us if we let them know our needs in advance.
If you just show up without signing up in advance you may be asked to leave or at
least end up sleeping at another campsite, since no personal tents are allowed on
the reservation. The Leader’s Cabins will fill quickly with registered Adult Leaders and
other Adults, and there may not be space for everyone.
All cabin bunks will be pre-assigned. Tim Navickas is our Adult Lodging Coordinator.
You must check with him before selecting a bunk.
NO ADULT WILL BE ALLOWED
TO STAY AT CAMP WITHOUT
BEING REGISTERED WITH BSA
and TRAINED IN
BSA YOUTH PROTECTION
Bartle Orientation
6 Adults at Camp
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Mail and Phone Calls
Mail Call
Each day the Troop will hold Mail Call. The worst thing to see at camp is a Scout who
doesn’t get any mail. They really look forward to mail. PLEASE WRITE. Give relatives
the address below and ask them to write as well. We can’t get too much mail. A letter
a day to your son is ideal. You should plan on mailing the first letter on Friday, June
13th. Mail one or more each day through Saturday, June 21st. Packages of goodies
are even better.
You should also encourage your son to write you during his time at camp. It will
help him feel connected to home and family. It will also allow him to use his free
time productively. The best way to make this happen is to supply your son with
pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes or postcards.
Telephone Calls
The camp has a limited number of public phones available to Scouts during the day.
The line can be long. A Scout who makes frequent calls home isn’t getting the full
benefit of the program. The phones do not accept coins. Your son must either have
a calling card or must know how to make a collect call in order to use them. Scouts
should avoid making collect calls due to the carrier’s extremely high rates. Further, in
the past, the phones have failed to connect with some 800 numbers.
If you need to reach your son in an emergency, call the Camp Office at 417-646-8115.
Camp Office hours are 7:00am to 10:00pm Emergency messages will be handled
promptly.
Cell phones for younger scouts are not allowed at Camp and there is no place to
charge them. If you feel a Scout needs a cell phone, you must get permission from
Doug Cochran in advance and it will be kept in the Leader’s Cabin.
Mail Call
Scout’s Name, Troop 10
Camp Lone Star, Campsite Seneca
Bartle Scout Reservation
5525 N.E. Scout Camp Road
Osceola, MO 64776-9000
Troop 10 Campmaster
Doug Cochran
913-269-7293
Camp Office
417-646-8115
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Bartle Orientation
7 Mail and Phone Calls
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Visitor Sunday
Visitor’s Sunday – June 22nd
This is the most important day for your son! Please plan on arriving at camp about
10:00 a.m. It is about a 1½ to 2 hour drive from Kansas City. The whole family is
invited, but pets are not allowed. Bring a picnic lunch – your son’s favorite foods – since
the dining hall will be closed. Don’t forget to pack multiple drinks for everyone.. The
town of Clinton, about halfway to camp, knows all about Visitor’s Sunday. All of their
fast food restaurants will be open early that morning, serving their full menus. You
can pick up your meals on the way to camp if this is what you have in mind. Please
remember to bring folding tables and chairs and things like plates, cups, plastic ware,
and napkins. Plan on leaving LEFTOVERS, as supper is not served on Visitor’s
Sunday. You will also want to bring a camera and take a picture of your son beside
our beautiful Troop rock and in front of his immaculate tent!
PLEASE DO NOT PLAN ON TAKING YOUR SON OFF THE RESERVATION. He will
have plenty to show you. Plan on spending the day. Wear light summer-weight casual
clothes (appropriate for the weather) and sturdy shoes. Don’t forget sun protection.
You should plan on departing by 4:00 pm. If for some reason you can’t attend, please
send a relative or close friend. Or consider asking another Scout’s family to adopt your
son for the day. If that is the case, or no one will be able to attend, please let the Camp
Scoutmasters know in advance if possible.
Special Departures
If you know that you will
be taking your son off of
the Reservation during the
session, please contact
Doug Cochran prior to
Camp: 913-269-7293
Bartle Orientation
8 Visitor Sunday
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Late Arrivals and Early Departures
Late Arrivals/Early Departures
According to the stated H. Roe Bartle Reservation policy “There are no part time
youth at camp.” Your son will be involved in an overall program. Each day is
important to the development of the program. Your Scout needs to be at camp for
the entire session. Some honor camping organizations even require 100% attendance.
Please don’t plan on late arrivals, leaves in between, or early departures. If these are
unavoidable, you must follow these steps to take your son off of the Reservation:
• You must locate one of the Summer Camp Scoutmasters.
• Together, you will go to the camp office and try to find the Camp Commissioner
(this could take considerable time, so plan around it and be patient).
T he Camp Commissioner will check your Scout’s paperwork and verify that you
are, indeed, the parent. If someone other than a parent is taking the Scout, they
must have a signed permission slip and be listed on the Camp Agreement Form.
Be patient – Things move slowly at camp.
• Then you may leave.
• You must reverse this process when you return to camp. Obviously, it’s much
easier to keep your son at camp. You need to realize that this is extremely time
consuming and takes the Scoutmaster away from the Troop.
• Scouts must stay an entire session to be considered for Honor Camping Programs
such as Mic-O-Say and Order of the Arrow.
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Personal Gear
Label all Gear and Clothing
If you want it to come home from camp, put your son’s name and Troop 10 on it!
If it doesn’t have the proper markings on it, it may not make the round trip. Mark
everything with a permanent marker. Mark under the collar, around the waistband,
inside the shoe/sock, etc. Also mark things like flashlights, Merit Badge books,
pocketknives, and other equipment.
Camp Box
Tent Mate Request
Please write the name of
your son’s tent mate on the
Summer Camp Agreement
Form, and hand it in March
31st at the Merit Badge
Sign-up.
These sturdy boxes can last a lifetime if they are properly cared for. They are a good
investment that your son can take to college with him. Some prefer to use wooden
boxes while others choose hard plastic. Either will do. Just make sure it is short enough
to fit under a cot. The cot height is about 15 inches. Also remember that they will be
stacked one atop the other if loaded into the truck for the trip down to camp and back.
Combination Lock
Your son must also have a combination lock for the camp box. Write the
combination to this lock on the top of the Summer Camp Agreement Form.
Somehow, many Scouts manage to forget their combinations. By having the
combination in the file, the Adult Leaders can solve the problem quickly.
Your Sons Lodging
The campsite will have a sufficient number of tents to hold our Troop. These are wall
tents, approximately 10 x 8 feet, resting on wooden platforms (like Camp Naish). Each
tent will contain two canvas cots.
Your son should arrange for his tent mate as soon as possible. If possible, we need this
information by March 31st (Merit Badge Sign-up), and no later than May 13th. Please write
the name of your son’s tent mate on the Summer Camp Agreement Form in the space
provided. If required, a tent mate will be assigned by the Campmaster. Switching tents
after the session begins is not allowed. We will camp in groups of 4-5 tents called pods.
If we have an odd number of scouts, one scout will camp in a tent solo. Due to space
limits and wear on the tents, three scouts will not be allowed in a tent.
Spending Money
The camp fees three square meals a day. There is a trading post at camp is called the
Osage River Trading Company and it is stocked with craft supplies, camp tee shirts,
patches, snacks and slushes. Each Scout is responsible for his own money. He should
keep it locked in his camp box, never taking it to the pool, classes, campfires, or waterfront. He should only carry as much money with him as he needs to make his purchase.
There are some small costs for certain Merit Badges.
Bartle Orientation
9 Personal Gear
TROOP 10 BARTLE - What to Take
Mandatory
M Health form turned in to Bill Stark
M S cout uniform shorts
M S cout short sleeve uniform shirt
CLASS A
MC
lass B Scout shirt
M S cout belt
M S cout socks
M T roop 10 neckerchief and slide
M 5 - 6 pair of shorts
M J eans or long pants
M 6 to 8 tee shirts (buy one at camp)
(Only shirts that go along with the
Scouting image)
M 5 - 6 pair of underwear
M 5 - 6 pair of socks
M S weat shirt or light jacket
MH
iking boots or sturdy shoes
M S neakers
M S wim trunks
MW
ater socks, Aqua socks
M P oncho or rain gear
M Small flashlight and extra batteries
M P ocket knife, blade 3 inches or shorter
M Bath towel
M Bar of deodorant soap
M Toothbrush and paste
M Comb or brush
M Plastic drinking cup with lid
M Plastic drinking bottle
M Sleeping bag, light weight
M Lightweight sheet or blanket
M Scout handbook
M Merit Badge books
M Spiral notebook, pen and pencils
M Insect repellent, NON-AEROSOL
M Camp box with combination lock
M Stationary (stamped and addressed
at home) or postcards
M Wire coat hanger for uniform
M Completed Merit Badge prerequisites
M Sun lotion
M Hat or cap
Bartle Orientation
10 What to Take
Optional
M Inexpensive camera
M S mall pocket mirror
MC
lothes pins
MW
ork Gloves
M S unglasses
M 1 0 feet of clothesline
M P illow
M S mall rug or mat
MC
ompass
MM
usical instrument
M S pending money
(for merit badge expenses)
M Sewing kit
Merit Badge Class
M Digital Camera if taking
Photography Merit Badge
M Fishing Gear for Fishing Merit Badge
M Binoculars and bird guide for
Bird Study Merit Badge
M “Weather Instruments” for
Weather Merit Badge
M “Survival Kit” for Wilderness Survival
M Long Pants and Leather Gloves for
Climbing Merit Badge
For those in Swimming and
Lifesaving Merit Badge
M B utton Down Long-sleeved Shirt
M L ong Pants – Lightweight
(not jeans or sweats)
M S ocks / Tie Shoes
Security at Camp
Occasionally, belongings are misplaced,
lost or stolen. Scouts should not bring
valuables to Camp. ALL belongings
should be marked with Your son’s
name and Troop 10. Never take
anything to the pool or lakefront Except
for a towel, swim trunks, and shoes.
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Merit Badges
Most of badges offered by the camp are related to the outdoors. We offer some
badges in our campsite at times when classes are not in session. This allows your
son to make productive use of his idle time. These can be pursued in addition to the
badges a Scout can achieve at the camp classes. Some badges require work to be
done prior to arriving at camp. Others, such as Geology or Environmental Science,
will be completed much more easily if advance work is done.
First Year Scouts will have the following badges pre-assigned for them: Swimming,
Environmental Science, Geology, and Mammal Study. (Forestry will be assigned for
Scouts that have already completed Swimming) They can also easily earn Basketry,
Leatherwork, and Wood Carving in our campsite during free time. First Year Scouts will
participate in the First Year Camper Program as well, which will help them complete
most of the Scout Skills requirements for the first three ranks. (Tenderfoot, Second
Class and First Class)
Scouts who have previously attended Bartle should examine the Merit Badge
Schedule and complete the Merit Badge Sign-up Form marked “(Not for first year
scouts)”. It is wise to select alternates for courses that will fill up quickly such as
lakefront, climbing and shooting. Some of these are lottery badges meaning we will
not necessarily receive all the spaces we ask for and these will be awarded on the
basis of seniority (age). Some last minute changes are always necessary so please
don’t be upset if your Scout does not get the badges for which he signed up.
Your son should have (or share) a copy of the current edition of the Merit Badge Book
for the badges he is pursuing. Some may be available from the Troop Library, which
will be available at the Merit Badge Sign-up on March 31st and at other Troop Meetings. The Scout Shop has a supply as well.
Scouts who began work on Merit Badges at Summer Camp last year (2013) but didn’t
finish can complete the badges at Camp this year. This information has been recorded
in the Troop’s computer records. If a Scout wishes to finish that badge please let Doug
Cochran know before Camp or early on at Camp.
First Year Program - Mustang Scouts
This program is designed especially for the first year camper. He will attend a special
class each day where he will learn basic Scout skills required for the first three ranks,
taught by our Leaders and our older Scouts. Each first year camper in Troop 10 will
attend these classes.
As these skills are demonstrated the Scouts can have this information transferred to
their Scout Handbooks toward their Rank Advancements.
Also make note that Troop 10 encourages Scouts to present themselves for
Scoutmaster’s Conferences and Boards of Review for Rank Advancement anytime
during Summer Camp.
Don’t forget your Scout Handbook.
Bartle Orientation
11 Merit Badges
TROOP 10 BARTLE - Merit Badge Advance Work
Many of the Merit Badges your son can pursue at
camp either:
1. Require work to be done before arriving at camp, or
2. Will be much easier to complete if some of the work is
done in advance.
Discussed below are various badges available at camp and the
recommended or required advance work. If your son intends
to pursue one or more of these badges, he should study the
Merit Badge Book and complete the advance work as soon as
possible.
Note: Parents of First Year Scouts: Your son has been
assigned Environmental Science Merit Badge. It is vitally
important that he complete the advance work as soon as
possible. It is virtually impossible to complete this badge at
camp unless the advance work is completed. We will be
working on this at the First Year Scout Campout on June 1st.
Details are on the Troop’s website. He will also work on
Geology, which has helpful advance work as well.
In every case, it is best to read the complete requirements in
the Merit Badge Book.
Environmental Science - Req. 3e, & 4: Although some of
these requirements can and might be completed at Summer
Camp, the wise Scout will work on these in advance of arriving
at Bartle.
First Aid - Req. 1 & 7: Complete all first aid requirements for
ranks thru First Class. Teach a first aid skill.
Fish & Wildlife Management - Req. 5 & 7: Please
bring evidence of completion of wildlife improvement projects.
Fishing - Req. 9: Catch two fish. Clean & cook one fish. Bring
photo or letter of proof.
Motorboating - Missouri State Safety Training and Photo ID
Required. On-line course available:
http://www.boat-ed.com/Missouri/index.html
Nature - Req. 4: Bring evidence (pictures, records, logbook)
of completed projects. Requirements 4a1; 4b1&2; 4c1,2&3;
4g1&2; and 4h1&2 can be completed at camp.
Personal Fitness - Req. 9: Implementation of fitness plan
cannot be completed at camp. Written plan will be complete,
and then the Scout will need to execute the plan at home to
complete the merit badge. Use pre-requisite worksheet.
The following merit badges have prerequisite worksheets .
http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets: Art, Astronomy, Bird Study, Camping,
Communications, Environmental Science, First Aid,
Fish & Wildlife Management, Fishing, Insect Study,
Nature, Radio, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Weather,
Wilderness Survival
Public Health. Req.1. Define public health. Define how
ommon infectious diseases are caused, spread and treated.
Art - Req. 4: Visit a museum, art exhibit, artist’s co-op or artist’s
workshop.
Search and Rescue Req. 10. Define career opportunities in
search and rescue.
Astronomy - Req. 4: Sketch Big Dipper. Req. 5b & 6: Chart 5
visible Planets. Sketch planet position for 4 weeks. Req. 7b:
Sketch Moon phases.
Sports - Req. 4: Take part for one season (or four months)
as a competitive individual or as a member of an organized
team in TWO of the following sports: baseball, basketball,
bowling, cross-country, field hockey, football, ice hockey,
lacrosse, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball,
water polo.
Athletics - Req. 3: Select an athletic activity to participate in
for one season (or four months).
Bird Study - Req. 5: Bring your field observation notebook to
camp. Req. 7: Participate in a bird outing
of a local club or use library/contact National Audubon
Society. Req. 8: Build a bird feeder or bird bath. Bring binoculars and bird guide.
Camping - Req. 5e: Present yourself with pack for inspection.
Req. 7b: Pack Gear in backpack. Req. 8c and 8d: Prepare
campout menu, cook 3 meals and use backpacking stove.
Req. 9a: 20 nights camping, Req. 9b: Two different camping
experiences and Req. 9c: Conservation project.
Communications - Req. 5: Attend public meeting. Also Req.
1, 3 and 8 – Bring documentation.
Bartle Orientation
12 Merit Badge Advance Work
Radio - Req. 9: Bring documentation in written form.
Reptile and Amphibian Study - Req. 8: Keep a reptile
or amphibian healthy for one month. Report on food
consumption, health, skin shedding, and general habits.
Bring evidence (pictures, records, logbook)
Swimming - Bring belt, long sleeved button down shirt and
long pants.
Weather - Req. 8A: Bring “weather instruments” you have
made to camp or Req. 8B. Req. 9 Bring documentation. Bring
Daily Weather Log.
Wilderness Survival - Req. 5: Bring “survival kit” to camp.
Be Prepared.
2014 TROOP 10
H ROE BARTLE
ORIENTATION
MIC-O-SAY SCHEDULE - Bartle Summer Camp 2014
Day 1; June 15th: Opening Campfire
Day 2; June 16th: Campsite Campfire
Day 4; June 18th: Call Night
Day 6; June 20th:
Day 6; June 20th:
Day 8; June 21st:
Day 9; June 23rd: Closing Ceremony
Warrior Pre-Call
Warrior Call
Foxmen and Braves
Warrior Ceremony
Honorary Call
Brave Ceremony
Paint Elevations