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Contents & Introduction
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Camp Dates for 2007 ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Acceptance ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Camp Telephone & Address ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Update for 2007................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Updates and Latest Information ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Important Requirements Due To Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health Act ............................................ 7
Camp Fees.................................................................................................................................................. 8
Summer Camp — Youth Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Summer Camp Adult Leader Fees .................................................................................................................................... 8
Additional Costs ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Changes ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Provisional Scouts................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Refunds .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Troop Photographs .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Forms ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
Camp Reservation Form .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Summer Camp Adult Roster ............................................................................................................................................ 45
Tent Request Application ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Provisional Camper Application .................................................................................................................................... 46
Final Payment .................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Summer Camp Roster & Merit Badge Sign Up .......................................................................................................... 48
Pre-Camp Swim Check .................................................................................................................................................... 49
Medication Log ................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Introduction
Welcome to Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp located on the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation. As an adult leader bringing
your troop to summer camp at Lost Pines, you will be providing your Scouts with an experience that they will remem-
ber the rest of their lives. They will advance in Scouting along the trail to Eagle by completing advancement require-
ments for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class ranks, and by completing merit badges.
Some Scouts (and some adults) who have progressed beyond advancement and merit badge courses can take advan-
tage of other more advanced courses available at Lost Pines. Lost Pines offers the Challenging Outdoor Personal Ex-
perience (C.O.P.E.) program with our COPE course at the Griffith League Scout Ranch. The Pack & Paddle program is
a high-adventure program that incorporates backpacking on the Griffith League Scout Ranch and canoeing on Lake
Bastrop.
Regardless of the courses your Scouts enroll in, summer camp at Lost Pines will teach them valuable life
skills along with the opportunity to meet other Scouts and have a great time.
Lost Pines is routinely inspected and meets the standards set down by the B.S.A. National Office for
an Accredited Boy Scout Summer Camp. All of our key staff members are trained through the B.S.A.
National Camp School system.
Martin Payne
Council Camping Director
(512) 926-6363 ext. 16
mpayne@bsamail.org
Acceptance
Requirements for acceptance and participation in the program of the Boy Scouts of America are the same for every-
one without regard to race, color, handicap, religion, or national origin. The program is for boys ages 11-18. If you
believe you have been discriminated against, you may lodge a complaint against the management staff of this agen-
cy and/or write immediately to the Civil Rights Department, Texas Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 149030,
Austin, Texas 78714-0903; (512) 450-3630.
Important Requirements Due To Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health Act
On April 16, 2006, the state of Texas passed into law new regulations that affect the Texas Youth Camps Safety and
Health Act (Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter B, Rule 265.12(f)(f1a)(f2)(g). This new rule affects all licensed
youth camps in the state of Texas and became effective June 1, 2006. In order for the Boy Scouts of America and the
Capitol Area Council to comply with the new state law on protecting our youth we must require each unit to assist by
providing the items listed below. Your understanding and assistance in this important matter is greatly appreciated.
For every adult age 18 and older who will be attending camp even for one day, each unit must provide all of the
following items for that person to be able to attend camp.
1. Complete Adult Roster
Units must provide a camp Adult Roster (use the form on page 45) including names, addresses and date of
birth for every adult attending camp, for both registered and non-registered adults. The roster must be
turned in to the Capitol Area Council Office as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before at-
tending camp. Give last minute changes to the camp director on arrival at camp. The Capitol Area Council
will conduct the required state sexual offender database check for each adult on your camp roster. Please
email the attached unit roster spreadsheet to roster@bsacac.org.
2. BSA Online Youth Protection Training Certification Card
The new state law requires that very adult attending camp must provide certification that they have success-
fully completed youth protection training and have passed the related test. The Boy Scouts of America‘s on-
line youth protection training (see http://www.bsacac.org/Training/OnlineTraining.asp) has been approved by
the state of Texas and meets the new state requirement. Adult leaders who may have taken the group
video discussion version of this course previously still must take the online Youth Protection Training.
After completing the test, each adult must print a copy of the Certification Card which must be turned in at
camp during registration.
3. BSA Adult Applications
The new state law requires a history of criminal convictions. The current BSA Adult Registration Application
complies with this requirement because of the six questions on the bottom of the application, thus to comply
with this requirement every adult attending camp must submit a completed BSA Adult Volunteer Application
regardless of whether that adult is already registered when the unit checks in at camp. No registration fees
or unit approval signatures are needed to comply with this rule.
Please do not overlook any area of the application. In addition to the top half of the application, each of
the six questions must be answered and then signed and dated by the applicant.
Adult applications are available online at http://www.scouting.org/forms/28-501D.pdf (English) and
http://www.scouting.org/forms/28-502R.pdf (Spanish).
Camp Fees
Summer Camp — Youth Fees
The 2007 Capitol Area Council Summer Camp Fee for LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation is $195 per Scout (for Pack
& Paddle participants, the fee is $210 per participant). Please send payments to Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of
America, 7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin, TX 78723 as follows:
Summer Camp Summer Camp Provisional Scout
Date
Summer Camp Fee: Scout Only week Returning for
Due attending 2nd week
With Troop
Campsite Reservation With reservation $100 per unit n/a n/a
Camper Deposit (page March 5 $95 per Scout $95 per Scout $55 per Scout
44)
Balance Due: (page 47)
$100 per Scout $100 per Scout $100 per Scout
NOTE: There is a $15.00 per April 18 ($125 per Scout after ($115 per Scout if paid ($115 per Scout if paid
Scout late payment fee if not April 18) after April 18) after April 18)
paid in full by the due date.
$195 per Scout $195 per Scout $155 per Scout
Total Charge per Participant: ($190 per Scout after ($200 per Scout if paid ($170 per Scout if paid
April 18) after April 18) after April 18)
Scout troops must pay the deposit fee of $95 per Courses that have charges associated with them are:
Scout by March 5 or they will relinquish their Campsite Course Charge
Reservation fee of $100. Please send deposit fees Pack & Paddle free
with form on page 44. Summer Camp fees are to be Climbing 10.00
paid in full at the council office by the final payment
C.O.P.E. 25.00
date (April 18). Please send these fees with the form
Motorboating 5.00
on page 47.
Rifle 5.00
Summer Camp Adult Leader Fees Shotgun 25.00
Space Exploration 12.00
One adult leader is free for 1-8 paying Scouts; 2 Water Skiing 25.00
leaders free for 9-16; 3 leaders free for 17-24; and
These charges cover the direct costs of the course and
a maximum of 4 leaders free for 25 or more. The first
are for the supplies and materials the Scouts will use
free leader must be a registered adult 21 years of
during the course. In many instances, this will keep the
age or older. The other adults must be at least 18
Scout from having to purchase supplies and kits from
years of age. Adult leaders in addition to those qua-
the Trading Post during camp. Scouts may wish to ob-
lifying for the "Free Leaders" will pay $60 for the
tain the merit badge pamphlets for the courses they
entire week. Partial week will be determined on a
will be taking. These pamphlets are available at either
meal-by-meal basis $5 per meal.
the council office Scout Shop or at the Lost Pines Trad-
# of # of ―Free‖ Adult ing Post. They cost approximately $5.00 each.
Paid Scouts Leaders
Changes
1 to 8 1
9 to 16 2 NEW SCOUTS who join your troop after the March 5
registration deadline must pay soon after joining and
17 to 24 3 balances are due by the final fee payment date,
25+ 4 please contact the council office for availability.
Additional Costs IF YOUR TROOP SHOULD HAVE A DECREASE in the
In addition to the Capitol Area Council summer camp number of Scouts who will be attending camp between
fees, there are charges for certain courses.
Camp Programs
New Scout Program: Eagle Quest
Lost Pines offers Eagle Quest to provide a structured, basic Scout skills summer camp
program for the first year camper or Scout who has not reached the First Class rank.
The program involves new Scouts in a patrol situation led by staff members. They
will participate in skills instructions and other advancement situations for two one-
hour periods each day. Open time slots should be used for elective merit badges or
free time.
There are three sections of Eagle Quest, each tailored to Scouts who are working on Tenderfoot, Second Class or First
Class. Scouts in each section will be organized into patrols and will work together during the same class period all
week using the patrol method. Scouts enrolled in the Tenderfoot section are not restricted to only Tenderfoot require-
ments, but will progress toward Second and First Class requirements
as Tenderfoot requirements are completed later in the week. Scouts in
the Second Class section will work on First Class requirements as time
permits during the week. Scouts should enroll in only one of the
three sections (Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class). During other
times of the day, they should enroll in merit badge classes or other
activities. Handicraft merit badges such as Basketry or Leatherwork
are always good choices for first year Scouts. The Swimming and First
Aid merit badge courses are not part of the Eagle Quest curriculum
but work well with it and are suggested, especially for Scouts enrolled
in the Second and First Class sections. Scouts in all three sections may
work on the Paul Bunyan Woodsman award.
The Eagle Quest Program is designed to help the Scout:
Internalize the patrol method through learning to work together.
Develop Scout skills through fun and effective teaching.
Build confidence through achievement.
Observe the Scout Oath and Law in use throughout the overall summer camp program.
Each Scout, with advice from his leader, will need to decide which of the three sections to attend.
Requirements Addressed
Note that the number of requirements actually completed will depend
on the group and their degree of preparedness. These are the require-
ments which are doable at camp and which will be worked on.
Tenderfoot: 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, and 12.
Second Class: 1a, 2c-g, 3, 4, 6a, and 6c.
First Class: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, and 9a.
Eagle Quest does not include the swimming related requirements; Scouts
should sign up for the Swimming merit badge in order to work on these
at camp.
Please note that boys absolutely must have a Boy Scout Handbook,
including a record of requirements already completed.
We recommend that Scouts obtain the merit badge booklets (available at the Scout office) prior to camp so that they
can do some advance study to be well prepared for camp. At a minimum, they should be familiar with the require-
ments – available online at http://www.meritbadge.com.
Aquatics
No summer camp experience is complete without aquatics. How can anyone resist the excitement of swimming or the
thrill of canoeing or boating? There‘s just something about the combination of Scouts and water.
Aquatic facilities are for the use of registered campers and adult leaders only. Each camper is required to take a
swimming test on or before arrival day (swim check) to determine his swim classification. Scouts taking any aquatics
merit badge or program other than Basic Swim must be classified as a ―swimmer‖.
Before starting this badge you‘ll need to pass the swim test – that is, be
able to swim 100 yards. If you can‘t do this, consider Beginner Swim in-
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stead. You will also need to demonstrate survival skills by leaping into
(Must be
deep water wearing clothes (shoes, socks, swim trunks, long pants, belt,
classified as a
and long-sleeved shirt) so please bring all of these and make sure it is
―Swimmer‖)
ok that they get wet. It is helpful if the shirt is baggy and the pants loose
Swimming Merit and easy to remove.
Badge
Experienced Meets two days — Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday.
Scouts There is a $5.00 fee for this course. Must be classified as a ―Swimmer‖.
Motorboating
Rowing is fun, but is harder than canoeing. Scouts will need physical
Advancing Scouts
strength and coordination. Must be classified as a ―Swimmer‖.
Rowing
Experienced
Must be ―Swimmer‖ classified and have previous boating experience.
Scouts – Must be
Maximum of 14 Scouts per class; pre-registration is a must. Classes will
at least 13 by
be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
June 1st
Small Boat
Sailing
Hey, we‘re at the lake, why not get some skiing in? This is a 2.5 hour class
Experienced
(morning or afternoon), to make sure everyone has plenty of time to get
Scouts
the requirements done.
Water Skiing
Living History
The Living History program is designed to provide a taste
of Early American culture. We offer the Indian Lore, Wil-
derness Survival and Archaeology merit badges, as well as
lots of fun demonstrations and activities on Living History
Night. Come down and join in the fun at the Living History
Area. We are located at the log cabin, across from the
pool.
Mountain Man Program
Ever wonder what it was like living as one of the first set-
tlers of Texas? This summer Lost Pines will be offering the
opportunity to experience early Texas mountain
man/settler life. Each hour will present a different aspect of daily life along with a historical explanation of why
things were done. Scouts will have the opportunity to make lye soap, cook in a Dutch oven, tan hides, set snares, shoot
black powder rifles, and much more! Troops will have the opportunity to spend the night and cook breakfast with the
staff. Scouts will be able to come and go as they please during an off period or free time – no advance registration is
required.
US Cavalry Indian Wars Program
Venturing Crew 6 will be present in camp during each session to demonstrate how Indian Wars era soldiers camped,
cooked, and lived. Scouts can participate in the U.S. Cavalry Living History Camp. Scouts can spend a few hours or all
week as a Cavalry soldier on the Texas Frontier in the 1870-80s. Scouts get a chance to experience life of a trooper
and learn history of the U.S Cavalry during the Indian Wars in Texas. Scouts are encouraged to visit their encampment
to share the experience. You can even arrange to share a meal with them!
Merit Badge /
For Details
Program
Learn about Native American history, including crafts and games. You‘ll
All Scouts need $5 to $10 to cover the cost of project materials at the Trading Post.
Allow additional time to complete projects.
Indian Lore
Mountain Man This is not a merit badge. Scouts are welcome to attend during free time
& US Cavalry All Scouts or off periods. Different activities are offered each hour; check the post-
Encampment ed schedule to see what‘s coming up!
Bring materials for making a basic survival kit (see the Merit Badge
Advancing Scouts pamphlet and the equipment checklist). You will spend Wednesday night
away from your troop camp in a shelter you build yourself!
Wilderness
Survival
Field Sports
The Field Sports Area offers Scouts an opportunity to participate in
exciting activities, with an emphasis on safety. Come learn a new skill
or master one you already have, and of course, have a good time.
There is no additional charge for the Archery merit badge. The Shot-
gun Shooting merit badge course is $25.00 and the Rifle Shooting
merit badge course is $5.00.
The scheduled course time is used for instruction. Scouts must also sign
up for the Open Archery, Open Rifle, and Open Shotgun times sche-
duled each day to practice and work on qualifying. These open pe-
riods are when the actual shooting qualification occurs. Scouts cannot
complete the field sports merit badges without being signed up for
these periods.
For safety reasons, visitors are not allowed in the Field Sports area, only staff members and Scouts registered for me-
rit badge courses. Scouts not currently registered for the merit badges but needing to work on completing badges
begun earlier should get permission from the staff.
Course sizes will be limited so that everyone will have plenty of time to shoot. Preference will be given to Scouts
whose troop has pre-registered and provided merit badge selections in advance. Please be understanding if you
are asked to change your schedule because the class is already full – this is necessary to provide a quality expe-
rience for all.
Merit Badge For Details
Archery is great fun – some experience with previous range time and skill
is desirable. It is mandatory that the Scout also sign up for the Open Arc-
Advancing Scouts
hery period. Earning the merit badge includes achieving a certain score
on a series of targets, which usually takes considerable time.
Archery
It is mandatory that the Scout also sign up for the Open Rifle period. This
is a challenging merit badge and most Scouts will find it difficult to quali-
Experienced
fy - to earn the merit badge they must not only learn safety, gun clean-
Scouts. Must be at
ing, etc. but must also achieve a reasonably high score on 5 targets with
least 12 years
5 shots each. This takes quite a bit of time, hence the requirement for
old.
Open Rifle.
Rifle Rifle Shooting Merit Badge cost is $5.00.
Shooting
Please be aware that the shotguns are heavy. Physically small Scouts
may not be able to hold the shotgun and if so, will not be able to com-
plete the course! It is mandatory that the Scout also sign up for the Open
Experienced Shotgun period; to earn the merit badge, Scouts must hit 24 out of 50
Scouts. Must be at targets, and this can take considerable time, hence the Open Shotgun
least 13 years requirement. Shotgun Merit Badge cost is $25.00. There is no additional
old. cost during the Open Shotgun practice time for Scouts taking the merit
Shotgun badge. Others will be charged 25¢ per shot but must have permission
Shooting from the Field Sports Area Director before being allowed to participate;
registered Scouts have the first priority.
Enjoy Lost Pines excellent observatory with 3 telescopes! This merit badge
requires additional night activities; observation requirements may be im-
Advancing Scouts
possible to complete if the weather is cloudy. Requirements #2a or #2b
and #8 cannot be completed at camp.
Astronomy
You‘ll need to catch two fish to complete this badge! Scouts are encour-
Advancing Scouts aged (but not required) to bring their own fishing gear; Lake Bastrop
offers great fishing and Scouts can enjoy fishing during free time too!
Fishing
Plan on extra time for collecting leaves. It helps to bring a blank photo
Advancing Scouts
album or other binder to display your forestry collection.
Forestry
There are not enough different rocks at Lost Pines to complete the collec-
tion (requirement #2 is ―Make a collection of at least 10 different earth
materials or geological specimens from your locality or an area of spe-
Advancing Scouts
cial interest to you. Label, to the best of your ability, classify, and explain
the origin and use of the materials collected.‖). It must be completed
elsewhere, or you could complete it in advance and bring rocks with you.
Geology
Mammal Study
Learn more about the wide variety of reptiles and amphibians found in
Central Texas. Requirement #8 (Maintain one or more reptiles or amphi-
bians for at least a month. Record the food accepted, eating methods,
changes in coloration, shedding of skins, and general habits; or keep the
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eggs of a reptile from the time of laying until hatching; or keep the eggs
of an amphibian from the time of laying until their transformation into
Reptile and tadpoles or larvae) cannot be completed at camp; requirement #9 is
Amphibian difficult to complete at camp.
Study
Learn about soil conservation, watersheds, and erosion. This badge in-
Advancing Scouts volves a great deal of paperwork, and is challenging to complete at
camp.
Soil & Water
Conservation
Build and fly your own model rocket! There is a $12.00 charge for this
course to cover the cost of the rocket kit that is provided to participants.
All Scouts
Space Exploration participants launch rockets at the assembly field Fri-
day at 10:45 am.
Space
Exploration
Scoutcraft
You‘ll find the Scoutcraft area along the path toward the waterfront! We‘ve created separate areas for each badge.
Each of these areas has a different flavor just waiting to be explored by ambitious Scouts. Practice cooking in a Dutch
oven, use a compass, or use lashings to make a bridge.
Merit Badge For Details
Scouts will cook the lunch meal in the Scoutcraft area at least one day.
This is a great course for those extra-hungry Scouts, and represents ex-
Advancing Scouts
cellent experience for any Scout. This badge requires some cooking at
home, thus can‘t be completed at camp. This is a two-hour class.
Cooking
This Eagle-required merit badge will help Scouts to ―be prepared‖ for a
variety of emergency situations. First Aid merit badge is a prerequisite.
Requirement 2c (―Meet with and teach your family how to recognize,
prevent, and react to the situations on the chart you created for require-
Experienced ment 2b‖) cannot be completed at camp. Requirement 8c (―Prepare a
Scouts personal emergency service pack for a mobilization call. Prepare a fami-
ly kit (suitcase or waterproof box) for use by your family in case an
Emergency emergency evacuation is needed. Explain the needs and uses of the con-
Preparedness tents.‖) can be done before camp (bring the kit or a photo of it) or after
camp.
Scouts should come prepared with a home or personal first aid kit (see
the Merit Badge book for suggested contents – requirement 2b is ―Pre-
All Scouts pare a first aid kit for your home. Display and discuss its contents with
your counselor.‖) or bring materials to make one. This is a two-hour
class.
First Aid
Experienced Requires basic knowledge of map and compass. May require time out-
Scouts side class to set up a course. Bring your compass!
Orienteering
Learn to build towers, monkey bridges and other structures using spars
and lashings. Scouts should have a basic knowledge of knots and lashings
Advancing Scouts
(2nd and 1st class requirements). Participants will need extra time outside
class to complete project and splicing. Bring gloves and a pocket knife!
Pioneering
Handicrafts
The Handicraft Area will be open from 8:30 until 11:30 and again from 2:00 until 5:00. The area is located on the
right of the trail to the waterfront. Most of these merit badges can be completed in two days – Scouts should consider
using the extra time to come to the Handicraft Area to work on another badge later in the week.
Merit Badge For Details
Make some baskets – your Mom will be pleased if you can remember to
All Scouts bring them home. You‘ll need some money to buy basketry kits at the
trading post – plan on $5 to $10.
Basketry
Leatherwork
Maybe you‘d like to try your hand at metalworking? May require extra
All Scouts
time for projects
Metalwork
Perhaps you‘d like to try your hand at pottery? You‘ll make three differ-
All Scouts ent kinds of pots as well as a small sculpture. May require extra time for
projects
Pottery
Or maybe you feel more artistic? Learn to model in clay was well as
All Scouts
making casts of objects. May require extra time for projects
Sculpture
Try your hand at wood carving! Not recommended for first year Scouts.
Bring a sharp knife and your Totin‘ Chip (which is a required prerequi-
Advancing Scouts
site). May require extra time for projects.. Gloves and eye protection will
be supplied.
Woodcarving
Climbing
Do you love to climb? Do you feel freedom in leaving the flat earth
behind? Do high and windy places invite you to come and explore?
Maybe you‘ve climbed trees and hiked to the tops of hills. Perhaps
you've made your way up the stairs of a fire tower or to the observa-
tion floor of a tall building. If you‘ve felt the excitement of being
above it all, then climbing may be for you – find out on the tallest
climbing tower in Texas! Climbing allows you to challenge yourself – it
is a sport that does not require great physical strength, but it does
demand mental toughness and the willingness to practice hard to
ter a set of skills. Class size is limited to 20 Scouts.
Come and learn to climb and rappel on the highest climbing tower in
Texas! There is a $10.00 charge for this course. This fee covers the cost
Advancing Scouts of the equipment and ropes needed to make this course available. If you
read the merit badge book in advance and learn the knots, you‘ll have
more time at camp for actual climbing!
Climbing
Free time for climbing and rappelling on the tower for Scouts who al-
ready have the Climbing merit badge, who took it earlier but need to
Open Tower Older Scouts
finish requirements in order to complete it, or who are currently enrolled
in Climbing. This is not a merit badge.
Older scouts (at least 13 years old) can spend 3 days at Griffith League Scout Ranch doing a combination of hiking
and conservation work, and new trail construction. Adults leaders are also able to participate in this new and exciting
outdoor experience that will benefit the camping experience for all Scouts attending Griffith League Scout Ranch.
Participants will be assigned to a crew led by a Griffith Ranch Trek crew leader. Participants will meet on Monday
morning for orientation and to complete training in Leave No Trace camping techniques. Participants will spend Tues-
day, Wednesday, and Thursday at Griffith League Scout Ranch and will return to Lost Pines on Thursday evening al-
lowing for free time on Friday.
Equipment Necessary
Dining
To avoid crowding and to speed the dining process, meals will be served in the dining hall in two shifts. Flag ceremo-
nies at breakfast and dinner will occur between the two shifts. Your troop will be assigned a shift at check-in.
Thursday evening and Friday morning, troops will prepare their own meals and will dine in their camps. On Thursday
evening, a troop representative should come to the dining hall at 4:00pm to pick up food for Thursday dinner and
Friday breakfast.
Adult Opportunities
A variety of adult training will be offered in camp based on leader requests. Adults may also sign up for BSA Life-
guard. Details will be provided at check-in time – if you have a specific need please ask a Commissioner.
Daily Schedule
Open Swim
BSA Lifeguard (also afternoon) BSA Lifeguard (also morning)
Snorkeling BSA Snorkeling BSA
Motoboating* Motorboating* Rowing Rowing Open Boating
Waterfront
Open Living
Wilderness Wilderness History
Survival Survival
Environmental Science Environmental Science
Mammal Study Astronomy Weather Astronomy Mammal Study
Nat-E-Con
Hobbies
Open Handicraft
ft &
Note that at 4:00 PM each day all program areas will be open with instructors present for Scouts to make up any work missed, ask any
questions, or just learn more about the area and do more things. Please encourage Scouts to take advantage of this!
Some class sizes are limited due to facilities or other considerations. Early registration is the best way to ensure that Scouts get the classes
they want. Camp administration may rearrange schedules to balance class size if necessary.
* 2 day classes - either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday
Daily Schedule
Time Activity
7:00 am Breakfast – ―A‖ shift
7:30 am FLAG CEREMONY – all troops
7:35 am Breakfast – ―B‖ shift
8:30 am 1st class period – Monday
to 9:20 am through Thursday
9:30 am 2nd class period – Monday Friday – open time in all class areas for
to 10:20 am through Thursday make-up or additional instruction
10:30 am 3rd class period – Monday
to 11:20 am through Thursday
11:30 am Lunch – ―A‖ shift
12:00 noon Lunch – ―B‖ shift
2:00 pm 4th class period – Monday
to 2:50 pm through Thursday
3:00 pm 5th class period – Monday Friday - Camp-wide fun time!
to 3:50 pm through Thursday
4:00 pm open class period & open swim,
to 5:30 pm rifle, etc. – Mon-Thurs
6:00 pm Dinner – ―A‖ shift
6:30 pm FLAG CEREMONY – all troops
6:35 pm Dinner – ―B‖ shift
7:30 pm+ Evening Programs
10:00 pm Taps — LIGHTS OUT
Evening Schedule
Day Time Activity
SUNDAY 7:00 pm Adult Leader‘s Camp Orientation (Mandatory)
8:15 pm Merit Badge Course Changes (only Scouts who need changes made
in their schedules & their leaders)
8:15 pm Pack & Paddle participants meeting
MONDAY 8:30 pm OPENING CAMPFIRE
9:00 — 10:30 pm Troop Swim (Freedom, Turner, Gaskin, Smith)
TUESDAY 7:45 pm Living History Night
8:00 pm Troop Skit Contest
8:00 — 10:00 pm Troop Swim (Wilmot, Kaspar, Lindsay)
9:00 pm Astronomy & Observatory
WEDNESDAY 6:30 pm Scoutmaster Dinner & Dutch oven dessert
7:30 pm Chapel Service
7:45 pm Wilderness Survival (overnight)
8:00 pm Nat-E-Con Help Night
8:00 — 10:00 pm Troop Swim (Fish, Dacy, San Gabriel)
THURSDAY 3:30 pm Food pickup at Dining Hall
6:30 pm Troops cook dinner in camp
7:15 pm Volleyball Challenge: SPLs vs. Staff
7:45 pm Scoutmasters vs. Staff
8:00 — 10:00 pm Troop Swim (Kitchens, Beisenherz, Family)
9:00 pm O.A. Brotherhood Ceremony & Ice Cream Social for O.A. Members
FRIDAY 6:15 pm FAMILY DINNER
8:30 pm CLOSING CAMPFIRE
To reach Lost Pines from Austin, head east on highway 290. In Elgin, turn south on highway 95, and go 12.8 miles to the junction
with FM 1441, where you‘ll see a green sign ―LCRA Lost Pines Scout Res.‖ pointing to the left. Turn left onto 1441. Go 3.4 miles
down 1441 and you‘ll see another green sign that says ―LCRA Lost Pines Scout Res‖ pointing to the right. Turn right into that en-
trance.
Or, if you are coming from the south, take Highway 71 to Bastrop, turn north on highway 95 in Bastrop, and go 3.8 miles to the
junction with FM 1441, where you‘ll see a green sign ―LCRA Lost Pines Scout Res.‖ pointing to the right. Turn right onto 1441. Go
3.4 miles down 1441 and you‘ll see another green sign that says ―LCRA Lost Pines Scout Res‖ pointing to the right. Turn right into
that entrance.
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Fish
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Island Camp Tom Wooten
Lake Bastrop
A Scout is Reverent!
Grace
During the Adult Leader meeting Sunday evening, Troops will be asked to volunteer to lead the camp in grace before
meals. Troops will provide a representative following the program notes after morning or evening flag ceremonies or
in the dining hall before lunch is served. This representative will lead the camp in an appropriate grace before the
meal. The Lost Pines Grace or the Philmont Grace are always appropriate at Lost Pines. Other graces may be used
but Troop leaders should be sure they are appropriate for the variety of religious beliefs that are present at Lost
Pines. If you have any questions, you may check with the Camp Chaplain, the Camp Program Director or Camp Com-
missioners.
Chapel Service
Please encourage Scouts to attend the Chapel Service, held Wednesday at 7:30pm in the camp Chapel, near the Fish
campsite. If your Chaplain‘s Aide or other Scouts wish to participate in the service, please contact the Camp Chaplain
in advance.
Camp Chaplain
There will be a Chaplain in camp all week who is available to assist units with issues including homesickness, and in
selecting appropriate graces for meals. The Chaplain will be providing a Daily Devotional Book for each unit in camp,
and will have available a display of religious emblems which can be earned. The Chaplain may also offer Chaplain
Aide training during the week – please inquire if this is of interest.
Swim Check
The Boy Scouts of America requires that all attendees termine swimming ability should be renewed each
(Scouts and adult leaders) complete a swim check an- year at the beginning of the season. With the results,
nually. This is required for any participant wishing to leaders can divide the youth into three classifications—
swim in the pool or take part in waterfront activities non-swimmers, beginners, and swimmers—and keep
without exception and must be completed either be- each group in its own area.‖ The Guide to Safe Scout-
fore coming to camp or at camp. Holding the Swim- ing defines the Swimmer test that is to be used for this
ming or Lifesaving Merit Badges or other aquatic classification.
certifications does not exempt any participant from If your troop conducts its own swim checks, the unit must
this requirement. bring the Unit-sponsored Swimming Ability Classifi-
It isn‘t required that units perform swim checks before cation form (page 49) to camp and must turn it, along
coming to camp, but it can save a great deal of time with buddy tags, in to the aquatics director.
and hassle at check-in. Please remember that tests must The Lost Pines Aquatics staff reserves the right to re-
be performed in accordance with BSA Swimming test test any participant if they question the ability level
standards and that tests must be performed by a cer- assigned by the unit in its classification.
tified Lifeguard (either BSA or American
Red Cross). Buddy Tags
Blank "buddy tags" will be provided for each
Unit sponsored Pre-Camp Swim Check
Scout and Scouter either in advance for pre-
Before campers or leaders can participate registered units or during camp check-in.
in any aquatic activities at Lost Pines, they
must be divided into ability groups. This is
called the ―swim check‖ and is one of the
eight defenses in the Safe Swim Defense
plan. The Guide to Safe Scouting states: ―Tests to de-
As you drive home, consider taking the BSA Driver’s Pledge. The Driver‘s Pledge is really a simple, commonsense
statement – a pledge for drivers to take care of themselves so they won't be fatigued or inattentive:
I will not drive when I feel fatigued. I realize that when I am fatigued, I process information more
slowly and less accurately and this impairs my ability to react in time to avoid accidents.
I will arrange my schedule so that several days before a Boy Scout ―driving trip,‖ I will get a good
night‘s sleep every night to avoid the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep.
I will make trip preparations far enough in advance so that last-minute preparations don‘t interfere
with my rest.
I will make travel plans that take into account my personal biological clock and only drive during the
part of the day when I know I will be alert.
I will be smart about engaging in physical activities during Scout outings and will make sure that I will
be ready to drive alertly.
Equipment Checklists
Individual Scout Equipment
Signed Medical Report Form OPTIONAL:
Scout Uniform and Belt Writing Material
Socks and Scout Socks (7 or 8 pair) Backpack
Shorts and Scout Shorts Fishing Rod & Tackle
5 or 6 T-shirts (no tank tops) Camera & Film
Shoes (closed toe) or Hiking Boots Bible or Prayer Book
Water shoes (Aqua socks, etc.) for lake Work Gloves
swimming at the Waterfront Dirty Clothes Bag
Cap or Hat for sun protection Combination Lock
Underwear Mosquito Netting
Pajamas or sleeping clothes Watch
Sleeping Bag or 2 blankets & sheet Water survival clothing (for Scouts taking the
Pillow Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badges)
Cot Shoes
Personal First Aid Kit Socks
Poncho or Rain jacket Swim suit
Towels & washcloth Long pants
Soap and Shampoo Belt
Toothbrush & Toothpaste Long-sleeved shirt
Comb, Brush, & Mirror
Survival Kit (for Wilderness Survival MB)
Flashlight & Extra Batteries
Whistle
Pocket Knife & "Totin Chip"
Ground Cloth
Insect Repellent (non-aerosol)
Signal Mirror
Swim Suit (no cut-offs)
Sewing Kit
Sun Screen
Compass
Boy Scout Handbook
Space Blanket
Water Bottle or Canteen & Cup
Water Purification Tablets
Spiral Notebooks
Waterproof Matches
Pen or Pencils
Completed Merit Badge Work
Spending Money
Don’t Bring:
Personal electronic items such as radios, CD Pets
players, tape players, TV‘s, electronic Hammocks
games, cell phones Personal firearms & ammunition
Fireworks Jewelry or other expensive items
Sheath or hunting knives Personal bows & arrows
Bicycles
It would also be a good idea to review the Leave No Trace principles while preparing for Pack & Paddle – especially
―plan ahead and prepare‖
Principles of Leave No Trace
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Troop Equipment
Patrol Flags Campsite entrance/gateway materials:
Lanterns (propane is best) Troop Sign (should include Troop number)
Matches/Lighters Troop Flag
Dining Fly(s), poles, & stakes U.S. Flag
Rope Twine & poles for lashing
Tents (if you have them), poles & stakes Bulletin Board:
Hammers & other hand tools Bulletin Board
5 Gallon Water Jugs Camp Roster
Ice Chests Troop Duty Roster
Trash Bags Scout Schedules
Lockable Storage Container Emergency Procedures
Troop First Aid Kit Push pins, etc. for bulletin board
Compass Clock (optional, but helpful)
Shovels, Rakes, Hoes, Bow saws, loppers
Paperwork:
Rolls of Surveyor‘s marking tape
Troop Advancement Records
"Fine" black Sharpie pens (for Buddy
Troop Merit Badge Library
Tags)
Troop Leaders Guide Book (this document)
Lawn chairs
Copy of O.A. Unit Election form (if call
Gear as needed to cook dinner Thursday
outs are to be done at camp)
night and breakfast Friday morning in camp
Camp stoves & propane
Cooking utensils
Pots & pans
Dutch ovens (optional)
Cleanup gear (dishpans & dish soap)
Dishes & eating utensils (possibly pa-
per/plastic)
Tents must display the warning ―No Flame In Tent‖ on the outside near the door way. See page 45 if you need to rent
tents.
Don‘t forget to bring items such as thumbtacks, duck tape, vice grips, sharpening stone & oil.
Troops can buy ice at camp to put in your 5-gallon water jugs. Tickets are sold at the A building for $1.00 per bag or
block of ice. They may be redeemed and ice picked up by contacting a staff member in either the A building or Trad-
ing Post.
The Order of the Arrow is the National are Arrowman who meet these require-
Brotherhood of Scout Honor Campers, ments but cannot attend Summer Camp,
chartered by the National Council of the they are invited to come out Thursday
Boy Scouts of America. The purpose of the night to take part in the ceremony.
Order is fourfold: The cost will be $15, which includes a
1. To recognize youths who best exem- sash.
plify the Scout Oath and Law in their National policy restricts Brotherhood
daily lives. candidates at summer camp to only
2. To develop and maintain the tradi- those Ordeal members that are regis-
tions and spirit of Scout camping. tered in units in the Capitol Area Coun-
3. To promote Scout camping, ―which reaches its cil.
greatest effectiveness as a part of the troop's
camping program.‖ Call-Out
4. To develop a Scot‘s spirit of helpfulness into skills Friday is the most exciting day at camp for Arrowmen.
of leadership for a life purpose of cheerful ser- This is the day of the weekly tap-out, held during the
vice to others. closing Campfire Ceremony. Units who had new mem-
ber elections during the previous year submit the
Arrowmen in Camp names of those elected who have not been recognized
or inducted yet. This is done in front of the entire
All Arrowmen are urged to pack their OA sash right
camp as serves as a glimpse into our order for non-
next to their Scout spirit of cheerfulness and service
members and as an impressive way to recognize the
and bring it all to camp! During Summer Camp at Lost
Scouts and Scouters who have exemplified the Scout
Pines Scout Reservation, the Order of the Arrow has
Law and Scout Oath in their everyday lives. OA
several duties and activities. Primarily, they run and
members will be needed as a part of the ceremony so
facilitate inductions and act as an information link into
make sure to inform the Staff who is available in your
Tonkawa Lodge for visiting units. They also provide
unit.
units with the knowledge they need to help their OA
members grow into quality youth leaders through the Those elected to be eligible to become members,
Order. called ―Candidates,‖ have a period of one year from
the date of their elections (not from the date of their
Ice Cream Social & Brotherhood call out) to complete the Ordeal weekend. If a candi-
date does not complete their Ordeal weekend within
Thursday night is the Order of the Arrow ice cream one year from the date of election, they must be ree-
social. During this time the OA members on staff will lected to become a candidate again.
give a quick synopsis of the OA‘s programs and excit- All units are requested to bring a copy of their com-
ing upcoming events. They will inform members on how pleted unit election form to summer camp to ensure
to get more involved and how the OA fits into Boy that all candidates receive proper public recognition.
Scouting in general. OA members from any lodge are
welcome to join us for the social!
Camp Promotions
Also on Thursday, new members are inducted into the
Brotherhood. An Arrowman is eligible to go through OA Chapter representatives are available as a re-
the Brotherhood Ceremony if it has been more than 10 source that can be called upon by each troop for sum-
months since his Ordeal Weekend AND he is a paid mer camp promotions at any time during the year.
member of Tonkawa Lodge. We cannot induct mem- This is an ideal program for a Parent's Night or Court
bers of outside lodges into Brotherhood. Eligible Or- of Honor. Please contact your Chapter Chief for de-
deal members will meet with a Brotherhood member to tails – contact information is available at
fulfill further requirements at Summer Camp. If there http://www.tonkawa99.org.
Model Campsite
The troop‘s campsite arrangement and orderliness re-
flects upon the troop‘s standards. Living in a clean and
well-organized site helps a Scout feel pride in himself
and Scouting.
Listed below are aspects of a well-established troop
campsite. A Camp Commissioner will visit you and your
Scouts should mark all possessions with their name and Uniforms and Shoes
troop number. The complete, official Scout Class-A uniform is to be
Parking worn by Scouts and adult leaders at flag retreat and
A parking lot behind the Lindsay Lodge should be used dinner. NOT PERMITTED are caps and T-shirts, etc.,
for cars and trailers during camp. Cars and trailers with words or pictures not representing the best spirit
are not allowed in campsites during the week. Only of the Scout Oath and Law. For safety reasons, closed
camp vehicles are permitted on camp roads. Excep- toe shoes are to be worn at all times except in your
tions must have the approval of the camp director. tent, at the pool, or in the shower. A boy with a cut
foot is an unhappy camper! Also, a shirt must be worn
Vehicles for Campsite Setup at all times except during aquatic program time.
Each troop will be allowed to take one vehicle into Conservation
their campsite Sunday (unless there are posts prevent-
ing traffic) to deliver equipment for setting up the Our Scouts are proud of the trees in our camp, and we
campsite. All other vehicles must be parked in the need your help in conserving them. Do not cut or mar
parking area near Lindsay Lodge. No vehicles are live trees. Know the importance of caring for trees and
allowed in the campsite after Sunday evening. all property. Please abide by the outdoor code while
at camp.
Tobacco, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs
Trading Post
Adult leaders should not allow the use of tobacco
products at any BSA activity involving youth partici- Ask your Scouts to use discretion when buying drinks
pants. In addition, smoking is strongly discouraged in and candy at the Trading Post. Please help us keep
the presence of Scouts. the drink containers, papers, and trash picked up.
The consumption, possession, or use of any alcohol, il- Items such as ice cream, soft drinks, etc., will be avail-
legal drugs (including marijuana) or controlled sub- able. Various handicraft kits and supplies are offered
stance is strictly forbidden on any Capitol Area Council along with T-shirts, mugs, and literature such as hand-
property. We will enforce all local, state, or federal books, and merit badge books. Bags and blocks of ice
laws where violations involving the above are re- can be purchased at the Trading Post (or the Adminis-
ported. Violators will be asked to leave camp. tration building when the Trading Post is not open). The
Trading Post now accepts major credit cards and has
Camp Staff Areas an on-site ATM machine!
Scouts should be instructed that they are not allowed in
the camp staff personnel area at any time. We ask the
help of the troop leaders in enforcing this policy.
Dining Hall
You can help the cook by not going into the food
preparation areas. If you need something, just ask for
it. Smoking, hats, and bathing suits will not be permit-
ted in the dining hall. Coffee and tea are available to
leaders in the Scoutmaster lounge and commissioner
area. Water is always available.
Fires
The use of ground fires depends on current Forest Ser-
vice rules and may not be permitted if a burn ban is in
effect. In dry weather, burn bans are common. Please The Trading Post will be open the following times:
check the fire ban status on arrival. Ground fires must Monday-Friday:
be kept within the fire rings provided. 8:00 am – 11:30 am
1:30 pm — 5:00 pm
7:30 pm — 9:00 pm
Forms
Camp Reservation Form
2007 Summer Camp Deposit Form
Form due March 5, 2007
Camp Week Campsite Unit Contact
Return to: Capitol Area Council, 7540 Ed Bluestein, Austin, Texas 78723
First Name Middle Name Last Name Date of Birth Home Address City State Zip
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Please print. List ALL adults who will be in camp, even if only for one day. Please mail the completed spreadsheet to roster@bsacac.org as early as possible, at
least 72 hours before camp. Send updates as necessary and give any last minute changes to the camp director on arrival at camp.All entries must be comple te,
including address and date of birth. We are reguired by the Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health Act (Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 265, Subchapter B, Rule
265.12(f)(f1a)(f2)(g) to use this information to check each adult and staff member against the sex offender registry database for their home s tate. For college students,
please include a complete home address AND give the college address on a second line.
Forms
Tent Request Application
Lost Pines maintains a limited number of canvas wall tents. We will have these tents available to those troops that do
not own enough tents for their Scouts. Since the number of tents is limited, reservations will be on a first come, first
served basis. So, determine your needs and send the completed form to the Capitol Area Council Scout office no later
than the date shown below.
2007 Summer Camp Tent Rental Request
Form due April 18, 2007
Camp Week Campsite Unit Contact
Return to: Capitol Area Council, 7540 Ed Bluestein, Austin, Texas 78723
The fee for attending a week of provisional camp is $195 or $155 to any Scout returning to Lost Pines for a
second week during 2007.
APPROVAL
I approve my son‘s attendance at camp as a provisional camper and understand that he must bring a com-
pleted Medical Examination form No. 4414A.
Returning Scout — attended with Troop ___
In an emergency, I (we) can be reached at: during week _____
Parent‘s Signature
Phone (day)
Phone (night)
Return to: Capitol Area Council, 7540 Ed Bluestein, Austin, Texas 78723
Final Payment
2007 Final Payment Form
Final payment due April 18, 2007
Camp Week Campsite Camp Scoutmaster
CHARGES:
______ Scouts at $195.00 = $________
______ Late fees (if paid after due date) = ________
# of Registered/Paid # of ―Free‖
______ Total course fees = ________ Scouts Adult Leaders
1 to 8 1
______ Leaders at no charge (see right) 9 to 16 2
______ Additional Leaders at$60.00 = $________ 17 – 24 3
25+ 4
______ Merit Badge fees = $________
Total due: = $________
PAYMENTS:
Campsite Reservation (deposit) $________ Date: ___________ Receipt # _______________ Check # __________
Payment Detail:
Net Amount Due: $________ (subtract total payments & deposit from total due)
As you make payments for your unit, please track them on this form with the information available to you.
This form needs to accompany your final troop payment. Bring a copy of it and your receipts to camp.
Return to: Capitol Area Council, 7540 Ed Bluestein, Austin, Texas 78723
Bring copy to camp for check-in.
Council District
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Please fill out and bring to Camp. Turn in during Medical re-check.