Camp Comer 2010

Leader’s Guide
Greater Alabama Council

Camp at a Higher Level

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COUNCIL EXECUTIVE LETTER

Dear Scouts and Scouters:

The Greater Alabama Council is proud to operate two of the very best summer camping opportunities in the nation. The
Scouts in your troop can experience the fellowship and group dynamics of many activities at Camp Comer and complete
many of the requirements for several merit badges. Camp Comer has a many advancement opportunities, and an excellent
first year camper programs.

We welcome you and your troop or crew to a terrific summer camping experience. We are proud that you are giving us an
opportunity to assist you in delivering an exciting and adventurous Scouting program.

This Leaders Guide will help you plan for a great week. Please feel free to contact one of us if we can be of assistance.

Thank you for making Camp Comer your choice for Summer Camp in 2010.

Have a great summer,

Tim Cooper Austin Landry

Scout Executive Vice-President Camping
Greater Alabama Council Greater Alabama Council

CAMP DIRECTOR’S LETTER

Thank you for choosing Comer Scout Reservation as your summer camp. Comer has a rich Scouting tradition and we are
delighted to have you and your troop join us this summer to be a part of that tradition.

Our summer program is designed to give your Scouts the most exciting and productive summer possible. Our goal is to
deliver the promise of Scouting to every Scout who comes to Camp Comer this summer. We hope to make your stay so
enjoyable and rewarding that you will return year after year and encourage other troops to attend as well.

Again, thank you for choosing Comer Scout Reservation. We hope you will enjoy your stay and return again soon!

Vince Lambert
2010 Camp Director

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Table of Contents
CAMP DIRECTOR’S LETTER .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Camp Comer ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Camp Dates and Times ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Camp Phone/Emergency Phone .............................................................................................................................................. 5
CAMP REGISTRATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................ 5
Camp Registration Deadlines.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Troops from Other Councils ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Camperships............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Required Forms....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Refunds ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Preparing for Camp ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Advanced Planning ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
What Do I Do Now? ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
Beaver Day/Orientation: Camp Comer-.................................................................................................................................. 8
Merit Badge Registration ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Camp Comer General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 9
What to Bring to Camp: .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Troop Check-in Procedures: Sunday ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Troop Check-out Procedures: Saturday ................................................................................................................................ 10
Uniform in camp: .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Religious Observance ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Controlled Substances ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Property or Equipment Damage:........................................................................................................................................... 10
Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremonies ............................................................................................................................... 11
Who Is In Charge……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11
Adult Leadership in Camp .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Scout Leadership in Camp .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Youth Protection Training Required for Adults ........................................................................................................................ 11
Medical Information Form......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Medications ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Emergencies and Medical Care............................................................................................................................................. 12
Accident and Sickness Insurance .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Emergency Procedures: ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Special Diets ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Avoiding Accidents .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Lost Person ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Buddy System ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Swim Checks ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Motor Vehicle Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Camp Visitor Policy .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Camp Security Policy ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Other Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Volunteering While at Camp ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
2010 SUMMER CAMP STAFF OPPORTUNITIES ................................................................................................................ 16
2010 Counselor in Training Program ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Purpose and Goals ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Requirements for Application and Acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 16
Camp Comer Facilities: ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Dining Hall: .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Camp Office:......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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 High-Tech Productions Science & Technology Center: ....................................................................................................... 17
Health Lodge: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Trading Post: ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Flatt Rock Arena: .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Rappelling and Climbing Tower: .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Campsites: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Unit Camp program opportunities: ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Camp Comer Program: .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Troop Activities ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 18
“Eagle Bound” – Program for First Year Scouts ....................................................................................................................... 19
Mountain Man………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...…………….20
Jackson Outpost……………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………20
Conservation Challenge………………………………………………………………………………………………………...20
“Top Gun” ................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
The Program: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
COPE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...21
Camp Commissioner Program ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Greater Alabama Council Campsite Award............................................................................................................................... 21
Greater Alabama Council Camp Spirit Award .......................................................................................................................... 21
Additional Aquatics Sessions information ................................................................................................................................. 22
Camp-wide Programs ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Vespers – (Sunday) ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Opening Campfire – (Sunday) .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Ironman – (Tuesday) ............................................................................................................................................................. 23
OA Night – (Thursday) ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Family Night – (Thursday) ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Pentathlon – (Friday) ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
White Water Rafting– (Friday) ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Closing Campfire – (Friday) ................................................................................................................................................. 24
SCOUT LEADER EVENTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Merit Badge Instruction: ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Camp Comer Service: ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat / Climb on Safely, etc: .................................................................................................. 24
Scoutmasters / Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting: .................................................................................................................... 24
Handicraft Sessions:.............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Scoutmaster Appreciation Dinner: ........................................................................................................................................ 25
B.S.A. Lifeguard: .................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Leaders’ Golf Tournament .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Ranger Notes: ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Experience tells us… ................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Merit Badge Offerings ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
PROGRAM AREA: Core Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 28
PROGRAM AREA: Sciences……………………………………… ....................................................................................... 29
2010 Camp-wide Schedule Comer Scout Reservation .............................................................................................................. 29
Reservation Form (In-Council)……………………………………………………………………………………………...….31
Reservation Form (Out-of-Council)……………………………………………………………………………………………32
2010 Camp Comer Merit Badge and Instruction Selections ...................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Unit Pre Camp Swim Test………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …34
Commissioner’s Awards ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Commissioner's Camp Spirit Award…………………………………………………………………………………………....36
Camp Staff Application………………………………………………………………………………………………………...37
Map of Camp Comer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...39
Map to Camp Comer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...40
White Water Rafting - Waiver and Release of Liability……………………………………………………………………….41

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Camp Comer

The main attractions for Camp Comer are the cool summer temperatures, beautiful Lake Republic, rocks, and a mountaintop
atmosphere. Camp Comer has outstanding programming and facilities, and provides Scouts with several merit badge
opportunity periods every day.

Camp Dates and Times

Arrival time for troops is 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. each Sunday.

Week 1………………………..June 6 – June 12 Mail:

Week 2………………………..June 13 – June 19
Week 3………………………..June 20 – June 26 Scout’s Name
Week 4………………………..June 27 – July 3 Troop Number
Week 5………………………..July 4 - July 10 Week of attendance
16490 County Rd 89
Mentone AL 35984

Camp Phone/Emergency Phone

(256) 634-4389

Council Office
Greater Alabama Council
PO Box 43307
Birmingham AL 35243
(205) 970-0251

CAMP REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Fee structure
Troops will be allowed two free leaders ONLY if all fees are paid 30 or more days prior to arrival at camp. After that date,
ALL leaders will be charged $75 each for the week. Units will be allowed a maximum of two free leaders regardless of the
number of Scouts. Registration for Camp Comer should be made by mailing or faxing your reservation form to the Council
Office. Once your troop is registered and assigned a campsite you will be given an access code for the Internet registration
site. You will then be allowed to make changes, payments and select classes directly.

Fees Charged at Camp Comer

Camp fee in council: $205.00
Camp Fee out of Council: $230.00
Leaders Fee: First two free, others $75 each
Jackson Outpost: $90.00
Mountain Man: $40.00
Shotgun Merit Badge: $15.00
Whitewater Rafting $60.00
Leatherwork: Under $10.00 (kit)
Basketry: Under $20.00 (kit-round, square baskets & seat)
Woodcarving: Under $10.00 (kit)
Archery Under $ 10.00 (arrow kit)
Space Exploration $15.00 for rocket kit
Additional Meals: $5.00 per meal or $15.00 per day (paid at check-in)

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Camp Registration Deadlines

Now:
Select a camp, week and campsite for your troop and return the camp registration form and $100.00 per unit registration fee
to the Council office.

February 12:
Remit a total of $75.00 per Scout to the Council office. Update your estimate of the total number of Scouts and leaders that
will be attending camp.

March 15:
All requests for Camperships must be submitted to the Council Office

April 10th:
Attend Beaver Day/Orientation at Camp Comer

April 16:
Remit an additional $75.00 per Scout to the Council office. Update your estimate of the total number of Scouts and leaders
that will be attending camp.

May 15th:
All merit badge and class requests are completed on-line.

Thirty days prior to arrival:

Final payments of all summer camp fees are due into the Council Office for units to get two free leaders.

Troops from Other Councils

Troops from other councils are welcome at all Greater Alabama Council Camps. Fees for out of council troops are listed in
the registration section. Troops may reserve a campsite in the same way as in-council troops using the form on page 32.

Camperships

A limited number of Camperships are available each year for youth members registered in the Greater Alabama
Council. Camperships may be requested for those youth who desire to attend camp but cannot afford to go. These are for
specific youth and not for the troop as a whole to reduce the cost of camp. Troops should plan to aid scouts as much as
possible prior to asking for assistance and should be selling popcorn to teach scouts how to provide for themselves.
Applications for camperships are available on the council website (www.1bsa.org). The deadline for Campership requests
is March 15th and the maximum amount is $100.00 per Scout. Requests received after March 15, 2010 may not be
processed.

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Required Forms

Required forms are: individual health forms, troop roster, and unit swim classification record. Please see the Camp Forms
section at the end of this guide. Failure to arrive with a completed, signed health form will delay your check-in. No one,
adult, youth or staff, may participate in any activity without a completed health form. Out of Council troops must have
sufficient accident insurance and a tour permit.

Additionally, each unit should complete a Program Registration Form on your troop registration form on the internet 30 days
prior to arrival at camp to facilitate merit badge and class registration. This form indicates which classes your boys will be
attending.

Refunds
Scouts or adults unable to attend an event due to an accident or illness in the immediate family, relocation
or summer school attendance may request a partial refund of the fees paid. All refund requests are to follow the
following procedures:

1. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Greater Alabama Council, P.O. Box 43307,
Birmingham, AL 35243 not later than two weeks after the end of the summer camp week.

2. Include in your refund request: The name of the camp; date of the camp; name of the participant the
refund is for; the amount the participant paid to date; receipt number if available; the unit number, and
the name and address of the unit leader.

3. The $100.00 campsite deposit is NOT REFUNDABLE in the event of cancellation. The initial payment of
$75.00 of each Scout's fee is NOT REFUNDABLE, but may be transferred from one boy to another within a
troop. All deposits will be credited toward the balance of fees due.

4. Refunds are issued for Scouts who cannot attend camp due to sickness, death in the immediate family,
relocation or summer school. No-shows will not receive a refund.

5. All refunds will be sent to the unit leader for appropriate distribution.

Preparing for Camp

Advanced Planning

Going to Scout camp is probably the greatest experience that a unit will have during the year. You’ll get tremendous
satisfaction out of seeing each Scout have fun in the great outdoors. Each unit leader becomes more responsible. Each patrol
functions better as a team. Your unit will be better as a result of Scout camp, and the opportunity to get to know and
understand your Scouts can never be better.

What Do I Do Now?

Well, here you are all pumped up about going to camp, but a little unsure of your next step. That's O.K. because we're not
going to let you down now!

1. Contact your District Camp Promotion Chairman and establish a Camp Promotion Night for Scouts and parents. (If
you don't know your District Camping Chairman, contact the council service center for assistance.) Inform the
Camping Chairman of the date of your parent's night so the necessary materials are available. The purpose of a
parent’s night program is to inform Scouts, parents and leaders of the activities available at each summer camp.
Select a date far enough out from your projected camp dates to allow everyone a chance to prepare properly.
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 (December or January is a good time.) Don’t forget to invite Webelos (and their parents) that you expect will cross-
over to your troop and attend camp with you in the summer.

2. Contact your Order of the Arrow chapter advisor so you can have a few seasoned campers at your parent's night to
answer questions. This is an important step because the summer camp experience is the first time many younger
scouts will be camping for such an extended period. Once again, if you don't know someone, contact your District
Camping Chairman or Commissioner for assistance. The OA can also do your unit’s OA election during your camp
promotion meeting.

3. Conduct your unit Camp Promotion Night.

4. Have Scouts select which camp they wish to attend.

5. Send Campsite Reservation Form to any Greater Alabama Council service center, along with a $100.00 deposit per
troop. The reservation form is included in this guide, and is also available on-line at http://www.1bsa.org. You
should request a campsite; however, the Camp Director may reassign sites if necessary to accommodate troop
size.

6. Determine “What do we want to accomplish at summer camp?” “How can we insure a balanced program that will
enrich the life of each Scout?” Set some goals for your unit.

7. Determine which Scouts are planning to attend camp and develop your patrol structure. Follow-up with Scouts who
don’t plan to attend and encourage them to reconsider.

8. Once you have these few steps in order, you're ready. Relax; you've got everything under control. Even first year
Scouts know you have to “Be Prepared”...and you are!

9. Collect and send $75.00 per Scout to the Liberty Park service center by February 112, 2010, and an additional $
75.00 per Scout by April 16, 2010.

10. Conduct a Patrol Leader’s Council Meeting to integrate the unit goals with the youth goals and plan your camp
advancement schedule.

11. Complete the Scout Registration and Merit Badge/Activities sign-up by May 15th, 2010.

12. Collect and send your final payment 30 days prior to arrival.

13. Secure the needed medical forms from all Scouts and Leaders.

14. Conduct a swim test and complete the units swim classification record.

15. Attend Beaver Day on April 10th.

Beaver Day/Orientation: Camp Comer-April 10th

Beaver Days are days set aside for volunteers and camp staff to meet one another and work on camp preparation projects.
Units scheduled to attend camp should come to camp and invest some “sweat equity” in their camp. Bring your Scouts and
Leaders, and help us get camp ready for the summer. Bring your own tools if you can. Beaver Day will begin at 8:00 AM.
We will work until noon and then have lunch (lunch & drinks will be provided). Following lunch you will the opportunity
to ask the camp administration questions. We will finish up by 4:00 PM.

Merit Badge Registration

Our on-line merit badge registration is now available and will be activated in March. Go to www.1bsa.org and click on the
summer camp page to access summer camp. When you have registered your troop and been given an authorization code, you
will be able to make changes to your troop’s registration on-line. Once you have reviewed the advancement opportunities at
Camp Comer, help your Scouts choose the merit badges or classes they wish to attend. Then list their choices in order of
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preference on the class schedule found in the appendix. For instance, a Scout may wish to work on Swimming, Forestry,
Cooking and Citizenship in the World Merit Badges. List them in that order and we will make every effort to get him into
those classes. First year campers or those taking BSA Lifeguard should only list those programs as they will take up
most or all the instructional day. Scouts should list several choices, however. Once your class schedules are finalized they
should be recorded on-line no later than 30 days prior to arrival.

Camp Comer General Information

What to Bring to Camp:

Medical Form Scout Uniform
Plenty of Socks, Shorts, Underwear, T-shirts Shoes/ Boots
Cap/Hat Pajamas
Long Sleeve Shirt and Long Pants Sleeping Bag or Bed Roll
Pillow Raingear/Jacket for cool nights
Towels Washcloth
Soap/Shampoo Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Flashlight Pocket Knife/Totin’ Chip
Insect Repellent (Non-Aerosol) Swim Trunks
Sunscreen (Non-Aerosol) Boy Scout Handbook
Notebook/ pens/ pencils Bible/ prayer book
Work Gloves Watch

NOTE: The above list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but a minimum suggested list

Personal Electronic Devices

In order to provide a quality outdoor experience, the use of personal electronic devices, including cellular telephones, by
Scouts while at camp is discouraged. Camp Comer will allow each Troop to establish their own policy for personal
electronic devices, however neither Camp Comer nor the Greater Alabama Council will be liable for any loss or damage to
these devices. Troops which choose to permit use of personal electronic devices will be responsible for charging/re-charging
the devices.

Troop Check-in Procedures: Sunday

1) Troops may arrive at Camp Comer after 1:00 pm on Sunday. Troops traveling a great distance may wish to arrive
Saturday afternoon/evening; please coordinate any early arrival with the Camp Ranger.
2) When the troop arrives, the unit leader and SPL meet their campsite commissioner at the Dinning Hall; campers
remain with transportation. The unit leader verifies the troop campsite for the week, then the SPL and campsite
commissioner takes the Scouts to their campsite to unload troop vehicles, move gear into tents (do not set-up at
this time) and change into swimming suits. The camp tour begins as they move toward medical checks.
3) The unit leader registers the troop, pays fees, etc. and catches up to campers.
4) The campsite commissioner gives campers a tour of Camp Comer facilities which includes medical checks.
5) Upon completion of the medical checks, the troop proceeds to the waterfront for swim checks. Waterfront closes
Sunday at 5:15 PM.
6) Upon completion of swim tests the troop returns to their campsite to unpack and settle-in.

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 7) At 6:00 PM send one waiter for every six Scouts in your troop to the Dinning Hall in Class A uniform.
8) At 6:15 PM the entire camp will assemble at the parade field wearing Class A uniform for a flag retreat ceremony
and grace.

Troop Check-out Procedures: Saturday

1. Breakfast in campsite (delivered by camp staff)
2. A commissioner will complete a campsite checkout and equipment check-in.
3. Checkout at Quartermaster's. Equipment lost or damaged must be paid for by the troop that checked it out.
4. Pick-up departure packet (medical forms, buddy tags, advancement reports, etc) from the Program Director. Each troop
should review all advancement reports prior to departure. Discrepancies can be corrected by the Program Director.
5. Checkout with Camp Business Manager.
6. Pick up lost & found, mail etc., from Camp Director's office.

Uniform in camp:
Prior to 6:15 p.m., a Class B uniform (Scout T-shirt, shorts/long pants, Scout Socks) may be worn. During the retreat and
supper, a Class A uniform should be worn. While complete uniforming is our goal, leaders should use discretion for
Scouts without a full uniform. Closed-toe shoes and a shirt must be worn at all times in the camp. In general, demonstrate
your Troop Spirit and Scouting Pride by being the best-uniformed Troop in camp! However, no Scout should miss the camp
experience because he doesn’t have a uniform.

Religious Observance
An interfaith service will be held each week. Camp Chaplain Aides will be available during the week and will lead the
prayer at each meal gathering.

Controlled Substances
Drug and alcohol laws will be strictly enforced according to Boy Scouts of America standards and the laws of the State of
Alabama. Boy Scouts of America policy is to provide a tobacco-free environment for all Scouting participants. Therefore,
tobacco is not allowed in the presence of youth or in buildings. Tobacco use by adults (over 19) is permitted only in the
designated smoking area by the dumpsters near the dining hall. In accordance with longstanding policies of the Boy Scouts
of America, no use or possession of illegal drugs, alcohol, or abuse of prescription drugs will be tolerated. Violations of this
policy will result in immediate removal from camp property. In addition, use of illegal drugs will be reported to local law
enforcement authorities.

Property or Equipment Damage:

A Scout is Thrifty…all campsite and camp owned equipment will be inspected before checking in and out of camp. Any
damages that occur will be assessed by the Camp Ranger and must be paid prior to leaving camp. Damages may include lost
or damaged equipment, defacing tents or facilities, or damage to the natural environment. Please note and report any damage
you detect on your check-in sheet.

TENTS:
Rips and tears per inch…………………………………………….……………………….……….$ 10.00
Writing on canvas, each panel…………………………………………………………….….…..…$ 17.50
Destroying Waterproofing…. Use of aerosol spray cans in or on a tent can destroy the waterproofing
Cost to be determined on an individual basis by the Camp Ranger.
Tent Replacement (Tent beyond economical repair)………………………………………….…. $420.00

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TENT PLATFORMS AND PICNIC TABLES:
New board replacement-cost determined per case………………………………….….. (Minimum $7.50)
Ridge Poles……………………………………………………………………………………..…. $ 25.00
Uprights………………………………………………………….……………………...…………. $ 12.50
TIE-DOWN RAILS and UPRIGHTS - Cost to be determined on an individual basis by the Camp Ranger.
PERMANENT STRUCTURES - Cost to be determined on an individual basis by the Camp Ranger
Fire Extinguishers…………………………………………………………………………………………… $ 40.00
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
Damage to live trees……………………………….……………………………...………………. $ 20.00
Improper disposal of trash and litter………………………….………………………………….…$ 10.00

Order of the Arrow Callout Ceremonies

Camp Comer conducts OA callout ceremonies on Thursday evening during summer camp. Your troop should schedule and
hold a unit OA election several weeks prior to camp. Your local OA chapter can assist you with this. Send the election
results to the council office and bring a copy with you to camp. If you are attending from out of the council, your Scouts
may be called out also.

Who Is In Charge
Adult Leadership in Camp
Under the Boy Scout organizational structure, the Scoutmaster is in charge of the troop at all times. The Scoutmaster and
other adult leaders have the primary responsibility for the care of all the unit Scouts while in camp. The discipline and
organization of the troop is the Scoutmaster’s responsibility.
However, it should be noted that the Scoutmaster should utilize the Senior Patrol Leader’s leadership skills whenever
possible.

Scout Leadership in Camp

While the ultimate responsibility for the troop rests with the Scoutmaster, each Troop is under the leadership of the Senior
Patrol Leader. The Senior Patrol Leader, with the assistance of the Patrol Leaders and adult leaders, will insure that all
members of the troop are where they are supposed to be at various times during the day (i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner
formations), and will take charge of the unit at any formations that the troop is responsible for conducting. The Senior Patrol
Leader will assign patrols to insure that the campsite is neat and in order at all times, and any campfires are extinguished if no
one is in attendance. The Senior Patrol Leader is the first level of troop discipline while in camp. The Senior Patrol Leader
will also attend the daily SPL meeting as scheduled by the camp staff.

Camp Director’s Responsibility

The Camp Director is responsible to the Scout Executive for the safety of all Scouts, leaders, visitors and staff at camp, and
will take the necessary steps to ensure Camp Sequoyah is always a safe haven for everyone. Camping at Comer is a privilege
which may be revoked at any time if necessary for safe camp operations. Fighting, bullying, brandishing knives and/or other
potential weapons or any other action which threatens the safety or well-being of another person, or any other actions not in
keeping with the Scout Oath and Scout Law will not be tolerated; anyone engaging in this type of conduct may be sent home
at the Camp Director’s sole discretion
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Youth Protection Training Required for Adults
All registered Scouters listed on the unit adult registration form who will be remaining at Camp Comer for more than 24
hours must have a current Youth Protection Training Certificate. Certification is valid for three years and must be current
through the Scouters entire time at camp. This requirement is to be verified by the Scoutmaster before camp. We will offer
YPT at camp for any adults who don’t have it or need an update. It is also available at http://olc.scouting.org.

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Medical Information Form
All participants (youth and adults) attending Camp Comer must complete a medical form supplied by the Greater Alabama
Council, BSA. This medical form is available at the Council Service Center or on the web site http://www.1bsa.org. The
medical form can be reproduced, but not altered in any way. Each medical form requires a physician’s examination and
signature and parents or legal guardian signature indicating that the camper or leader is fit to attend camp. According to BSA
policy all youth and adults attending a long-term camp must complete parts A, B, and C of the health form. The health form
is valid for one year.

Medications
Under Alabama law, either a parent or camp medical staff must dispense medications for youth. All youth medications
must be turned into the camp medical staff and then dispensed to the campers by the medical staff. All medications checked
in must be in the original containers, marked with the Scout’s name and troop number and original medication information.
Do not cover up the information and instructions on the medication. Dosages and schedules to be followed in camp must be
the same as on the package; changes must be stated in writing. Medication in pillboxes and non-original containers will not
be accepted. Please send only enough medication for the doses that will be administered during the week at camp.

The camp medical staff will work with the Scoutmaster to ensure that Scouts are taking their medication. It is the primary
responsibility of the Scout and his Scoutmaster to know when they should be taking their medication.

Emergencies and Medical Care

Camp Comer operates a well-equipped medical facility that is administered by the Camp Comer Medical director. The
medical staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Unit leaders should contact the medical staff or any leadership
team member for assistance, even in emergencies. DO NOT CALL 911. We have special arrangements for contacting and
working with the Mentone Fire Department. Help will arrive much quicker if camp medical personnel make the call.

If a non-emergency problem arises, such as an illness that is beyond the scope of our medical technicians, we will contact the
parents and unit leader. The parents and unit leaders must then arrange for care, and transport the Scout to a medical facility.
The parents or unit leaders must pay the costs of such care; the parents should file insurance claims.

In the event of an injury or illness requiring immediate medical attention, the care of your Scout will be provided by local
emergency medical personnel, who may require the use of ground or air ambulance service at their discretion. All expenses
associated with this additional treatment and/or emergency transportation is the responsibility of the Scout’s parents
or guardians. The providers will directly bill the patient or other responsible party; we will not make any payments.

We encourage unit leaders to provide first aid for minor cuts, small blisters, etc. using your unit first aid kit. For any thing
more serious, and any situations requiring medication, please use the health lodge.

Accident and Sickness Insurance

The Greater Alabama Council has purchased accident and sickness insurance for every Scout and Scouter. This coverage is
excess insurance to any health or accident insurance that a family may already have in place. This coverage is primary only
if no other insurance is available. This insurance covers all authorized camp program activities while in camp. This
insurance does not cover the co-payments for a family’s primary insurance. All claims are handled directly with the
insurance company. Units not chartered in the Greater Alabama Council must provide proof of insurance upon
arrival at camp.

Emergency Procedures:
The Camp Director or his designee may sound an emergency signal at any time due to a lost scout, fire in camp, severe
weather or other emergency. You will receive instructions about emergency procedures on Sunday at the Scoutmaster /
SPL meeting. If you hear an alert you are to report to the designated area as quickly as possible. Your campsite
commissioner will meet you there and give you any information that you may need.

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Following any camp-wide emergency the entire camp will assemble by troop at the area designated by the Camp Director
during the Sunday Scoutmaster / Senior Patrol Leader meeting. We will ask the Senior Patrol Leader and adult leaders to
account for all those on your roster. The process will go much quicker if you have a copy of your unit roster with you.
Adults should carry a unit roster with them at all times while in camp. If it becomes necessary to evacuate camp, we will rely
on your unit’s drivers for transportation. Unit leaders may not be able to return to their campsite; therefore, drivers should
carry their car keys at all times while at camp.

Special Diets
Camp Comer is willing to accommodate special diets for campers. If a Scout has dietary restrictions make sure that it is
indicated on his medical form. In addition, please contact the camp in writing or by e-mail a minimum of 3 weeks in advance
to request special dietary needs.
Avoiding Accidents
Most accidents occur late in the day in camp. Many of them involve horseplay. Fatigue and mild dehydration may impair a
Scout’s performance and judgment. Rock throwing, improper use of equipment, climbing steep or rocky ridges, running
through campsites, climbing trees, and carelessness around fire lays frequently cause accidents. To avoid accidents, maintain
individual and unit discipline and practice safety in all activities.

Safety Around Plants

Vegetation greatly enriches outdoor experiences. Hazardous plants will seldom cause concern for most activities, though you
will want to be able to recognize irritants such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and nettles. Do not eat any wild
plants, including mushrooms unless you are positive that you know what they are and that they are safe for human
consumption. Enjoy wild plants by taking photos of them and leaving them for others to enjoy.

Safety Around Animals

Summer camp is an outdoor experience, and as such, we are visitors to the camp’s natural area. As Scouts, we must
remember to live up to the Outdoor Code and be “considerate in the outdoors.” Throwing rocks at or attempting to catch
animals such as rabbits, snakes, armadillos, skunks, etc, is not only dangerous to the animal, but to campers as well. Please
report any troubles with snakes or other animals to the camp maintenance staff immediately.

Insect Bites
Ticks spread many diseases in North America. If you find an imbedded tick, report to the Med Hut so it can be properly
removed.

Fire
If you see or suspect a fire, notify the camp leadership team immediately. Send for, or get help before you try to put out the
fire, and do not put yourself in a dangerous situation!

Lost Person
If a member of your troop is missing, first check their tent and surrounding campsite, and any buildings or latrines near the
campsite. Then check their last known program area or location, and the trading post. If the person cannot be found
promptly, immediately notify the camp Leadership Team while continuing to search.

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Buddy System

The buddy system will apply to all campers, staff and leaders while at Camp Comer.

Swim Checks
All Scouts and leaders who wish to use the lake and boats at camp are required to have a current swim check. There are no
exceptions. Swim check records are also required for all unit aquatic activities. Swim checks are valid for one year, and must
be repeated, preferably at the beginning of each summer season.

We will conduct a swim check when you arrive, but you can save a lot of time if you do a unit swim check before coming to
camp. When doing the swim check, be sure to have a qualified lifeguard on hand. Non-certified adults may assist in the
process as needed. Please make two copies of your swim check – one for the lake and one for your Troop records. We
cannot return the lists at the end of the week. The copies will be collected at the lake during the check-in process.

Administration of Swim Classification Test

A Pre-Camp Swim Test Classification Record is included in the Miscellaneous Forms Section at the end of this guide. This is
a record of your Troops pre-summer camp Swim Test as of the date of the test. Any change in this status after this date i.e.,
Non-Swimmer to beginner or beginner to swimmer, will require a reclassification swim test by the Summer Camp Aquatics
Director.
NOTE: Although swim tests maybe conducted prior to summer camp, the Aquatics Director is expected to review or retest
any Scout or Scout Leader whose skills appear to be inconsistent with his classification. Additionally, the Aquatics Program
Director is authorized to retest and Scout or group of Scouts when he is reasonable concerned that the pre-camp swim tests
were not properly administered.

Swimmer Test
Jump feet first 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 include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating. The duration of
the float test is not significant, except that it must be long enough for the test administrator to determine that the swimmer is
in fact resting and could likely continue to do so for a prolonged period of time.

Beginner Test
Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume
swimming as before and return to starting place.

Motor Vehicle Information

Drivers should keep their car keys with them at all times while at camp so that they can assist in emergency evacuations;
in the event of an emergency, there may not be time to return to the campsite for keys.

Please do not leave the roadways or drive directly into your campsite. Once the unit is established at its campsite all cars are
to be removed to the camp parking lot. A unit trailer may be kept at the unit campsite parking area; PLEASE INSURE
THAT TRAILER IS LOCKED when entry into it is not required. Campers and motor homes are allowed in the camp
parking lot; however, it should be noted that there are no electricity, water or sewage hookups or any dumping stations
provided.

If you have a Scout or adult with special mobility needs, a permit can be obtained to drive this individual to various activities.
Please identify this need during the unit’s check-in process. Do not use this privilege to drive other Scouts attending the
same activity.

The maximum speed limit for vehicles on the camp roads is 15 miles per hour.
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Camp Visitor Policy
Visitors are welcome on Family Night. All visitors must check in when they first arrive. Visitors will be issued a visitor pass
that must be worn at all times. Visitors are required to leave pets, alcoholic beverages, fireworks, and firearms at home, and
must follow all other camp policies. Program facilities are not available for use by visitors when camp is in session. All
vehicles must be parked in the main parking lot, and not at campsites.

Scoutmasters, encourage your Scouts to stay over Friday night to make the most of summer camp for camping advancement
requirements. Some Parents Night visitors, especially those who will be helping with transportation home on Saturday, may
wish to stay in the local area.

Camp Security Policy

Early release requests, for any reason, will only be allowed if the following steps are completed.
1) The person requesting to pick up the camper reports directly to the camp office and notifies the camp administration
of their intentions.
2) The camp administration will notify the Scoutmaster or the senior adult leader in the camp and ask him/her to report
to the camp office.
3) The Leader will verify that the person requesting to remove a Scout from camp has permission to do so and is
permitted to do so.
4) The camper will then be contacted and asked to report to the camp office. The adult leader and the person requesting
permission for the camper will sign out the camper in the registration log.
5) If a Scout leader must transport a Scout home for an emergency reason, the above will still apply. Youth protection
policies will be followed.
6) It is understood that a Scout will never be released to another youth under 18 years of age without verified
permission from the parent or legal guardian.

Other Safety Guidelines

Guns, ammunition and archery equipment should be left at home. The camp will provide rifles, shotguns, ammunition and
bows and arrows at shooting sports program areas.

Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and fireworks are not permitted in any Scout Camp. Possession or use of them on Camp
property is cause for immediate removal from camp. In addition, use of illegal drugs will be reported to local law
enforcement authorities.

In accordance with a long-standing rule of no flames in tents, self contained stoves and lanterns may be used, but not in tents
or Adirondacks. Open fires in campsites may or may not be allowed depending on the fire conditions at camp. All fires must
be controlled in an established fire ring.

Liquid fuels or starters shall not be used for starting any type of fire, including damp wood, charcoal and ceremonial fires.

No pets are allowed in camp.

No bicycles are allowed in camp other than the bikes used for program.

Volunteering While at Camp

For those of you who have technical skills, our camps always need help with projects involving carpentry, plumbing,
electrical and many other skills. We would be appreciative if you would arrange for such before you arrive at camp if this is
your interest. You may also contact the Ranger when you get to camp. He will have a list of jobs that need to be done.

Also, there might be leaders in your unit with experience and expertise in the merit badges we offer at camp. We welcome
any help your leaders or older Scouts could offer. Or, you might just have some unique talent and would like to teach
something not offered. We would be glad to arrange this in advance with you if you will let us know. We would welcome
any further suggestions you might have in these areas.
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2010 SUMMER CAMP STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
The Greater Alabama Council is already making plans for the best summer programs ever in 2010 and YOU can be a part of
them at Camp Comer. Boy Scouts and Venturers who are 15 years old and older may work as full-time staff members.

Seasonal positions are available in aquatics, ecology, shooting sports, Scout craft and handicraft areas as well as specialty
areas such as climbing/rappelling, health services, trading post, dining hall, maintenance and administration. Staff members
have an opportunity to work with youth of all ages and backgrounds. Staff members are expected to be present for the entire
camping season.

Being on staff is a truly unforgettable experience. The work is demanding but the opportunities, experiences and rewards are
endless. It’s the best way to spend your summer!

Staff camp dates for 2010 are May 29 through July 10 at Camp Comer. Some staff may be required to stay a few additional
days.

Greater Alabama Council camp staff members receive free room and board, a competitive salary and the kind of strong
experience sought by employers. In addition they have daily unique teaching and learning opportunities. They gain
friendships that last a lifetime, countless stories to tell and unlimited FUN.

Copy the staff application in the appendix and send it in today. Let us know where you would like to work and what you can
do. Be sure to have your Scoutmaster to sign your completed form. We will contact you to schedule an interview. If you
have questions, call 205-970-0251 and ask for the Camping Program Director.

Scoutmasters, you too can be a part of preparing for camp by helping train our staff. Here’s how you can help: Attend staff
week on Thursday and Friday and mentor a staff member, helping them develop their teaching skills and materials. We need
help in all merit badges and in the first year camper programs. If you have completed Wood Badge, then you know the
importance of teaching aids and methods. Come to camp and share what you have learned and the camps and the council
will be much better because of your interest.

2010 Counselor in Training Program

Purpose and Goals

The Counselor In Training (CIT) program is designed to train possible future staff members for camp and at the same time to
provide training for junior leaders and instructors in troops. The program is structured to help Scouts learn to work with
peers and adults, and to develop leadership skills, teaching ability, and responsibility. Scouts may be allowed to work up to
four weeks in the CIT program.

An opportunity to complete some Scout advancement requirements will usually be provided.

There is no charge or salary for the program, however, Scouts participating as a CIT for two weeks will be allowed to
attend camp for HALF PRICE with their troop. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp. Discounted
weeks must be used in the year they are earned or will be forfeited.

Requirements for Application and Acceptance

• Be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America

• Be at least 14 years of age when in camp as a “CIT”
• Be recommended by his Scoutmaster.
• Have leadership experience in his unit
• Hold the rank of Star Scout or higher.

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 • Be in excellent mental and physical health.
• Have parental approval for participation in all phases of the program, with the understanding that a CIT may be sent
home at parent’s expense at any time if he fails to live up to expectations. Since the number of “CIT” positions each
session is limited, Scouts meeting the above criteria will be admitted to each session generally on a first come, first
served basis. Once accepted, a Scout is obligated to participate in the entire program since he may be preventing
another from having this opportunity.

An application form is in the Forms Section of this Guide.

Camp Comer Facilities:

Dining Hall:
Camp Comer has a centrally located Dining Hall with family style dining. The camp is able to assemble, enter the dining
hall, and all sit down in a short time. A Salad Bar is available during most lunches and dinners. Troops are also able to
checkout ice cream freezers or dutch ovens for some delicious homemade ice cream or cobbler.

Camp Office:
The Camp Office is located in central camp as a part of the Health lodge. It houses the administrative offices for the Camp
Director. All mail will be delivered to the Camp Office as it arrives in camp, and all out-going mail will need to be dropped
off here. The Scoutmaster or his designated alternate will be the only person authorized to pickup mail for your troop.

High-Tech Productions Science & Technology Center:

Part of this building is the site of our leaders lounge. The Coosa Lodge Order of the Arrow has furnished this room for
leaders to read their mail and/or newspapers or just cool off a bit. The Leaders Lounge will be for ADULTS ONLY from
reveille until 7:00 pm Sunday through Friday.

Health Lodge:
The Health Lodge is located just across from the dining hall and adjacent to the Science & Technology Center. All medical
forms and medications are kept in this building for access and administration by the camp medic. The Medical Officer lives
in the facility and is always available. However, the camp asks that all troops maintain and utilize a troop First Aid kit in
their sites to treat minor cuts and scrapes, as well as headaches and other minor ailments. On the side of this building there
are two restrooms that are open for adult leaders only.

Trading Post:
Camp Comer has a well-stocked trading post that is also located in main camp. It offers plenty of camp souvenirs as well as
general scouting and craft items. The Trading Post also offers snack items. Scouts will be able to purchase their merit badge
books at the trading post for use throughout the week. The trading post is set up like a convenience store. Batteries, stamps,
flashlights, shirts, patches, craft items, and other general merchandise are all available here.

Flatt Rock Arena:

The opening and closing campfires are held in the Flatt Rock Arena overlooking Lake Republic. This arena was constructed
by Coosa Lodge 50 of the Order of the Arrow.

Rappelling and Climbing Tower:

The 50 foot structure has 20’, 30’, 40’, and 50’ wall climbs; a 50’ rappel, and 14’, 24’, and 34’ foot chimney climbs. The
tower is available to any Scout who turns 13 by January 1 of the year they are attending camp.

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Campsites:
Camp Comer presently has 14 campsites with patrol sites that are pre-established in each campsite. Most campsites have
several Adirondacks that sleep four on bunk beds and tents on platforms that sleep two. Several of the campsites may be
occupied by more than one troop. Troops are encouraged to construct gateways to their campsites.
Each Campsite is equipped with a trashcan, faucet, and latrine with washbasin (except Eagle and Falcon). On the side of the
latrine is a bulletin board that the troop can use to post: troop schedule, assignments, notices, and duty rosters. Camp Comer
has two air-conditioned shower and restroom facilities for camp-wide use.
The Hawk Campsite is a HANDICAPPED ONLY site, and is only available to units with handicapped Scouts or
leaders.

Unit Camp program opportunities:

Sunday evening the camp staff will perform the meal grace and flag ceremony. Senior Patrol Leaders will sign-up for their
troop to be responsible for one ceremony and one grace at the SPL/SM Meeting Sunday evening. Each unit will be given a
schedule for their assignments for cleaning the central showers and latrines. These will be cleaned twice daily.
NOTE: Senior Patrol Leaders must insure that a duty patrol is assigned to bring the troop trash to the dining hall every
morning at breakfast and place it in the dumpsters behind the Dining Hall. This responsibility should be rotated among
each patrol in the troop. Campsite inspections will be performed every morning after breakfast to check for trash, latrine
cleanliness, fireguard chart postings, all fires extinguished and general neatness.
Please remain on the main trails and roads in camp and do not wander through other campsites. These sites are your homes
for the week, and we need to respect each other’s privacy.
Camp Comer Program:
Our in-camp program consists of five distinct elements to create an atmosphere of Scout Spirit, an environment of adventure,
development of the boy, and advancement of the Scout. Instructional sessions, open program activities, meal-time program,
troop activities, and camp-wide programs embody the high ideals of Scouting.
Instructional Sessions – Leaders and Scouts should expect performance activities in the merit badge sessions. Every merit
badge will require pre-camp reading of the merit badge books. Be prepared.
Open Program Activities – Adventure can be found in challenging experiences. Each day the camp staff will be offering
each Scout the opportunity to participate in fun activities such as recreational swimming & boating, rifle and shotgun
shooting, archery, climbing, rappelling, additional merit badges, Ironman, and more.
Mealtime Program – Scout Spirit evolves from celebrating the traditions of Scouting. Baden-Powell performed in plays and
shows for his troops during their siege at Mafking. Meals will be family style, songs and skits will be the norm.
Troop Activities – Troops build teamwork and pride by participating in: troop swims & boat trips, troop shoots, whitewater
rafting, campfire skits, Pentathlon and sport tournaments.
Camp-wide Programs – Share a common adventure with Scouts from other troops: Eagle Bound, opening and closing
campfires, patch trading, ultimate Frisbee and much more!. Build friendships that can last a lifetime.
Troop Activities
Leaders who have completed Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat may schedule aquatics activities for their Troop during
open sessions AND RUN THEIR OWN PROGRAM. Staff will be present with program area duties, but troop leaders will
run the waterfront per their Safe Swim Defense Training.

INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS
Following are the advancement opportunities at Camp Comer for the 2010 camping season. You should sign up your Scouts
for their selected courses as soon as possible, because most class sizes are limited to 12, and they are filled on a first come
first served basis. High demand merit badges are offered more times. Class sizes are two to twelve for most badges. If only

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two Scouts show up, the class will happen. If no Scouts show Monday AND Tuesday, the area staff may be reassigned by
their Area Director. The “buddy-system” will be in effect for everyone at Camp Comer.
Upon completing your troop’s 2010 Camp Comer merit badge and instruction selections sheet log onto the Greater Alabama
Council web site: www.1bsa.org and go to the summer camp link. You will be able to input your Scout’s class choices at
that link.

“Eagle Bound” – Program for First Year Scouts

The Eagle Bound program is organized like a troop and meets Monday through Thursday from 8:10 AM until 3:30 PM.
Wednesday is the campfire overnighter until reveille Thursday morning. Scouts will learn many outdoor skills, including
hiking, orienteering, knots, lashings, axe yard, cooking, and First Aid. Scouts will earn the Totin’ Chip Award.
The counselors will certify the scouts attendance and participation in the sessions. We highly recommend this program
because the scouts will meet many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. If any of your adult
leaders would like to volunteer to help during the program, they are more than welcome.
There will be a five-mile hike on Tuesday or Thursday. The scouts will need a daypack (school backpacks), water bottle,
rain gear, good hiking shoes, bandanna, rain gear, bug repellant, etc. If leaders would like to go on the hike with us it would
be most appreciated. Scouts should bring to class each day their Scout Handbook, a notebook, and a pen or pencil.
For the Wednesday overnight, Scouts will need a sleeping bag, tent, and ground cloth. We encourage Scouts from the same
troop to pair up and share a tent.
Camp Comer CANNOT provide sleeping bags, tents or other equipment required for the five mile hike or the overnight
campout. Scouts are responsible for bringing sufficient gear for these activities.
Eagle Bound participants will spend one hour each day at the waterfront, where they will receive aquatics instruction based
on their swimming classification as follows:
Scouts who are swimmers (Red and Blue Buddy Tags)

1. Will be instructed in Safe Swim Defense (Second Class – 7a) and Safety Afloat (First Class 9a). Both must be
repeated to the Board of Review for completion of this requirement.
2. Will be instructed in and allowed to complete Reaching Rescues and Throwing Rescues (Second Class 7c)
3. Will be instructed in and allowed to complete Line and Tender Rescue as both a rescuer and as a line tender (First
Class 9c)
4. Will complete Second Class 7b and First Class 9b by having passed the BSA swimmer test.
5. May complete Swimming Merit Badge

Scouts who are beginners (Red Buddy tags)

1. Will be instructed in Safe Swim Defense (Second Class – 7a) and Safety Afloat (First Class 9a). Both must be
repeated to the Board of Review for completion of this requirement.
2. Will be instructed in and allowed to complete Reaching Rescues and Throwing Rescues (Second Class 7c)
3. Will complete Second Class 7b by having passed the BSA beginner test.
4. Will not complete Line and Tender Rescue (First Class 9c)
5. Will not complete BSA swimmer test (First Class 9b)

Scouts who are non swimmers (White Buddy Tags)

1. Will be instructed in Safe Swim Defense (Second Class – 7a) and Safety Afloat (First Class 9a). Both must be
repeated to the Board of Review for completion of this requirement.
2. Will be instructed in and allowed to complete Reaching Rescues and Throwing Rescues (Second Class 7c)
3. Will not complete BSA Beginner Test (Second Class 7b)
4. Will not complete BSA Swimmer Test (First Class 9b)
5. Will not complete Line and Tender Rescue (First Class 9c)

Scouts’ completion of all requirements is based on the swim classification on the day of Eagle Bound Aquatics Instruction.

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Scouts who are non-swimmers will receive basic swimming instruction.

Scouts who are beginners will receive skills instruction in the elementary backstroke, the breaststroke, the front crawl, and
the sidestroke.

Scouts who are swimmers will receive instruction in Swimming Merit Badge.

Mountain Man
This program is for older Scouts (13 and above) and will be offered in the morning and afternoon each week. Scouts will be
challenged in rock climbing, rappelling, bouldering, low ropes, war canoe, log cabin building, mountain bikes/boards and
Geo-Caching. There is an additional cost of $ 40 for this program.

Jackson Outpost
This is a new program for 2010, available to only 12 Scouts each week who are at least 14 years of age and qualified as
Swimmers (red and blue buddy tag). Participants will leave Camp Comer after breakfast on Tuesday for Camp Jackson for
three days of mountain biking, motorboating, caving, climbing/repelling, black powder shooting and field archery. They will
return to Camp Comer Thursday evening. This program has an additional cost of $ 90.00

Conservation Challenge
The National Wild Turkey Federation has partnered with the BSA to offer the NWTF Conservation Challenge. Scouts who
have completed, (or will complete by the end of the week) all three Shooting Sports merit badges (Rifle, Shotgun, and
Archery) and Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge have completed most of the requirements for the Alabama Hunter
Safety certification. An Alabama Hunter Education Instructor will conduct a two hour seminar at the end of the week
covering the remaining topics for hunter safety certification, and then administer the required exam. Scouts who successfully
complete all merit badges and pass the exam will receive their hunter safety certification, and a distinctive patch. Scouts who
earned any or all of the four required merit badges (Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, and Fish and Wildlife Management) prior to
attending camp may also participate in the program by providing an individual advancement summary signed by their
Scoutmaster showing which merit badges were previously earned. (Note to our out of state guests: Your Scouts are welcome
to participate; they will receive an Alabama Hunter Safety Certification, but will be honored in your state through a
reciprocity agreement.)

Top Gun
The Council Camping Committee, Greater Alabama Council, recognized the need for a program to emphasize gun safety and
provide for proper training in the handling and use of firearms. The Field Sports Area at Camp Sequoyah and Camp Comer
provide excellent facilities to develop these goals. It was decided, in early 1991, to expand the Scout's field sports experience
with an introduction to shooting sports. The Camping Committee approved a rifle match competition to provide the next step
for scouts who showed an aptitude for target shooting.
The Program:
1) Each scout having one of the ten best scores on the rifle range for each week of summer camp will be invited to
participate in a match competition.

2) The competition will be held at the end of the summer so that all candidates may attend.

3) This competition match is to raise the level of learning by using all four firing positions. The firing positions are
only explained in the rifle merit badge book. This new level would introduce the scout to the next step in match competition.

4) In keeping with the competition tradition we will award a first, second, and third place. However, all scouts that
participate in the match would receive some form of recognition.
This program has been successful in sparking an interest in shooting sports and providing a means to emphasize the safe and
proper use of firearms. Be sure to ask if any of your Scouts qualified for Top Gun.

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COPE

The COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) program is open to Scouts 14 and older and consists of a variety of
confidence challenges, and a low- and high-ropes course. COPE is offered in two sessions, session I meets every morning,
and session II meets every afternoon. Adult leaders are invited to participate on a “space available” basis – the COPE
Director will announce at the Sunday evening Scoutmaster/SPL meeting if there are openings.

Camp Commissioner Program

The Camp Commissioner concept involves senior Scout Leaders who will help provide a super summer camp program to the
Scouts and their leaders. The Commissioner staff will administer the Campsite award and Camp Spirit award. In addition,
Commissioners will be a valuable resource for new leaders and an example to Scouts.

Greater Alabama Council Campsite Award

To qualify for the “Campsite Award” units must:

• Display a completed duty roster
• Keep tent floors clean and swept
• Stow personal gear neatly. No hangers over ridge pole
• Keep activity shelter neat and clean
• Keep latrine and shower floors swept and clean
• Keep toilets, showers, sinks and drains clean
• Keep dry toilet paper in stalls
• Post and fill out a fireguard
• Keep campsite area and trail clear of litter and brush
• Display patrol flags
• Display troop flag
• Display American flag
• Keep campsite free of hazards
• Remove garbage each morning

Greater Alabama Council Camp Spirit Award

To qualify for the “Camp Spirit Award” a unit must:

• Show Scout Spirit

• Wear field uniform to all evening meals
• Attend all morning flag ceremonies
• Attend evening flag ceremony
• Provide a song, run-on or cheer in the Dining Hall during a meal
• Senior Patrol Leader attends all SPL meetings
• Unit performs a conservation project, which must be approved by the Camp Ranger or the Ecology Director.
• 50% of Scouts earn at least one merit badge
• Unit participates in camp-wide games (Adventure Valley or Water Carnival)
• Be represented in Mile Swim or Triathlon
• Provide a song or skit for campfire program
• Help conduct a flag ceremony
• At least 50% of troop attend vesper service
• Clean the visitors latrine at least once
• Provide one youth member, per meal, to help with dining hall clean-up
• Participate in its own evening program (such as ice cream social or campfire) once during the week

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Additional Aquatics Sessions information

Instructional Swim:

The most important aquatics activity that a young scout can do is learning to swim well enough to become a swimmer. Being
a swimmer opens many doors for the Scout – He can complete his advancement in the ranks, he can earn merit badges that
are not only fun but may actually help him to save a life. It will enable him to participate in aquatics activities with the troop
outside of camp. Please make learning to swim a high priority for your non-swimmer and beginner scouts.

Nonswimmers (Learners)

Scouts who have a solid white buddy tag have been classified as a nonswimmer. Please register these Scouts for the
nonswimmer instruction classes during the day. They will receive swimming instruction even after they have passed the
beginner test.

Beginners

Beginners are scouts who have red and white buddy tags. They were able to swim some but not able to complete the entire
100 yard swimmer test. Please register these Scouts for beginner instruction. They will be receiving swimming instruction
after they complete the swimmer test. Those who are strong enough swimmers will be taught some of the requirements for
Swimming Merit Badge after passing the swim test. Scouts who are strong enough swimmers may actually be able to
complete the entire badge.

Beginners may not begin to do any aquatics related merit badge requirements until they become classified as swimmers.

Swimmers

Swimmers have red and blue buddy tags. These are Scouts that can take aquatics merit badges.

All scouts who become swimmers may take any of the aquatics merit badges with the exception of Motorboating Merit
Badge. Alabama state law requires that a motorboat operator be 14 years old and have a license if he operates the craft on
public waters. We cannot waive the age requirement, but scouts who are 14 can operate the motorboat on private waters
without a license. The Motorboating Merit Badge cannot be fully completed at camp if the Scout does not have the license
prior to coming to camp; having a license to operate the boat is one of the merit badge requirements.

Scouts taking Canoeing Merit Badge, Kayaking BSA, and Rowing Merit badges should be physically able to lift their boat
with the aid of a buddy to complete some of the requirements in each class. Please use discretion in placing your smaller
scouts in these classes and don’t set them up for failure.

Scouts taking Swimming Merit Badge, Lifesaving Merit Badge, Canoeing Merit Badge, and Rowing Merit Badge will
have to bring long pants, a long sleeve button shirt, a t-shirt, socks, and lace up shoes that can get wet to camp. These are
for the clothes inflation, rapid disrobe and boat swamping requirements. The clothes must fit the scout. Camp will not
provide clothes.

BSA Lifeguard - To enroll in BSA Lifeguard a Scout must be 15 years old. It requires the Scout to spend at least 30 hours
of practical experience. Scouts will need the latest copies of the Swimming Merit Badge Pamphlet, the Lifesaving Merit
Badge Pamphlet, the Rowing Merit Badge Pamphlet, the Canoeing Merit Badge Pamphlet and the First Aid Merit Badge
Pamphlet. Scouts must also have current CPR certification. The certification can be from either American Heart
Association or the American Red Cross. They must present their certification card at camp.

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Camp-wide Programs

Opening Campfire – (Sunday)

Come join the staff for fellowship and celebration of Scouting. The Campfire will begin at 8:30 PM. Traditional Campfire
lighting will begin the program of songs, skits, run-ons, and Scout Spirit. Come get your first look at the spirit of Camp
Comer for 2010. The program should last about 45 minutes.

Vespers – (Tuesday)
“On My Honor I will Do my best to do my duty to God…A Scout is Reverent. Vesper services are in the chapel on Tuesday
evening. PLEASE! Be courteous and respectful during this program.

Ironman – (Tuesday)
“On my honor, I will do my best…to keep myself physically strong….” Tuesday after dinner there will be an Ironman
competition. This event will start at the Waterfront and then will require each participant to visit each program area and
compete in a Scout skill related to that program area. This is a timed event at the individual stations (not overall – no running
between stations), and each challenge is equally competitive. This is an individual challenge and as many Scouts who want
to compete enter may. Your personal challenge will be for you to COMPLETE this adventurous challenge. Scouts will be
ranked at each challenge and an overall IRONMAN will be chosen. Campers with Beginner buddy tags will wear a PFD
during the swimming sprint and must have an adult leader swimmer as a passenger during the canoe race (no helping). Do
your best…come find out just what your best may be.

OA Night – (Thursday)
Thursday night is ‘OA night’. Sashes may be worn for the evening flag ceremony until taps. OA members are asked to meet
in the Dining Hall for a cracker barrel fellowship following the Call – Out Ceremony.
During the Thursday evening campfire an Order of the Arrow “Call Out” ceremony MAY be held. This ceremony is for any
youth or adult who has been selected by his troop during Troop elections, to be “called out”. Scout Leaders will need to turn
in a list of candidates to the camp office no later than noon on Thursday

Family Night – (Thursday)

Parents are invited to join their sons for dinner and the evening program. We need to know Sunday how many family
members might be joining us. Reservations are required and need to be made at the Camp office; payment of meals can be
made at the office as well. All visitors and parents are required to check-in at the camp office upon arrival.
NOTE: Campers are asked to be in their sites and quiet by 10:30 p.m., therefore, all visitors are asked to depart by this time.
Fun Friday – On Friday most activity areas be open for Scouts to enjoy. The waterfront, climbing tower and shooting
ranges will be open, and the handicraft area will be available for projects or merit badge work. Each Area Director will
coordinate sig-up.

Patrol Pentathlon – (Friday)

“On my honor, I promise to…keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.” The Patrol Method is
the heart of Scouting. Friday after dinner each troop will select at least one patrol to compete for the honor of having the top
patrol in camp. Similar to the Ironman, patrols of five Scouts will compete for ranking in a challenge at each of the program
areas. Each patrol must have two swimmer qualified Scouts and at least one first year camper. A swimming sprint and canoe
race will begin the event. Each patrol member will shoot arrows and rifle, perform lashings, build fires; any Scout skill is a
possibility. Some area challenges will be a total surprise, others will be made aware as the event approaches. All events can
be accomplished; just how proficient the teamwork, leadership, communication and basic Scout knowledge of the troop are
will determine each patrols ranking in each event. At the Friday night Campfire the top patrol will receive the legendary
CROOKED PADDLE award to hang on their Troop Hut wall for future generations to see the honor earned by your Troop.
Troops may enter more than one patrol…do your best…come find out what your best is.

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White Water Rafting– (Friday)
We have contracted with an outfitter to provide interested Scouts and Scout leaders an unforgettable whitewater-rafting trip
down the Ocoee River. An air-conditioned bus transports Scouts from camp after breakfast and returns them in the
afternoon, soaking wet, exhausted, and thrilled with the trip. The fee for the trip is $60 per person, which includes lunch.
State law requires all rafters on the Ocoee River be at least 12 years old. Registration and payment must be made
Sunday at check-in. All participants must be swimmers. A signed permission form from the parent or guardian is
required. A copy of that form is included in the appendix.
Mile Swim – The Aquatic Staff will coordinate this event Friday afternoon. You will miss this scheduled event while rafting.
Swimmers may attempt this challenge on Thursday. NOTE: Only rafters may alter schedule; you will have to provide your
own boat escort for the mile swimmer(s)…preferably an adult leader. Let the Aquatics director know about your plans
Monday or Tuesday.

Closing Campfire – (Friday)

Your 2010 Camp Comer Adventure is coming to a close and the staff thank you for all your hard work and Scout Spirit.
Come celebrate Scouting with us one more time. After supper we will all meet at Flat Rock Arena at 8:30 pm. Program
should last about 60 minutes..
NOTE: Campers are asked to be in their sites and quiet by 10:30 p.m., therefore, all visitors are asked to depart by this time.

TIMES FOR SOME CLASSES AND CAMP ACTIVITIES MAY BE ADJUSTED AS

NECESSARY.

SCOUT LEADER EVENTS

Merit Badge Instruction:

Do you know a particularly unusual skill or just one that you may want to share with the rest of camp? We would be more
than happy to accommodate you in instructing a merit badge at summer camp. Please advise the Program Director during
pre-camp orientation.

Camp Comer Service:

Brotherhood of Cheerful Service…A Scout is Helpful…if you are a carpenter, electrician, plumber, or handyman of any
kind, the camp could certainly use your skills during the week. Bring your tools and you’ll still feel like you’re at home!
NOTE: All Service Projects must be coordinated with the Camp Comer Ranger.

Safe Swim Defense / Safety Afloat / Climb on Safely, etc:

These courses are offered each week for adult leaders. A schedule will be provided Sunday upon arrival.

Scoutmasters / Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting:

There is a troop leadership (Senior Patrol Leaders with adult leaders) meeting held Sunday 7:15 – 7:45 pm in the dining hall.
SPLs need to be there to get last minute program information. Occasionally, an after-meal meeting will be requested during
mealtime program; these will be select and short.

Handicraft Sessions:
During sessions one through five there will be scheduled merit badge sessions in the Handicraft Area. A member of the
handicraft staff will issue tools to any leader who wishes to work on crafts on his own. Please do not interrupt a class; ask
between sessions. The scheduled program has priority. Any adult leader who has special skills in any of the handicraft areas
is encouraged to help out and share their skills with the Scouts.

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Scoutmaster Appreciation Dinner:
Come eat a steak with us at 7:15 PM Tuesday in the dining hall. This is for leaders who are in camp all week to express our
gratitude for your service to Scouting.

B.S.A. Lifeguard:
Any adult who would like to earn B.S.A Lifeguard may do so at camp. Please notify the Waterfront Director on Sunday.
Leaders’ Golf Tournament
Try your hand in a round of “golf” using clubs and balls you have constructed from natural materials while at camp. See the
Program Director for specific information.

Ranger Notes:
There will be NO fireworks, firearms, alcohol, illegal substances, pocket knifes with a blade longer than 3 inches, air
pistols/rifles, or slingshots at Camp Comer. If any of these items are discovered the Camp Ranger or Camp Director will take
possession of them.
Experience tells us…
Campers are our customers. Comments made by trained and experienced Scoutmasters over the years were compiled into a
collection of helpful hints regarding merit badges and advancement.
1) Summer camp is not a merit badge mill, where you pay a fee and get four badges automatically. Instead, camp
offers merit badges as one portion of the overall program. The more prepared the Scout is (read merit badge
book) the more merit badges they could take.
2) Most Scouts should plan on a maximum of four merit badges per week per boy.
3) The most difficult badges to earn are those requiring a great deal of physical skill, co-ordination and stamina, i.e.
Lifesaving, Archery, Rifle/Shotgun, Climbing, and Mile Swim.
4) Complete advance written work at home, camp is not the ideal classroom for written work. The prepared Scout
comes to camp with all written work already done.
5) Scouts should try doing something new at camp and get a well-rounded experience. Try to get one badge from
four or five different areas.
6) The troop should come to camp prepared. Please have patrols already organized and elect camp patrol leaders if
necessary. Work on ideas as patrols and have the patrol leaders represent the group at camp.
7) Your campsite is your home for the week. Please take care of it, take pride in it, and work at making it
comfortable by bringing banners and flags to dress it up.
8) You should schedule time for rest! That’s right. Too often, you do not take time to sit and enjoy the beauty of
camp around you. Don’t keep such a pace that you miss the trees, the nature, and the clean fresh air. Comer’s
schedule is diverse and extensive to make sure we can provide a challenge and adventure to today’s Scout; not
to pressure a Scout into taking ten merit badges.
9) Top troops show spirit. The troop that comes to camp with creative ideas and scout spirit challenges the rest of
the camp to come alive. Bring your troop cheer to camp and show everyone that you’re number one.
10) Be flexible. Each week there could be around 400 campers attending camp and while staff is there to meet
everyone’s needs, a Scout is friendly, cheerful, and courteous. We need to practice the Scout Law in camp
when dealing with others.
11) In the event a situation requires you or one of your Scouts to go to the hospital, experience tells us that it would
be wise to have a photocopy of each troop members’ insurance card for more efficient processing and faster
service.
12) For your benefit, it would be advisable to have no less than 2 copies of each Scout and leader’s health forms
while at camp, one for your unit’s file and one for the Health Lodge file.

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Merit Badge Offerings
The chart following this section shows all the merit badge offerings at Camp Sequoyah for the 2010 Camping Season. You
should sign up for merit badges as soon as possible, because the class size is limited in some. They are filled on a first come
first served basis.

Class Size: Capacity is limited in Swimming, Lifesaving, Canoeing, Small Boat Sailing, Sailing, Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery
Merit badges. If you unable to get a class your Scouts need, see the Program Director or Camp Director when arriving at
camp.

The requirements offered at camp column shows those requirements from the 2008 Requirements Book that we will try to
complete at camp. Requirements that are not completed at Camp Comer can be finished at home with unit leaders or merit
badge counselors.

Requirements to do at home column shows those things that the Scout must do either before or after camp. It is the
responsibility of the unit or Scout to arrange for completion of these requirements.

Prerequisites, Other. This column shows minimum ages or other requirements to meet before taking the course, special
forms requiring parent signature, and other remarks. Review this column carefully, as these requirements cannot be waived.

Special Needs – Programs for Scouts with special needs can be developed. Please contact the camp Program Director at
least three weeks prior to arrival to discuss any special needs requirements.

Camp Comer Merit Badges and Programs

Program Periods Class Costs/Fees Requirements Requirements to Prerequisites

Area/Course Offered Size Offered at Camp do at home /Other
Archery MB 1,2,3,4,5 20 None All Read MB Book Able to pull a
bow
Astronomy MB 5 8 None 1,2,3,4,5a,7,810 5b,6,9
Basketry MB 2,3 12 $20.00 All None

Bird Study 2 12 None 1-7 8 Older Scouts

BSA Lifeguard All day at 6 $ 35.00 CPR Age 15, Blue
the lake Certification Tag, swim 500
yards
Camping MB 1,3,4 15 None 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 7, 8d, 9a,b, 10
8a,b,c
Canoeing MB 1,4 30 None 3-10 1,2 Strong
Swimmer –
Blue Tag
Cinematography 2 8 None All None
MB
Citizenship in the 2,4 15 None 1-3, 5-8 4
Nation MB
Citizenship in the 3,5 15 None 1-6 7
World MB
Climbing MB 1&2 or 12 None All
3&4
Communications 1,5 12 None 1-4, 6, 9 5, 7, 8
MB
Computers MB 1,3 8 None All
COPE AM or PM 12 None N/A N/A 14 years
Electronics MB 2 15 None All
Emergency 1, 4 15 None All 8, 9
Preparedness MB
Environmental 3,5 20 None All
Science MB

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Fish & Wildlife 1, 3 15 None 1-4, 6-8 5
MB
First Aid MB 2,3,5 None All 2b
Fishing MB 1,5 12 None All
Forestry MB 6 15 None All
Graphic Arts MB 4 8 None 1,2,3,5,6d,7 4

Indian Lore MB 2, 4 8 Cost of Kits All

Insect Study MB 2 12 None 1,2,4,6,8,9,11 3,5,7,10 Older Scouts

Jackson Outpost Tues-Thurs 12 $ 90.00 N/A N/A 14; Swimmer
Leatherwork MB 1, 3, 4 12 $10.00 All
Lifesaving MB 1, 2,4 30 None 1-12, 14 13ab, 15 Swimming MB
– Blue Tag
Mammal Study MB 2 15 None All
Metal Working MB 1, 2, 4,5 8 None All
Mountain Man AM 12 $40.00 13 and older
Program PM
Motorboating MB 1,4 12 None All State license
Nature MB 4 8 None All
Orienteering MB 3,4 10 None 2-7 1, 8, 9, 10
Eagle Bound 1,2,3,4,5 30 None 1, 2 c-f, 4-7 Balance
(Second Class)
Eagle Bound 1,2,3,4,5 30 None 1, 2, 6-9 Balance
(1st Class)
Eagle Bound 1,2,3,4,5 30 None 4-10a, 11-12 Balance
(Tenderfoot)
Personal Fitness 1,3,5 15 None 2,3,4,5,6,7,9 1b,8 1a
Personal 2,4 15 None 3,4,5,6,7,9,10 1,8
Management
Photography 1,5 15 Varies All
Pioneering MB 1,4 15 None All
Pottery MB 4,5 15 $ 10.00 1-6, 8 7
Radio 4 12 None 1-6 7,8
Railroading 2,4 12 None All
Rifle MB* 1,2,3,4,5 16 None All Read MB Book
Rowing MB 2,3 30 None 3-10 1, 2 Strong
Swimmer –
Blue Tag
Safety MB 2,5 15 None 1,3a,3c,3d,5,7 2,3b,4,6
Sculpture MB 4,5 10 None All
Big enough to
handle a 12 or
Shotgun MB* 1,2,3,4,5 10 $ 15 All Read MB Book 20 gauge
shotgun
Small Boat Sailing 2,3,4 12 None 3-9 1, 2 Strong
MB Swimmer –
Blue Tag
Space Exploration 3,5 12 $15.00 for 1, 3-8 2 Older Scouts
MB rocket
Soil & Water MB 4 12 None All
Swimming MB 1,2,3,4 30 None 3-10 1, 2ab Strong
Swimmer –
Blue Tag
Wilderness 2,5 15 None 1-4, 6-13 1, 5
Survival MB
Wood Work 1,2,3,5 7 Varies All None

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PROGRAM AREA: Core Programs
Shooting Sports Merit Badge Area:
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

Rifle Rifle Rifle Rifle Rifle

Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting
Shotgun Shotgun Shotgun Shotgun Shotgun
Shooting (12 ga) Shooting (20 ga) Shooting (12 ga) Shooting (20 ga) Shooting (20 ga)
Archery Archery Archery Archery Archery
Troop Shoots and Open Shoots arranged with Shooting Sports Director

Field Sports Merit Badge Area:

Climbing Climbing Bouldering Wall
Open Climbing
Sign up for
times
Mountain Man Challenge Mountain Man Challenge
Session I Session II
COPE Session I COPE Session II
Personal Personal Fitness Personal Fitness
Fitness

Scoutcraft Merit Badge Area:

Emergency First Aid First Aid Emergency First Aid
Prepardness Prepared
ness
Camping* Safety Camping* Camping* Safety

Pioneering Wilderness Orienteering Pioneering Wilderness

Survival* Orienteering Survival*

*Camping and Wilderness Survival Overnighter Thursday

Aquatics Merit Badge Area:

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 First Free Troop
Time Swim
Session Time
Non-swimmer Beginner Non- Beginner First Year Camp wide
swimmer Camper Free swim
Lifesaving Lifesaving Rowing Lifesaving First Year Camp wide
Camper Free swim
Swimming Swimming Swimming Swimming First Year Camp wide
Camper Free swim
Canoeing Rowing Kayaking Canoeing First Year Camp wide
Camper Free swim
Motorboating Small boat Small boat Motorboating First Year Camp wide
sailing sailing Camper Free swim
Sail Sail Sail Small boat First Year Camp wide
boarding boarding boarding sailing Camper Free swim

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PROGRAM AREA: Sciences

Occupational & Technology Sciences Merit Badge Area:

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

Cinema- Graphic Arts

Photography tography Computers Photography

Space
Computers Electronics Exploration Radio Astronomy

Railroading Railroading Space

Exploration

Ecological Sciences Merit Badge Area:

Fish & Wildlife Environ- Environ-
Management Insect Study mental Science Nature mental Science

Fishing Fish & Soil & Water Fishing

Bird Wildlife Conservation
Study Management

Mammel Study Forestry

Social Sciences Merit Badge Area:

Communications Citizenship in Citizenship in Citizenship in Citizenship in
Nation the World Nation World

Personal Personal Communications

Management Management

Artistic Sciences Merit Badge Area:

Metal Work Metal Work Basketry Metal Work Metal Work

Wood Indian Lore Wood Indian Lore Pottery &

working working Sculpture

Wood Pottery & Wood

Leatherwork working Leatherwork Sculpture working

Basketry Leatherwork

Handicraft area open during free periods

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 Camp Comer 2010 Daily Schedule
Time SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
7:00 Reveille Reveille

7:15 Morning Assembly Breakfast

delivered to
7:20 – Breakfast campsite
8:00
8:15- Session 1 Troop Check-
9:15 out
9:30- Session 2 Staff Clean
10:30 Camp
10:45- Session 3
11:45
12:00- Lunch/Staff Lunch
1:00 Meeting
1:10 – Check-In Session 4 Session 4
2:10 at/after Safe Swim
1:30 Defense/
Safety
Afloat
2:25 – Swim tests Session 5
3:25 from 1:30
3:30 – until 5:00 Camp Camp
4:45 Camp Activities (Swim, Boat, Shoot, Activities Activities
Climb, Handicraft, Sports, Hike, etc..) 3:30 – 4:00
Water
Carnival
4:15-5:15
4:45 – Troop Ironman Troop Activities
5:45 Activities
6:00 Evening Assembly
6:15 – Dinner
7:15
7:15 – Leader/ Scavenger Scoutmaster Leader Troop/ Troop
8:00 SPL Meeting Hunt Dinner/ Staff Family Time
Games Volley- Time
ball
8:15- Opening Troop Vespers Troop Family Closing
9:30 Campfire Time Time Campfire Campfire
OA Callout
9:30 – Personal Hygiene
10:30 A Scout is Clean --- Take a shower
10:30 Taps
A Scout is Courteous – Quiet hours in effect until reveille

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 2010 Summer Camp—
Camp—Greater Alabama Council
(In-Council)
)
Instructions
Indicate your choice of Camp Comer or Camp Sequoyah
Mark your top three choices of sites and weeks with 1, 2 or 3 in the appropriate boxes.
Tell us the number of youth and leaders you expect to attend.
Submit deposit fees and secure your reservation.

Unit Type
Number Camp Comer (Mentone, AL)
District
$ 205*
Camp Sequoyah (Delta, AL)
$ 205*
____ Week 1 June 6-12 _____ Week 2 June 13-19 ____Week 3 June 20-26
____ Week 4 June 27 – July 3 _____ Week 5 July 4-10

* A $10 per person late fee will be added to all payments made in the final 30 days before your troop
arrives at camp.
Comer Site Max. Sequoyah Site Max. Capacity
Capacity _____Robbers Roost (S1) 32/8
_____Beaver (C1) 60 _____Boiling Springs (S2) 32/8
_____Black Bear (C2) 50 _____Buck’s Hideout (S4) 32/8
_____Bobcat (C3) 56 _____Raccoon Hollow (S5) 32/8
_____Buffalo (C4) 50 _____Boone’s Place (S6) 32/8
_____Fox (C5) 44 _____Bobcat’s Den (S7) 24/8
_____Grizzly Bear (C6) 80 _____Turkey Flats * (S8) 16/8
_____Hawk * (C7) 40 _____Chigger Ridge (S9) 32/8
_____Mountain Lion (C8) 40 _____Deer Run (S10) 32/8
_____Owl (C9) 40 _____Beaver Knoll (S11) 32/8
_____Panther (C10) 52 _____Cherokee Point (S12) 32/8
_____Raccoon (C11) 60 _____Hawk’s Landing (S13) 24/8
_____Wolf (C12) 52 _____Uncle John’s Place (S14) 32/8
_____Wolverine (C13) 60 * Reserved for units with handicapped Scouts
_____Bald Eagle (C14) 30 and/or leaders.
_____ Falcon (C15) 20

$100 Non Refundable Deposit Required

Number of Scouts Number Male adults Number Female adults
Payment Method: Check MC Visa Discover Unit Act
Card # Exp
Name on Card
Signature (Required)
Contact Leader Address

City/State/Zip Phones H: B:

E-Mail Address Fax

Mail to: Greater Alabama Council, P O Box 43307 Birmingham, AL 35243-0307

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Comer 1-2630-416-00 Sequoyah 1-2630-053-00
 2010 Summer Camp—
Camp—Greater Alabama Council
(Out-of-Council)
)
Instructions
Indicate your choice of Camp Comer or Camp Sequoyah
Mark your top three choices of sites and weeks with 1, 2 or 3 in the appropriate boxes.
2010 Summer Camp—
Camp—Greater Alabama Council
Tell us the number of youth and leaders you expect to attend.
Submit deposit fees and secure your reservation.

Unit Type
Number Camp Comer (Mentone, AL)
Council Number $ 230*
Council HQ City ______________ Camp Sequoyah (Delta, AL)
$ 230*

____ Week 1 June 6-12 _____ Week 2 June 13-19 ____Week 3 June 20-26
____ Week 4 June 27 – July 3 _____ Week 5 July 4-10

* A $10 per person late fee will be added to all payments made in the final 30 days before your troop
arrives at camp.

Comer Site Max. Capacity Sequoyah Site Max. Capacity

_____Beaver (C1) 60 _____Robbers Roost (S1) 32/8
_____Black Bear (C2) 50 _____Boiling Springs (S2) 32/8
_____Bobcat (C3) 56 _____Buck’s Hideout (S4) 32/8
_____Buffalo (C4) 50 _____Raccoon Hollow (S5) 32/8
_____Fox (C5) 44 _____Boone’s Place (S6) 32/8
_____Bobcat’s Den (S7) 24/8
_____Grizzly Bear (C6) 80
_____Turkey Flats * (S8) 16/8
_____Hawk * (C7) 40
_____Chigger Ridge (S9) 32/8
_____Mountain Lion (C8) 40
_____Deer Run (S10) 32/8
_____Owl (C9) 40
_____Beaver Knoll (S11) 32/8
_____Panther (C10) 52
_____Cherokee Point (S12) 32/8
_____Raccoon (C11) 60 _____Hawk’s Landing (S13) 24/8
_____Wolf (C12) 52 _____Uncle John’s Place (S14) 32/8
_____Wolverine (C13) 60 * Reserved for units with handicapped Scouts
_____Bald Eagle (C14) 30 and/or leaders.
_____ Falcon (C15) 20

$100 Non Refundable Deposit Required

Number of Scouts Number Male adults Number Female adults
Payment Method: Check MC Visa Discover Unit Act
Card # Exp
Name on Card
Signature (Required)
Contact Leader Address
City/State/Zip Phones H: B:
E-Mail Address Fax
Mail to: Greater Alabama Council, P32O Box 43307 Birmingham, AL 35243-0307
Comer 1-2630-416-00 Sequoyah 1-2630-053-00
2010 Camp Comer Merit Badge and Instruction Selections

Week Attending: _______ Number of Scouts: ______ Troop Number: _____

Scoutmaster’s Name:_______________________ email: __________________________
Daytime Phone: _______________________ Evening Phone:________________________
List selections in order of priority. Include BSA Lifeguard, Mountain Man, Eagle Bound and Merit Badges you want to take.
Class assignments will be based on your priority of interest and availability. Refer to class descriptions for time required for
completion of classes.
Scouts 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 4th Choice 5th Choice 6th Choice 7th Choice
Name:

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Unit Pre Camp Swim Test

Unit Number: _________________ Date of Swim Test: ________________________

Swim Classification
Full Name: (Please Print)
Non-Swimmer Beginner Swimmer
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

Name of Person Conducting Test:

___________________________________ __________________________________
Print Name Signature

Unit Leader:
___________________________________ __________________________________
Print Name Signature

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Commissioner’s Campsite Award
Week: __________________ Campsite: _________________________ Unit: _______

Campsite Inspection Item Points Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Score

1. Duty roster posted and filled out

5/day
completely
2. Floors clean and swept 10/day
3. Personal gear stowed neatly. No
10/day
hangers over ridge pole
4. Activity shelter clean and orderly 10/day
5. Latrine / showers Floors swept and
5/day
clean
6.Toilets, urinals, showers, sinks and
5/day
drains clean
7. Dry toilet paper in each stall 5/day
8. Fireguard plan posted and filled out 5/day
9. Campsite area and trail clear of litter
5/day
and trash
10. Garbage removed each morning
5/day
11. Patrol flags displayed 5/day
12. American flag displayed 5/day
13. Troop flag displayed 5/day
14. Campsite and incoming trails are
5/day
free of hazards
Total Points 85/day

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 Commissioner’s Camp Spirit Award

Week:_______________ Campsite:________________Unit:__________

Description Points S M T W T F Score

1. Scout spirit displayed 10/day

2. Troop properly uniformed at dinner 5/day

3. Troop attended morning flag ceremony 5/day

X
4. Troop attended evening flag ceremony 5/day

5. Troop provided one youth member, per 5/day

meal to help with dining hall clean-up
6. SPL attended SPL meeting 10/day

7. At least 50% of troop attended vesper 20

service
8. Troop helped conduct a camp flag 20
ceremony
9. Troop provided a song or cheer prior to 15
meal on the parade ground
10. Troop participated in camp wide 20
games
11. Troop represented in Mile Swim 15
12. At least 50% of Scouts in troop earned 20
at least one merit badge
13. Troop provided skit or song for 20
campfire program
14. Troop conducted its own evening 20
program (such as ice cream social or
campfire) once during the week
15. Troop participated in inter-troop 20
activity not organized by camp
16. Troop performed approved camp 30
improvement (Schedule with Camp
Commissioner)
Total Points 405

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 Camp Comer and Sequoyah Staff/CIT Application
Greater Alabama Council, Boy Scouts of America
Mail or fax completed application to:
PO Box 43307, Birmingham, AL 35243 Fax 205-970-0349

Name: Date: / /
Address
Current BSA Registration:
City/State/Zip Yes No
Home Phone Unit
School Phone Position
Email Address Council
Shirt Size BSA Rank
Age by June 1, 2010
Please list any first aid training certificates (include expiration date)
Please list any lifeguard or other training certificates (include expiration date)

Have you served on Summer Camp Staff before? Yes No

If yes, where and how many years.
Please indicate which camp you are applying for: Comer Sequoyah
High School Graduate? __Yes __No School

College Graduate? __Yes __No School

Please list three non-related references we may call who are familiar with you:

Name Address Phone Relationship

Scoutmaster name Phone

Email Signature

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 Camp Staff Positions
Please indicate your first three choices (number 1, 2, 3); be sure to apply only for a position for which you meet
the age requirements.

Minimum Age 14 Minimum Age 18 Minimum Age 21

(By June 1, 2010)
__Counselor in Training
Minimum Age 15
(By June 1, 2010)
__Trading Post Staff
__Ecology Staff
__Handicraft Staff
__Shooting Sports Staff
__Asst Quartermaster
__Scoutcraft Staff
__Climbing Staff
__Eagle Bound Staff
__Aquatic Staff
__ Dining Hall Staff
__Humanities Staff
(By June 1, 2010)
__Camp Commissioner
__Ecology Director
__Handicraft Director
__Quartermaster
__Scoutcraft Director
__High Adventure Staff
__Dining Hall Steward
__Archery Director
__Eagle Bound Director
__Humanities Director
Please Print
(By June 1, 2010)
__Shooting Sports Director
__Aquatics Director
__Chaplain
__High Adventure Director
__Dining Hall Manager
__Climbing Director
__Trading Post Manager
__C.O.P.E. Director
__Program Director

Please list dates available for employment: From: __/__/__ To: __/__/__

Why do you want to become a member of the 2010 Greater Alabama Council Staff?

______
____________________________________________________________________________________
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 FROM THE SOUTH
Exit at AL Hwy 35, go right Thru Ft Payne (Watch for left turn and right turn) and up the mountain. At
the top, take Co Rd 89 Left 6 miles to STOP sign Go left .9 miles to STOP. Go right 1 mile to Comer

FROM THE NORTH

Exit AL Hwy 40, go left 1 mile to US 11, go right 300 ft. to AL HWY 117, go left 2.8 miles to Tutwiler
Gap Road, Go right 1 mile to County Rd 89. Go right 2.4 miles to Comer.

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White Water Rafting - Waiver and Release of Liability

Read Carefully-Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OF TENNESSEE furnishing service and/or equipment to enable me to participate in
WHITEWATER RAFTING, I agree as follows:

I fully understand and acknowledge that outdoor recreational activities have: (A) inherent risks, dangers and hazards and such exists in my use
of (Circle One) RAFTING, RAPPELLING, CLIMBING, ROPES COURSE, TUBING, CANOE/KAYAK LIVERY Equipment and my
participation in WHITEWATER RAFTING activities; (B) my participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in
injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that
could cause serious disability; (C) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the owners, employees, officers or agents of,
but not limited to, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE OF TENNESSEE, the state of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority; the negligence of
the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract , the force of nature or other causes. Risks and dangers may arise
from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes including, but not limited to, guide decision making, including that a guide may misjudge terrain,
weather, trail or river route location, and water levels, risks of falling out of or drowning while in a raft, canoe/kayak and such other risk,
hazards and dangers that are integral to recreational activities that take place in a wilderness, outdoor or recreational environment; and (D) by
my participation in these activities and for use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or
damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the owners, agents, officers, or employees of OUTDOOR
ADVENTURES OF TENNESSEE, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend
and indemnify OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OF TENNESSEE, the state of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority and their owners,
agents, officers and employees from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services
or otherwise which may arise out of my use of rafting equipment or my participation in WHITEWATER REFTING, RAPPELLING,
CLIMBING, ROPES COURSE, TUBING OR CANOE/KAYAK LIVERY activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing,
discharging and waiving any claims or actions that I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the owners,
agents, officers or employees of OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OF TENNESSEE.

I have read the above waiver and release and by signing it agree. It is my intention to exempt and relieve OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OF
TENNESSEE from liability for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death caused by negligence or any other cause.

Signature: ________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___/___/___

Date of Activities From ___/___/___ to ___/___/___

Address of Participant (please print)
Street: ________________________________________ City: _____________________
State: _________________________________________ Zip: ______________________
(If less than 18 years old)
Signature of Parent or Guardian: ____________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________________

(Please print)

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