Professional Documents
Culture Documents
OPERATING SCHEDULE
Onteora Scout Reservation operates from Sunday afternoon until Saturday morning. This
schedule allows us to provide staff continuity and strong service while a troop is at camp, as well
as giving the staff time to ensure campsites are ready for Sundays check-in.
Units that are staying in camp for two weeks should contact the Camp Director before camp to
make the necessary arrangements for the weekend between the two weeks. The camp office can
provide you with information on local attractions, community events and other day trips for your
unit during your stay over.
Week 1
JULY 10-16
Week 2
JULY 17-23
Week 3
JULY 24-30
Week 4
JULY 31-Aug 6
Week 5
Aug 7-13
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7:00
7:45
8:00
Friday
9:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
10:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
11:00
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
12:15
Emergency Drill
At Long House
12:30
1:30
3:00
Camp Check-in,
Medical Rechecks, Swim
Tests, and Site
Setup
4:00
5:45
Camp Assembly
LUNCH (BUFFET STYLE)
Troop Open Program (SPLs register the day before for their area/activity) & OA Hour of Service
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
MB Sessions
DINNER AT
5:30PM
6:00
Find Out Fair &
Opening
Ceremony
AFTER
DINNER
10:00
Evening Program
OA Lodge Mtg.
Trading Post
Social
8:30
Evening Program
Opening
Campfire
Night Shoot
Evening Program
Evening Program
Mountain Man
Rendezvous
OA Brotherhood
Ceremony
OA Ice Cream
Social
Night Bike
Movie Night
Astronomy
Outpost
Wilderness
Survival Outpost
In-Site Troop
Reflections
OA Social
Camp-Wide Fire
All Religious
Services
Closing
Campfire
OUR PROGRAM
The Onteora program offers fun and adventure with a specific goal. The Theodore Roosevelt
Council provides a program for Troop Leaders to use in helping their Scouts grow and learn.
This program is developed to provide activities for the individual Scout, for buddies, for patrols,
and for the Troop as a whole.
BOY - Merit badge programs and advancement opportunities are designed to help the Scout meet
his own personal advancement goals. In addition, awards are handed out during the week to
individuals who demonstrate particular skills in certain areas.
BUDDY - Scouts should always travel in groups of at least two. Certain activities have been
prepared in the week, which encourage this principle and allow for Scouts to have fun, together.
PATROL - Baden-Powell once said that the patrol was the secret for the success of Scouting.
One job of the summer camp is to strengthen patrols and their efficacy; as such, events are
planned throughout the week, to do just that.
TROOP - Troops will also have the opportunity to compete and work with each other in
demonstrating their unit pride and troop skill. Campsite visitations will be on a unit basis, as well
as recognitions for special achievements in programming and scout spirit.
TROOP PROGRAM
Every troop is encouraged to use the Individual/Troop Program Schedule, along with the Merit
Badge and Activity Schedule, to plan their week. There is simply not enough time to do
everything at camp (as it should be), so plan wisely and enjoy.
Be sure not to over-program your troop or your scouts, but plan your program accordingly to
your wants and needs. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to conduct a quality Troop
Program. Rank Advancement, Training, Campsite Improvement Projects, and Cracker-barrel are
just a few of things that may be right for your troops time at camp.
CUSTOM TROOP PROGRAM
Want to do something that you havent found in the program? Have a Troop Tradition you would
like to continue? The Onteora Staff is here to assist you. Talk to the Program Director if you
would like to design a Custom Troop Program; we will do everything we can to make it work!
OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR TROOPS
Come ready for even more! The Senior Patrol Lear and Scoutmaster Sunday Orientation Meeting
will include listings of weekly variant programming. And, daily SPL & SM meetings will further
the implementation of our ever-expanding, quality program.
2016 OSR PROGRAM GUIDE
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Cost
Cost
Cost
$25-30
$10
$10-15
$10-15
$10-15
9AM
9AM
X
X
10AM
X
X
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
X
Pre Req.
Y
X
X
11AM
10AM
Pre Req.
3PM
X
Y
Y
4PM
Pre Req.
X
X
X
Cost
Pre Req.
Cost
Pre Req.
Y
Y
Bait $
$15
$20
$30
Y
Y
Cost
9AM
Cost
MEDICAL/HEALTH (CH)
Emergency Preparedness*
Fire Safety
First Aid*
Medicine
Search & Rescue
9AM
9AM
9AM
Cost
Cost
$15
Cost
Climbing
Automotive Maintenance
Electricity*
Farm Mechanics
Fly Fishing*
Home Repair
Painting
Plumbing
Welding
Woodwork
SALES & FINANCE (TP)
Personal Management*
Salesmanship
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
X
X
X
X
X
O
P
E
N
Y
Y
X
X
Pre Req.
Y
Y
Y
X
WEDNESDAY 8:30PM
10AM
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
X
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
X
Pre Req.
Y
4PM
X
Pre Req.
X
3PM
PM Work
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Y
Y
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
Y
Y
4PM
Pre Req.
X
TUESDAY 9PM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
9-11AM
3-5PM
X
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
9AM
10AM
X
11AM
X
Y
Y
X
X
1:30PM
OPEN
3PM
X
4PM
X
Pre Req.
Y
Cost
Cost
9AM
9AM
$15
$15
Rifle (12+)
Shotgun (13+)
Cost
STEM (CH)
Animation
Aviation*
Digital Technology*
Engineering
Game Design
Inventing
Robotics
10AM
11AM
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
9AM
3PM
4PM
Pre Req.
Y
X
X
Y
PM Work
Y
Y
4PM
FREE
SHOOT
Pre Req.
X
X
X
10AM
FREE
SHOOT
X
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
O
P
E
N
X
FREE
SHOOT
11AM
X
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
FREE
SHOOT
3PM
X
4PM
X
Pre Req.
Y
Y
X
X
X
Cost
$25
Pre Req.
Cost
$15
PAINTBALL (RAPPAHANNOCK)
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
Paintball Classes
X
X
OPEN
X
X
Night Time Action Target Course
MONDAY, TUESDAY, & THURSDAY 8:30PM
THE BSA STRICTLY PROHIBITS SHOOTING PAINTBALL MARKERS AT OTHER PEOPLE OR PEOPLE
LIKE OBJECTS. THIS CLASS WILL STRICTLY SHOOT ONLY AT DESIGNATED TARGETS, ON A RANGE &
ACTION TARGET COURSE. ALSO, ALL THOSE WISHING TO USE THE ACTION TARGET COURSE MUST
FIRST EARN THEIR RANGE SAFETY CARD BY TAKING THE DAILY CLASS OR COMPLETING AN OPEN
TIME CERTIFICATION SESSION.
Pre Req.
AQUATICS
Check out the Aquatics Program at Orchard Lake! All Aquatic Programming is under the
supervision of a Nationally Certified BSA Aquatics Instructor. All of our Aquatics Staff are BSA
Lifeguards and hold CPR Certifications. Our Boating area has Rowboats, Canoes, Kayaks,
Paddleboards, and Sailboats. Fishing poles are available for sale at the Trading Post. Adult
Leaders are asked to serve as additional lifeguards in their free time.
AQUATICS
Canoeing
Kayaking &Kayaking BSA
Lifesaving*
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Instructional Swim
Snorkeling BSA, Mile Swim BSA, &
Paddleboard BSA
Polar Bear Swim
BSA Lifeguard*
Canoeing
Kayaking & Kayaking BSA
Lifesaving *
Rowing
Small Boat Sailing
Swimming
Instructional Swim
Snorkeling BSA, Mile Swim BSA, &
Paddleboard BSA
Mile Swim BSA (attend ALL week)
BSA Lifeguard (attend ALL week)
9AM
10AM
X
11AM
X
10-11:30AM
X
10-11:30AM
X
1:30PM
3PM
X
O
P
E
N
3-4:30PM
3-4:30PM
X
X
X
TUESDAY 7AM-7:30AM
ALL DAY
Scouts must have passed swimmers test.
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
4PM
BSA LIFEGUARD
The purpose of the BSA Lifeguard is to provide
an intensive training program in aquatics safety
for older Scouts and adult leaders.
Participant Qualifications: 15+, earned
st
Swimming & Lifesaving MB, and 1 Class rank
or recommendation of unit leader
Note: First Aid and Professional Rescuer
CPR/AED certifications needs to be earned prior
to camp, or within 120 days of starting the
program.
Completion of the course earns participants a 3 year lifeguard certification, recognized at all
BSA camps and events. In many states, BSA lifeguards may work at public beaches and camps.
Lifeguarding Camp will also provide participants with training, information, and skills to
prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies, during unit swimming activities.
It expands the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training. Persons
completing the training should be better able to assess their preparation to supervise unit
swimming events. Skills training will include:
COMMUNICATIONS
Cit. in the World
Communications*
Disabilities Awareness
Journalism*
Law
Moviemaking
Photography
Public Speaking*
Signs, Signals, and Codes
Theatre*
9AM
10AM
X
X
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
3PM
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
X
Recommended for older scouts. Research and Lecture
Intensive.
No prerequisites.
Recommended for older scouts. Writing and Speech Intensive.
Can work on req. 5 before camp.
No prerequisites come and enjoy!
No Costs
No Costs
Law
Moviemaking
No Costs
Photography
No Costs
Public Speaking
No Costs
No Costs
Communications
Disabilities Awareness
Journalism
4PM
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
CRAFT LODGE
Everyone should leave camp with some things they made! Work on a variety of craft projects
and merit badges. Work on making or updating your Troop Plaque. This area is PERFECT for
scouts of all ages.
CRAFT LODGE
Art
Basketry
Graphic Arts
Leatherwork
Pulp & Paper
Sculpture
Woodcarving
9AM
X
X
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
X
No Costs
Basketry
$25 to $30
Sculpture
$10 to $15
Woodcarving
$10 to $15
Leatherwork
4PM
X
X
X
Art
Graphic Arts
3PM
X
$10
$10 to $15
No Costs
FIELD SPORTS
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
Athletics*
X
Cycling*
X
O
Fishing
X
P
X
E
Personal Fitness*
X
N
Space Exploration
X
X
Sports*
X
Golf
ONE FULL DAY (TBA)
Horsemanship
ONE FULL DAY (TBA)
BOTH, GOLF & HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES ARE ONE FULL DAY COURSES ITS THE SCOUTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING UP MISSED
WORK WITH OTHER COUNSELORS.
Athletics
Cycling
Fishing
Personal Fitness
Space Exploration
Sports
Golf
Horsemanship
No Costs
No Costs
As Desired
No Costs
$15
No Costs
$20
$30
GLAIZE
American Cultures/American Heritage
Archaeology
Cit. in the Nation*
Indian Lore
Metalwork
Music/Bugling*
Wilderness Survival
Wilderness Survival Outpost
American Cultures/ American Heritage
Archaeology
Indian Lore
Metalwork
Music/Bugling
Wilderness Survival
9AM
10AM
11AM
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
3PM
4PM
X
X
X
WEDNESDAY 8:30PM
AC - Work on req.1 before camp.
AH - Work on req. 3c & 4 before camp
Scouts should have interest in this field
and can do research.
Can work on req. 8 and 9 before camp.
Recommended for older scouts. Writing
and lecture intensive.
Work on req. 2 & 8 before camp.
No prerequisites come and enjoy!
Additional time for requirement
completions will be made available, as
needed.
Work on req. 3 before camp.
Recommended for those with camping
experience.
Bring materials for req. 5.
This will be a camp-wide outpost that will
also serve as the time for those enrolled in
Wilderness Survival to complete
requirement 8.
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
$10 to $15
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
MEDICAL/HEALTH
Emergency Preparedness*
Fire Safety
First Aid*
Medicine
Search & Rescue
Emergency Preparedness
Fire Safety
First Aid
Medicine
9AM
10AM
X
X
X
11AM
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
3PM
4PM
X
X
X
X
NATURE
Animal Science
Astronomy
Chemistry
Environmental Science*
Fish & Wildlife Management / Soil &
Water Conservation*
Forestry
Geology
Mammal Study
Mining in Society
Nature*
Reptile & Amphibian Study*
Astronomy Outpost
9AM
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
4PM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
TUESDAY 9PM
Animal Science
No Costs
Astronomy
No Costs
Chemistry
No Costs
Environmental Science
No Costs
Mining in Society
Nature
No Costs
No Costs
Astronomy Outpost
No Costs
Mammal Study
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
OLDER BOY
Climbing
Automotive Maintenance
Electricity*
Farm Mechanics
Fly Fishing*
Home Repair
Painting
Plumbing
Welding
Woodwork
Climbing
Automotive Maintenance
Electricity
Farm Mechanics
Fly Fishing
Home Repair
Painting
Plumbing
Welding
Woodwork
9AM
10AM
11AM
1:30PM
3PM
9-11AM
X
X
O
P
E
N
X
X
X
X
X
4PM
3-5PM
X
X
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
As Desired
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
$15
No Costs
Personal Management
Salesmanship
9AM
10AM
X
11AM
1:30PM
OPEN
3PM
X
4PM
X
No Costs
No Costs
MAKE SURE TO COME & VISIT THE TRADING POST FOR A WIDE ASSORTMENT
OF PROGRAM MATERIALS, MERCHANDISE, AND CONCESSIONS!
BELOW LISTED ARE THE STANDARD TRADING POST HOURS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
XXX
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
8:30AM-10AM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
1PM-5PM
XXX
7PM-8PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-10PM
7PM-8PM
XXX
9:30PM-10PM
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
9:30PM-10PM
XXX
The Trading Post at the Long House is now stocked by BSA Supply and carries essential camp
needs such as propane cylinders, toothpaste, and soap to last minute cracker-barrel
ingredients. Merit badge pamphlets and Scout supplies, snacks/refreshments, specialty camp
souvenirs, and outdoor supplies are available. Campers will want to have spending money.
$50.00 is enough to meet most needs.
Be sure to visit the Trading Post, during posted hours.
SCOUTCRAFT
Camping/Backpacking/Hiking (CBH)*
Cooking*
Geocaching
Orienteering*
Pioneering*
Totin Chip, Paul Bunyan Woodsman,
and Firemn Chit
Cooking
Geocaching
Orienteering
Pioneering
9AM
X
X
10AM
11AM
X
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
3PM
X
X
4PM
X
X
SHOOTING SPORTS
Archery
Rifle
Shotgun
Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting
Free Shoot
9AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
10AM
FREE
SHOOT
X
11AM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
1:30PM
O
P
E
N
3PM
X
X
FREE
SHOOT
4PM
FREE
SHOOT
X
No Costs
$15
$15
STEM
Animation
Aviation
Digital Technology*
Engineering
Game Design
Inventing
Robotics
Animation
Aviation
Digital Technology*
Engineering
Game Design
Inventing
Robotics
9AM
10AM
11AM
X
X
X
X
X
1:30PM
3PM
O
P
E
N
4PM
X
X
X
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
No Costs
ATV PROGRAM (9AM-12PM & 3PM-6PM) | (TUES & THURS NIGHT OUTPOSTS)
ATV
9AM-12PM
1:30PM
3PM-6PM
ATV RiderCourse (14+)
X
X
OPEN
ATV classes are ONE day/ONE session only its the Scouts responsibility to arrange for making up missed
work with other counselors
This half-day intensive program is being offered to those scouts 14+, and will be led by
two 18+ ATV Safety Institute Certified Instructors. In addition to the daytime
instruction being offered, scouts will be invited to partake in a lottery system for an
ATV overnight outpost, on either Tuesday or Thursday evening (space availability is
limited). Also, this year the National Office has implemented a mandatory
introductory course for all those partaking in the use of our ATVs. The
introductory course will be offered 2-5pm, on Sunday (during check-in). Please
prepare accordingly.
All participants must fill out the ATV Program Participation and Hold-Harmless
Agreement, found on the next page. In addition, all participants must bring long pants,
long sleeve shirts, and boots covering the ankle. Finally, participants agree to abide by
safe riding principles, the principles of Tread Lightly, and commit to HAVING FUN!
THIS PROGRAM COSTS AN ADDITIONAL $25 PER PARTICIPANT. SPACE IS
LIMITED, SO SIGN UP QUICKLY!
In addition to the regularly scheduled paintball sessions, were excited to offer a night time action target
course, where Scouts can test their skills and work together in navigating a unique and exciting course
opportunity. All Scouts who attend and complete the course instruction over the week, along with
staffing one session during afternoon or evening program will earn a special edition commemorative
paintball patch!
Scout Craft
Medical/Health
Dan Beard
Handicraft
Nature/Ecology
Field Sports
The Glaize
Shooting Sports
TRADING POST
ACTIVITY
Open Swim & Boating, Instructional Swim, Snorkeling BSA,
Kayaking BSA, Mile Swim, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Pioneering Projects, Geocaching & Orienteering Course
Offerings, Specialty Cooking, and Additional
Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Triage Response Scenarios, CPR & First Aid Certifications,
and Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Back to the Basics Challenges, Minuteman Knot Inductions,
and Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Open Craft Time, Paint-a-Rock Competition, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Nature Hikes, Animal Feedings, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Camp Games, Sports, and Additional
Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Blacksmithing, Tomahawk Throwing, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Open Shoots, Specialty Shoots (Watermelon Archery,
Pudding Shotgun, Balloon Rifle, etc.), and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Welding, Service Projects, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Open Climb & Rappel, and Additional Merit Badge
Studies/Practice
Musician Rock Out Sessions, Camera Checkouts, and
Additional Merit Badge Studies/Practice
Open Riding Time for all those who previously went through
a class session.
Open Shoots and Action Target Course operation for all those
who have taken their Range Safety Certification, and Range
Safety Certification Course
OPEN COME ENJOY & SOCIALIZE!!!
- DAILY SPECIALS -
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Staff Bounty
Hunt
(James E West
Parade Field)
Sports Night
(James E West
Parade Field)
Mountain Man
Rendezvous
(Field Sports)
The Pinnacle!
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field)
Shooting
Competition
(Shooting
Sports)
Water
Carnival &
Anything
Can Float
Competition
(Aquatics)
Jewish
Service
(Craft Lodge
7:00pm)
Night Rappel
14+
(Climbing
Wall)
Dutch Oven
Cooking
Competition
(Long House for
Judging
8:30pm)
Camp-Wide
Fire
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field
8:00pm)
Interfaith
Service
(All Faith
Chapel
7:45pm)
OA
Brotherhood
Ceremony
(As Needed)
In-Site Troop
Reflections &
Evaluations
(Camp-Wide)
Night Rappel
14+
(Climbing
Wall)
Trading Post
Social
(Trading Post)
FRIDAY
Catholic
Service
(All Faith
Chapel
7:00pm)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Opening
Campfire
(Campfire Ring)
Night Shoot
(Shooting
Sports
9:00pm)
Night Bike
(Field Sports
9:00pm)
Movie Night
(Long House
8:30pm)
Night Shoot
(Shooting
Sports
9:00pm)
Closing
Campfire
(Campfire
Ring)
Veterans &
Eagle Social
(Long House 9:00pm)
Astronomy
Outpost
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field
9:00pm)
Wilderness
Survival Outpost
(Orchard Lake
Parade Field 9:00pm)
OA Social
(Long House 9:00pm)
THE PINNACLE!
Welcome to Onteora Scout Reservations
most intense camp-wide competition, to date!
In our Thursday night program of, The
Pinnacle!, units, scouts, and leaders will be
pushed to their limits. This Triathlon, meets
marathon, meets Man vs. Wild event will test
scout skills including, but not limited to,
swimming, canoeing, mountain biking, running,
fire building, knot tying, scouting trivia, and
more! So, BE PREPARED!
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
CRAZY
PJ DAY
CRAZY
HAT &
SOCK
DAY
CRAZY
MT. MAN
DAY
THROWBACK
THURSDAY
OSR
PRIDE
DAY
SPORTS NIGHT
Lets get ready to rumble! The James E West
Parade Field will be taken over by storm, with
every sport and pick-up game you can
imagine. Weve got Ultimate Frisbee,
Volleyball, Can Jam, Horseshoes, Soccer, a
new basketball hoop, and more. We have
something for everyone. This is the perfect
time to wear your favorite teams jersey, get in
to patrols, and battle to see whos got skills.
Good luck!
SHOOTING COMPETITION
Make your way to the rifle, shotgun, or
archery range and enjoy the many
challenges to be offered. The shooting
sports competition will range in events,
from trying to shoot out the flame on a
candlestick, to hitting a watermelon with
an arrow. Test your luck, and aim to have a
blast lets see what youre made of!
CAMP-WIDE FIRE
This is a great opportunity to just sit back,
relax, and have a good time with friends.
Enjoy the warm fire, alongside roasted
marshmallows, and plenty of great music.
Consider this the social hour of the week
a chance for staff and campers to wash
their worries away and enjoy the rustic
splendor of the outdoors, in the best of
company.
Much like the training for volunteer leaders in the Boy Scouts of America, the Counselor in
Training Program is divided into two Program Specific Weeks. The course focuses on personal
growth for the CIT. By concentrating on self-confidence, self-motivation, and initiative,
CITs are able to realize a higher level of potential. CITs are trained in leadership development
and teamwork by operating within the group to accomplish tasks. There is an emphasis on team
unity and learning how to effectively set the example. Written evaluations help to gauge progress
and improvement. This is a necessary preparation to be successful as a CIT and future staff
member.
These Program Specific weeks are designed to give CITs the opportunity to serve under the
tutelage of the Onteora Staff. The goal for the CIT is to gain a working knowledge of the
responsibilities of a staff member, as well as getting a clearer picture of the structure of the
Onteora Staff and its varied departments. Staff will work side-by-side and coach the CIT in the
different program offerings, in their respective departments.
Buckskin Lodge will offer service and fellowship opportunities throughout the summer, in
addition to a Brotherhood ceremony.
CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
Current fees are posted on the roster form (download from the camp
website). Upon arrival at Onteora Scout Reservation, leaders should
turn in a roster and the additional fees for Brotherhood Candidates
upon check-in please submit the OA Candidate Registration form with
individual candidate registrations attached to the OA Coordinator. The
Buckskin Lodge will be handling its own paperwork at summer camp,
so please do not include any Order of the Arrow fees with any other
camp fees.
** Fee includes meals from Thursday Dinner - Friday Breakfast
DISTINGUISHED CAMP ARROWMEN AWARD
The OA is proud to continue the Distinguished Camp Arrowmen Award Program. This is a
unique and exciting opportunity for those arrowmen attending camp to participate in the wide
array of OA programs and be recognized for their upstanding service and commitment to
bettering OSR. Please ask the OA Coordinator for more information!
*** Ordeals this year will be offered July 15th-17th & July 29th-31st ***
More information to be announced
OA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY
HOUR OF
SERVICE
(1:30-2:30)
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
HOUR OF
SERVICE
(1:30-2:30)
Ice Cream Social
(Long House)
HOUR OF
SERVICE
(1:30-2:30)
OA Brotherhood
Ceremony
(As Needed)
OA Social
(Long House 9:00pm)
FRIDAY
OSR ELITE
The OSR Elite award is designed to recognize units who go above and beyond, in their week at
camp, and in the scouting movement. Units must meet the following requirements, and return
this sheet, checked and signed, to the Head Commissioner, by Thursday, at 5pm.
A minimum of one Scoutmaster, or unit leader, is present and on time at all designated
Commissioner Roundtables, the Leaders Breakfast, and all other necessary functions.
The Senior Patrol Leader or designee must attend all SPL Meetings.
A minimum of one Scoutmaster, or unit leader, earns the Scoutmaster Merit Badge.
Fireguard, Emergency sheet, Duty roster, Program schedule, and troop progress posted on
campsite bulletin board at all times.
Troop must make an average score of 90 points on campsite visitations.
Troop performs camp assigned service responsibilities; clean showers, grace at a meal, etc.
All unit members wear proper uniform to evening meals and camp fires, and are on time.
Troop performs at least one approved camp service project.
At least 80% of troop successfully passes uniform inspection.
At least 30% of troop attends one of the camp-wide outpost programs.
Troop participated in at least 3 of the evening camp-wide events (legends programs).
OA members represent unit at the Order of the Arrow Social.
Troop plans and cooks at least one meal in their site.
Troop plans and carries out their own campfire program.
Troop Demonstrates Scout Spirit and actively lives out the Scout Oath and Law.
DATE
AREA DIRECTOR
SIGNATURE
Aquatics
Scout Craft
First Aid Station/Shelter
Dan Beard
Handicraft
Nature/Ecology
Field Sports
The Glaize
Shooting Sports
Older Boy Program
Climbing
Communications
ATV
Paintball
Trading Post
Administration Building
Health Lodge
2) Participate in at least one approved training opportunity (First Aid & CPR, Climb on
Safely, Leave No Trace, BSA Lifeguard, Basic Leader Training, etc.)
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TRAINING TYPE
TRAINER SIGNATURE
3) Assist with Merit Badge Instruction, or teach an additional Merit Badge (with approval
and guidance from the Program Director and his/her staff)
MERIT BADGE
INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE
TUES
WED
SHOTGUN
HORSESHOES
CHALLENGE
CANOE
SWAMP
THUR
FRI
SHILLELAGH
STAFF
GOLF
RECOGNITION
VOLUNTEERS
Could you spare a week this summer to help troops have a successful
camp experience? Volunteer for a week at summer camp, as a Camp
Commissioner! We also encourage volunteers to assist with Merit
Badge Instruction, if you have a badge that you would like to offer at
camp while you are with or without your troop. Please fill out the
volunteer merit badge council or form and get in no later than June
15th.
http://www.trcbsa.org/Resources/Forms/Camping/
BoyScoutResidentCamp
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Onteora Staff will recognize campers in countless ways, for their
success and/or participation in everything from the 1st Year Camper
Program (Dan Beard) to the coveted OSR Elite! We are making it our
mission to reward as many as possible for their actions in furthering the
vision of Onteora and the scouting program. From trophies, to ribbons, to
patches, to outdoor equipment, and more we want campers to be proud of
what theyve done because we certainly are!
Rock
ONTEORA
2016
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