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First Year CamperProgram GuideFor Use At Boy Scout Resident CampsSecond Edition, fourth RevisionMarch, 2005

First Year CamperProgram GuideFor Use At Boy Scout Resident CampsSecond Edition, fourth Revisionmarch, 2005

First Year Camper Program Guide2First Year Camper Program GuideWritten by Andrew J. Miller, First Year Camper (Rawhide) Director, Bert Adams ScoutReservation, Atlanta Area Council, 2002-2003.All portions, except those mentioned below, are 2000-2005 Andrew J. Miller. All RightsReserved.Local BSA Councils may freely reproduce this booklet for use at summer camp, as long as creditis given to the author and he is informed as to the name of the camp where it is being used. Anyother use requires written permission from the author. Modification of this work is permittedonly in adapting this program to the needs and resources of the local council; a copy of themodified work must be sent to the author.Most games and all Scoutmaster’s Minutes have been copied from Troop Program Resources forScout Troops and Varsity Teams, 1999 Boy Scouts of America.The menus in the Appendix have been adapted from the Atlanta Area Council Green Bar JuniorLeader Training Conference.Portions on preparing presentations have been adapted from the National Junior LeaderInstructor Camp Staff Guide, 1999 edition, National Council, Boy Scouts of America.The “Giving Effective Presentations” section was adapted from the Junior Leader TrainingConference Staff Guide, 1993 edition, National Council, Boy Scouts of America.Some illustrations in the “Map and Compass 1” presentation have been taken from the Boy ScoutHandbook, 11 ed., 1998 Boy Scouts of America.The author welcomes any and all comments, suggestions, and (constructive) criticisms. He isalso interested in where this Guide is used. Contact him by e-mail atamiller@pioneeringprojects.org or by postal mail at:Andrew J. Miller4550 E. Brookhaven Dr.Atlanta, GA 30319Last revised: March 6, 20052.1—Changed page order and recipes.2.2—Added new presentations, forms, and notes pages; changed Troop Meetings; revised menus2.3—Added Quartermaster’s Handbook, changed Interpatrol Activities, added requirements topresentations, changed page order, and modified daily rotation schedule.2.4—Added vegetarian alternative menus, other minor updates.2.4.1—Added introduction.2.4.2—Fixed pagination.A profound thanks is due to Mickey Goodson, Brenton Clemons, and David Lomax for theirhelp, advice, support, and guidance. Without them, this guide would not have been created, norwould it be the resource that I hope it is.

First Year Camper Program Guide3Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS.3INTRODUCTION .7PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION .11PROGRAM OPERATION .13STAFF JOB DESCRIPTIONS .14PATROL ORGANIZATION / HOME TROOP CONTRIBUTION.16REQUIREMENTS COVERED .17STAFF DEVELOPMENT .19The Staff Welcome Letter .19STAFF WEEK SCHEDULE .21Initiative Games.21Visit Program Area and Welcome.21Unpack Equipment / Finish Organizing Equipment.21Program Overview—Daily Schedule .22Skill Review / Final Skill Review.22Skill Application—Set Up Tarps / Erect Flagpole / Finish Tarp Setup.22Troop Meeting Games.22Giving Effective Presentations .22Practice Presentations.22Mock Troop Meeting .221 Mile Orienteering Course—Setup .225 Mile Hike—Scout and Setup .221 Mile Orienteering Course—Run.22Other Program Liaison Meeting .23Cooking the Daily Meals .23Troop Meeting Area Setup.235 Mile Hike Station Mock Run / Setup .23Package Dry Goods .23Anything Else That Needs to be Done / Final Preparations .23Commitment Ceremony .23PRECAMP PLANNING .25THE DAILY PROGRAM .27DAILY SCHEDULE.29PROGRAM NOTES .31Overall.31Sunday (Day 1).31Monday (Day 2) .31Tuesday (Day 3) .32Wednesday (Day 4) .32Thursday (Day 5).32Friday (Day 6) .32FIRST AID SYLLABUS .33SHARED PROGRAM ELEMENTS .35Morning Assembly .37Cooking .39Daily Presentations.39Day 2: Food Handling .39Day 3: Plan a Menu / Utensils.39Day 4: Cooking Fire vs. Lightweight Stove .40Day 5: Review.40

First Year Camper Program Guide4Menus.40Guests.40Patrol Leaders’ Council Meetings.41General Format .41Day 2 (Monday) .41Day 3 (Tuesday) .41Day 4 (Wednesday) .41Day 5 (Thursday).41Day 6 (Friday) .41Closing Session of the Day.43SUNDAY (DAY 1).45Pre-Program Staff Meeting.47Troop Meeting / Organizational Session .49Opening.49Skill Instruction .50Patrol Meeting .50Toss-a-Name .50Patrol Name Assignment .50Patrol Leader / Assistant Patrol Leader Selection .51Buddy Pair Assignments .51Patrol Roster.51Preparation for Morning Troop Meeting .51Interpatrol Activity .51Closing .52Post-Program Staff Meeting.53MONDAY (DAY 2) .55Pre-Program Staff Meeting.57Troop Meeting.59Setup Information.59Skill Instruction .59Measuring Heights:.59Measuring Widths:.60Patrol Meeting .60Interpatrol Activity .60Closing .61Map and Compass 1 .63Map and Compass 2 .67Post-Program Staff Meeting.69TUESDAY (DAY 3) .71Pre-Program Staff Meeting.73Troop Meeting.75Setup Information.75Skill Instruction .75Patrol Meeting .76Interpatrol Activity .76Closing .76Woods Tools 1.79Woods Tools 2.80Post-Program Staff Meeting.81WEDNESDAY (DAY 4) .

participant in the activities of his troop. The First Year Camper Program focuses on more than just rank requirements; it teaches the Scout about the structure of a Troop and the Patrol Method as well. Every day begins with a Troop Meeting, in which the Scout is part of a model troop.

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