BAYSEA DISTRICT CUB & GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMP 

(for Cub Scouts & Girl Scouts  grades 1-5 as of September 2013) 

BaySea Knights of Akela

July 8-12 2013 Belleplain State Forest

Registrations must be returned to your pack by May 17th. Packs must submit by May 24th

Frank LoMonaco Program Director 609/827-0099

Susan Phillips Program Director

Wanda Adamson, Girl Scout Coordinator

Bill Wasekanes, Camp Director 609/675-0302

The BaySea Cub and Girl Scout Day Camp is a week-long day time activity at Belleplain State Forest. The camp includes archery, air gun rifle marksmanship, sports and games, cooking and scout skills, nature activities, craft skills, special events and swimming. The camp is staffed by volunteer scout leaders. The camp and program directors are certified by the National Camping School of the Boy Scouts of America. The camp is inspected by the State of New Jersey and the Cape May County Health Department.

HOW TO REGISTER (this is a pack camping event-packs must provide at least one Adult Den Guide per day for each den of up to 8 campers)

Each registered Cub Scout of BaySea District will receive in the mail a Day Camp Registration which must be completed and returned to your pack by May 17th.  Click underlined words to download any of the items mentioned. Your registration must be returned to your pack by May 17th as your pack must submit all of their registrations by May 24th. After May 24th, a late fee of $25.00 will be assessed. There is NO ONLINE registration--you register by completing the paper registration and return it to your pack. Late registrations and walk ins are discouraged and depending on the amount of campers may not be permitted.

COST

• When your pack attends day camp and provides the required adult Den Guides & submits your registration on time the registration fee is $100.00
• If your pack is not attending but you want your child to attend contact the day camp director. If there is no volunteer adult leader, the fee is $225.00 per camper.
• If your registration is received after May 24th a late fee of $25.00 is added to your registration. Registrations after May 24th are not guaranteed and dependent on existing camper registrations.
• Extra camper tee shirts are available for $8.00 but must be pre-ordered.
• Garden State Council offers Camp Scholarships to Cub Scout families with economic challenges.  Click the underlined words to be redirected to the campership site. All information is confidential. A campership is defined as the family, Cub Scout Pack and council making a financial contribution so the camper can attend.

MORE INFO

Each pack needs to have a day camp coordinator who can answer parental questions and coordinate participation. This person should collect all of the information from their Cub Scout families and review before submitting.  If a pack coordinator has a question contact either the program or camp director.

Items marked with an * must be returned to your pack by May 17th.

Checks are made payable to your pack. The council accepts Discover, VISA, & MasterCard.

PARENTS return  your camper registrations along with your registration fees to your Cub Scout Pack. Payment is expected when you register.

Click underlined words for more info or to be directed to another web site

CAMPER REGISTRATION INFORMATION--download the Camp Information FAQ for Frequently Asked Questions and information about the 2013 Day Camp. Remember Items marked with an * must be returned to your pack by May 17th. All booklets and forms are provided in Adobe PDF files.  Download the free Adobe Reader software by going to www.adobe.com

CAMPER FAQ--(8 pages) Frequently Asked Questions about the BaySea Day Camp. How to register and what takes place during the week. Also includes Directions to Belleplain and the Camper Code of Conduct.

CAMPER HANDBOOK (13 pages) this handbook contains all the information you need to plan and attend the camp. The Camper Handbook includes; the Camp information FAQ, the Camper Registration/Health History, the Adult Registration and the Forest Entry Pass. You may also click any of the specific items listed below.

*CAMPER REGISTRATION with HEALTH HISTORY--(2 pages) every camper must complete this registration and return to your pack by May 17th. Your camp registration fee is made payable to your pack. Please try to print this form on both sides of your paper or staple blank side to blank side.

*ADULT REGISTRATION with HEALTH HISTORY -- (((((((((( 1 pag((1 page) every adult attending day camp must complete this registration and return to your Pack. No fees for adults. Return to your pack by May 17th. Every pack must provide at least one adult over the age of 21 to serve as Den Guide during camp.

*BOY SCOUT STAFF DAY CAMP REGISTRATION (1 page) each Boy Scout attending must complete this registration and provide a copy of his current BSA Health History. (not included in camper registration handbook)

CAMPER CODE OF CONDUCT--(1 page) please review these guidelines with your campers before and during camp.

DIRECTIONS TO BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST--(1 page) printed directions to Belleplain State Forest includes street address and GPS coordinates.

VEHICLE ENTRY PASS --(2 pages) must be shown at the Belleplain State Forest contact station. One side is the pass; the other is guidelines.

DAY CAMP FACT SHEET & PARENT LETTER --(2 pages) a quick read about the BaySea Cub Scout Day Camp & the letter mailed to each scouting family (not included in Camp Information Booklet).

DEN GUIDE INFORMATION Den Guides are parents and Scouting volunteers attending with their campers. Every Cub Scout pack and Girl Scout troop attending must have at least one adult for each den to serve as a Camp Den Guide for each den of 8-12 campers. Den Guides must be adults over the age of 21. Be sure to download the Camp Den Guide FAQ  Although Camp Den Guides do not have to be registered Scout Leaders it is highly recommended that before coming to camp they complete the on-line BSA Youth Protection Training by clicking the underlined words.

DEN GUIDE FAQ--(8 pages) Frequently Asked Questions about being a Den Guide. Provides information about the program and the expectations of Den Guides and campers.

DEN GUIDE HANDBOOK --(14 pages) click the underlined words to download the entire handbook. This handbook includes a general overview of the program and what is expected of each den guide.  It includes the Den Guide FAQ, the Belleplain Entry Pass, Adult Registration/Health History, Camper Code of Conduct, Directions to Belleplain State Forest and the Den Guide Welcome to Day Camp. Be sure to bring your packet to camp. For the individual items click the titles listed below. Remember Items marked with an * must be returned to your pack by May 17th. Your pack camping coordinator will provide you with the camp rosters of campers, Den Guides and Boy Scouts.

*ADULT REGISTRATION with HEALTH HISTORY (1 page) every adult attending day camp must complete this form and return to your Cub Scout pack or Girl Scout troop by May 17th.

*CAMP ROSTERS FOR CAMPERS, DEN GUIDES & BOY SCOUTS (2 pages) return a camper roster and Den Guide/Boy Scout roster for each den. Please try to print on one piece of paper or staple the copies blank page to blank page Your pack's camp coordinator will provide you with the daily roster of campers, Den Guides, and Boy Scouts. (not included in Den Guide Handbook)

DAY CAMP ARRIVAL INFO--(1 page) a summary of what is expected from a Den Guide during the morning arrival time.

CAMPER CODE OF CONDUCT --(1 page) please review these guidelines with campers before and during camp.

DIRECTIONS TO BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST --(1 page) printed directions to Belleplain State Forest includes street address and GPS coordinates.

VEHICLE ENTRY PASS --(2 pages) must be shown at the Belleplain State Forest contact station. One side is the pass; the other is guidelines.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFO --(2 pages) arrival and departure instructions including a worksheet packs may use. For pack use if needed (not included in den guide booklet). Do not return to day camp--pack use only.

PACK CAMPING COORDINATOR every pack should have a day camp coordinator who promotes the den camp and collects the camper, adult and Boy Scout registrations and the camper registration fee (individual checks payable to your pack).  CUBMASTERS you can mail or bring your completed registrations to the Millville office 4468 South Main Rd Millville NJ 08332 or contact the Camp Director for a pick up. Payment is expected when you register. Checks payable to GSC/BSA Memo BaySea Day Camp.

CAMPING COORDINATOR RESOURCES (18 pages)This resource handbook contains all of the forms needed by the Pack Camping Coordinator or click any of the individual links to get a specific item. It includes Pack Camping Coordinator Position Description; Paperwork Instructions; the Camp Registrations forms for Campers, Adults and Boy Scouts; Camp Den Roster; Directions to Belleplain and the Forest Entry pass; the Arrival & Departure Information; the Parent Letter & Day Camp Fact Sheet mailed to families; and the Shared Leadership Packs Helping Packs. For the Handbooks or the FAQs please go to either the Camper Information or the Den Guide Information. Forms marked with an * must be returned by the campers to the pack by May 17^th.  Packs must return their completed packets by May 24^th.

 PACK CAMPING COORDINATOR--(1 Page) a description of the position responsibilities for a Pack Camping Coordinator.

PAPERWORK INSTRUCTIONS  --(1 page) description of each paperwork item & when it is due.

*CAMP FEE REPORT (1 page) send with your pack registrations. Attach one check for the total number of campers. Do not send individual checks. Your unit check is made payable to Garden State Council. Memo your check BaySea Day Camp. Return to day camp director by May 24th  

*ADULT REGISTRATION FORM with HEALTH HISTORY --(1 page) every adult attending day camp must complete this form  and return to your Cub Scout pack by May 17th^th.

*CAMPER REGISTRATION with HEALTH HISTORY --(2 pages) every camper must complete this registration and return to your pack by May 17th^th.

*BOY SCOUT STAFF DAY CAMP REGISTRATION -(1 page) each Boy Scout attending must complete this registration and provide a copy of his current BSA Health History.

*CAMP ROSTERS FOR CAMPERS, DEN GUIDES & BOY SCOUTS --(2 pages) packs must return a roster for each den attending--it lists all of the participants for that den. Return by May 24th.

DIRECTIONS TO BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST (1 page) includes GPS coordinates and street address.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE INFO (2 pages) arrival and departure instructions; includes a worksheet packs may use. Does not need to be returned to day camp--for pack use only,

VEHICLE ENTRY PASS --(2 pages) must be shown at the Belleplain State Forest contact station. One side is the pass; the other guidelines.

PACKS HELPING PACKS --(1 page) if your pack is having difficulty achieving the camp leadership requirement be sure to read this suggestion.

BSA OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AWARD FOR CUB SCOUTS--Click to be redirected to the national council web site. Wolf, Bear & Webelos Cub Scouts may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the pocket flap. Return this form to Council when the award is completed.

BSA NATIONAL SUMMER TIME PACK AWARD Click to be redirected to the national council web site. Packs can qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award certificate and streamer by planning and conducting three pack activities—one each in June, July, and August. This award can be an incentive for greater attendance at your summer pack activities. Return this form to Council when the award is completed. Click this will send you to the information and form at the national council web site.

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