Our trip to Camp Friedlander began when we all hopped on the chartered bus around 8:30 AM on Sunday, June 25th, after the parents snapped numerous pictures and said their “good-byes”. We enjoyed the trip down to camp by watching Monty Python and The Holy Grail and catching a number of scenes from Spaceballs. We also filled out our “blue cards” for the merit badges we were taking at camp. After one “rest stop” and a lunch break, we arrived at Camp Friedlander around 1 PM ready to begin our adventure.

Once our gear was unpacked and at the site, we went to get our medical forms checked and to take the swim test. The day was busy. After they showed us around camp, it was opening campfire time. They had the campfire in the amphitheatre. The staff put on skits and jokes. We left the campfire and headed for bed. Many of us were thinking about the week ahead.

From here on, the week went really fast, with our schedule somewhat like this: getting up, hiking, breakfast, hiking, lunch, hiking, dinner, and going to bed, with merit badge work in between. Everyone had a blast, and we all made awesome memories, including Kurtis hooking himself in the eyebrow, the “Great Storm,” and when our Troop beat the staff in the Soccer Tournament and the Basketball Tournament.

Overall, everyone had a great time, and many merit badges were earned. The older scouts enjoyed their experience on the fabulous COPE course while many of the younger scouts worked on their advancement requirements at Trailblazer. Everyone came out of camp with many new skills, greater scouting wisdom, and memories to boot! Those enjoying a week at summer camp were Adam, Chris, David, DJ, Donald, Jacob, Joey J., Joey P., Jordan, Justin, Kevin, Kurtis, Kyle, Matt K., Matt S., Matthew, Nate, Nick, Philip, Ryan, Sam, Steven, Mr. Dzurnak, Mr. Makowski, Mr. Mayher, Mrs. Mayher, and Mr. Svihlik.

Date of Departure: Sunday, June 25th - Behind Old Church, meet at 8:00am, leave by 8:30am. The troop is traveling by charter bus. Please be on time.

Purpose: To attend a BSA long-term camp that provides opportunities for fun and advancement.

Destination: Camp Friedlander is located at 581 Ibold Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140, (513) 831-8311 (Emergencies Only). Campsite: Grieser B.

Cost: Early bird fee is $175. To receive this fee payments must be made according to the payment schedule posted in the news. Powderhorn and COPE require an additional fee of $25 each. After the May 16th deadline, the regular camp fee is $200. The troop is traveling by Charter Bus to summer camp this year. Transportation cost is set at $60 per person.

Estimated Time of Return: Saturday, July 1st - Behind Old Church, approximately 2:30pm.

Below you will find information about what to expect at summer camp. Most of this was taken directly from the Camp Friedlander Leader's Guide. First year campersshould look at the Trailblazer program. All scouts should look through the program areas and decide what merit badges to take along with any other activities they want to do at camp. Use the Merit Badge Schedule and Activity Sign-up page to make your selections and submit it to the adult leaders before our troop meeting on June 6th. Parents and adult leaders should look through the Basic Information and Procedures sections. Other sections will also be of interest. Family night is on Friday, June 30th. Contact Mr. Makowski if you are interested in attending Family Night.

BASIC INFORMATION

LOCATION:

Camp Friedlander is located at 581 Ibold Road, Loveland, Ohio, and is part of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation, which includes over 500 acres along the beautiful Little Miami State and National Wild and Scenic River. The camp is located just off I-275 at exit #54 (Wards Corner Rd.) near Miamiville, 20 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati.

CAMPSITES:

There are nineteen troop campsites. Each campsite includes a water hydrant, flagpole, bulletin board, at least two picnic tables under a 15 x 20 troop shelter, BSA wall tents on wood platforms, and a fire ring for troop campfire programs. Scouts and leaders sleep on cots and mattresses provided by the camp. Each campsite is a short walk from one of five central toilet/shower facilities.

FOOD SERVICE:

Meals are served in the air-conditioned Dining Hall by a contract food service. Campers will have a choice between a hot or cold entr�e. We are committed to providing meals with the proper nutritional value and have menus developed by a nutritionalist. We will provide three meals a day for all full days at camp, and your first meal at Camp Friedlander will be dinner. The weekly menu will be shared at camp during the Sunday afternoon Dining Hall orientation. If you have campers with food allergies, religious or other special diet requirements, please send a written notice to the camp at least two weeks in advance of your arrival so that the cooks can be prepared to meet your needs. For major concerns, please contact the Camp Director directly.

Guest meals cost $4 for breakfast, $5 for lunch, and $7 for dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the Camp Administration Building while the guest is checking in.

TRADING POST:

We invite you to come enjoy our Trading Post located near the entrance of camp. The Trading Post offers a variety of things such as: Camp T-shirts, patches, craft items, camp souvenirs, camp supplies, candy, snacks, soda, juice and ice cream. We also have a variety of other supplies, clothing, patches, cameras, batteries and more. The Trading Post is also air-conditioned. It is OPEN DAILY with the exception of mealtimes. Look for hours posted on the front door.

CAMP SCHEDULE

ASSEMBLY FIELD:

Prior to mealtimes the entire population of the camp gathers on the Assembly Field outside of the dining hall. Flag ceremonies of reveille and retreat, coupled with camp-wide announcements, including Grace before meals; make the Assembly Field an integral area of camp. During assembly Scouts are reminded of their duty to God, country, self and others.

CHAPEL:

The twelfth point of the Scout Law is “A Scout is Reverent.” Every Scout is encouraged to fulfill his religious obligations while attending camp. The summer camp staff will include a Resident Chaplain who will give leadership to our Sunday night non-denominational religious service and serve as an on-site counselor to Scouts in need. Nestled in a grove of evergreen trees, the chapel will be an oasis for reflective inspiration.

AMPHITHEATER:

Scouts begin and end their summer camp experience with a rousing campfire program. Our lakeshore amphitheater includes seating for 500 people and expansion lawn seating for another 500. During a week of summer camp, Friday is family night and the biggest time of all for any camp.

TRAILBLAZER FIRST YEAR CAMPER PROGRAM

Camp Friedlander has an exciting advancement-based program specifically designed for first-year Scouts called Trailblazer. The Trailblazer program is designed to give the new Boy Scout a positive first summer camp experience. It allows Scouts an opportunity to concentrate on attaining needed Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class requirements as well as their first merit badges.

All Trailblazer Scouts participate in at least one session in the Trailblazer area and have the other times open to schedule merit badges or other program activities. An optional overnight outpost experience is planned to give the boys an adventure experience and the opportunity to spend the night away from their troop.

Participants should bring personal gear they would normally take on a weekend campout. This includes a tent, backpack, sleeping bag, canteen or water bottle, mess kit, first aid kit, pocketknife, ground cloth, flashlight, and compass. (Tents can be shared with other Trailblazer participants.)

Session times will be from 9:00-10:20, 10:30-11:50, 2:00-3:20, 3:30-4:50. Scouts should choose one session per rank being worked on. Objective of the Trailblazer program are:

1. Teach and improve basic Scout skills.
2. Teach the patrol method through practical application.
3. Provide open time to take merit badges such as Handicraft and Outdoor Skills and other program activities.
4. Provide instruction on requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class in the following skill areas: woods tools, physical fitness, first aid, nature, ropes, cooking, camping, orienteering, swimming, and scout skills.

The following are requirements for a Scout to complete prior to or after attending summer camp. These will not be worked on at camp. All other requirements can be fulfilled at camp.

Tenderfoot – 10b, 14, 15

Second Class – 2a, 8, 10, 11

First Class – 3, 4a-e, 11, 12

Additional Notes on Trailblazer Program:

Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit programs will be taught and cards will be issued. All Scouts in camp have the opportunity to work on these programs in the evenings, regardless of enrollment in the Trailblazer program.

PROGRAM AREAS

MARGE UNNEWEHR SCHOTT LAKE:

Aquatics activity is a mainstay for Boy Scout camping. The central focus of our Boy Scout camp is the 18-acre lake. Three of our nineteen troop campsites are lakefront sites, along with an amphitheater, nature center, and aquatics center. The earthen fill dam created a reservoir 80 feet deep at the base.

Merit badges: Canoeing, Lifesaving, Motorboating, Rowing, Small Boat Sailing, Swimming.

Other aquatics programs: BSA Lifeguard Certification, Board Sailing, BSA Kayaking, BSA Snorkeling, Mile Swim, Open Boating, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, and Open Swimming.

NATURE CENTER:

Our future is dependent on education of youth in responsible conservation of natural resources. Merit badges that teach life sciences at Boy Scout camp will be taught in and around the Nature Center, located on the southwest shore of the 18-acre Marge Schott Lake.

Merit badges: Astronomy, Bird Study, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Forestry, Geology, Mammal Study, Nature, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Space Exploration, Soil and Water Conservation, and Weather.

SWIMMING POOL:

The Boy Scout Camp swimming pool is always a top attraction during the hot summer.

Merit badges: Swimming

Other programs: Instructional Swimming, Open swim, and SCUBA

RIFLE and SHOTGUN RANGES:

A short walk down the hill to a site just up the creek from the original Camp Friedlander you will find our shooting ranges. Proper instruction in firearm safety is important. Strict safety standards are always utilized. The rifle range is built to BSA and NRA specifications for both .22 rifles and .50-caliber muzzle-loader instruction. The shotgun range will include both trap and skeet firing points for 20-gauge shotgun.

Merit badges: Rifle, Shotgun

Other programs: Recreational Shooting, Muzzleloading

ARCHERY RANGE:

Just beyond the COPE course, Scouts can earn Archery Merit Badge during scheduled class times. Scouts can also learn basic archery safety and marksmanship from qualified instructors during recreational archery time periods.

Merit badges: Archery

Other programs: Recreational Archery

RAPPELLING TOWER:

Located near the southeast end of the dam is the 60 foot tall rappelling tower. Looking over treetops with a view north across the lake and views both up and down the Little Miami River Valley, the rappelling tower is a signature landmark of the entire Boy Scout camp. Scouts must be at least 13 years old to rappel or climb.

Merit badges: Climbing

Other programs: Climb-on-Safely, Recreational Climbing and Rappelling

HANDICRAFT BUILDING:

The camp experience would not be complete without opportunities for Scouts to use their hands to make items for friends and family. The Handicraft Building will be a center of activity for new Scouts to earn their first merit badges and the more experienced who wish to hone their artistic skills or make that special souvenir for themselves or a loved one.

Merit badges: Art, Fingerprinting, Metalwork, Pottery, Sculpture, Wood Carving, and Radio.

OUTDOOR SKILLS:

All Outdoors Skills Merit Badges and skills will be taught in the Outdoor Skills Shelter. Scouts will learn all about the outdoors in this area.

Merit badges: Camping, Cooking, First Aid, Orienteering, Pioneering, and Wilderness Survival

Other Programs: Totin’Chip, Firem’n’Chit, TrailBoss, Paul Bunyan Woodsman, Trek Safely, Leave No Trace

NATIVE AMERICAN VILLAGE:

The Indian Village is home to the Order of the Arrow, Ku-Ni-Eh Lodge and their programs. This area will educate you about Native American culture and heritage. This area is located next to Lake Slavin.

Merit badges: Indian Lore, Basketry, Leatherworking

Other Programs: Order of the Arrow Fellowship, Drum & Dance Team

OTHER AWARD OPPORTUNITIES

DAN BEARD TROOP AWARDS - We challenge your unit to show us at camp that they are an example of the principles of Scouting, such as living by the Scout Oath and Law, utilizing the patrol method, and actively participating in the camp experience.

HONOR UNIT - On top of the many advancement boys can achieve at camp, Troops can also earn the coveted “Honor Unit” award. This award, symbolized by a Troop flag ribbon, recognizes those units that complete a set of requirements based on service to the camp and Scout spirit. These requirements include:

• Assisting with cleaning up the dining hall after a meal
• Being on time to all flag ceremonies
• Acting as color guard for a camp flag ceremony
• Performing a skit during the closing campfire
• Completing a camp service or conservation project
• Showing Scout spirit

Your Camp Commissioner will track your progress toward the award. See him at the beginning of the week to sign-up for the requirements. In addition to the Honor Unit, one Troop will be named the “Distinguished Honor Unit” for showing exceptional Scout spirit and going above and beyond the call of duty. Good luck!

SONS OF DANIEL BOONE PATROL AWARD - The Sons of Dan Boone was originally a Scout-like program created and developed by none other than our council namesake, Dan Beard. We have taken Dan Beard’s ideas and activities and developed them into a campwide patrol competition. Unlike our troop award, the Sons of Dan Boone Award is a true competition, and only one Patrol will be awarded the prized patrol flag medallion that will be given at closing campfire. Is your patrol up to the challenge of being one of the first sets of inductees into the Camp Friedlander Sons of Daniel Boone?

INDIVIDUAL CAMPERS AWARDS - New this year at camp, we are challenging Scouts to actively take a role in camp and develop as Scouts and campers. The requirements for this award are based on your Scout rank and\par summer camp experience.

Experienced Scout Programs

Project COPE

High and Low Ropes Challenge Course

60 Foot Rappelling Tower

COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is an activity operated for youth over the age of 13 and adults, comprised of group initiatives, team building, problem solving, and physical challenge. Although COPE uses some of the skills, techniques and tools of rock-climbing, it is not a climbing course. Rather, it uses climbing situations as one of several means to achieve its goals. These goals include the development of trust, communication, self-esteem, leadership, problem solving, decision making and teamwork.

BENEFITS - COPE challenges participants to become more aware of themselves and others, their strengths and limitations. For groups that already know each other well, COPE builds on this knowledge to improve communication and leadership skills. For newer groups -- even complete strangers -- COPE is a great mechanism for rapidly developing a strong sense of

HOW COPE IS RUN - The first half of a COPE program consists of group initiative activities and events on our “low course”. This is a series of about a dozen structures, each one of which presents a problem intended for a group solution. The climax of the low course is a group effort to scale a 12-foot wall. The second half of a complete COPE program is the “high course”. This consists of 15 elements that require participants to negotiate cables, swings and nets high in the air. An elaborate, redundant safety system protects participants at all times. The “low course” is geared toward Team Building and the High Course is geared toward Self Esteem.

OPERATED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - COPE is a program of the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America run by trained staff. Course Directors are BSA trained and certified to run the program. Our instructors and staff members are locally trained. The entire COPE program of the Dan Beard Council, our staff, facility and policies, is inspected and certified annually. Two overriding concerns guide the staff at all times. First of all, we strive to assure a safe experience for all participants. Just as importantly, we also work to be sure that no one is made to feel awkward or uncomfortable during a COPE experience. COPE is Challenge By Choice, meaning, at no time will any participant be pushed into doing something he or she chooses not to do.

60’ RAPPELLING TOWER - Adjacent to the COPE course is a 60’ tall rappelling tower with multiple portals for rappelling. For those who are just beginning, the 20’ level will be a fine place to start. For those with some experience or who just feel they are ready for the challenge, we also have portals at 30’, 40’ and the 50’ level has an outstanding view of camp across the 18-acre lake.

All Scouts participating in the COPE Program must complete the Element of Danger form.

Powderhorn High Adventure Program

What is Powderhorn?

Perfect for older Scouts looking for something different, the Powderhorn High Adventure Program at Camp Friedlander is a challenging and exciting experience. While your troop stays at Camp Friedlander, Powderhorn participants will be brought out of camp on a variety of treks and outings at nearby parks.

The treks are organized and run by highly knowledgeable and motivated staff. Every Powderhorn experience provides lifelong memories and opportunities to do things that Scouts may not do on a regular troop outing. In addition to the activities, Powderhorn participants learn valuable lessons and gain experience in high adventure planning, trek leadership, and advanced outdoor skills. Scouts will not be disappointed!

Treks for the Summer of 2006

Building on the success of past years’ programs, for the summer of 2006, we will offer a combination of some of the most popular outings for each Powderhorn session. Please note that this year’s line-up is still tentative and subject to change due to weather and other factors, and that participants will have a say at the beginning of the week on which activities interest them. We will be sure to take in the group’s input on what they want to do, and the program is purposefully structured somewhat flexibly to allow for participants to choose an activity. Here’s what in store for 2006 Powderhorn:

• Mountain Biking at a local state park. Camp will provide the bikes and equipment. Powderhorn participants will bike through the challenging trails of a local state park. Leave your training wheels at home!
• Canoeing on the Little Miami or Whitewater Rivers. Participants will be transported to a landing spot on a local river. Will this be a lazy float down the river or a challenging trek through some wild waterways?
• Backpacking and Caving at Carter Caves. This will be a 2-3 day trek of hiking and spelunking in the beautiful Carter Caves State Park of Northeastern Kentucky. You bring the backpack; we’ll provide the hard hat.

Scouts participating in Powderhorn must submit a completed Class 3 medical form.

PROCEDURES

VISITORS, LATE ARRIVALS, AND ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:

All campers, leaders and authorized visitors will be issued camp ID bracelets to be worn at all times while in camp. All arriving at camp at some time other than check-in must register at the Administration Building and get a camp ID bracelet. It is also important that any leader being replaced checks out. We must know who is at camp at all times. All visitors must sign in and sign out at the Administration Building and get a camp ID bracelet. Any visitor who has not registered may be asked to leave camp. It is important for safety that we know who is visiting our camp and when. Visitors who intend to eat a meal at camp must purchase a meal ticket at the camp office. Meal rates are as follows: Breakfast - $4.00; Lunch - $5.00; Dinner - $6.00. It is VERY IMPORTANT that these guidelines are followed. It is our goal to provide a safe environment for all campers. Thank you for your cooperation with these rules.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:

The Camp Administration Building is home to the camp office, health lodge, and the management office. At the camp office, you can send and receive mail, get copies of schedules and maps, sign in and out of camp, and locate any camper or leader – the staff at the camp office is available to assist you with any administrative needs that might arise during your stay. Your Troop will also check in and out of camp at the Administration Building.

HEALTH AND SAFETY, MEDICATIONS, AND EMERGENCIES:

Precautions for the safety of all Scouts and Leaders are paramount in the development of our programs and facilities. In the event medical needs arise while you are in camp, our Health and First Aid Facilities are available with qualified personnel on duty 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have an agreement with Bethesda North Hospital, located 7 miles from Camp Friedlander on Montgomery Road to handle any emergency that exceeds the capability of our trained medical staff.

The Health Lodge is located at the Administration Building. The health lodge is equipped to deal with most minor injuries and ailments at camp. All medications, including explicit dispensing instructions should be turned in upon your arrival at camp and will be locked in the health lodge. Medications will be available for distribution following each meal or at other times arranged with the health officer.

It is important each camper is physically capable of taking part in the activities planned. As a precaution to ensure that the camp staff is aware of any limitations, each camper must provide medical information, including a current health history, upon arrival at camp. For all Scouts and adults who have not turned age 40, the Class 1 & 2 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34414) is required. All campers registering for Powderhorn and adults age 40 and over must have a Class 3 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34412). All forms must have a parent/guardian signature dated within one year.

All emergency plans will be reviewed at the Leaders’ Meeting and posted at the Administration Building, each campsite and program area. In the event of a camp emergency, it is essential that staff instruction direction be followed to maintain order and safety. Thank you for your cooperation.

Prescription and non-prescription medication:

ALL medications, prescriptions and non-prescription, brought to camp by campers and leaders are REQUIRED to be secured and locked in the Camp Health Lodge. This policy may seem too strict for adult over the counter medications; however, if a camper consumes medication that is not meant for them, it has deadly potential. There will be certain exceptions for lifesaving medications to be carried at camp. This decision will be made during the medical exam given by our health officers.

MEDICATION MUST BE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER and contain the following information:

MAIL AND TELEPHONE SERVICE:

Mail and care packages are always encouraged at Camp Friedlander. Campers love to receive a letter from home. Mail service takes about two days; please consider this when getting a letter prepared. The envelope should include:

Scout Name - Grieser B, Troop 810

Camp Friedlander

581 Ibold Rd

Loveland, Ohio 44140

There is an emergency telephone number at Camp Friedlander. The number is 513-831-8311. A staff member mans this phone during program hours. There is a camper courtesy phone, located at the Administration Building, that is accessible at all times. Scouts are only permitted to use the phone when accompanied by a leader.

CAMP CLEANLINESS:

The eleventh point of the Scout Law is a “Scout is Clean.” Trash receptacles are available throughout the camp and should be utilized. Remind your Scouts of the Outdoor Code and that Camp Friedlander is their home away from home. They should leave camp cleaner than they find it, in order that the next Scouts attending camp will be greeted with a clean and pleasant facility. Modern shower facilities are available throughout Camp Friedlander with separate areas for Scouts and adults. Adult facilities are private, uni-sex bathrooms, each with a shower, toilet, and sink. When available, just go in and lock the door behind you, whether male or female. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available for both Scouts and adults. Each shower house serves several campsites. Campsites should share in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the facility. An assignment schedule will be shared with you at the beginning of the week.

PARKING:

In accordance with BSA policy and safety regulations, personal vehicles are never permitted in camp. The parking lot is clearly marked and just outside the entrance to camp. Only emergency and maintenance vehicles will be allowed to park at the Administration Building. The Ranger staff will haul gear to your campsite upon your arrival at camp. This policy is for the safety of all campers. Please make parents who might be visiting camp during the week aware of this important policy. We appreciate your cooperation in parking only in designated areas.

SMOKING AND ALCOHOL:

Camp Friedlander is a non-smoking facility. Smoking or tobacco use in front of any camper, leader, or staff member is strictly prohibited. One designated smoking area is clearly marked in an area behind the dining pavilion. Alcoholic beverages are never permitted on Boy Scout property. Please help the camp enforce these rules by making sure all leaders and parents in your troop are aware of this policy.

FAMILY NIGHT

On Friday night, parents and families of Scouts attending camp are welcome to experience Camp Friedlander for our end of the week finale. Family night begins at 5:30pm. Dinner will be served continuously from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Guest meals cost $7.00 per person. After dinner, the camp will have open program areas and a closing flag lowering at 8:45pm. Our closing campfire will be after the flag lowering and all guests are invited to stay for the show.

Meal reservation for family members attending the Friday dinner should be made during camp check-in. Meal tickets can be purchased in advance for $6.00 per person. Contact Mr. Makowski if you are interested in attending Family Night.