2008 CAMP STAFF INFORMATION
CAMP BLUE HERON
Riceboro, Georgia
What Staff Need To Bring To Camp
1. A least two complete class A summer Scout uniforms. (BSA short pants, BSA knee socks, BSA webbed belt, Official Class A short sleeve shirt)
2. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and pillow case or sleeping bag.
3. Rain gear.
4. Scout Handbook.
5. Other clothing suitable for grubby work with work gloves.
6. Toiletry articles.
7. Flashlight with extra batteries.
8. Pocketknife. (No sheath knives or kitchen knives).
9. Box fan and heavy electrical cord.
10. Swim wear.
11. Watch and alarm clock. (You must have these)
12. Notebook, paper, pencils and pens.
13. Spending money.
14. Scoutcraft Staff and Woodsman Staff: bring backpack and frame if possible.
15. Summer Camp T-Shirts if you have them.
16. Insect Repellent.
17. Gold Bond Powder, or something similar.
18. Footlocker, steamer chest, or large plastic box that can be locked.
19. Lock for personal locker.
What to Leave Home:
1. Firearms or ammunition of any kind
2. Weapons of any kind
3. Sheath knives
4. Fireworks of any kind
5. Controlled Substances
6. Alcohol
7. Tobacco Products of any kind (if under 18)
Forms and Documents That Must Be Provided Upon Arrival for Staff Week:
1. Signed copy of Contract (Parental signature for those under 18 years of age)
2. I-9 Form
3. W-4 Form
4. Copy of Class 3 Medical History form (signed by physician within last 12 months)
5. Copy of your Social Security Card
6. Copy of ID (i.e.: drivers license, birth certificate, Washington State ID, Military ID)
7. Signed Staff Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct
Personal Effects
Many of our staff members spend several weeks at camp, and have chosen to bring many personal items with them. A few guidelines will help you be happier and keep your belongings safer:
- Lock up all of your valuables – remember that locks are made to keep honest people honest.
- Do not discuss how much or where you keep your cash with anyone.
- Lock your vehicle if you or driving to and from camp.
- Do not bring anything to camp that cannot be replaced.
- Do not take items of value outside of staff areas.
- Respect everyone else’s property.
- Do not take or borrow from others without their permission.
- Follow the Scout Oath and Law.
- No “R” or “X” rated videos, games, magazines, (i. e.) are allowed at camp at anytime.
Electronic Equipment
It has become traditional at Camp Blue Heron to allow the use of personal electronic equipment in your private living space. However, there are several guidelines that must be followed to protect you, your fellow staff members, the camp properties and program.
· You are responsible for your own equipment.
· Realize there is no way to secure your electronic equipment.
· If you choose to allow others to use your electronic equipment, you assume all responsibility for any damage they may cause.
· Do not use your electronic equipment during your working hours – it is for off time only, unless it relates directly to your job.
· Equipment powered by electricity is restricted to one of each item per cabin/room. For example: 1 Computer, 1 Refrigerator, 1 TV, and 1 VCR. Due to power restrictions, it may be necessary to scale back these conveniences if discretion and good judgment is not used.
· Do not allow use of electronic toys to interfere with your sleep needs.
· Do not allow use of electronic toys to interfere with your camp responsibilities.
Remember that electricity is paid for by the camp budget. Budget money comes from camper fees. Many Scouts work very hard to get the money just to come to camp for a week. If we overspend our electricity budget, it hurts our program budgets, which hurts our ability to do our job.