2023 PARENT'S GUIDE CAMP TIFIE FAMILY CAMP - Utah Scouts
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CAMP TIFIE
FAMILY CAMP 2023
PARENT’S GUIDE
2023 Leader’s Guide
CAMP TIFIE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: utahscouts.org/tifie
CAMP RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION
TERRI COMBER
Camping Assistant
program.office@scouting.org
(801) 479-5460
CAMP FEE PAYMENT INFORMATION
For mailing payments use the following address:
Crossroads of the West Council
1200 E 5400 S
Ogden, Utah 84403
For online payments visit:
utahscouts.org
TIFIE CAMP DIRECTOR
Katie Kritzmire
katie.kritzmire@scouting.org
CAMP TIFIE
EMERGENCY PHONE DURING CAMP SEASON
(847) 917-3247
Camp Tifie does not discriminate against anyone on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, or
any other delineation of peoples.
PLANNING FOR CAMP
Pre-Camp Checklist
May 1 - Half of your family’s camp fees are due to Crossroads of the West
Council
2 weeks - Health & medical record completed for each youth & adult (Parts A&B)
1 week - Final camp fee due
Arriving at Camp
Plan to arrive at camp no later than 10:00 am on Thursday. This will allow your family
to check in, find your camping area, and attend flag ceremony.
Packing List
The following is a basic equipment list for your family:
Tent
Pillow
Sleeping bag
Towel & washcloth
Swimming suit
Breathable clothing for warm days and cool evenings
Warm sleeping clothes
Walking/hiking shoes or boots
Hiking daypack (school backpack)
Jacket
Long pants
3 1-liter water bottles (or a 3 liter water bladder)
Hat or cap
BSA medical form (Parts A & B for each participant)
Camera
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Extra batteries for camera or flashlights
Scout uniforms
Child-care needs
Toiletries
Soap & shampoo
ACTIVITY STATIONS
Theme
Our theme for Family Adventure is “Pioneering the West” so we encourage
your family to bring your western wear such at hats, boots, etc.
Ole West Nature Trail
Mountain men were a big part of the “Pioneering the West’s” history. Learn
how to identify plans and animal while trekking along our nature trail.
OK Corral
Get ready for a real bang-up good time as you practice your sharp shooter
skills at the OK Corral. Gain new marksmanship skills as you picture yourself
General Store as a pioneer in the West. Rubber band guns, BB guns, and 22’s will be
provided depending on your age group. Families can also sign up during open
The General Store is
areas from 4 to 6 pm.
stocked with snack items,
drinks, ice cream, candy,
t-shirts and other items. General Store
Come get refreshed from the day at our general store, watering hole, and gift
shop. You will find drinks, snack, toys, and other souvenirs to take home with
you to remember your time at Camp Tifie.
Swimmin’ Hole
Check out the Family Adventure Swimmin’ Hole, our Olympic size swimming
pool. What a great way to cool off from a hot day on the trail. Most of the age
groups will have the opportunity to swim to program time. Families can also
sign up during open areas from 4 to 6 pm.
Mount Pleasant Archery Range
How is your aim with a bow and arrow? Come and try your skill at the Mount
Buddy System Pleasant archery range and see if you can hit the bull’s eye. Families can also
sign up during open areas from 4 to 6 pm.
All campers should have
a buddy while at camp.
Your buddy has your Campfires
back and you have your Come on down as a whole family and check out our campfires at 8pm. On the
buddies back! Watch out first evening the staff will put on the campfire and on the second night the
for, and help each other.
campfire will be put on by the family program groups.
Crackerbarrel and Western Dance
Join us at the Sanpete Eatery (dining hall) for a crackerbarrel (snacks and
treats) right after the campfires and visit with some of the other pioneer families
here at Family Adventure. You will also have the opportunity to try some Ole
West line dancing.
ACTIVITY STATIONS Movie Night Join us for a family movie night at the dining hall to watch a great family movie from the Ole West. Brandin’ Iron Join us on the porch on the west side of the Sanpete Eatery before the campfires and get your boots, hat, or latest handicraft project branded with the Camp Tifie brand. Caution! The brandin’ irons are very hot.
CAMP LIFE Special Needs Requests All special medical conditions should be reported to the health officer upon arrival in camp. If there is a camper with special needs, please contact the camp director so we can make the appropriate accommodations. Restrooms Camp Tifie provides bathroom facilities with all flushing toilets and showers for families. Please do not throw any garbage down the toilets. This includes: feminine hygiene of any kind, pads, inserts, applicators, wrappers, hand wipes or baby wipes, toilet paper rolls, wrappers, candy wrappers, or food items. Water Each campsite has a nearby water spigot with potable water. Encourage your participants to stay hydrated! Don’t forget to bring a water bottle for each family member! Campsites Your family will be assigned a campsite during Family Adventures. Each campsite has a nearby faucet for drinking water and a small pavilion. Your family will be able to park one vehicle in your campsite to safely store gear, snacks, and “smellables.” Tree Climbing Camp Fife has a strict no tree climbing policy. Participants (youth or adult) that are discovered to be climbing trees will be sent home. Fire The smallest spark is a deadly threat to wildlife and campers. No fireworks are allowed in camp. All fires must be confined to the designated fire pits in each campsite. Restrictions are posted online at www.utahscouts.org/safety. Vehicles, Trailers, and Parking Vehicles parked on camp property must display a camp vehicle registration card that will allow camp staff to contact the owner/operator in the event of an emergency or other need. These registration cards are attached to this packet.
FOOD SERVICE All meals will be provided and cooked by the camp staff. Meal service will begin on Monday or Thursday (depending on your session) with lunch. The last meal you’ll receive will be Wednesday breakfast, or Saturday breakfast (depending on your session). Youth and leaders will need to bring a water bottle to camp. There are multiple trash cans placed around camp for garbage. Please remember to practice Leave No Trace and leave the camp better than you found it. Allergy Accommodations If you have an allergy to items posted on our menu, please notify our camp staff 2 weeks prior to arriving at camp by filling out our allergy form online at www.utahscouts.org/allergy. If our staff have concerns about accommodating your particular allergy, we will reach out to you. Bear Precautions Camp Tifie is located in black bear country. For the protection of the bears and the campers at Tifie, strict compliance to bear safety precautions is required. All food and any other “smellables” (tooth paste, soap, deodorant, etc.) must be kept in a hard sided vehicle in the parking area/campsite. All garbage must be taken to the garbage trailer. Under no circumstances can a litter station be established in the camp site.
HEALTH & SAFETY Emergency Procedures In any large-scale operation, there exists the possibility of “emergencies.” This procedure is to help the staff and leaders perform efficiently in any emergency and keep everyone informed. Weather-Related Emergencies Camp Management makes every reasonable effort to monitor weather conditions that may pose a threat to the health and safety of the camp. Leaders are ultimately responsible for the safety of their participants, and are strongly encouraged to use good judgment when a possible threat exists. Weather Impact on Activities Occasionally, camp program and activities will be impacted by weather events. In particular the swimming or ropes course areas is often the first to be impacted. Thunder & lightning in the vicinity of camp can cause us to “delay” or “cancel” these activities. We do not take your safety lightly! Decisions to close an area are usually determined by the area director, in consultation with the Camp Director. As always, we depend on our unit leaders to be aware of any weather activity that they deem may impact the safety of their participants. If you as a parent determine that you need to move your fanukt from an area, or move off an activity field, we encourage you to do that and not wait for a decision from the Staff. Fires Campers and staff should be careful with fire. In the event of a fire, the camp alarm will broadcast. Please send your entire group to the flag pole area for further information. An emergency drill is normally held within 24 hours of each arrival group. Lost or Missing Person If a child or adult is believed to be missing, adults should first confirm that the missing person is not in the campsite, activity areas, or other common gathering places about camp. The group should utilize the following steps; Assemble Your Group, Check Each Tent, Check Areas, then if not found, escalate to the Staff. Other Emergencies Depending upon the nature of the emergency, camp staff will communicate necessary information to the camp, based on the nature of the threat.
CAMP POLICIES
Camp Tifie follows the National BSA policies on Youth Protection. The BSA has
adopted the following policies for the safety and well-being of its members.
These policies primarily protect youth members; however, they also serve to
protect adult leaders.
Leadership Roles
Each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Families that attend will need to ensure a parent is present with their youth at
all times.
Youth Protection
Beyond family units, one-on-one contact between adults and youth members
is not permitted.
Respect of Privacy
Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as
changing clothes and taking showers at camp and intrude only to the extent
that health and safety requires. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar
situations.
Group Discipline and Adult Supervision
The role of the camp staff is to provide the summer camp program and all of
the other camp infrastructure needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay at
camp. As with any group outing, the adult leadership of each group is
responsible for the behavior of their participants. Please help the staff focus on
program by watching your children and being available to deal with discipline
issues should they develop.
Insurance
• Each family is required to carry adequate and proper liability insurance.
• Please prepare to verify that each camper is protected with personal
health insurance - ensure that policy numbers are listed on each medical
form.CAMP POLICIES
• No fireworks of any kind are permitted on camp property.
• No flames, fires, or fuels of any kind are permitted inside tents.
• Throwing rocks is strictly forbidden.
• Personal firearms and bows are not permitted, please leave them at
home.
• All vehicles must be parked in the designated camp parking areas. Only
VALUABLES authorized vehicles are allowed on the roads through camp.
Please remember to • No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances are allowed on camp
safeguard your valuables property.
while at camp.
• Shoes must be worn at all times at camp and must not be open at the
A locked vehicle in the toe or sides. Sandals are allowed only at the showers.
parking lot may be used to
store your group’s
valuables.
• No sheath knives – leave them at home.
• No LASER (pens/pointers) of any kind are permitted in camp.
• All guests are required to immediately check-in at the Camp Office.
• Refer to the Boy Scouts of America Guide to Safe Scouting for
additional policies.
• Smoking - all buildings and tents are smoke-free. If needed, please ask
a Camp Tifie staff member where the designated smoking areas are for
those who smoke.
TECHNOLOGY
• Pets - No pets are allowed in camp at any time except service animals.
Participants are
encouraged to
appropriately document
and share their
experiences during their
stay.
Guests should not use
the lodge facilities for
charging devices.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Check in and Check out Times and procedures. Arrival: 4:30pm on Thursday Bring: • Latest copy of reservation showing payments • Group roster showing names of all youth and adults attending • Any payments due • Health forms (Parts A & B only, Adults need one also) • Additional youth can be added at check in and paid for at camp, additional $5 late fee Opening Dinner and photos at 6pm. Check out – Saturday at 10:00 am. Be sure to pick up your health forms at check out and confirm your account is clear. All participants receive a camp patch! What do we wear? Scouts and leaders are encouraged to show their troop pride by wearing their BSA uniforms. Shorts may be worn. Closed toed shoes only, no sandals. A light jacket may be needed as the mornings/evenings can be chilly. How can I add or subtract participants to my registration and make payments? You can add and subtract participants to your registration and make payments online up to 5 days before your camp date. See the “How to create or make changes to camp registration” instruction sheet found at the bottom of the camp main page... utahscouts.org/camps choose camp attending. You will need the user name and password you created at registration.
Low Ropes Course
Ropes Course Center
Locked Gate
Pavilion
High Ropes Course
Pavilion
Amphitheater
Pavilion Nature Center
Burch Lodge
Handicraft
Cox Trail
Aardvark Trading Post
Alligator
Kolob Amphitheater Inouye Training
Antelope
Camp Director Cabin Center
Bobwhite Beaver Pool
Fox Elk
Parking Lion Cobra
Leopard Trail Bear
Falcon Eagle Bobcat
Hawk Panther Buffalo Staff
Leopard
Road Gate
Parade Porcupine
Mustang
Sunset Bowl Moose Grounds Showers
Amphitheater
Mt. Pleasant Osprey Raccoon
Otter Pavilion Raven
Owl Scorpion
Seagull
Outdoor Skills
Squirrel
Tiger
Wolf
Archery Range
Rifle Range
Shotgun Range
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