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CAMP
BIG HORN
AT HUBERT EATON SCOUT RESERVATION
2021 Summer Resident
Camp Merit Badge Catalog
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA Camp Big Horn is a
COUNCIL Nationally Accredited Boy Scouts of America Camp
Table of Contents Letter to Campers 1 Handicrafts 5 S.T.E.A.M 6 Outdoor Skills 8 Civics 10 Nature 12 Aquatics 14 Ranger Corps 15 Pathfinders 16 Outdoor Sports 18 Staff Member Interest 19 Counselor Trainee Interest 20
Welcome to Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch! With years of experience across our leadership team, we are proud to offer you one of the best summer camp experiences in the country . Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch is a world class camping facility filled with everything you could possibly want. Our Shooting Sports Program consists of a shotgun range, rifle range, a cowboy action shooting range, Roving Archery Range and are taught by experienced professional instructors ready to teach scouts to safely handle firearms as well as shoot with precisions. Our Cope and Climbing team are dedicated to ensure that those participating will have a unique experience. We were devastated when we could not open Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch in 2020. But there was a silver lining to all of this. Since we were not able to run camp last year we have had an additional year to perfect our program for you. An additional year to develop our camp infrastructure for you. An additional year to train our staff and ensure that you have a world class experience when you spend a week with us at camp. Landon and I have been working hand and hand to together to make this program one of a kind and all for you! We have kept our staple programs such as our Shooting Sports, and our COPE and Climbing programs, but we also have new exciting programs that we are very excited to release for 2021! We are proud to introduce our Ranger Corps Area with a focus handyman skills such as Home Repair, Painting, Welding, and Automotive Maintenance. We also have a new Civics Area dedicated towards teaching Scouts about civics, politics, and business. Yours in Scouting, Charles Jezycki Landon Burtchell Camp Director Program Director 2021 Camp Big Horn At Circle X Ranch Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch
Join us for
THE AMAZING
RACE EVERY WEDNESDAY
Camp Big Horn at Circle X ranch
2021
Units will embark on a trek around camp. At every destination, each team must
compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical, and only when
the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams who are the
farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the
first team to arrive at the final destination winning The Amazing Race and the
Camp Big Horn 2021 Grand Prize
CAMP BIG HORN WEEK AT A GLANCE 2021
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7:00 AM.
7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM 7:30 AM
Breakfast & Troop
Morning Flags Morning Flags Morning Flags Morning Flags Morning Flags
Check-out
7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM. 7:45 AM.
Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast & Breakfast &
SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting SPL Meeting
9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge 1st Merit Badge
Session Session The Session Session
10:00 AM 10:00 AM Amazing Race 10:00 AM 10:00 AM
2nd Merit Badge 2nd Merit Badge Begins… 2nd Merit Badge 2nd Merit Badge
Session Session Session Session
11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM
9:00 AM -
3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge 3rd Merit Badge
12:30 PM
Session Session Session Session
12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM
1:00 PM Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Check in Begins
including Swim 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM
Checks 12:30 PM
4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge 4th Merit Badge
Lunch
Session Session Session Session
3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM
5th Merit Badge 5th Merit Badge The 5th Merit Badge 5th Merit Badge
Session Session Amazing Race Session Session
4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM Continues… 4:00 - 5:30 PM 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Totin' Chip/ Firem'n Chip/
Scouts' Activity Scouts' Activity
Scouts' Activity Scouts' Activity
Time Time
Time Time
6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM 6:15 PM
Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags Evening Flags
6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:45 PM Still. 7:45 PM
7:45 PM 7:45 PM
Dutch Oven The Under Want to be a
Leaders' Meeting Scouts' Own
Cook - off Amazing Race Construction Staffer
8:15 PM.
9:00 PM 8:15 PM 8:15 PM 9:00 PM
Concludes Adult Leaders
Opening Campfire Honor Trail Order of the Arrow Closing Campfire
Social
10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM
Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time Quiet Time
11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM
Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out Lights Out
Waiter call is 15 minutes before each meal. Please send one-two waiters for every troop table.
Camp Big Horn's 2021 Daytime Program Schedule
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Free Time Activity
Aquatics
1 5 Lifesaving
2 4 5 Swimming
Civics
2 4 5 Citizenship in the Nation
1 2 4 Citizenship in the World
1&2 4&5 Communications
Handicrafts
1 5 Art & Fingerprinting
Basketry (Night Time Crafts)
3 4 Indian Lore
2 4 Leatherwork
1 3 Sculpture
2 5 Woodcarving
Week at a glance Nature
2 3 Bird Study
1 3 5 Environmental Science
4 5 Forestry
3 4 Mammal Study
1 2 Nature
4 5 Reptile & Amphibian Study
Outdoor Skills
1 4 Camping
2 3 5 Emergency Preparedness
2 4 First Aid
1 3 5 Wilderness Survival
Outdoor Sports
1 3 4 5 Archery
2 3 4 5 Big & Little Ziplines
2 3 4 5 C.O.P.E
1 3 4 5 Climbing
1 3 4 5 Rifle Shooting
1 3 4 5 Shotgun Shooting
Pathfinders
1 through 3 1st Year Scout Program
3 through 5 1st Year Scout Program
Ranger Corp.
1 5 Automotive Maintenance
2 4 Home Repairs
1 2 Welding
4 5 Metalworks
S.T.E.A.M
3 5 Animation
3 5 Astronomy
1 3 Photography & Journalism
2 4 Radio
1&2 4&5 Robotics
2 4 Space Exploration
Scout Time Programing
Open Branding
Open Climbing
Open C.O.P.E
Open Craft Area
Open Fireman Chit
Open Mountain Hiking
Open Open Archery
Open Open Climbing
Open Open Rifle Shooting
Open Open Shotgun Shooting
Open Open Swimming
Open Roving Archery
Open Totin' Chit
Open Zipline Fun
Leatherwork
In the Leatherwork Merit Badge, Scouts will explore
leather's endless uses and applications. While
making a practical scouting item, you will
understand the types and uses of leather,
as well as the process of turning a piece of
leather into a useful and personally designed item.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Anticipated costs: $10-$20 for materials
Art and Fingerprinting (2 Merit Badges)
Humans have been expressing their thoughts,
emotions, and history through art for as long as
we could put paint on cave walls. During these
merit badges you will learn about the aspects of
art pieces as well as the process of making art in a
variety of different media. (Art PRQ. 6)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Anticipated costs: $10 for materials
Wood Carving
As a hobby near and dear to many scouts,
woodcarving has been taught to scouts since the
first days of the movement. This Merit Badge will
teach you the skills to turn a piece of wood into a
useful item, or a beautiful piece of art.
Please note that the Scout must earn their Totin
Chip to participate in the merit badge.
Handicrafts
Maximum number of participants: 12
Anticipated costs: $5 for materials
Sculpture
Learn the skills it takes to create three-
dimensional art. Scouts will learn how to create a
variety of art pieces by manipulating clay. Get
your drawing on as you learn the various forms of
art and the principles of design. Scouts can even
create a piece of art. Scouts will earn the Sculpture
and Art Merit Badges(PRQ. 2C)
Indian Lore
From Abenaki and Assiniboine to Yakima and
Yurok, discover a little bit about the scores of
American Indian tribes that make up part of our
country's heritage. Earning this merit badge will
take you through some of the different ways that
Native American culture has shaped our current
culture along with open your eyes to the ways that
they utilized everything in nature to make a life for
themselves
*PRQ- Prerequisite 3
5
Astronomy
There are billions upon billions of stars,
planets, asteroids, and other objects in space
S.T.E.A.M in the known universe. Scouts will learn
about the basics of astronomy, how to operate
high powered telescopes, and how to identify
constellations in the night sky.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Space Exploration
Space is mysterious. We explore space for
many reasons, not least because we don't
know what is out there, it is vast, and humans
are full of curiosity. Each time we send
human and robotic explorers into space, we
learn something we didn't know before. We
discover a little more of what is out there.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Robotics
Scouts will learn and understand how robots
move, sense the environment around it, as
well as understand what to do in a situation it
is presented. (PRQ. 6)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Animation
While a relatively recent form of artistic
expression, animation is prevalent in countless
aspects of our media culture. Through this Merit
Badge you will gain a better understanding of
principles of animation, its development, and
the different types of animation that exist. By
the end, you will understand the process of
creating an animation through creating your
own. Scouts will make a stop motion video
using Legos. Personal items may be used
instead.
Maximum number of participants: 12
*PRQ- Prerequisite 46
Photography & Journalism (2 Merit Badges)
Understanding our world is an important part of being
a responsible member of society, and these merit
badges help you understand two ways that you can
learn about the world. By the end of these merit badges
you will understand the art of photography, the process
by which it reveals the world to the camera, and the
process of fact-finding and reporting of the journalist.
A limited number of cameras will be available for use.
Scouts may wish to bring their own digital camera to
use. Photography (PRQ. 1B)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Radio
While the first radio devices were very simple, and
could only transmit a single tone, today radio
communication is a massive industry allowing for the
free flow of information across oceans, mountains,
and entire nations. In this Merit Badge you will learn
the mechanics of this powerful communications tool.
Maximum number of participants: 12
S.T.E.A.M
7
*PRQ- PrerequisiteEmergency Preparedness
Scouts are often called upon to help because they
know first aid and they know about the discipline
and planning needed to react in an emergency
situation. By the time you finish this Merit Badge
you will know how you can be prepared for, and
respond to a wide variety of emergencies.
(PRQ. 1, 2c, 7b, 8b, 9)
Maximum number of participants: 12
First Aid
Caring for injured or ill persons until they can
receive professional medical care is an important
skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first
aid, you can provide immediate care and help to
someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. First Aid
can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood
and could even save a limb or a life. (PRQ. 5, 14)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Wilderness Survival
In their outdoor activities, Scouts learn to bring the
clothing and gear they need, to make good plans,
and do their best to manage any risks. But now and
Outdoor Skills
then, something unexpected happens. When things
go wrong, you need to know what to do. By earning
this merit badge you will know how to survive when
things don’t work as planned. (PRQ. 5)
Recommended age: 14 and up
Maximum number of participants: 12
Camping
Camping is one of the best known activities and
methods of the Scouting movement. When the
Scouting movement was founded in the early 1900’s
Robert Baden Powell encouraged every Scout the art
of living outdoors (PRQ. 4b, 5e, 7b, 8D, 9
Maximum number of participants: 12
8 *PRQ- PrerequisiteCitizenship in the World
Not only are we all citizens of our nation,
Civics we are also citizens of the world.
Through this Merit Badge you will learn
about how countries work together, how
other governments function, and the
differences and similarities that exist
between our own nation and the rest of
the world. (PRQ. 7)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Citizenship in the Nation
As you fulfill the requirements for this
Merit Badge, you will learn how to become
active citizens who are aware of, and
grateful for, your liberties and rights, to
participate in the governments and protect
our freedom, helping to defend our
country and standing up for individual
rights on behalf of all its citizens.
(PRQ. 2, 8)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Communications
Whether through written, oral, or non-
verbal methods, we communicate with
people through a variety of methods
each and every day. By taking this Merit
Badge, you will learn about how we
communicate, and practice these skills
through a variety of practical
communication activities. (PRQ. 5, 7, 8)
Maximum number of participants: 12
10
*PRQ- Prerequisiteng
Introduci
i g H o rn ’ s NE
Ca m p B Z I P LI
R A C I N G
DUA L
For the first time ever, brand new for
the summer of 2021. We introduce to
you the Camp Big Horn’s Dual Racing
Zipline! Scouts and Scouters will be
able to take flight over camp and give
their best Tarzan scream to those
watching from below!Environmental Science
While earning the Environmental Science Merit
Nature
Badge, you will get a taste of what it is like to be an
environmental scientist, making observations and
carrying out experiments to investigate the natural
world.
Maximum number of participants: 12 (PRQ. 4)
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Scouts have always been interested in snakes,
turtles, lizards, and alligators, as well as frogs and
salamanders. Developing knowledge about these
captivating creatures leads to an appreciation for
all native wildlife. Understanding the life cycle of a
reptile or amphibian and keeping one as a pet can
be a good introduction to natural history. Knowing
about venomous species can help Scouts to be
prepared to help in case of an emergency.
Maximum number of participants: 12 (PRQ. 8)
Bird Study
Birds have always played a huge part of our global
ecosystem. In this class, Scouts will develop the
knowledge of the anatomy, behaviors, and diets of
many different types of birds around the world.
Maximum number of participants: 12 (PRQ. 8)
Mammal Study
In this class scouts will distinguish what separates
mammals from other animals due to its unique
features and also spend time observing different
kinds mammals.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Nature
Scouts will be introduced to a broad spectrum
of wildlife and discover how important each
individual plant and animal Is to maintain a
strong ecosystem.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Forestry
Scouts will gain the opportunity to study trees
and forests and why they are important to
sustaining life on earth.
Maximum number of participants: 12 (PRQ. 5)
*PRQ- Prerequisite
12Camp Big Horn
At
Circle X Ranch
Presents:
Roving
Archery
We are proud to present the brand
new Roving Archery Program for the
Summer of 2021! This program is one of a
kind for Southern California Camps, Scouts
and Scouter’s will rove around our
Reservation completing a number of different
obstacles and targets. This will truly test who
the best archers in camp are!Swimming
Aquatics Swimming is a leisure activity, a competitive
sport, and a basic survival skill. In this Merit
Badge class, you will refine your swimming skills.
If your Scout would like to learn how to swim, we
do offer a learn to swim program during free time.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Lifesaving
No Scout will ignore a plea for help. However, the
desire to help is of little use unless one knows how
to give the proper aid. The main purpose of the
Lifesaving Merit Badge is to prepare Scouts to
assist those involved in water accidents, teaching
them the basic knowledge of rescue techniques,
the skills to perform them, and the judgment to
know when and how to act so that they can be
prepared for emergencies.
Lifesaving is a 2-period class
Maximum number of participants: 12
Prerequisites: Completed the Swimming Merit
Badge
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*PRQ- Prerequisite 14Automotive Maintenance
Learn the ins and outs of car maintenance such
as the tools needed, how to locate everything
you need, learn the basics of changing oil,
restarting a battery, changing a tire and much
more! (PRQ. 11)
Maximum number of participants: 12
Home Repair
Learn many new skills from how to
replace a glass pane, to fix a leaky
faucet from our talented ranger staff!
Maximum number of participants: 12
Metalworks
Metalworking has been such an important skill
that it has literally sparked new eras in human
history. In this Merit Badge you will learn the
variety of metals, how they can be worked, and
their real world applications. You will then use
this knowledge to make your own metal
Ranger Corps
projects at our foundry.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Welding
Welding is a unique but an every useful skill
that uses extreme heat to combine metals
together. This can be used to repair or build a
multitude of different items, which you will get
to learn in this class.
Maximum number of participants: 12
15 *PRQ- PrerequisitePathfinders Program
The Pathfinders Program is designed to be a
“Trail to 1st Class” for Scouts who have
Pathfinders
recently joined a Troop or crossed over from
Webelos. This program is designed to aid
new Scouts in navigating the world of
Scouting. Here they will learn basic Scout
traditions, skills and methods in addition to
earning their Totin’ Chip, Firem’n Chit, and
the Swimming Merit Badge. This program is
not intended to advance your Scout to First
Class in a week, though it may help. Our
main goal is to make sure their first summer
camp experience is one of the best and that
their intro to the Scouting world ignites a fire
in them for years to come.
Maximum number of participants: 20
16C.
O.
P.
E
CHALLENGING OUTDOOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Camp Big Horns newly renovated C.O.P.E Course is ready4 for you this summer!
C.O.P.E consists of group initiative games, trust events, and high and low ropes
course. Some activities involve a group challenge, while others develop
individual skills and agility. C.O.P.E is a challenge by choice activity and is for
Scouts older than 13 years of age. C.O.P.E Consists of low and high ropes
initiatives as well as climbing and Zip lining.
17Rifle Shooting
Test your marksmanship skills here at Camp
Bighorn with our .22 rifles! You will learn the
fundamentals of safe gun handling and how
to shoot a perfect bullseye every time!
Maximum number of participants: 12
Shotgun Shooting
Ready to take your shooting skills to the next
level? Try your luck in our Shotgun shooting
Merit Badge program where you will learn
the fundamentals of safe gun handling and
get to shoot moving targets in the air!
Maximum number of participants: 12
Archery
One of the fastest growing sports due to its
surging popularity is archery. Learn how to
shoot a bow and arrow as well as all the
safety rules and regulations to do so.
Maximum number of participants: 12
Outdoor Sports
Climbing
Unleash your inner rock climber as you
develop the skills to climb our awesome
artificial and natural rock walls here at Camp
Bighorn at Circle X Ranch.
Maximum number of participants: 12
*Ammo fees apply for all Shooting Sports Merit Badges
EXCEPT Archery.*
*PRQ- Prerequisite 20
18Want to be apart of
something bigger than
yourself?
WE’RE
HIRING!
Interested? Sign up here!
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Before we begin camp, our staff receive extensive training in a wide variety of areas, including
camp health and safety, customer service, counseling, and youth protection. We also spend time
going through each area’s programs, morning and evening programs, and specialty programs.
Our staff also go through an intensive interview process, in which we evaluate each candidates’
skills, Scouting experience(s), and previous camp staff experience (if applicable). We hire a wide
variety candidates, including those without Scouting experience. Our staff consist of those between
the ages of 16-21, and 21 and over.
All of our area directors are age 18 or older, and receive additional training in management skills.
They also have had extensive experience and training within their program area. Our management
staff are age 21 or older, and in addition to receiving additional management training, attend the
National Camp School at one of the BSA’s high adventure, or seasonal properties.
If you are interested in becoming a Camp Staff Member at Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch, or at
any other GLAAC or BSA property, feel free to check the GLAAC Website for more information about
current openings.
19The Greater Los Angeles Area Council is proud to have the Counselor Training Program at both Camp
Big Horn at Circle X Ranch, and Camp Cherry Valley. This program is designed to give Scouts ages 14
and 15 the opportunity to learn what it takes to be a camp staff member, and learn valuable leadership,
teaching, and counseling skills along the way. This three week program will push participants in this
program further than they ever have been pushed, and will be able to form bonds and connection that
can’t be found in any other workplace. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn merit badges,
and complete rank advancement requirements while they receive their training. If you are interested in
becoming a Counselor Trainee at either Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch, or Camp Cherry Valley, please
visit the GLAAC Website for more information about the program, costs, and the application process.
Interested? Register here!
https://forms.gle/BvbBB7QikyPgKRQdA
20SCOUT?
Do you have what it takes?
Every Wednesday at Morning and Evening
Flags, Scoutmaster’s will take the challenge
of are you tougher than a Scout.
#CBH20212021 Merit Badge Prerequisite Form FULL NAME: _____________________________________________________ WEEK OF CAMP: ___________ UNIT NUMBER: _________________ COUNCIL: ___________________________________________________ MERIT BADGE APPLYING FOR: _________________________________________________________________ The Scout name above acknowledges that certain designated merit badges cannot be completed at Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch unless prerequisite requirements are met prior to arriving to camp. They also realize that this form must be completed correctly, signed, and given to the Camp Big Horn at Circle X Ranch Merit Badge Instructor the first day of their class. The camp can then grant the merit badge, upon successful completion in the camp course in the above mentioned merit badge. Automotive Maintenance Requirement #11 Art Requirement #6 Bird Study Requirement: #8 Camping Requirement 4B, 5E, 7, 8D, 9 Citizenship in the Nation Requirements: #2, #8 Citizenship in the World Requirements: #7 Communications Requirements: #5, #7, #8 Emergency Prepardness Requirements: 1, 2C, 7B, 8B, 9 Environmental Science Requirements: #4 First AId Requirement: #5, #14 Forestry Requirement: #5 Lifesaving Requirement #1 Photography Requirement #1B Reptile and Amphibian Study Requirement: #8 Robotics Requirement #6 Sculpture Requirement: #2C Wilderness Survival Requirement: #5 and bring to camp. Scoutmaster (or representative) Signature Date Scoutmaster (or representative) Printed Name
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