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Pre-Camp Information
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Why Come to Camp Jayhawk
2023 marks the 75th year of Camping here at Camp Jayhawk. Over the years, participants have had great things
to say about our Camp as well our amenities. One of the draws of our Camp is the accessibility and
approachability of our Staff and this continuity is an asset. Combine this with the opportunity to interact one
on one with various Merit Badge Counselors and the Scouts get a more hands on experience enhancing the
retention of the subject matter.
Our Dining Hall and food portions rank at or near the top of all campers Top 3 each year and last year we were
recognized as having one of the best Salad Bars at a Summer Camp! If your unit enjoys the opening and closing
Campfires, there is no place to experience them quite like Inspiration Point.
Camp Jayhawk’s campsites are always well maintained and are near the various attractions of our Camp. If your
Troop prefers to be farther away and secluded, we also have campsites that will afford your unit privacy.
Whether your unit comes to Camp Jayhawk every year, rotates, or your Troop is visiting for the very first time,
our brand is Customer Service! Rest assured that you will be welcomed with open arms and given a first-class
Summer Camp experience.
Why Summer Camp? A SCOUT PARENTS GUIDE
What kids say:
Camp helped me make new friends. (96%)
Camp helped me to get to know kids who are different from me. (93%)
The people at camp helped me feel good about myself. (92%)
At camp, I did things I was afraid to do at first. (74%)
What parents say:
My child gained self-confidence at camp. (70%)
My child remains in contact with friends made at camp. (69%)
My child continues to participate in some of the new activities he or she learned at camp. (63%)
Summer camp builds skills necessary to prepare youth to assume roles as successful adults. Parents and
campers, report growth in self-confidence, independence, making friends, exploring and learning new
activities.
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Our 2023 Camp Leadership Team
Nathan earned his Eagle rank in 2020 and brings a wealth of energy and experience as
our 2023 Camp Staff Director. His past contributions include serving as a CIT, Ecology
Instructor, Ecology Director, Order of the Arrow Camp Coordinator and most recently
as Camp Commissioner. Nathan is also active in the Order of the Arrow of the Dzie-
Hauk Tonga Lodge and has served in numerous Leadership positions including Lodge
Secretary and most recently as Lodge Chief.
Nathan Basaldua
Camp Director
Josh earned his Eagle rank in 2017 and brings a unique skill set to the table along with
his energy and enthusiasm for Scouting. He looks forward to providing meaningful
programming that engages both our newest scouts, returning scouts and inspires them
to take their Scouting career to the next level. An active member and past officer in
the Order of the Arrow, Josh is committed to offering fun and engaging programming
for older scouts and adults as well in order to maximize their Summer Camp
experience.
Josh Evans
Program Director
Brenden’s scouting career began back in 2003. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in
2012 which was also the first year on Camp staff as a CIT. Over the next decade, he has
served on Camp Staff in numerous leadership roles including dining hall steward,
archery instructor, outpost director, assistant cook, assistant ranger, interim range
and Archery Director. Brenden is also an active member in the Order of the Arrow of
the Dzie-Hauk Tonga Lodge and has served as Lodge Chief back in 2017-2018.
Brenden Feldt
Camp Commissioner
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2023 Camp Schedule
Upcoming Camp Jayhawk Dates
Session 1 (June 11-17, 2023)
Session 2 (June 18-24, 2023)
Session 3 (July 9-15, 2023)
High Adventure Week (July 16 - July 22, 2023)
Camp Fees
Traditional Camp – Includes Weeks 1, 2 and 3. T-shirts will be offered as part of the Registration fee. All shirt
sizes must be turned in prior to June 1st in order to have your units T-Shirts available at Summer Camp.
Scout Fee: NEW Scouts: $225.00
Early Bird: $275.00 by April 15th.
Late: $325.00 after April 15th.
Leader Fee: $125.00 each for the first two, $100.00 each after the first two.
The schedule for camp will be with check-in on Sunday afternoon at an assigned time for the troop and checkout
Saturday morning between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. A Deposit fee of $250.00 must be paid by the troop before
boys and leaders can register or pay camp fees and be credited against your final bill. You will get your check-
in time by participating on the live online pre-camp orientation. If your unit is unable to participate, times will
be assigned for you. **Some merit badges and other activities will require additional fees
All-Star Camp
An individual Scout may be unable to attend summer camp with his or her troop due to scheduling or location.
Since it is important to give Scouts a summer camp experience, Camp Jayhawk is providing an opportunity for
these Scouts to be part of an All-Star troop in camp. The All-Star troop is a provisional troop with volunteer
adult leadership of Scoutmaster-experienced adults. The Scout will have the opportunity to register as an
individual Scout and participate in the summer camp programs including the Baden Powell Adventure.
Registered Adults may also register to attend camp and provide leadership for the All-Star troop. This program
is not intended to serve as a substitute for unit camp attendance under the Traditional Camp.
Scout Fee: NEW Scouts: $225.00
Early Bird: $275.00 by April 15th.
Late: $325.00 after April 15th.
Leader Fee: $125.00 for the first two, $100.00 after the first two.
**Some merit badges and other activities will require additional fees. ***Limited Camperships are available to
Jayhawk Area Council units. Please complete the Campership Request Form downloaded from
www.jayhawkcouncil.org/and return it to the Jayhawk Area Council Scout Service Center in Topeka, no later
than April 1, 2023.
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2023 Highlights
High Adventure Week
New addition in 2023 is an opportunity for Scouts to hike the historic Santa Fe Trail. In addition to earning
their 50-mile Hiking Merit Badge, you will also earn your Historic Trails award by participating in one of a kind
defining scouting experience. This 50-mile Trek will be capped at 50 participants ages 13 and above and will
afford Scouts a chance to retrace the footsteps of the first Santa Fe Travelers more than a century ago. This
contingent style trek is a great pre-requisite for those units looking to go out to Philmont in the next couple of
years.
Merit Badge Offerings
With a cadre of subject matter experts at our disposal, the Jayhawk Area Council stands ready to elevate the
Merit Badge experience at Summer Camp and take it to the next level. Here at Camp Jayhawk, we offer block
scheduling which allows us the flexibility to pair Merit Badges such as Fishing and Fly Fishing together to
maximize a Scouts time and return on investment. If your Scout has already earned one of the badges in a block
our unique scheduling allows them an opportunity to earn the other Merit Badges later in the week or on Fridays.
While we offer the traditional mix of Eagle required Merit Badges, we also enjoy the opportunity to provide
them with a chance to earn some unique badges not offered at some Summer Camps.
The following is a partial list of various Merit Badges we have offered as a part of our Summer Camp Experience:
Archery, Amphibian and Animal Study, Astronomy, Basketry, Bird Study, BSA Lifeguard, Canoeing, Chaplain Aide,
Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Fishing, Fly Fishing,
Geocaching, Leatherworking, Movie Making, Orienteering, Paul Bunyan, Photography, Pioneering, Pottery,
Radio, Religious Emblems, Rifle Shooting, Sculpture, Shotgun Shooting, Space Exploration, Swimming and
Welding.
Unique Competitions & Experiences
During your time here at Camp Jayhawk, we take FUN to a whole new level. With numerous campsite
competitions along with our Iron Chef and “Merit Badge” opportunities for adults, fun is just around the corner.
Whether it’s a special evening class taught by one of our subject matter experts or the Our Order of the Arrow
Drum Team, OA Cracker Barrels, Ranger Core program, or Family Night on Friday nights, memories are made
right here at Camp Jayhawk.
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Camperships
***Limited Camperships are available to Jayhawk Area Council units. Please complete the
Campership Request Form downloaded from www.jayhawkcouncil.org/and return it to the
Rolley Service Center in Topeka, no later than March 1, 2023.
Payment Schedule
At date of campsite reservation: Pay $250.00 non-refundable campsite deposit which is applied to two leader
registrations.
For leader and Scout registrations: By March 1st: First payment is due (1/2 BALANCE OWED). New Scout
Payment deadline is April 1st.
By May 1st: Final payment due (balance due on your account).
Registrations placed after May 1st will be accepted only with a minimum 1/2 payment at that time.
All payments made at the Jayhawk Area Council Office are applied to the unit’s contingent account.
Note: Payments may include fees for merit badges and other activities in addition to registration.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be submitted to the Program Director or the Rolley Service Center by completing the
Refund Request Form located at jayhawkcouncil.org/resources. The following conditions apply for consideration
of any refund requests:
Terms and Conditions
• A copy of your receipt must be attached with refund request.
• ALL blanks must be completed. Incomplete forms will be returned for completion.
• Refunds are reviewed by the appropriate Council Staff and take 2-4 weeks to process.
• Only refunds received in the Scout Service Center, 30 days prior to the event, will be considered for a
full refund.
• A Scout or unit leader may request a refund after an event under the following conditions: serious
illness or serious accidents of the Scout or emergencies preventing the Scout’s attendance at the
event, a doctor’s note is required. The request must be submitted no later than 30 days after event
and will be reviewed by the appropriate Council Staff.
• Event fees are non-refundable for homesickness, scheduling conflicts (sporting events, music camp,
family vacation, etc.) or weather conditions. No refunds will be issued for early departures from camp.
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Online Registration
The Online Merit Badge registration system will be available early March. The online system will allow troop
leaders to select merit badge classes, see costs associated with each class, make adjustments up to one week
before camp starts, and make final camp payments online. It is important to register as soon as possible as some
camp programs and merit badge classes have a maximum number of participants allowed. Also, some programs
and merit badges have costs to cover special supplies. When a Scout is signed up for an activity with a cost, the
cost will be added automatically to the unit’s invoice. These supplies will be given upon check-in or in some
cases in the class.
Pre-Camp Orientation
It is recommended that you participate in a Pre-Camp Orientation before coming to camp. Two Orientations+
will be available via zoom at a time to be announced. The participation in the Pre-Camp Orientation will include
setting the staggered arrival times for the troops.
Camp Leadership
BSA Policy requires at least two adult leaders, one of whom must be 21 years or older, for all trips and outings.
Each troop must be under the leadership of an adult (over 21 years of age), preferably the registered
Scoutmaster.
If the Scoutmaster is unable to attend full time, the troop committee should name a Campmaster. The
Campmaster assigns and coordinates responsibilities of all adult leadership in his troop.
All additional adult leaders staying with the troop in Camp Jayhawk are considered Assistant Scoutmasters. It is
the responsibility of the entire troop leadership, both youth and adult to maintain discipline in troop at all times
while at Camp Jayhawk. At Camp Jayhawk, only activities that meet the standards of the twelve points of the
Scout Law are permitted. Your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain high standards of moral and
personal behavior is appreciated. The Camp Director or designee reserves the right to remove individuals who
are not in compliance with BSA and Falley Scout Reservation policies.
Each adult leader brings a unique set of life skills to camp. Some camp programs and merit badge classes may
be able to use those skills to enhance the educational experience in these areas. Leaders are encouraged to sign
up to attend camp programs where they feel they can best offer support to the staff member in charge of the
area. In addition, adults, who help in the Baden Powell area may complete the Introduction to Outdoor
Leadership Skills training course.
Health and Medical Record
Scouts and leaders staying at Camp Jayhawk must have a fully completed annual BSA Annual Health and Medical
Records (Available online). Scouts and leaders without a current physical examination cannot be permitted to
remain in Camp Jayhawk, in compliance with National standards of the BSA. No health form, no overnight stay
at Camp Jayhawk, no exceptions! Physical examinations are not provided at Camp Jayhawk. It is recommended
that all campers receive a tetanus shot before camping. A copy of your Scouts’ health and medical records forms
must be kept in the Health Lodge so we urge troops to bring 2 copies with them.
7Timeline of Key Dates for Summer Camp Updates
At date of campsite reservation: Pay $250.00 non-refundable campsite deposit which is
applied to your two leader registrations.
February 1st 2023 Summer Camp Leaders Guide Available
March 1st: First payment is due (1/2 BALANCE OWED)
March 1st Campership Request Forms due in Council Service Center
March 6th: Online Merit Badge System Registration Opens
April 15th New Scout First Payment is due. ½ Balance owed.
May 1st: Final payment due (Balance due on your account)
May 1st: Registrations placed after May 1st accepted only with a minimum ½ payment at
that time.
We hope this information will answer all your pre-camp questions, but if it does not, feel free to
contact us at:
Nathan Basaldua, Camp Director 785-806-9980 nathanbasaldua1@gmail.com
Josh Evans, Program Director 785-640-7931 raspberrypirubiks@gmail.com
Brenden Feldt, Camp Commissioner 785-640-8233 bwfgolf98@yahoo.com
Joe Blasko, Staff Advisor 785-276-3346 joseph.blasko@scouting.org
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