Winter Blast 2020 Leaders Guide - North Florida Council, BSA - Camp Shands
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Winter Blast
2020 Leaders Guide
North Florida Council, BSA Camp Shands
521 S. Edgewood Avenue 1453 Baden Powell Road
Jacksonville, FL 32205 Hawthorne, FL 32640
www.NFCscouting.org www.CampShands.org
Danny Knight, Camp Shands Director, Dannygator1107@yahoo.com
~A Message from our Camp Director~
Dear Parent/Leader,
On behalf of the Winter Blast staff and North Florida Council I would like to thank you for
choosing Camp Shands for your winter camp. Our goal is to provide a safe and exciting event
that your Scouts will remember for years to come.
Winter Blast is a mesh between a traditional week of summer camp and an extended merit
badge fair. A merit badge blizzard if you will! Our program staff has worked tirelessly to
provide a unique experience with tons of merit badges and glaciers of fun.
In this ever-changing environment, you can rest assured that our number one priority is the
health and safety of all Scouts, Scouters, and visitors. Our highly trained health staff, in
conjunction with BSA National Camp Standards and the North Florida Council’s Enterprise
Risk Management Team, will “Be Prepared” for anything that comes our way. All areas of
camp will be cleaned and sanitized periodically during the day. Hand sanitizer will be readily
available throughout camp.
The one consistency of the year “2020” is inconsistency. With that being said, the Winter Blast
staff is prepped and ready to provide an outstanding camp regardless of the challenges that lay
ahead. We ask that you are prepared for these challenges as well. This leader’s guide has been
written months before the camp will take place. Change is always inevitable, and the likelihood
that some items in this guide will need to be altered by the time our first merit badge classes
begin is a realistic possibility. Rest assured that we are dedicated to providing the best camp
possible and any necessary changes are made with you and your scouters safety in mind.
I look forward to seeing you all this winter!
Be Cool!
Danny Knight
Camp Director
2020 Camp Shands Winter-Blast
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DATES & DEADLINES
Don’t forget to
Early Registration Fee Table (paid by 11/17/20)
$250.00 per Scout "Rent-A-Tent”
$80.00 per Adult
Only $25,
Regular Registration Fee Table (paid after 11/17/20) comes with 2
$280.00 per Scout* cots!
$100.00 per Adult*
*Any registrations after 12/1 we cannot guarantee a jacket.
PAYMENTS
● Payments are payable to NFC, BSA, 521 S. Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL
32205. [Do not send Payments to camp.]
● Online payments are also accepted by clicking on Winter Blast the December
calendar at www.nfcscouting.org.
● Payments must be received to the NFC Service Center on or before the dates
indicated above or postmarked by the dates indicated on the pricing schedule.
● All payments should be paid before arrival at camp in order to assure your
reservation and participation.
REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
● All refund requests must be made by email to Eli Rivera, Council Camping
Director, at Eli.Rivera@scouting.org.
● Refunds will be given under these percentages and dates:
o 80% until November 23, 2020
o 50% from November 24, 2020 to December 7, 2020
o No refunds after December 8, 2020 except for the death of an immediate
family member or serious illness (doctor’s note required).
o No refunds will be given over 80% in any case.
● Fees are transferable to another Scout in the same troop.
ADULT LEADER COVERAGE & FEES
● 5 or more Scouts attending = 1 FREE leader
● Adult leadership may swap out however
there is an additional fee of $30 if the new
adult wants a patch and jacket.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
www.NFCscouting.org
Camp Director Program Director
Danny Knight Michael Filz
DannyGator1107@yahoo.com Troop20FLA@gmail.com
(904) 735-9266 (904)868-2659
Registration & Payments Assistant Program Director
Carrie Kurtz Cole Imrich
Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org ColeImrich@gmail.com
904-388-0591
Mail to Camp
Food Allergies Scout’s Name & Troop #
Danny Knight Camp Shands
[food allergies must be disclosed at least 2 weeks 1453 Baden Powell Road
in advance in order to make accommodations]
Hawthorne, FL 32640
[mail should be sent early enough so it will
Camp Shands arrive during camper’s stay in camp]
Ames Lodge
12/27-12/31
(352) 475-5080 Hey there Scouter,
If you have a question, please feel
free to email us. Please include
“Winter Blast” in the subject line
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
MEDICAL INFORMATION TRADING POST
Every Scout and Adult must submit a completed and Camp Shands has a trading post supplied with all sorts of
current BSA Annual Health & Medical Record form in items such as merit badge books, literature, shirts, hats,
order to attend camp; no exceptions. Parts A, B & C must be patches, snacks, and soft drinks. Most Scouts will spend on
complete. average $50 during their stay. We accept all major credit
cards. Gift Cards can be pre-purchased.
Wi-Fi
Adult leaders will find Wi-Fi available at the Ames PARKING & VEHICLES IN CAMP
Administration Building and Taylor Dining Hall. Carpooling is highly encouraged! All vehicles must remain
on the main roads and park in designated areas. You may
SHOWER HOUSES & BATHROOMS drive to the campsite to unload / load however vehicle must
Please be good to our Shower Houses. Always remember to be moved within 30 minutes. Troop trailers are welcome to
leave things “better than you found it.” In addition to each stay in campsites. The speed limit is 14 mph and no persons
person doing their part, a duty roster will be posted which are permitted to ride in the back of vehicles such as trucks or
assigns campsites the task of cleaning shower houses. A trailers.
Scout is clean! Do your best!
CAMPERS WITH DISABILITIES
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS Any special accommodation request must be made by email
We try to accommodate common dietary restrictions, but in to Carrie Kurtz, camping secretary, at
some cases, the participant may need to bring their own Carrie.Kurtz@scouting.org. Camp Shands will do its best to
food. Any special requests should be communicated 2 weeks assist with special needs.
before arrival via email to camp director, Danny Knight at
DannyGator1107@yahoo.com CHECK-IN
Troops will be assigned a check in time 2 weeks prior to
SCOUTMASTER & ADULT LEADERS Winter Blast. Check in times will begin at 8 AM and end at
A Scout is HELPFUL … All adults will be asked to mentor 12 PM. Check in times will be staggered to allow for a hassle
and support provisional Scouts. Any adult that has a special free and smooth process. Eat breakfast before you arrive.
skill may apply for staff by contacting Danny Knight or
Michael Filz, staff spots are not guaranteed. CHECK-OUT
Breakfast on Saturday morning is a continental breakfast
VISITORS & GUESTS delivered to Campsites at 7:00 a.m.
To maintain the health and safety of all participants we are
not encouraging visitors at Camp. Anyone on property is Units should be packed and ready to depart by 8:45 a.m. at
required to first check in at the Ames Lodge. the latest. We urge parents to please be on time. We will do a
final inspection of the campsite.
Scoutmasters Paperwork Pickup (at Ames Admin Building):
● Pick up advancement packets and medical forms,
. please review your paperwork carefully. Program
Director will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30
a.m. to answer any questions you may have.
Rent-A-Tent
Tired of bringing your old tent to camp?
Wish you could sleep on an elevated platform?
New for this year you can rent a Camp Shands Wall Tent!
For just $25 you get a Camp Nylon Wall Tent, 2 cots are included with your rental.
**You are responsible for set up and take down of the tents and cots.**
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WINTER BLAST SCHEDULE
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
12/27 12/28 12/29 12/30 12/31
7:00 Check in Breakfast (A) Check
7:45 starts at Breakfast (B) out
8:00 am starts at
8:30 Breakfast (C) 7:00 am
9:15 Morning Session 9:15-12:15
12:30 Lunch at Afternoon Session
1:30 Afternoon Session: 1:30-4:30
5:00 Dinner (A)
5:45 Dinner (B)
6:30 Dinner (C)
7:30 Evening Program
10:00 Lights Out!
Don’t forget to bring your own
tent. Unless you plan on using
Rent-A-Tent. It’s only $25 for a
tent and comes with 2 free
cots…..That’s practically free!
*See flyer below*
*** Tents Are not provided for campers. ***
***You must bring your own tent or rent one***
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Progam Breakdown
As a campsite you will rotate to all 7 areas during your stay at camp.
Scouts will only be able to choose one activity per program area.
Activities with * have fees associated and Red with italics are Eagle
Required. Because of the nature of the program some merit badges
require prerequisets to be completed, please check the list below.
Natural Science @ Ecology Lodge
Pulp and Paper Nature
Weather Veterinary Medicine
Sustainability Conservation Projects & Hikes
First Year Camper: Tenderfoot - 4B
2nd Class - 4
1st Class - 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D
American Citizenship @ Meninak Lodge
American Heritage Citizenship in the Nation
Scouting Heritage Communications
Entrepreneurship Red Cross CPR Certification*
Public Speaking
First Year Camper: Tenderfoot - 5A, 5C
2Nd Class – 9A, 9B
1st Class – 4A, 4B
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Safety @ Shooting Ranges
Rifle/ Archery Shoot* Traffic Safety
Search and Rescue First Aid
Crime Prevention Safety
Living off the Land @ Outdoor Skills
Geocaching Emergency Preparedness
Pioneering Landscape Architecture
Surveying Firem’n Chit
Paul Bunyan Award
Productive Society @ Handicraft Lodge
Automotive Maintenance* Welding*
Woodwork* Painting
Electricity Metal Work*
Personal Fitness
First Year Camper: Scout - 4A 4B,
1st Class – 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D
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Handicraft @ Green Bar Bill
Indian Lore* Family Life
Wood Carving* Leatherwork*
Art and Fingerprinting Totin’ Chip
Composite Materials* Scoutmaster Golf (adult only)
Eagles Point @ Aquatics Center
Citizenship in the Community Chess*
Citizenship in the World Robotics*
Personal Management Wacky Science*
Nap on Safely (adult only)
First Year Camper: Scout - 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F
Tenderfoot - 7A
2nd Class – 8A, 8B
1st Class – 9B, 9C
Adult Trainings
Each program area will offer a different and unique adult
training experience. These include Red Cross CPR Certification,
Scoutmaster Golf, and Nap on Safely. Additional trainings will
be announced at a later date. It is our goal to cater to the
training needs of the Adult Leaders.
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MERIT BADGE NOTES & FEE’S
To maximize the Scouts experience and allow for the
most hands-on learning Scouts will need to complete
the prerequisites listed below. This way all class time
can be spent, Building, Learning, and Doing.
PRE- ADDITIONAL
MERIT BADGE NOTES
REQUISITE FEE
American Heritage 3C
Archery/ Rifle Shoot None This is a free shoot. Scouts will start $20.00
at one location and then swap to the
other. Unlimited ammo! Limited to
20 Scouts
Art and Fingerprinting None
Automotive Maintenance None Limited to 6 Scouts $5.00
Chess 6 Each Scout will receive a chess set. $10.00
Citizenship in Community 3, 4, 7,8 Outside classwork will be required.
Citizenship in Nation 2, 3, 8 Recommended minimum age is 13
yrs. ld.
Citizenship in World 7 Recommended minimum age is 14
yrs. old.
Communication Complete 3, 5, 7, Recommended minimum age is 13
8 yrs. old.
Composite Materials 4, 6 Limited to 6 Scouts $10.00
Crime Prevention 7B
Electricity 2 Limited to 6 Scouts.
Emergency Preparedness 1, 8B, 9A, 9B, 9C Recommended minimum age is 12
yrs. old.
Entrepreneurship 3
Family Life 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B
First Aid 1, 14
Geocaching 7, 9
Indian Lore 1, 2 Each Scout will receive a kit. $20.00
Landscape Architecture None
Leather Work 5A
Metalwork 4 13 years of age required. Course $20.00
option on Blacksmithing.
Permission form is required.
Limited to 6 Scouts.
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Painting None
Personal Fitness Complete 1, 6B Prerequisites for merit badges.
7, 8, 9
Personal Management Complete 2, 8 Finish your budget and weekly
schedule prior to camp.
Pioneering 1A,B
Public Speaking 1,2,3,4 All speeches need to be prepared
prior to camp. Scouts will use class
time to deliver speeches only.
Pulp & Paper None
Red Cross CPR None Adults and Scouts 14 and older can $20.00
Certification earn their child and adult CPR
certification. Limited to 10
participents.
Robotics 6B, 7 Scouts will receive a kit. $20.00
Safety 1 A,B,C,D, 4
Scouting Heritage 5,6,8
Sustainability 2 Water A Review all Merit Badge
Food A requirements. This Merit Badge is
Stuff A recommended for Scouts 14 and
5A older
Search & Rescue 10
Surveying 8
Traffic Safety 5
Veterinary Medicine 6B
Wacky Science None Not a merit badge; have fun doing $7.00
different experiments.
Weather 9A,
Welding 7A, 7B Recommended for Scouts 14 years $20.00
and older. Limited to 6 scouts
Wood Carving 2A Each Scout will receive a kit $25.00
including a whittling knife.
Woodwork 1C, 7 Limited to 6 Scouts $25.00
Camp Shands 25 Miler None Scouts will participate in an $50.00
In- Camp Adventure
***It is our goal to send Scouts home with as few Partial Merit Badges as possible. To aid our
counselors in this goal, it is imperative that Scouts complete the prerequisites prior to camp.
However, partial sometimes are an inevitable outcome of Scout Camps. We will work with
Scouts to minimize this possibility. However, Merit Badges are always earned never given***
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EVENING PROGRAMS
You will have the opportunity to participate in each of these evening
Programs. No Sign ups required!
Program A
A look at the stars and a splash into the deep.
o Scouts will gaze at the evening skies and search for star
constellations, Shooting stars, and far away planets.
o If the Scout is Brave enough, they will also have the
opportunity to make a splash at our Aquatics Center for their
polar bear plunge. **Permission slips are required**
Program B
Soar with the Eagles and roll with the Scouts!
o Scouts will talk with real life Eagle Scouts about the process
of becoming an Eagle themself. They will have an interactive
discussion about the trials and tribulations of becoming an
Eagle Scout. With a little bit of elbow grease, you can become
an eagle too! Coming to a campsite near you!
o Are you ready to be a human wrecking ball? Do you want to
destroy 10 helpless free-standing inanimate objects? Well
Camp Shands has you covered, with human sized Jenga and
campsite bowling. We’ll bring the fun to you!
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A campfire program put on by your Scouts!
o Scouts from your campsite taking Communications Merit
Badge have the opportunity to MC a campfire program for
you to enjoy. This is an opportunity for your camp site to put
on skits, sing songs and tell camp stories. You provide the
entertainment and we’ll supply the Hot Chocolate and
S’mores.
Program D
● Dinner and a Show
o Members of our staff will come to your Campsite and grill up
some good eat’n. They will also show a movie in your
pavilion for you to enjoy while you eat. It Doesn’t get much
better than that!
I sure am glad I rented a
tent, I got 2 free cots.
*See flyer below*
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In-Camp Adventure
Are you an older Scout that has done the camp thing?
Are you a Scout looking for a real camp adventure?
Are you an adult that want to relive their glory years?
Then the Camp Shands 25 Miler is right for you!
This is a unique camp experience that will incorporate
elements of Wilderness Survival, Basic Scouting Skills,
Conservation Projects, and most of all Hiking.
This is an Expedition Based Program, that will include
outpost camping and cooking. Scouts that participate in
this program will camp and eat together. They will form
their own provisional unit.
During their time Scouts will work on 1st and 2nd rank
requirements, build and maintain the camps nature
trails, and earn a few Merit Badges.
Scouts will be doing a lot of hiking. This program is
not designed for the faint of heart. There is a $50
additional fee for this program. Scouts that
participate will earn the highly sought-after Camp
Shands 25 Miler Award.
Scouts will need to bring their own framed backpack,
hiking tent, and broken in Hiking shoes.
Scouts Participating in the
25 Miler will not be camping
or eating with their unit.
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www.CampShands.org
1453 Baden Powell Road
Hawthorne, FL 32640
From South Jacksonville:
● BLANDING BLVD (FL-21) South From Gainesville:
● Continue to MEROSE on FL-21 ● EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE
● LEFT onto BADEN POWELL ● SLIGHT RIGHT onto FL-20 (SE
ROAD HAWTHORNE ROAD)
● Arrive at camp for your Scouting ● LEFT onto FL-21
Adventure! ● RIGHT onto BADEN POWELL
ROAD
From North Jacksonville: ● Arrive at camp for your Scouting
● I-10 WEST to LAKE CITY Adventure!
● Take EXIT #343 onto US-301
towards STARKE
● LEFT onto FL-26
● RIGHT onto FL-21
● LEFT onto BADEN POWELL
ROAD
● Arrive at camp for your Scouting
Adventure!
PERSONAL GEAR TO BRING TO CAMP
Long-sleeve shirts Personal first aid kit
Pants Flashlight, batteries
Socks Wallet, money
Underwear Notebook and pen
Jacket or Sweatshirt Scout handbook
Rain gear Merit Badge books
Sleep wear Bug repellant
Sneakers & Hiking boots Water bottle
Dry pack to carry items Sun screen lotion
Toilet items (soap, shampoo, Scout uniform
toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, and Face mask
hair brush) Hand sanitizer for 5 days
Sleeping bag & Pillow Proper bathing suit
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Permission Slip
I, ________________________________________ am the _____________________________
(Parent or Guardian Name) (Relationship to Scout)
of Scout ________________________________________. I give permission for my son to
(Scout’s Name)
Participate in the Polar Bear Plunge during Winter Blast 2020 and to earn his Polar Bear
Plunge Patch.
_________________________________________________
(Parent or Guardian Signature)
I, _______________________________________ am the Scoutmaster of the above Scout
(Scoutmaster’s Name)
from Troop _______________ and I certify that he has passed the 1 st Class Swim Test in
the last 6 months.
____________________________________________________
(Scoutmaster’s Signature)
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Release of Liability
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN METALWORK MERIT BADGE
BLACKSMITHING OPTION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS:
I/we hereby acknowledge that participating in Metalwork merit badge with the option
of Blacksmithing involves a risk of injury including but not limited to the following:
heat or fire injuries, accidents involving hot or molten metal, fire and hammer blows.
I accept and assume these risks in giving consent for the undersigned Scout to
participate in such activities, understanding that certain risks simply cannot be
eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the program. Although our
program has worked to minimize these risks, some are inherent in the craft of
blacksmithing.
I understand the instructors and other adults involved in this activity will exercise due
caution and care and if a misfortune or accident occurs, it will be addressed and
managed promptly and responsibly. I release and hold harmless the North Florida
Council, Camp Shands, its agents, employees, and officers from any and all actions, or
causes of actions of any nature for personal injury and property damage of any kind
arising in a way from my child’s participation in Metalwork with the option in
Blacksmithing.
Scouts Name _________________________________________________________________
Scouts Date of Birth ___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name (print) __________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________________
Date ________________________________________________________________________
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Camp Shands Wall Tents can be rented
by individuals or as a unit. No tents will
be distributed until the owed amount is
paid in full.
Name _____________________________
Council Name _____________________
Troop Number ____________________
Number of Tents to be rented ($25.00 per tent) ___________
Total $___________
Two cots are included with the rental of a tent. Cots cannot be rented
individually.
Damaged Equipment Fees
***Scouts/Troops are finically responsible for any damage that may occur
to rented equipment. ***
$99.00 Cot replacement
$499.00 Tent replacement
***Please Note Scouts are responsible for set up and take down of their
rented equipment. Check out paperwork will be held until rented
equipment is taken down***
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