Andrew Jackson Council
WINTER CAMP
November 20 -24, 2015
Hood Scout Reservation
Contents
WHAT IS WINTER CAMP? ............................................................................................ 3
OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 3
WHO ATTENDS .......................................................................................................... 3
WHEN IS WINTER CAMP? ......................................................................................... 3
CAMP FEES ................................................................................................................ 3
HOW TO REGISTER FOR WINTER CAMP ................................................................... 4
LEADER FEES & TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP ............................................................... 4
SCHOLARSHIPS ............................................................................................................ 5
CAMPSITE POLICY........................................................................................................ 5
HEALTH & INSURANCE: ............................................................................................... 6
SPECIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................... 6
FOOD ALLERGIES: .................................................................................................. 6
TRANSPORTATION TO HOSPITAL: ......................................................................... 6
IMMUNIZATIONS: T................................................................................................... 6
MEDICAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 7
Emergency Numbers: ................................................................................................ 7
ANDREW JACKSON COUNCIL CAMP POLICY ........................................................... 8
• Tobacco:................................................................................................................... 8
• Alcohol and Drugs:.................................................................................................. 8
• Coming and Going: ................................................................................................. 8
• Vehicles: . ................................................................................................................ 8
• Handicapped Accessibility: .................................................................................... 8
TROOP EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 9
SUGGESTED PERSONAL ITEMS TO BRING ............................................................... 9
Incoming and Outgoing Mail……………………………………………………………….10
Check-in and Check-out Process…………………………………………………………10
MERIT BADGE PROGRAM .......................................................................................... 11
DAVY CROCKETT ADVANCMENT PROGRAM ...................................................... 11
Merit Badge Offerings………………………………………………………………...12-14
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE ........................................................................................... 15
DINING HALL ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table Waiter System: ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
WINTER CAMP PROGRAM PLANNING SHEET......................................................... 16
Troop Sign-Up Form.................................................................................................... 17
WINTER CAMP 2015 T-SHIRT PRE-ORDER FORM ................................................... 18
Order of the Arrow Service Corp Volunteer .............................................................. 19
BSA Health Form (Required for each camper)................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation is the Andrew Jackson Council, BSA’s premier
camping facility. It is open to all registered Scouts and Scouters regardless of race, creed,
or national origin. The camp is located at 8065 Old Port Gibson Road, Hazlehurst, MS
39083. The camp is designated as a “Top 30 Coolest Camp in America” by Scouting
magazine.
WHAT IS WINTER CAMP?
At Winter Camp, Scouts have the opportunity to camp outdoors and earn merit badges that
are not normally offered at summer camp. These include some of the merit badges required
for Eagle Scout. This five-day program is held just before the Thanksgiving Holidays. A
VOLUNTEER CAMP STAFF provides program help, guidance, and supervision in the area
of Scout-craft, Nature, Field Sports, and Citizenship as well as other specialty Merit
Badges. Scouts also benefit from association with Scouts from other troops, making new
friends, learning new methods, sharing ideas, and enjoying the fellowship of camp-wide
campfires, games and competition. This camp is slower paced and less formal than Summer
Camp but it is never any less exciting or fun.
OBJECTIVES
-Provide advancement opportunities for Scouts
-Familiarize youth with the Scouting program through the outdoor experience
-Stimulate Troop programming before, during, and after attending camp
-To have FUN
WHO ATTENDS
All registered Boy Scouts may attend Winter Camp with their Troop or as a Provisional Scout.
Troops may pool their resources in order to provide an adequate number of Scouts and adult
leaders to form a unit.
WHEN IS WINTER CAMP?
Check-In beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Administration
Building. Check-Out will start at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
CAMP FEES
The camp fee is $150.00 per Scout. Leaders’ fee is $75.00. The fee does include a
2015 Winter Camp T-Shirt, all food, program materials, patch, and camp activities.
Back by Popular Demand: Units that would like to furnish and
prepare their food will have a reduced fee of $100.00 per Scout and
$50.00 per Leader. Each Scout is responsible for providing the materials needed to
complete merit badge requirements (pamphlets, paper, pens or pencils, reports,
miscellaneous supplies needed, and any approval from the Scoutmaster). Some Merit
Badge books are will be available at the Trading Post.
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HOW TO REGISTER FOR WINTER CAMP
Registration for Winter Camp is all online. The online registration system is located on
the Andrew Jackson website ( www.bsa-jackson.org).
On September 17th, at 6:00 PM, all Troops wishing to attend Winter Camp will meet
at the Scout Office for a drawing on the order of registration for spots at Winter
Camp. Computers will be available at the Scout Office to complete the registration. The
deposit of $75 per Scout can be paid online at registration, or it can be paid at the Scout
Office no later than close of business October 3rd. If the attendance limits are not reached
in this first round, the remaining spots will be offered to other units.
Because of the Hood Scout Reservation dining hall capacity registration for
dining hall option will close once we reach 300 boys, 50 adults, and 25 OA staff.
Payment due at Registration:
During the registration process, Troops will be asked to pay ½ of the fees due for the
youth slots. The fee for Winter Camp is $150 for youth, $75 for Leaders. The fee due
at registration is $75 per youth registered. This fee is non-refundable but is
transferable to other Scouts for this event. It can be paid online, or brought in to the
Scout Service Center by no later than October 3rd, close of business.
Final payment is due November 6, 2015.
LEADER FEES & TWO-DEEP LEADERSHIP
All units must have two registered adult leaders (one must be at least 21 and one at least
18) in camp at all times. Two adults per campsite must be present in accordance with
national policy. Each adult leader pays $75.00. This fee includes a 2015 Winter Camp
T-Shirt. All leaders must be registered with BSA. Non-full time leaders may purchase
individual meals as listed under “Visitors”. Compliance with adult leadership requirements
will be the responsibility of the unit. There will be no refund of fees if a unit is asked to leave
camp because of noncompliance with the national policies of the BSA. All Visitors, staying
overnight, will have to show a current Youth Protection Training Certificate.
Youth participants, adult participants, and guests (including instructors) will wear different
color armbands. Visiting adults will check in and get an armband before visiting Troops.
Visitors with no armband will be escorted off the Camp property.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Funds may be available for youth Scouts who need financial assistance. Scholarships
must be approved before Friday night November 13th. Scholarship applications can be
found online at www.bsa-jackson.org.
CAMPSITE POLICY
Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation maintains 11 traditional campsites, which includes a
campsite for Scouts with a disability, for use by Troops visiting camp. Campsites will be
assigned based on the needs of the Troops. All campsites are equal in facilities and we
will make every effort to make sure you have an enjoyable camping experience.
Campsites may be shared by more than one Troop if one troop doesn’t fill the campsite
to capacity.
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HEALTH & INSURANCE:
Before coming to camp, everyone is required to have a completed Annual BSA Health
and Medical Record (A, B, & C) signed by a parent or guardian. Each Leader must also
have the Annual Health Form filled out and signed. The BSA Health and Medical Record
has to be less than one year old. Health forms older than one year cannot be accepted.
BSA Health and Medical Record forms may be obtained from the Council Service
Center, on the Andrew Jackson Council website, or found in the back of this Leader’s
Guide.
The Andrew Jackson Council provides accident and illness insurance for each registered
camper. This coverage protects each member while attending Winter Camp. All claims
are to be submitted directly to Andrew Jackson Council, 855 Riverside Drive, Jackson,
MS, 39202 by doctors and hospitals furnishing treatment.
Adult Leaders: Please make sure camp physical forms are filled out properly – parent’s
signature (in two places), parent’s insurance number, and Scout Social Security Number
must be included.
NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO REGISTER OR STAY ON CAMP PROPERTY
WITHOUT A FULLY COMPLETED HEALTH FORM.
SPECIAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Campers requiring special medical treatment
such as insulin, etc. should provide necessary medications and make written
arrangements with the Health Officer.
FOOD ALLERGIES: Camp Hood is in a rural area. Medical assistance is over 20
minutes away. Food allergies are taken very seriously. Please take the time to fill
out the food allergy form for each participant in the Troop.
TRANSPORTATION TO HOSPITAL: Troop Leaders will be asked to provide
transportation if one of their Scouts needs to be taken to the local doctor or
emergency room. In case of serious, medical emergencies, transportation will be
available.
IMMUNIZATIONS: The Mississippi State Board of Health requires all attendees to
have adequate immunizations. Immunizations listed on the medical form must be
obtained prior to arrival at camp.
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MEDICAL SERVICES
The Health Lodge is open 24 hours a day and is prepared to handle minor injuries and
illnesses. Any emergency that cannot be treated at the Health Lodge will be referred to a
local hospital or clinic in Hazlehurst. The unit leader or assistant will transport the patient to
the outside medical facility.
Emergency Numbers:
Alan Moore, Ranger, Hood Scout Reservation
Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital, Hazlehurst
Life Star Air Ambulance
Hazlehurst Clinic
Sheriff, Copiah County
Mississippi Forestry Commission (Fire Tower)
Hazlehurst Fire Department
Ambulance
Highway Patrol
Southwest Electric Power Association
601-942-8869
601-894-4541
800-862-7828
601-894-4661
601-894-3011
601-894-2341
601-894-4211
601-894-2222
601-833-7811
601-437-3553
Hardy Wilson Hospital is the closest hospital to Hood Scout Reservation.
• Follow Highway 28 into Hazlehurst until you come to the four-way stop. Take a
right at the four-way stop and take the second street to the right (Magnolia Street)
and go one block.
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ANDREW JACKSON COUNCIL CAMP POLICY
• Scouts and Scouters alike will be expected to exemplify the Scout Oath and Law while
in camp. Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout Law A Scout is…. Trustworthy,
Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean,
Reverent
• Tobacco: Our Scout Oath reminds us to keep ourselves physically strong. The
use of tobacco products adversely affects our bodies and may cause cancer.
Smoking is not permitted at the Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation.
• Alcohol and Drugs: Possession or use of any alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or
the misuse of any prescribed drug is expressly prohibited. Anyone found in
violation of this will be sent home immediately.
• Coming and Going: The safety of you and your Scouts is our staff’s biggest
concern. To this end we ask that every parent or family member to check in at the
Administration Building. Scouts who are leaving camp early or for the day must
have their parent or guardian fill a camper release form and check out at the
Administration Building. If you as the unit leader leave camp you must check out
at the Administration Building and check back in. If you have questions or
concerns of an individual Scout’s well-being, the unit leader should contact the
Camp Director.
• Vehicles: NO VEHICLES IN CAMP. All vehicles must be parked in the lot at
the entrance to the camp and not in campsites. At Check-in/Check-out Troop
equipment will be moved by a staff member on a trailer hooked to a CAMP
vehicle. Troops can take their Troop trailer to the campsite, but must bring the
truck back to the parking lot. Unit trailers can remain in the campsite. Special
arrangements can be made in advance with camp director and ranger approval for
leaders and scouts with disabilities.
• Handicapped Accessibility: Most facilities and a special campsite have been
designed or modified for the handicapped. The Scoutmaster should alert the Camp
Director when a troop may need special assistance with handicapped access.
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TROOP EQUIPMENT
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Unit Flag
First Aid Kits
Water Coolers
Patrol Flags
Lanterns
Rope
Extra Plastic
 Tents and Troop Dinning Fly
 (2) Propane tanks for camp showers
SUGGESTED PERSONAL ITEMS TO BRING
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Any Indian or Mountain-man clothing or hats
Complete Scout Uniform (Class A)
T-Shirts
Shorts and/or Long pants (dress for the weather)
Underwear and Socks
Hat/cap
Extra Shoes or Boots
Poncho or Rain Gear
Notebook and Pencil or Pen
Scouts Must Have Own Tent
Scout Handbook
Watch
Washcloth and Towels
Toilet Articles (soap, shampoo, toothpaste with brush, shaving gear, deodorant)
Flashlight
Pocket Knife
Spending Money
Sleeping Bag or Sleeping Gear
Personal First Aid Kit
What should you NOT bring to camp!
 No Sheath Knives
 No Firearms or Fireworks
 No Pets
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MAIL
Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation has a daily mail service. To receive mail while at
camp, go to the Camp Administration Building and check the mailbox corresponding to
your campsite. All outgoing mail will also leave from the Administration building, and
should be placed in the outgoing mailbox. Mail that is not fully addressed to campers or
adult leaders is very difficult to deliver. Please make sure that the Troop number is written
on all letters and parcels. Mail should be addressed as follows:
Scout’s Name: ________________
Scout’s Troop: ________________
Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation
8065 Old Port Gibson Road
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
FRIDAY, November 20, 2015 CHECK-IN
1. Check-in 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Scoutmaster checks-in at the Camp Office (Administration Building). Due to the lack
of space in the Camp Office, please, only the Scoutmaster or his designated
representative comes in for check-in.
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Medical re-check at the Health Lodge
Arrive at Campsite
Begin setting up tents and Troop equipment
2. Retreat and Assembly at flagpoles – 5:00 PM
3. Supper – 5:15 PM to 9:00 PM
4. Scout Leader/SPL meeting 9:00 pm at camp Dining Hall
TUESDAY, November 24, 2015 CHECK-OUT:
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Check-out 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Turn in all hand tools, etc. by Tuesday to the Quartermaster.
Check out starts after breakfast at the Administration Building.
Arrange for staff to inspect your campsite.
Campsite inspection by Staff
Pick up medical forms and any medicines at the Camp Office.
Any medical forms left at Camp will be shredded the next day.
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MERIT BADGE PROGRAM
To have a successful experience earning merit badges at camp, Scouts need to plan carefully.
Many merit badges require preparation before or after your week at camp.
It is the responsibility of the 2015 Camp Staff to instruct requirements that can be completed
at camp. A completion or a partial with uncompleted requirements are given to Scoutmasters
the last day of camp. Every effort will be made to inform Scouts on their progress throughout
the week. Leaders are encouraged to visit with camp staff.
Troops are asked to enter their merit badges and program activities online starting
October 12th. The online registration allows the staff to ensure an accurate count for
food, T-Shirts, program materials, and Merit Badge class size.
Reservations for limited size sessions will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. The
2015 Camp Staff will make every effort to resolve scheduling conflicts in order for the Scout
to obtain his goal. We are recruiting qualified volunteers to serve as Merit Badge
Counselors. We will make every attempt to maintain the schedule below but changes may
be necessary.
DAVY CROCKETT ADVANCMENT PROGRAM
The Davy Crockett Program is Warren A. Hood Scout Reservation’s basic skills program.
The program allows new Scouts to complete most requirements for the Crockett classes
to suit their needs. All Davy Crockett classes will meet in the Davy Crockett area unless
otherwise announced. When registering for the Davy Crockett program, register the
youth for both parts (2nd Class, and 1st Class).
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COMMENTS
CLASS
LIMIT
Requirement 5 cannot be completed at
camp
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Art
Can be completed at camp.
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Automotive
Maintenance
Can be completed at camp.
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Requirement 9A cannot be completed at
camp.
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Citizenship in the
Community
Requirements 2 & 3 should be complete
st
before camp. Must be at least 1 class
Rank
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Citizenship in the
Nation
Must be at least 1 Class Rank.
Recommended for older Scouts.
MERIT BADGE
American
Heritage
Camping
st
Requirement 7 should be completed before
Citizenship in the
camp. Recommend for older Scouts. Must
World
be at least 1st Class Rank
Climbing
Can be completed at camp.
Cooking Scouts should be at least 1st class Rank.
Scout will be doing the mountain bike option.
Cycling Requirement 7b #4 cannot be completed
at camp.
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20
15
10
10
Davy Crockett
Can be completed at camp
20
Digital
Technology
Can be completed at camp
20
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COMMENTS
CLASS
LIMIT
Electronics
Can be completed at camp
20
Engineering
Can be completed at camp
20
Environmental
Science
Recommend for older Scouts.
20
Fish & Wildlife
Management
Can be completed at camp.
20
Fire Safety
Can be completed at camp.
20
First Aid
Can be completed at camp.
20
Genealogy
Can be completed at camp
20
Geocaching
Can be completed at camp
20
Indian Lore
Can be completed at camp
20
Medicine
Can be completed at camp
20
Music
Can be completed at camp
20
MERIT BADGE
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COMMENTS
CLASS
LIMIT
Oceanography
Can be completed at camp
20
Orienteering
Can be completed at camp.
20
Photography
Can be completed at camp. Need to bring
digital camera.
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Pioneering
Can be completed at camp.
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Public Speaking
Can be completed at camp
20
Scouting
Heritage
Can be completed at camp.
20
Surveying
Can be completed at camp.
20
Veterinary
Medicine
Can be completed at camp.
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Welding
Can be completed at camp.
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Wilderness
Survival
Can be completed at camp.
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MERIT BADGE
Complete Merit Badge and Activity Schedule will be available
September 17, 2015. Please allow us until then to recruit the best
instructors.
Activities to include: Black Powder Shooting, Archery, Challenge
Course, and many more fun activities for Scouts and Leaders.
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DINING HALL
Wholesome meals are provided in the Dining Hall. Shirt and Shoes are required at each meal. Full Class A
uniform is required for the evening meal. Wearing of hats and chewing gum is not allowed in the Dining
Hall. All meals are served Cafeteria Style.
Table Waiter System:
Two (2) table waiters will be assigned by the troop for every table and will serve for one meal beginning
Saturday morning. Troops are responsible for table clean-up. Troops are encouraged to make sure that
every Scout has a chance to serve as a table waiter for the week.
10:30
11:00
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE
Call to Quarters
Taps
Sunday
Friday
5:00-9:00 pm
5:00
5:15-9:00
9:00
10:30
11:00
6:30 a.m.
7:15
7:30-8:45
8:50-9:20
9:30-11:55
12:00 p.m.
12:15-1:30
1:30
2:00-4:40
5:00
5:15-6:45
9:00
10:30
11:00
Check-in
Retreat
Supper
Leader’s & SPL
Meeting
Call to Quarters
Taps
Saturday and Monday
6:30 a.m.
7:15
7:30-8:45
8:45
9:00 - 11:40
12:00 p.m.
12:15-1:30
1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-4:40
5:00
5:15-6:45
7:00-8:00
8:00
9:00
Reveille
Assembly
Breakfast
Sick Call
1st Class Block
Assembly
Lunch
Sick Call
SPL Meeting
2nd Class Block
Retreat
Supper
Evening Activities
Campfire
Scoutmaster Meeting
Reveille
Assembly
Breakfast
Worship Service
1st Class Block
Assembly
Lunch
Sick Call
2nd Class Block
Retreat
Supper
Scoutmaster Meeting
Call to Quarters
Taps
Tuesday
6:30 a.m.
7:15
7:30-8:45
8:45
9:00 - 11:40
12:00 p.m.
12:15-1:30
1:30
1:30-2:00
2:00-4:40
5:00
5:15-6:45
7:00-9:00
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Reveille
Assembly
Breakfast
Sick Call
1st Class Block
Assembly
Lunch
Sick Call
SPL Meeting
2nd Class Block
Retreat
Supper
Checkout
WINTER CAMP PROGRAM PLANNING SHEET
Troop # _______
Leader’s Name _________________________
Phone Number______________________
*SCHEDULES ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY. TROOPS THAT HAVE PAID THE $75.00 DEPOSIT PER SCOUT CAN ENTER
Scout’s Name
Rank
Saturday –
Block 1
Saturday –
Block 2
Sunday –
Block 1
Sunday –
Block 2
Monday –
Block 1
Monday –
Block 2
Tuesday –
Block 1
Tuesday –
Block 2
THAT SCOUT’S MERIT BADGE REQUESTS ONLINE. IF THE MERIT BADGE DOES NOT APPEAR, THAT MEANS THE CLASS
IS FULL. SESSIONS ARE ASSIGNED ONLINE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. CHOICES CANNOT BE
GUARANTEED. (Since some Merit Badges may take 2 blocks or four blocks to finish. These classes should be indicated by filling in
the 2 or 4 corresponding block slots.
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2015 Camp Warren A. Hood Winter Camp
Troop Sign-Up Form
Troop Number: _______
Hometown: __________________
Campsite: ___________ Total Number of Scouts: ______ Leaders_______
Registration Chairperson: ___________ Phone # ________________
Last, First name
Address
Phone
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Rank Age PD
WINTER CAMP 2015 T-SHIRT PRE-ORDER FORM
The Winter Camp 2015 T-Shirts will be a short-sleeved T-Shirt featuring Winter Camp 2015 Patch
Design. Extra pre-ordered T-Shirts are available at a cost of $10.00 if this completed form is
received in the Scout Service Center by October 16, 2015. Extra pre-ordered T-Shirts will be
packaged for the Troops and waiting for you upon your arrival at Winter Camp. Pre-order the TShirt to ensure your Scouts get their requested shirt size.
Troop Number: ______________ Leader Name: ___________________
Please order shirts by sizes indicated. Note that each Scout receives a shirt with registration
fee.
Size
Number
for Paid
Scouts
Number for
Paid Adults
& Staff
ShortSleeve
SS #
Extra TShirts
$10.00
ADULT Small
ADULT Med.
ADULT Large
ADULT XL
ADULT 2XL
(add $2.00)
ADULT 3XL
(add $2.00)
Total Number
of Shirts:
Scout T-Shirts with $2.00 size charge ______ X $2.00 = $__________
Extra T-Shirts Ordered ________ X $10.00 = $__________
Winter Camp Hat _______ X $10.00 = $__________
Amount Due Online $______
Date: ______________
Signed: ___________________
Unit Position: _____________________
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Order of the Arrow Service
Corp Volunteer
Scout’s Name: __________________________
Age: ______
Rank: _______________________
Troop: ___________
Signature of Scoutmaster for Recommendation:
____________________
Scout must have reached the rank of Star, be a responsible Scout,
and a member of the OA. Scouts will serve as a staff member in
program areas assisting the Dining Hall, Service Projects, and other
needed positions.
These positions are based on a first come first serve criteria so
please submit applications to the Andrew Jackson Council service
center as soon as possible.
There fee is $25.00. You are expected to be on duty as per
your assignment. You will be responsible to an adult staff
member as assigned by the Camp Director.
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