June Norcross Webster
Scout Reservation
2013 Trail to Eagle Camp
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
J.N. Webster Scout Reservation
Eagle Week Guide 2013
June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation
Dear Life Scout,
The Camp Staff welcomes you to the Trail to Eagle Program at the June
Norcross Webster Scout Reservation. Over the years, many Scouts and Scouters
have passed through the camp gates for a memorable Scout camping experience.
The 2013 Scout Camp Program at JNW will continue that tradition.
Now is the time for you to begin planning your 2013 summer camp
experience. This Program Guide has been assembled to provide you with the
information needed to prepare yourself for camp and to serve as a handbook of
camp routine and regulations.
The 2013 Camp Staff is developing a safe, fun-filled program of adventure
and advancement for YOU. Our goal is to provide the best program possible for
Life Scouts attending J. N. Webster this summer. We are here to serve. If you have
a special request, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate you.
Working together, we can provide you with a week of memories to last a
lifetime. We look forward to meeting you at Camp. Those of you on the World
Wide Web can reach us at www.jnwebster.org
Yours in Scouting,
Patrick Boyd
Reservation Director
Eagle Scout Class of 1998
John Bradshaw
Trail to Eagle Coordinator
Eagle Scout Class of 1956
Peter Bradshaw
Trail to Eagle Scoutmaster
Eagle Scout Class of 1990
Skip Young
Reservation Ranger
Eagle Scout Class of 1973
Questions? Email jbradshaw50@comcast.net
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TRAIL TO EAGLE CAMP at J. N. Webster
June 30-July 6, 2013
What is Trail to Eagle Camp?
Our Eagle Week program is designed for the scout who has set his goal on reaching the rank of
Eagle Scout in the near future. Eagle Trail Camp is a unique camping and advancement
opportunity. The Eagle Camp Staff will support each Trail to Eagle scout in every way to reach
this lifelong achievement.
The Eagle Trail Staff are skilled merit badge counselors from the Connecticut Rivers Council
and the J.N. Webster Camp Staff. Emphasis will be placed on merit badge completion during the
week, with special attention given to each Scout’s needs. Prior merit badge preparation may be
required. Scouts will receive credit for all successful work completed.
Guidance on how to select, plan and complete your Eagle Service Project will be featured during
your week at Camp.
General Information…
The Reservation…June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation is located in scenic New England town of
Ashford, Connecticut. Established in 1964, the reservation occupies 1,200 acres of land that is home to approximately 1,230
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts each summer during its six-week season. Scouts stay in 2 man wall tents and sleep on cots with
mattresses. Three square meals are served daily in the Greer Dining Hall. The Reservation boasts its own lake, so swimming
and boating are extra fun.
The Camp Staff…Approximately 50 skilled and trained staff members are hired each season by Connecticut
Rivers Council and the camp director. The Boy Scouts of America train all department heads and administrators at National
Camping School.
Conservation…In 2001, the American Tree Farm System awarded June
Norcross Webster the Connecticut Tree Farm of the Year award. The award is given to
private forests that exhibit top-rate forest management and sound conservation practices.
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A Basic Overview…
An Invitation to Adventure: Sunday’s rousing welcoming campfire, led by the spirited J.N.W. staff, will whet
your appetite for the exciting, fun-filled week of Scouting ahead of you. From polar bear swim in the early morning mist to a
nature trek as evening shadows fall, every day at J.N.W. is packed with outdoor adventure, new challenges, and fun with new
friends and old.
Scouting at its Best: You’ll spend your morning working on some of the over thirty outdoor merit badges that are
available or learning basic Scout skills at First Class Path. After lunch, it’s time to head for the rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges
to hone your marksmanship skills or into the lake for some swimming, boating, or for a spirited game of watermelon water polo.
How about a hike or a mountain bike ride through the 1200 wooded acres of the reservation, or an overnight trek to the Outpost?
Whether it’s First Aid merit badge or B.S.A. Guard, the program here will help you develop skills that will last a lifetime.
High Adventure: Are you up to the mental and physical challenges of rock climbing? Try your hand at the cargo net
and climbing wall. Climbing merit badge culminates with scaling the challenging faces of Wolf Rock in nearby Mansfield. For the
hardy, there are the challenges of the mile swim and the Iron Man competition, as well as the 25-mile mountain bike trek through
Natchaug State Forest.
WEDNESDAY is ORDER of the ARROW DAY at CAMP
Brothers are asked to bring their sashes to camp and to wear them all day
on Wednesday. There will be a meaningful project of cheerful service
during the day for all brothers who wish to participate. An evening
Rededication Ceremony will be followed by a cracker barrel.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
Scouts enrolled in Cycling and Climbing merit badges may participate in
a mountain bike ride of approximately 25 miles, from the J. N. Webster
Scout Reservation to Natchaug State Forest and back. This ride is physically demanding and
should only be attempted by physically fit and experienced cyclists. The riding group will
include two adult scouters, one over 21, and a qualified first aider. Scouts enrolled in Climbing
merit badge will travel by car to Wolf Rock in Mansfield for work on top-rope climbing and
rappelling. The climbing group will include two adult scouters, one over 21, and a qualified first
aide.
American Red Cross CPR Certification
For the second consecutive year, this program is being offered to all those interested in becoming
certified in Adult CPR. All people who are taking BSA Lifeguard need current CPR certification
and should plan on taking the course if they need to meet that requirement. The course is four
hours long and consists of both a written test and practical tests that must be met in accordance
with current ARC standards. If an individual has taken the course before, he/she may take a “recert” class in which he/she receives minimal to no review and performs the practical tests and
written test. The certification is valid for one year upon the date of course completion. Time and
place will be announced during the camp week. Course, we recommend the course to adults and
scouts who have attained at least the rank of first class.
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BEFORE CAMP
Please mail a photocopy of
(1) Your signed medical examination form, with the annual update completed and
signed. (See Medical Section)
(2) Mail your Medical Form to:
Trail to Eagle Camp
June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation
231 Ashford Center Road
Ashford CT 06278
CHECK-IN & GETTING SETTLED IN CAMP ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
1. Arrive at the main parking lot at 1:30 P.M. Stack gear behind Trail to Eagle sign posted at
edge of parking lot.
 Please be sure that parents drop off boys and gear in the parking lot and do not
drive to the Troop site. Parking on roads prevents the delivery of gear to your site.
 Before parents leave, check in with Trail to Eagle Scoutmaster and:
 Collect money for:
1. Friday evening BBQ ($8.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids under age 11)
2. Troop photograph to be taken Tuesday afternoon ($10.00)
 Be sure that the scout has all needed medications (to be kept by the Health Officer)
 Meet Trail to Eagle Scoutmaster, who will help you check in with the Business Manager at
the picnic table to settle accounts and to order BBQ tickets and Troop photos.
3. Trail to Eagle Scoutmaster will lead you to your site and escort the Troop the Agnew Health
Lodge, the Waterfront, and to other essential orientation sessions. If gear is not yet moved to
site, each Scout should take swimsuit, towel, medical forms and any medications with him.
4.
 All medications, including aspirin, cough medicine, allergy pills, etc., must be turned
over to the Health Officer for safekeeping and control. Have these medicines with you
when you check in at the health lodge. Health Officer may return asthma inhalers, beesting kits and other urgent- use medicines to Scout or Leader.
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WHAT A SCOUT SHOULD BRING TO CAMP:
CLOTHES:
 Scout shirt,
neckerchief, hat
 Sneakers or hiking
boots (2 pairs)
 Socks (6-7 pairs)
 Underwear
 T-shirts
 Swimsuit
 Beach towels
 Shorts (blue or
khaki)
 Long Pants
 Jacket
 Sweater / warm shirt
 Pajamas or
sweatsuit
 Hat (shade & rain)
 Raincoat or poncho
 OA Sash
A SCOUT IS CLEAN:
 Towels (2 or 3)
 Wash cloth
 Comb or hair brush
 Toothbrush &
toothpaste
 Soap
 Shampoo
 Bag for dirty clothes
 Handkerchiefs or
tissues
 Mosquito repellent
(Non-Aerosol)
 Sunscreen
STUFF YOU NEED
FOR A GOOD TIME:
 Sleeping bag or 2-3
warm blankets and a
sheet
 Pillow
 Scout Handbook
 Merit Badge
pamphlets
 Flashlight
 Notebook & pencil
 Fishing rod & tackle
 Folding pocket knife
 Knapsack
 Camera and film
 Compass
 First Aid kit
 Wallet and money
 Canteen
 Pack it all in a footlocker or a backpack.
 Please pack swimsuit, towel, and medications at the top so that they can be quickly found
during check-in.
 We suggest that each item of clothing and equipment arrives labeled with Scout’s name,
Troop number and address to help in returning items lost at camp.
 When packing clothing, leave Joe Camel, Jack Daniels, Megadeth and camouflage gear at
home.
 We cannot stress enough the importance of bringing the Scout Handbook and the Merit
Badge Pamphlets for the badges you will be working on.
WHAT TO LEAVE HOME
iPods or MP3 players
Radios, TV's, Cell Phones
CD or tape players
Computer games
Sheath knives
Matches & lighters
Aerosol cans
Obscene literature
Fireworks
Weapons of any kind
LOST AND FOUND: Articles found will be turned in to the camp clerk at the office. Inquiries about lost articles
should be made at the same place. Troop Leaders are encouraged to keep spending money, cameras, pocketknives, and
other valuables in a locked box. June Norcross Webster is not responsible for any lost valuables. Remember, a Scout
is TRUSTWORTHY!
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Information for Parents
MAIL The camp has daily mail service. Mail should be addressed as follows:
Scout's Name ____________________ - Trail to Eagle Troop
C/O June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation
231 Ashford Center Road
Ashford, CT 06278
The Unit Leaders will pick up mail at the camp office daily. Outgoing mail may be deposited at the office. Post cards and stamps
may be purchased at the Trading Post. Parents should be cautioned that while letters from home can be a source of joy to scouts at
camp, they can also produce terminal homesickness, especially in younger boys.
TELEPHONE The Camp telephone number is (860) 429-9918. This line is for camp business and EMERGENCIES only. Parents
are asked to refrain from calling Scouts at camp except in emergencies. When it is necessary to contact your son in camp, you should
leave a number for a return call. It is almost always a time-consuming process to locate an individual camper and the phone line
cannot be tied up while the search is going on. A call from home almost never has a beneficial effect on homesickness.
TROOP PHOTOGRAPH During the week, a professional photographer will come into camp to photograph each unit present. 8" x
10" color prints are available for $10.00 each. Photo orders, with full payment, must be placed prior to the photo session.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The camp and staff seek to satisfy any special requirements needed for the health, safety and comfort
of campers and leaders. We can arrange special access to facilities, provide specialized equipment, satisfy special dietary needs, etc.
Advance notice of such needs will make it easier for staff and camper alike.
TRADING POST The Trading Post carries handicraft supplies, Scouting materials, camp T-shirts, hats and patches, and
refreshments. It is open during normal program hours (9-12 AM, 1-5 PM, 7-8 PM daily). Troop Leaders should safeguard scouts’
spending money.
FRIDAY EVENING BBQ and CAMPFIRE Plan to join your son and his Troop for a chicken barbecue dinner and the closing
campfire on Friday. Dinner is at 6:00 P.M. The campfire program, put on by the boys, begins at 8:00 P.M. The price of the BBQ is
$7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children aged 10 and under. Reservations should be made for the Barbecue on the previous Sunday.
Tickets may be paid for in advance or at the Barbecue.
VISITORS All visitors must sign in at the camp office (except Friday evening) and get a visitor's pass. A ticket for meals in the
dining hall is priced at: Breakfast - $4.00, Lunch - $5.00, Dinner - $6.00.
BICYCLES Scouts who are participating in the Cycling Merit Badge may bring their own bikes to camp. It is only to be used for
Merit Badge Activities, Troop Rides, and off-site bike trips. When not in use the bikes must be securely stored in the campsite,
vehicles or camp storage. Scouts are not to use bikes for general transportation. Leaders may bring bikes and they are expected to
use them responsibly. Please see the Mountain Bike Director with any questions. Remember we do provide bikes for activities.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION for SEVERE MISCONDUCT The Scout Oath and the Scout Law are the basis for the proper conduct
of everyone at camp. Troop Leaders and parents should be aware that scouts who display severe misconduct will be removed from
the camp property by their parents immediately. The camp staff will first inform the Troop Leader of any misconduct unbecoming of
the scout. The following actions will result in a scout's immediate removal from camp: vandalism, theft, fighting, injury or harm to
another (excluding accidents), leaving camp property without permission, and the use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
LEAVING CAMP The Camp Office MUST KNOW WHO IS IN CAMP AT ALL TIMES. If a camper leaves camp, permanently or
temporarily, he and a leader (or parent or guardian) must check in at the camp office. DO NOT RELEASE A CAMPER TO
ANYONE OTHER THAN HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO IS KNOWN TO YOU. When returning to camp, a camper must
similarly check in at the office. Leaders and visitors must also check in and out at the office. When the Camp Clerk is off duty, a sign
in/sign out logbook is located on the counter for that purpose. Parents are not required to sign in on Sunday afternoon or for the
Friday evening BBQ and campfire.
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Dr. Robert Agnew Memorial Health Lodge
The Health Lodge is prepared to handle camp illnesses and injuries, and is staffed by a resident Health Officer
(Registered Nurse and EMT) 24 hours a day. Arrangements have been made for emergency treatment at DayKimball Hospital in Putnam, Connecticut as well as Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut.
NOTE: In 2010, the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America is requiring all Council
owned/operated Summer Camps as well as their National High Adventure Bases to take only health forms
with physicals conducted annually. This is a change from previous years when Scouts and Leaders under
the age of 40 only had to have a physical every 3 years.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION
The camp is required by both Boy Scout and State of Connecticut regulations to maintain health
and medical records on every person in camp. To satisfy these requirements, Scouts and leaders
must bring the completed "Boy Scouts of America Annual Physical Examination" supplied to the Scoutmaster. Note the
"Annual Update" on the back of the form.
Youth Campers, Adults & Staff regardless of Age:
1.
Section A, Health History and Annual Update, filled out and signed and dated by Parent or Guardian, not
more than 12 months prior to the end of the camp session. Be sure immunization record is complete and
that all medications Scout is to receive at camp are listed.
2.
Section B, report of a Physical Examination completed, signed and dated by a licensed Physician not more
than 12 months prior to the end of the camp session. Section D for anyone with medications. Be sure
that tetanus immunization has been administered within the past 10 years. A BSA Class 3 Medical Form
may be used if preferred, but is not necessary.
Medical Forms must be retained on file at camp and WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Please make a copy.
Additional Health and Medical Information
Immunization data: All campers must provide immunization dates required by Connecticut regulations. Any camper entering the 7th
or 8th grade must have evidence of a second MMR vaccine.
Allergies: Please explain any and all allergies on the Health History. Include symptoms and necessary treatment.
Medications: All medications are administered at camp in accordance with State regulations. All medication to be taken at camp
MUST be listed on the Health History form at time of medical check in. ONLY those medications listed will be administered. All
medication must come to camp in the original prescription containers. Please limit amount to seven (7) day supply. Medication not in
an original container will not be administered.
"Urgent use" medications, such as asthma inhalers and epi pens, may be returned to the Scout or Leader for whom they are
prescribed, at the discretion of the Camp Health Officer.
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MERIT BADGE PROGRAM
A Word to the Scout on Earning a Merit Badge
Merit badge work at camp is intense and time is limited. To
ensure your successful completion of the merit badges you
select at camp, please be sure that you have a copy of the merit
badge pamphlet and that you have has read it. Be prepared.
You should be aware that earning a merit badge is an
individual achievement, involving study and testing of the
knowledge and skills required and the completion of all of the
requirements.


Attendance at classes does not in itself constitute the work
required to earn a merit badge. On the other hand, if you
can do the requirements and demonstrate the skills
required, you may be tested by attending only those
sessions during which testing is being done, or you may
arrange with the counselor for testing at another time.
 You must not merely demonstrate an attempt to fulfill the
requirements, but must individually do each requirement and demonstrate each skill required. Show means
show; demonstrate means demonstrate. Required collections should be organized and neatly labeled.
Written reports should be well thought out and legible.
You must bring proper certification of completion for any requirements which must be completed before
Camp and for which you want credit at Camp. Certification may be in the form of reports, written
statements or photos, drawings, completed projects, or collections, depending on what is involved. If you
worked with a counselor, bring a blue card.
Partials
A Scout completing only a portion of a merit badge will be given a partial on his blue card. Partials will be
given only for projects actually completed or skills actually demonstrated at camp. Partials will not be given for
written work (or requirements that require "tell") because the Scout can take the written work home with him to
the counselor with whom he will complete the badge.
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At the Waterfront…
Aquatics Ability Groups
A key element of the BSA Health and Safety program is establishment of Ability Groups for all aquatic activities (swimming and
boating). The Waterfront Staff administers a “Swim Test” as part of the Sunday check-in process. Both boys and leaders will be
given a blue, red or white buddy tag based on their swimming skill level.
The BSA Swimmer Test "demonstrates the minimum level of swimming ability required for safe deep water swimming."
"Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards/meters in a STRONG
manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen or crawl; then swim 25 yards/meters
using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards/meters must be swum continuously and must include at least one sharp turn.
After completing the swim, rest by floating."
Scouts and leaders passing this test are designated "SWIMMER" and their "buddy tags" are colored BLUE.
A "BEGINNER" must demonstrate the ability to jump into water, swim 25 feet, turn and return to the starting point, using
any stroke.
Scouts and leaders passing this test are designated "BEGINNERS" and their "buddy tags" are colored RED.
Anyone not completing the Beginner test is a NON-SWIMMER, and has a WHITE tag. Swimming instruction and re-testing is
conducted at various times during the week at the Waterfront.
Swimming instruction takes place during the 9:00 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. merit badge sessions.
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MERIT BADGE PROGRAM SUMMARY
6:30 AM
Fishing Merit Badge / Polar Bear Swim
9:00 AM
Environmental Science *
Fly Fishing
Robotics *
Rowing
Canoeing
Shotgun Shooting (9-10:30) ($)
Wilderness
Welding ($)*
Athletics
Mammal Study
Survival
(9:10:30)
(9-10:30)
FIRST CLASS PATH – Basic Skills Section # 1
Art
Basketry
Rifle Shooting (9-10:30)
Weather
Lifesaving
Kayaking
Sports
Computers
Shotgun Shooting (10:30-12) ($)
Fish & Wildlife Management
Art
Pioneering
Orienteering
BSA Lifeguard (10-12:30) *
Art
Camping
First Class Rank
Public Speaking
Kayaking
Fire Safety ^^
Swimming
Welding ($)*
(10:30-12)
Wilderness Survival (10:30-12)
Archery (10:30-12)
Rifle Shooting (10:30-12)
ATV Power Sports – Section # 1 (10:00-12:00) ($)
11:00 AM
Canoeing
Computers
Nature
Electronics
Citizenship in the Nation
Small Boat Sailing *
Reptile & Amphibian
Public Speaking
Fingerprinting
Environmental Science *
Basketry
Rowing
Forestry
Swimming
Whitewater ^^
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
(11:15) Woodworking
2:00 PM
Basketry
Robotics *
Small Boat Sailing *
Fingerprinting
Mammal Study
Animal Science ^^
Wood Carving
Kayaking
Golf * ($) ^^
FIRST CLASS PATH – Basic Skills Section # 2
Project COPE – High & Low Course – (2-4) Daily
ATV Power Sports – Section # 2 (2-4) ($)
Art
Lifesaving
Farm Mechanics
Cycling ^^
Archaeology
Snorkeling BSA
10:00 AM
Basketry
Nature
Radio
Chess
Leatherwork
Fishing
Canoeing
Soil & Water Cons.
Climbing (9-11) ^^
Swimming
Geocaching
First Aid (9Archery
10:30) Must be
(9-10:30)
Fingerprinting
Robotics *
7:00 PM
Space Exploration ($)
Kayak BSA
Camping
Geocaching
Sculpture
Chess
Railroading
Rowing
Geology
Motor Boating ***
Paul Bunyan
Woodsman
8:00 PM
Astronomy
IRONMAN & MILE SWIM
Organizational Meeting will be held Sunday after Flags at Staff Rock. Practice during Open Swim. Events will take place on Thursday at 3 PM.
NOTE: Those on the Whitewater trip will run it at an alternate time.
BY APPOINTMENT
Personal Fitness
Bugling
Cooking
NOTES: Please fill out Troop Merit Badge Sign-Up Form & Troop Program Sign-Up Form.
*
Significant extra time will be needed
***
Must have Government Issued Boating License/Personal Watercraft Certificate
($)
Extra Program Fee (Beyond what is reasonably included in the general camp fee)
^^
Off-Site Trip included in this program’s curriculum.
#
Thursday Night Outpost Camp overnight
Music
Scouting Heritage
TRAIL TO EAGLE MERIT BADGES OFFERED
Cit in Nation
Cit in the World
10:00
11:00 and 7:00 pm
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DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE
6:30
POLAR BEAR SWIM & FISHING MERIT BADGE
7:00
REVEILLE
7:30
WAITER'S CALL – Waiters report to set tables for breakfast.
7:45
MORNING COLORS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sports Field
8:00
BREAKFAST - Assemble Troop at door. Stand at table until after Grace.
8:30
SITE / AREA CLEAN UP - Clean campsite & prepare for inspection.
9:00-9:50
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
10:00-10:50
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
10:15
Scoutmaster’s Coffee
11:00-11:50
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
11:45 - 12:50
LUNCH - Buffet Style
1:00
SIESTA - Quiet time in site.
2:00-2:50
ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
3:00-5:00
TROOP ACTIVITIES at PROGRAM AREAS
5:30
WAITER'S CALL - Waiters report to set tables for dinner.
5:45
EVENING COLORS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sports Field
6:00
DINNER - Assemble Troop at door. Stand at table until after Grace.
7:00
CAMPWIDE ACTIVITIES/OPEN PROGRAM AREAS
8:00
ACTIVITY IN TROOP SITE & Training Programs
10:00
TAPS/LIGHTS OUT/QUIET TIME
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Project COPE Program
Project COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. It comprises a series of outdoor challenges, beginning
with basic group initiative games and progressing to more complicated low-course and high-course activities. Some of these events
involve a group effort, whereas others test individual skills and agility. Participants climb, swing, balance, jump, and rappel as well as
think through solutions to a variety of challenges. Most participants find that they can do much more than they initially thought they
could.
Wild Woose
Mohawk Walk
Meat Grinder
Giants Thumb
Tire Traverse
Nitro Drop
Spider Web
OBJECTIVES OF PROJECT COPE
1. Leadership development
2. Problem solving
3. Communication
4. Self-esteem
5. Trust
6. Decision making
7. Teamwork
In order to participate in the COPE program, a Scout must be at least 13 years of age by Camp. This is
National Policy. Adult leaders are welcome to participate in this program. One session will be offered each
week of camp. We are limited to one crew of 10.
COPE Session: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, M, T, W, F
JNW COPE / Rock Climbing School... The COPE area at JNW will offer the basics in rock climbing.
The camp offers
a rock climbing wall and other COPE elements for any scout 13 years and older. This program was introduced to camp in 1998 and
received an outstanding response from scouts and leaders. Scouts are shown the proper use of technical climbing equipment,
including climbing harnesses, ropes and belay devices. Unit leaders are welcome (sometimes goaded) to participate. An off-site visit
to Wolf Rock in Mansfield will be offered as part of Climbing Merit Badge program. A special Rock Climbing week is offered during
the last week of camp. Scouts will climb several different types of rocks.
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Program Area Descriptions
Ecology/Conservation Center: The E/Con center is open all day for scouts and units to visit at their leisure.
Our staff works hard to set
up displays and activities that get the scouts really involved with nature and conservation. Activities such as forestry, scavenger hunts and games
are available. In addition, the E/Con staff has a variety of hikes available, including the nature trail or the Forest Management trail.
Aquatics: The waterfront is located on Goss Pond.
Here scouts are instructed in safe and proper swimming
techniques. Lifesaving, snorkeling, diving and water polo are also popular activities. Snorkeling BSA and Lifeguard
BSA awards are also instructed. Rowboats, canoes, funyaks, sandpipers and kayaks are the watercraft used daily on
the boating side. Some well-developed canoeists may even learn advanced skills such as an Eskimo roll in a kayak.
Shooting Sports: For these program areas, scouts are instructed on the safety of shooting.
Each troop must
attend an annual orientation at each range before they are allowed to use the equipment. On the Archery Range,
scouts are shown the proper and safe use of archery equipment. Standard targets and action archery challenge scouts
and leaders alike. For a number of reasons, scouts and adults are not allowed to bring any kind of bow or arrow to
camp. The .22 caliber rifle range offers 8 bays for scouts to improve their marksmanship.
Under NO circumstances can anyone bring firearms or ammunition to camp. Hints from our certified staff will certainly
improve a scout's aim. Shotgun shooting was a terrific hit last year and will be continued this year. This is an older
scout program with certain qualification that must be met by scouts and adults alike.
Outdoor Adventure: The Outdoor Adventure area offers a wide range of skills and demonstrations to scouts and units.
Stop by to see
pioneering projects, model campsites, survival shelters, matchless fires or knife & axe sharpening and safety. Cooking seems to be an all week
session between the unit demonstrations and cooking merit badge, so come by and see what’s going on!
Handicraft: Located across from the Office, individuals and troops are offered the chance to paint, draw or create just about anything here.
This
is where Basketry, Leatherwork and Art merit badges are taught.
Mountain Biking: Mountain biking is an older scout program in which scouts can challenge their biking skills on up to 4 miles of trails in
and around the reservation over a variety of terrain using our equipment. The trails will take them all around the reservation, including to some
places very few people have been before. Of course, all participates will be wearing helmets. We must insist that the scouts leave their bikes home.
Weather will determine when and how we can open the trails. Mountain biking is generally open during the morning when, after a brief orientation,
the fun begins. Yes, we do offer cycling merit badge. Troops can sign up for rides in the afternoon. A 25-mile off-site ride to Natchaug State Forest
is held on Wednesday for anyone who is interested. The Mountain Bike Center is located in the center of camp at the Trading Post.
Trail to Eagle Merit Badges
Merit badges offered as part of the Trail to Eagle program are listed below along with the numbered requirements that
must be completed before coming to camp to allow the scout to complete the merit badge.
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge (2) Various Tours/research – come prepared to discuss your tour and/or what
you learned, (3) watch the news or read the paper for 5 nights in a row. Notes are not required, but may be helpful
in discussion with counselor; clipping stories can also be helpful, (6) research a speech and the speech writer, (8)
write a letter to one of these elected officials on a national issue, and bring a copy (also any response you may
have received). It is strongly advised that the scout buy and read the merit badge book prior to camp and
bring it.
Citizenship in the World Merit Badge (4b & 7c) Using a world map – atlas will be provided at camp but scout should
research countries in requirements before coming to camp, (6c1 and 6c2) Bring appropriate financial pages of
newspaper to camp with Foreign currency exchange rates, and (9) participation in a World Jamboree, an
international event, study a foreign language at school, write an embassy or consulate for material about its
country. It is strongly advised that the scout buy and read the merit badge book prior to camp and bring it.
Communications Merit Badge (5) attend a Town meeting and report on it.
Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge (1) earn first aid merit badge, (8a) Prepare (or understand existing plan) plan for
Troop mobilization and be ready to explain it, and (8b) take part in a troop mobilization and prepare “after-action”
report, (8c) prepare and bring an “emergency pack” you have prepared for an emergency mobilization and prepare
and bring a “family kit” to be used for an emergency evacuation. Or you may bring pictures of the “emergency
pack” and “family kit” showing all contents. It is strongly advised that the scout buy and read the merit
badge book prior to camp and bring it.
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J.N. Webster Scout Reservation
Eagle Week Guide 2013
DIRECTIONS TO
J.N. Webster Scout Reservation
Summer Office Phone: (860) 429-9918
Off-Season Ranger Residence/Shop Phone: (860) 429-1086
From New London, Connecticut
I-395 North to RT 32 North at Yantic. RT 32 North to Willimantic. over the Frog Bridge to RT 195. RT 195 north to RT 89 at Mansfield Center.
Right at light on RT 89, North to Warrenville. Right at light onto RT 44 East. Camp on left at top of hill, just beyond Midway Pizza.
OR
I-395 to Exit 93 (Killingly). West on RT 101 to RT 44. Camp on right, just past Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
From Hartford, Connecticut
I-84 East to Exit 69, RT 74 (Providence). East on RT 74. Left onto RT 44 at light. RT 44 East, past signal at RT 89. Camp on left at top of hill, just
beyond Midway Pizza.
OR
I-84 East to I-384 East in Manchester. I-384 to RT 44 in Bolton. RT 44 East to camp. Camp is 7 miles east of Storrs (RT 195), on left at top of hill,
just beyond RT 89 and Midway Pizza.
From Worcester, Massachusetts
I-395 South to Exit 97 (Putnam). Follow RT 44 through the towns of Putnam, Pomfret, and Eastford. The camp is on the right in Ashford, just past
the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
OR
RT 84 to Exit 72 (Westford), RT 89 South to RT 44. Take a left at the light. Camp is on the left at the top of the hill, just past Midway Pizza.
From Providence, Rhode Island
RT 6 West to RT 101 West towards Killingly (into Connecticut) to RT 44 West. Follow RT. 44 through the towns of Putnam, Pomfret, and Eastford.
Camp is on the right past Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in the town of Ashford
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