Campmaster Training Schedule

(Two-day program)

First Day

8:45-9:00 A.M.	Registration (coffee available)
9:00 A.M.	Opening—inspirational flag ceremony (from Troop Program Features, Volumes I, II, and III, Nos. 33110A, 33111A, and 33112A)
	Staff
	Words of welcome - Council camping chairman Staff introductions Introduction of campmasters Brief outline of the training experience Organize into patrols
9:15 A.M.	Break
10:20 A.M.	The Advancement Program/Working Through Boy Leaders Boy Scout Advancement video, No. AV-02V001 The purpose of this discussion is to be sure that the relationship of boy leaders to advancement is completely understood and that campmasters do not get between the Scoutmaster and the senior patrol leader or the troop leaders and Scouts. The campmaster's best approach is to train the Scoutmaster, who, in turn, trains troop leaders.
11:00 A.M.	Troop Meeting—discussion (References: Troop Program Features, Volumes I, II, and III, Nos. 33110A, 33111A, and 33112A; Boy Scout Fast Start Orientation Video, No. AV-02V026; Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start video, No. AV-02V004)
Noon	Lunch
1:00 P.M.	Keys to Successful Troop Operation
	Discuss how to detect the presence or absence of: Discipline—Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009B Patrol organization—Scoutmaster Handbook Planned program—Scoutmaster Handbook Trained leadership Advancement program (explain the council advancement policy)
2:45 P.M.	Game—fun Play an active camp game, one that a campmaster might teach a troop.
3:00 P.M.	Break
3:45 P.M.	Skills training (examples: camping, cooking, environment, hiking)
5:00 P.M.	How to Plan a Campfire (Reference: Campfire Program Planner, No. 33696A) Plan the campfire.
8:00 P.M. (if dark)	Conduct the campfire with everyone involved!
9:30 P.M.	Cracker barrel and songfest

Second Day

7:00 A.M.	Breakfast (cooked by patrols or furnished) Big idea—The Power of Personal Example
9:00 A.M.	Scouts' Own religious service State the religious policy of the Boy Scouts of America.
10:00 A.M.	Campmaster Panorama—dramatizations of various responsibilities (some humor, but not too much) Assign one to each patrol. Allow a half hour to get ready. Subjects to be acted out follow: Boys hacking trees, building or working on projects unskillfully while leaders are away. (What do you do?) Boy severely cut with knife; the Scoutmaster is new. (What do you do?) Troop and two leaders arrive and show no evidence of a planned program. (By dramatization, show how you would counsel and help these leaders and their troop.) The troop checks out. (How tough do you get? How easy are you?) Dramatize the following. Part 1—A sloppy cleanup Part 2—An excellent cleanup Part 3—Making your written report to the camp authority How to confer and assist the Webelos den-and-dads campout group Note: Hold a short critique after every dramatization, being sure to cover any loose ends.
12:30 P.M.	Lunch by patrols (either cooked by the group or furnished)
1:30 P.M.	Final session—Program Is What Boys Want
	Review basic Scouting literature. Have these items ready for display: Troop Program Features, Volumes I, II, and III, Nos. 33110A, 33111A, and 33112A Troop Program Resources, No. 33588A Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33229 Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009B Senior Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32501 Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32502 Scouting and Scout camping involve doing many of the things in these books. The campmaster must help troops where necessary. Use these books as your helpers in campmaster work. Draw up your own Good Scout Camper's Code.
2:00 P.M.	Award campmaster insignia and certification. Close with the Scout Oath. Break camp and check out.

Check-in (Arrival Condition Good) Checkout (Departure Condition Good)   Campsite Yes No Remarks   Yes No Remarks Latrine ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Firewood stock ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Latrine ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Planned program ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________   Cabins Yes No Remarks   Yes No Remarks Windows/lights ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Walls/doors ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Stoves/fireplaces ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Beds/racks ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Latrines/firewood ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Tables ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________ Program agenda ___ ___ ____________   ___ ___ __________   Comments _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________   Signed ______________________________ Campmaster   ________________________ Council Boy Scouts of America

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Sample Campmaster's Instructions

1. Check with the camp ranger by Monday evening preceding weekend duty.
2. Personally contact all leaders of units to be at camp on assigned weekend at least three weeks prior to the weekend. Introduce yourself and offer assistance in planning for the weekend.
3. At least one campmaster should be at camp by the time the first unit arrives. Other campmasters should arrive at camp as soon thereafter as possible.
4. Check in with the camp ranger on arrival at camp and obtain check-in material and other materials and instructions as provided by the Scout executive.
5. Assist the camp ranger in checking in units. Make sure check-in forms are filled out completely and that each unit campsite is shown on the camp map. Make announcements and give instructions to each unit as necessary for the weekend.
6. Park all vehicles as directed by the camp ranger.
7. Make every effort to promote conservation by encouraging all leaders and their units to complete or work on a conservation project. Discuss the Outdoor Code with each unit. Have each Scout and leader subscribe to the Outdoor Code and sign a personal copy of the Outdoor Code pocket certificate, No. 33428.
8. Offer to Scouting units any special Scouting skills you may have in nature, hobbies, merit badge counseling, or the camp program.
9. You should determine that adequate plans have been made by each unit so that each Scout can properly fulfill his religious obligations. Assistance may be offered by you in coordinating transportation to local religious institutions. Units operated by religious institutions, in many instances, will have plans to conduct their own service. Campmasters should assist such units whenever possible, and may even lead in planning a Scout-conducted religious service in the chapel for boys who can fulfill their obligations in this manner.
10. Each campsite should be visited to ensure safe camping and to get to know the adult leaders, thus promoting a better camping spirit and cooperation.
11. Supply your own transportation, bedding, and food. The campmasters' quarters and cooking facilities should be left each weekend in a clean and sanitary condition.
12. Wear the official Scout leader's uniform at all times while on duty.
13. Call the camp ranger and Scout executive if you are instructed to do so by the council in case of any serious emergency.

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Sample Campmaster Corps Evaluation Form

________________________ Council Boy Scouts of America Campmaster Appraisal Note: It is not the intention of this form to analyze or to judge the operation of the troop, but rather to provide effective follow-through on the program help you have rendered. Please submit this appraisal to the camp ranger before leaving camp. It will, in turn, be turned over to the related district commissioner. Unit _____ District __________ Leader ______________________________ Dates camped _______________________________________________________ Leadership   Organization   Patrol method (Did patrols have an opportunity to function as a patrol? To do patrol cooking?)   Program (Advance planning, boy-led, complete preparation)   Areas where you helped   Outstanding features   Recommendations (Related to camping)   Signed ______________________________ Campmaster

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References for Campmasters (Training)

• Local Tour Permit Application, No. 34426B
• Camp Health and Safety, No. 19-308v
• Camping merit badge pamphlet, No. 33256
• Tours and Expeditions, No. 33737C
• Fieldbook, No. 33104
• Order of the Arrow Handbook, No. 34996C
• Our Camping Log (folder), No. 33690A
• Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105
• Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009
• Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920A
• Boys' Life magazine
• Scouting magazine
• Troop Program Features, Volumes I, II, and III, Nos. 33110A, 33111A, and 33112A
• Troop Program Resources, No. 33588
• Senior Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32501
• Patrol Leader Handbook, No. 32502
• Okpik: Cold-Weather Camping, No. 34040
• Boy Scout Resident Camp: First-Time Camper Program, No. 33498
• Cub Scout Leader Fast Start video, No. AV-01V022
• Boy Scout Fast Start Orientation video, No. AV-02V026
• Varsity Scout Leader Fast Start video, No. AV-02V004
• Boy Scout Advancement video, No. AV-02V001
• Current-year Boy Scout Roundtable Planning Guide, available from your BSA local council
• Woods Tools poster, No. 34228