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The New England Flotilla Host
WHAT DO I WANT
FROM SEA
SCOUTING?
It is at CAMP
NAUTICAL!!!
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More Information & Registration Contact:
Camp Nautical Program Director Allen Iott (860) 912-1417 [email protected]
BSA CT Rivers Sea Scout Commodore Marshall Parsons 860-938-7681 [email protected]
www.seascout.org Registration: http://www.ctrivers.org/Event.aspx?id=9147
Boarding Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Commodore’s Welcome ………………………………… 3
Event Summary………………………………………….. 5
Registration Form………………………………………. 6
Camp Directions and Map ……………………………….7-8
Camp Requirements.……………………………………. 9
Information for Parents…..……………………………….13
Camp Staff Roles…………………………………………15
Daily Schedule of Events……………………………….. 18
News Story “Sea Scout Camp For All Adventures”……. 19
Departure…………………………………………………21
Celebrating 4 S’s of Sea Scouts
Scouting - Join together for seven days with good fellowship toward the advancement of the Sea
Scout program at a maritime education center.
Seamanship – Demonstrate maritime knowledge and skills on the field and in the water.
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Service - Pay respect to the Scout Reservation history.
And Social – Make friendships that will last a life time enjoy a dance and earn award recognition.
MESSAGE FROM NEW ENGLAND FLOTILLA COMMODORE
To all Sea Scouts, Skippers, Mates, and Parents in the New England Flotilla,
A few years ago some very forward thinking Sea Scout leaders, undertook the
task of developing a resident summer camp for Sea Scouts in New England. There was
already a Camp Able in Maryland and several local Sea Scouts had attended and had
gotten “Fired up” about advancement.
As most any Scout leader will tell you, it is often difficult to get their Scouts
excited about advancement. Many scouts turn on the “Scout lamp” as they walk in the
door for a meeting, and although they promise to continue working on an advancement
item and to be prepared to continue the next week, the reality is, that many turn off the
“Scouting lamp” as they walk out of the door. These young adults have many
“Distractions” on their time and often have trouble finding the time to work on their Sea
Scouting program.
Some Ships are very fortunate to have a large vessel that the crew can go sailing
many weekends and throughout the summer. Their program includes advancement every
time they get underway. The Sea Scouts in these Ships are usually enthusiastic to “Learn
the ropes” as was said in the old days. This is the way Sea Scout Ships are supposed to
operate.
Unfortunately, not all Ships are able to operate in this manner. As many Scout
Masters have learned, summer camp is a great opportunity to keep their scouts focused
and energized and have the opportunity to work on their scout skills, without the usual
distractions.
That is one of the goals at Camp Nautical. We are most fortunate that the staff at
Camp June Norcross, has adopted the Sea Scouts and made us feel most welcome and an
integral part of the Camp program for Sea Scout week. We have our own campsite and
waterfront, but the Sea Scouts also take part in the camps many activities.
Most importantly, they get to practice the Four Ships of Sea Scouting;
Seamanship, working on Ordinary, Able and Quartermaster skills. Leadership, by being
part of the Ship and helping to run the program, some as crew leaders, or on the
Quarterdeck. Citizenship, by learning to work together as part of the crew all pulling for a
mutual goal, practicing good citizenship skills throughout the week. Finally, Friendship,
working side by side with new and old shipmates, learning new skills together and
hopefully developing friendships that will last a life time.
The Camp Nautical staff has put together an exciting and challenging program,
one that can be tailored to individual Sea Scouts needs. Each Camp Nautical crew
member has the opportunity to walk away with an experience of a lifetime and with many
new skills, and hopefully a laundry list of advancements completed.
I ask all Skippers to encourage your Sea Scouts to attend this program. I think you
will see returning crew members who are energized, and ready to continue on with their
path to Quarter Master. Don’t think for one moment, that Camp Nautical is a “Quarter
Master” factory. These youth will earn each and everything that they accomplish. You as
the Skipper can decide if the requirements have been met, we feel that they will be ready
to show proficiency in the requirements that the staff has taught them.
Check out the camp Flyer, contact Skipper Allen Iott for any questions or further
information. I look forward to seeing many of your Sea Scouts when I hand out the
awards and certificates at the closing ceremony.
Commodore Marshall Parsons, New England Sea Scout Flotilla
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MESSAGE FROM CAMP NAUTICAL DIRECTOR
I want to welcome you all to the sixth annual New England Flotilla
Camp Nautical. We are very fortunate to have the excellent facilities of
June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation to use for the week.
Camp Nautical is a co-educational residential program for Sea Scouts. The
Mission of the program is to offer a fun and exciting outdoor program for
older youth. Participants must be 14 years of age or older and will sleep in
two person tents with cots. Meals are cooked in a mess hall. The program is
under the supervision of trained male and female Skippers and Mates.
We offer an opportunity for any Sea Scout attending to gain skills and
experience. Advancement can be a source of pride and measure of your
success in Scouting. Advancement in Sea Scouting is a measure of your
nautical knowledge and your performance as a leader.
We offer three programs Seamanship, Aquatics and Quarterdeck. With
structured courses in the morning and evening, you will learn about boats,
marlinespike seamanship, ground tackle, signaling, quarterdeck leadership
training, ornamental rope work, and environmental concerns. You will find
fun in the afternoons devoted to free time. You will graduate with a report of
your accomplishments, new friends and memories to last a lifetime.
We have put together an outstanding weekend full of exciting events to
challenge all of our Sea Scouts. In developing this event, we hope to call
upon both the customs and traditions of Sea Scouting’s long history as well
as the ambitions of Sea Scouting’s future in serving our community’s youth.
An interest in boating, ships, and the sea is the venue through which we
instill values of Scouting, character development, and fellowship as a
program.
I think you will see the “Four Ships” of Sea Scouting underway with
all sails set. We hope to develop or refine Seamanship skills with the
activities we have planned.
Allen Iott Camp Nautical Director/Skipper SSS 584 Dragon, BSA
DKC (SW) USN RET
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EVENT SUMMARY
The New England Sea Scout Flotilla is hosting the Camp Nautical at JN Webster Scout
Reservation in Ashford CT on 3-9 August 2014. Any Sea Scout from any Ship is
welcome to attend. We will join together for a week to learn maritime knowledge and
skills with good fellowship toward the advancement of the Sea Scout program at a
Scout Camp. We envision individual crew members and portions of Ship‘s members
to attend from North up to Maine and South down to New Jersey as well as from all
around the US. We have three basic programs to choose from: 1) Seamanship
Program 2) Aquatics Program and 3) Quarterdeck Program.
The Seamanship Program will allow you to experience most of the requirements needed for the
Rank of Ordinary. This week is mostly geared for those crew members needing
advancement to the rank of Ordinary. With structured courses in the morning and evening
you will learn about boats, marlinespike seamanship, ground tackle, piloting, communications, time,
swimming, cruising, safety, galley, sailing, drill, compass, signaling, quarterdeck leadership
training and ornamental rope work. You will find fun in the afternoons devoted to free time. You
will graduate with a report of your accomplishments, new friends and memories to last a lifetime.
If you are in search of a variety then consider the Aquatics Program. This includes opportunities
for fun and advancement in a wide variety of aquatic programs and interests.
Lifeguard BSA
Mile Swim
Snorkeling BSA
Kayak BSA
SCUBA
Kayak Instruction
Whitewater Merit Badge River Kayak Trip Motor Boating Merit Badge
Rowing Merit Badge Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge  Life-Saving Merit Badge
Swimming Merit Badge
Water Sports Merit Badge Small Boat Handler
The Quarterdeck Program provides opportunity of leadership and teaching. If you are an older
crew member and in need for Able and Quartermaster rank advancement then we need you as an
instructor. Let us know early on what courses of Ordinary or Able subject that you would like to
teach and the Camp Nautical Program Director will work with you in developing 2014 course
material. With a flexible schedule, you can be a full week camp resident or just come for the day of
your instruction.
Cost & Registration: $380.00 per Sea Scout (includes meals, 2 person tents w/cots)
Request Boarding Manual & For Registration Contact:
Camp Nautical Program Director Allen Iott (860) 912-1417 [email protected]
BSA CT Rivers Sea Scout Commodore Marshall Parsons 860-938-7681 [email protected]
REGISTRATION FORM FOR CAMP NAUTICAL
August 3-9, 2014 at June Norcross Webster Scout
Reservation FEE $380
Scout’s Name
Troop # _
Age
_
Crew#
_ Male
District
Ship
_ Female
Address
Parent’s Name
Email:
_Sea Scout Rank
Town _
_
State
_
Home Phone _
_
Check program in which you would like to be enrolled:
SEAMANSHIP
AQUATICS
Lifeguard BSA
Mile Swim
Snorkeling BSA
Kayak BSA
SCUBA
Kayak Instruction
Whitewater Merit Badge River Kayak Trip Motor Boating Merit Badge
Rowing Merit Badge Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge Life-Saving Merit Badge
Swimming Merit Badge
Water Sports Merit Badge Small Boat Handler
QUATERDECK
Free Time Interests are:
 Rock Climbing Project COPE Shooting Sports Water Sports  Zip Line
 NRA Qualifications (Marksman & Sharpshooter)
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Send completed registration form via email to:
Camp Nautical Program Director Allen Iott (860) 912-1417 [email protected]
And
BSA CT Rivers Sea Scout Commodore Marshall Parsons 860-938-7681 [email protected]
Payment is thru website:
http://www.ctrivers.org/Event.aspx?id=9147
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CAMP LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS
J.N. Webster Scout Reservation
231 Ashford Center Road
Ashford CT 06278
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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CAMP MAP
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CAMP REQUIREMENTS
As soon as possible please email registration form with your expectations to :
Camp Nautical Program Director Allen Iott (860) 912-1417 [email protected]
And
BSA CT Rivers Sea Scout Commodore Marshall Parsons 860-938-7681 [email protected]
Three weeks before camp please mail a photocopy of your signed medical examination form, with
the annual update completed and signed. Bring a copy with you.
Mail your Medical Form to:
Camp Nautical
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 “Camp Nautical” sign posted at
edge of parking lot.
Please be sure that parents drop off crew members and gear in the parking lot and do
not drive to the camp site. Parking on roads prevents the delivery of gear to your site.
2. Before parents leave, check in with Camp Staff Duty Officer. Ensure medical form is complete
and collect money for:
1. Friday evening BBQ ($8.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids under age 11)
2. Camp photograph to be taken Tuesday afternoon ($10.00)
Be sure that the crew member has all needed medications (to be kept by the Health
Officer)
3. Meet your Camp Staff Duty Officer, who will help you check in with the Business Manager at
the picnic table to settle accounts and to order BBQ tickets and Camp photos.
4. The Camp Staff Duty Officer will lead you to your site and escort the crew to the Agnew Health
Lodge, the Waterfront, and to other essential orientation sessions. If gear is not yet moved to site,
each crew member should take swimsuit, towel, medical forms and any medications with them.
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, bee-sting kits and other urgent- use medicines to crew member or Camp
Adviser.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illegal Substances: The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of
alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned
and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth
members. All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free
basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants.
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WHAT A CREW MEMBER SHOULD BRING TO CAMP
CLOTHES:
 Sea Scout Chambray (class
B uniform equivalent),
hat
 Sneakers or hiking
boots (2 pairs)
 Socks (6-7 pairs)
 Underwear
 T-shirts (scout themed)
 Swimsuit
 Beach towel
 Shorts (blue or khaki)
 Long Pants
 Jacket
 Warm shirt
 Pajamas or sweatsuit
 Hat (shade & rain)
 Raincoat or poncho
A SCOUT IS CLEAN:
 Comb or hairbrush
 Water bottle
 Personal grooming items
 Toothbrush & toothpaste
 Soap
 Shampoo
 Bag for dirty clothes
 Tissues
 Mosquito repellent
(Non-Aerosol)
 Sunscreen
STUFF YOU NEED
FOR A GOOD TIME:
 Sleeping bag or 1
warm blanket, sheet, and
mattress sheet cover
 Pillow
 Sea Scout Handbook
 Flashlight
 Notebook & pencil
 Folding pocket knife
 Ditty bag
 Camera
 Personal First Aid kit
 Wallet and money
 Canteen
Pack it all in a footlocker(s).
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
and / or ship 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 Sea Scout Handbook.
WHAT TO LEAVE
Radios or TV's
Sheath knives
Obscene literature
HOME
CD or IPOD
Matches & lighters
Fireworks
Computer games
Aerosol cans
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.
June Norcross Webster is not responsible for any lost valuables. Remember, a Scout is
TRUSTWORTHY!
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UNIFORM
Crew members will be required to wear casual clothing in the morning and lunch and
Ship’s class B uniform for during Dinner. Traditional crews shall wear the standard
Sea Scout working blue uniform (chambray blue shirt with patches, blue jeans, black
web belt, and unit baseball cap). Mates in traditional crews shall wear the prescribed
officer’s khaki uniform detailed in the Sea Scout Manual. Non-traditional units shall
wear their primary Ship’s polo or tee shirt and other uniform articles for the
approximate level of uniformity of traditional units.
Crew members are encouraged to bring Class A uniform, dress whites as detailed in
the Sea Scout Manual. This uniform is required for color guard detail and for the
closing ceremony.
Inappropriate clothing such as shirts advertising alcohol, drug or tobacco use,
inappropriate language, or other inappropriate material should not be worn. As some
activities will take place on the water, proper bathing attire may be worn. Women are
to wear one piece swim suits.
Rules of good taste apply here. Anyone, youth or adult found wearing any
inappropriate clothing, will be asked to change into appropriate clothing. Failure to
do so may result in disciplinary action, including being sent home at your own
expense. The Camp Director reserves the right to decide what is considered
inappropriate.
Hawaiian or tropical shirts are suggested for the Friday night social party.
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LEADERSHIP Sea Scouting is a youth led organization. As much as is
practicable, this event will be youth led. The Camp Bosun and Bosun’s Mate will be
responsible for organizing and assigning work details, and activity groups, as well as
carrying out the plan of the day. All communications will be through the Camp
Bosun to each Crew Leader. As always, any adult leader, witnessing any unsafe or
inappropriate activity should take immediate action to correct the problem.
CODE OF CONDUCT All participants are to behave in a manner that is
expected of all Sea Scouts and that would bring no discredit to Sea Scouting. No one
is allowed to leave this event for any reason without permission of the Camp Nautical
Program Director or JN Webster Camp Director, or the Camp Duty Officer in their
absence. The Guide to Safe Scouting is to be followed at all times. Ship’s youth
leaders are expected to maintain safety and discipline of their crewmembers. Adults
are expected to observe all safety and discipline rules, enforcing same at any time a
problem presents itself, regardless of whose crew members may be involved. All
leaders, Adult and Youth shall hold themselves to the high standards expected of
Sea Scouts and should at all times be a role model for younger or junior members.
All discipline or safety issues are expected to be resolved at the lowest level, by the
participants own Ship leadership in a timely manner. Any situations that may rise
above this level shall be resolved by the Staff and may include expulsion from the
event at the offender’s own cost. The decision of the N Webster Camp Director is
final.
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
MAIL The camp has daily mail service. Mail should be addressed as follows:
Scout's Name
_ - Camp Nautical
C/O June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation
231 Ashford Center Road
Ashford, CT 06278
The CAMP STAFF DUTY OFFICER 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. Letters from home
can be a source of joy to scouts at camp.
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, 7-8:30 PM daily).
Crew members are responsible for their own spending money.
FRIDAY EVENING BBQ and CAMPFIRE Plan to join your son or daughter for a chicken barbecue dinner
and the closing awards ceremony on Friday. Dinner is at 6:00 P.M. The program is an overview of the past
week activities, begins at 7:00 P.M. The price of the BBQ is $8.00 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 may bring their own bikes to camp. It is only to be used for unit 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
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HEALTH LODGE
The Dr. Robert Agnew Memorial Health Lodge is prepared to handle camp illnesses and injuries, and is staffed
by a resident Health Officer (Registered Nurse or EMT) 24 hours a day. Arrangements have been made for
emergency treatment at Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam CT.
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 "Youth Camp Health Examination Record" supplied to the Scoutmaster. Note the "Annual
Update" on the back of the form.
Youth Campers under 18 years of Age:
1. Section A, Health and Medical Record, filled out and be sure immunization record is complete and that all
medications Scout is to receive at camp are listed.
2. Section B, Informed Consent and Hold Harmless/Release Agreement, filled out and signed and dated by
Parent or Guardian, not more than 12 months prior to the end of the camp session
3. Section C, report of a The Examining Health-Care Provider completed, signed and dated by a licensed
Physician not more than 36 months prior to the end of the camp session.
4. Section D, Connecticut Rivers Council Addendum to Annual BSA Health and Medical Records for anyone
with medications.
Adult Leaders under the Age of 40:
"Younger" adults use the same two forms with the same date requirements as youth. Be sure that tetanus
immunization has been administered within the past 10 years.
Adult Leaders Age 40 and Up:
Complete Health History and a Report of a Physical Examination on the same form used by youth, but
Section B, Physical Examination, must be signed by a licensed physician within 1 year of the end of the
camp session. 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.
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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CAMP STAFF ROLES
All official event Staff is recruited and named well in advance of the camp week so
they can prepare for their role execution. However, all participants will have at least
some designated part in making this event happen as described in the following
section.
Flotilla Commodore (Marshall Parsons [email protected]):
 Recruit Camp Nautical Program Director and assign duties as needed.
 Ensure accounting was made for all expenditures and ensure payments and reimbursements are made in a timely manner.
 Ensure notification of the event in the widest manner possible.
 Chair the Flotilla meetings and providing agenda items.
 Report to the Northeast Region Commodore on the success of the event or any
problems or suggestions for future events.
Camp Nautical Program Director (Allen Iott [email protected]):
 Arrange for use of the JN Webster facilities and resources. Act as liaison
between all interested parties.
 Recruit Staff and assign duties as needed.
 Answer questions regarding the event.
 Act as registrar for the event.
 Supervise the Camp Duty Officers.
 Supervise & coordinate with the Camp Bosun all activities.
 Be responsible for the safety of all participants.
 Report any problems as soon as possible to the appropriate authorities.
 Account for all expenditures and ensure payments and re- imbursements are
made in a timely manner.
 Report to the Flotilla Commodore on the success of the event or any
problems or suggestions for future events.
 Assist Flotilla Commodore in the planning and advertising.
 Plan and coordinate weeks training sessions.
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Camp Nautical Staff Duty Officer(s) [SDO] (As Scheduled):
 Assist as needed in planning and carrying out the event.
 Be prepared to handle any emergent situation that may arise.
 Coordinate with camp representatives as needed.
 Advise Camp Boatswain on execution of the Plan of the Day.
 Ensure your availability at all times if overnight and as needed.
 Have emergency points of contact readily available.
 Take any emergency action you feel is required, and then notify the
appropriate camp staff personnel.
 Be alert for safety, discipline or any other situation that may need to be
addressed. Intervene and report to the appropriate Staff or leader;
 Participate fully; be prepared to stand safety or instructional watch at various
activity stations as requested;
 Have fun, share knowledge or learn new skills
Camp Bosun (TBD):
 Coordinate with the Camp Nautical Program Director, Commodore and
appropriate Staff, all youth participation for the event. Contact all attending
youth.
 Plan on Adventure Week wide evening social activities.
 Hold Bosun’s meetings to pass on information, make assignments, and
receive complaints or suggestions. Resolve problems or bring to the
attention of the appropriate person for resolution.
 Make work detail assignments (i.e. cleanup, colors, meal preparation, etc).
 Conduct Colors, opening and closing ceremonies.
 Assist as directed or needed
Camp Bosun’s Mate (TBD):
 Assist the Camp Bosun to carry out assigned duties.
 Act as the Bosun in his/her absence.
 Assist as directed or needed
Parents:
 Are responsible for registration, providing all requested medical information to
Camp Nautical Program Director.
 Are responsible for the safe transportation of all personnel, gear or equipment,
etc for their youth, to the event and return home.
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 Are responsible for the proper conduct their youth. They shall take appropriate
action to resolve any discipline, clothing, medical or any other situation
requiring attention.
 As the senior adult from your Ship, be prepared to take corrective action for
any safety or inappropriate behavior situations you may observe, whether from
your crew or not.
 Lead by example.
 Have a good time
Camp Crew Leaders:
 Take charge of your crew.
 Meet with the Camp Bosun to get your crew’s assignments, information, etc.
“pass the word” to your crew.
 Make assignments for your crew in a fair and impartial manner.
 Attend all Bosun’s meetings
 Resolve any situations as they may arise.
 Lead by example
 Have a great time
Work Details and Event Service Watch: All youth and adult participants will have
active roles in providing support services for the Camp Nautical.
Service Watches: are designated times when a crew is required to report for a
particular function in the Plan of the Day including, but not limited to:
 Colors Detail, under direction, for morning & evening colors.
 Waiter Detail, under direction, for mess hall serving and clean up.
Work details: are scheduled tasks that are daily delegated as equally as possible
including, but not limited to:
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Clean heads, showers.
Pick up encampment areas.
Haul out trash to dumpsters or separating recycling.
Supervise as a campsite Fire Marshall.
The Camp Bosun shall assign Work Details and Services Watches to Crew Leaders,
who shall then ensure scheduled tasking, is delegated with responsible leadership.
The SDO shall ensure tasking is performed on-time and to a reasonable standard
throughout the event.
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DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 POLAR BEAR SWIM
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 Crew at door. Stand at table until after Grace.
8:30 SITE / AREA CLEAN UP - Clean campsite & prepare for inspection. 9:009:50 Section Time ( Sea Scout)
10:00-10:50 Section Time (Sea Scout)
11:00-11:50 Section Time Sea Scout)
11:45 - 12:50 LUNCH - Buffet Style, Crew sits at assigned Table
1:00 SIESTA - Quiet time in site.
2:00-2:50 Section Time (Sea Scout)
3:00-4:30 Free Time
4:30-5:20 Open Swim/Shoot
5:30 WAITER'S CALL - Waiters report to set tables for dinner.
5:45 EVENING COLORS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sports Field
6:00 DINNER - Assemble Crew at door. Stand at table until after Grace.
7:00 Section Time (Sea Scout)
8:30 Crew Wide Activities
10:00 TAPS/LIGHTS OUT/QUIET TIME
ADVENTURE WEEK WIDE SOCIAL EVENING ACTIVITES
Monday: Pizza
Tuesday: Ice Cream
Wednesday: Sea Chantey and Smore’s Campfire
Thursday: Beach Lua
Friday: Closing Banquet
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Camp Nautical is a weeklong
camp in August where you can learn the
basics of Sea Scouting. Even thou this is
a Sea Scout Camp it is open to all Scouts
of venturing age. Any Venturers or Sea
Scouts that has an interest in boating
can benefit from this camp. Here is
what one of the Scouts from this year
had to say.
I had been to J. N. Webster
before thanks to my two brothers,
who have been scouts since, like for-ever,
and attend almost every year, but this time it was my turn. I went to J. N. Webster as a
Sea Scout of the SSS Dragon Ship 584 to Camp Nautical. There I earned the
requirements of Marlinspike Seamanship, Piloting and Navigation, Practical Deck
Seamanship, Boat handling, CPR training, and BSA Lifeguarding. With all of those
requirements signed off and with the few that I had already finished, I am 2 requirements
away from advancing to the Ordinary rank.
During Camp Nautical my ship laughed, told
jokes and worked together to meet each
requirement. As we progressed through the
weeklong camp, we began to look to each other
for help. While learning the Monkey fist, I was, on
the verge of tears because of my slippery and
awful knot tying skills, struggled to even form the
first loops of the knot when a friend came over
and went through every detail on how to make the
knot. She walked me through it and I slowly
learned how to tie the Monkey fist without any
help. If I were to be asked how to make a Monkey
fist now, well I'd say "Gladly".
Throughout the whole of the camp I was a
crew leader and so was responsible of leading people. SCARY!! This was my first actual
realleading job that I had to do. But I now feel more confident and learned to lead and trust
that my friends will help when
asked.
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On the third day of Camp
Nautical we went on a day cruise
to a tiny island called Flat
Hammock, just off Fisher's Island.
There we went swimming and
played in the sand and enjoyed
the day of no worries. We ate cold
cut sandwiches' and sailed until
we had to go back to camp and
ended up falling asleep on the
ride. That wasn't the only bit of fun
during camp though. After each
day we had a campfire and ate
smores and sang songs or went
to watch someone sing sea
shanties, or meet other Scouts. Also during some flag ceremonies I got to say "SHIP 584,
ALL PRESENT OR ACCOUNTED FOR" in some wacky way that brought even the
sleeping to arise.
At the end of camp the Scouts held a final graduating land ship ceremony. There I
received the happiest news of the summer. I had passed the BSA Lifeguard
requirements. I had just finished the written test for becoming a BSA Lifeguard the day
before and was totally
stressing about its grade
prior to the
ceremony since they
didn't tell me. I
couldn’t believe that I
had completed
it, along with my two
friends Lindsay and
Alex. Camp Nautical
helped me become
a better Sea Scout and
leader. I feel that I
can take on job with the
knowledge from
Camp Nautical and do an
excellent job.
I plan to attend next and
finish my Able
requirements so
that I will soon be
able to hold a
Quartermaster
ceremony of my own.
From Camp Nautical
I have been given so
much time to dedicate to my Scouting that without it I would be lost in a sea of
requirements.
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DEPARTUE
Since closing ceremonies
on Friday evening, crews
encamped will have time to
pack-out their gear and
police their own immediate
on Saturday morning. All
crews shall ensure they
leave “no trace behind”
when they leave.
All crews are required to participate in work details for clean-up of areas of the
campsite as assigned by the Camp Bosun and Crew Leaders before checking-out.
Camp Staff will be charged with inspecting each area to ensure acceptable quality
before releasing each work detail crew for check-out.
All crew members should anticipate departing the JN Webster Reservation no sooner
than 1100. Lunch may be provided by the camp.
All crew members will be given a list of accomplishments achieved during camp.
These are to include applicable merit badge blue cards, CPR certifications, and BSA
Guard certificates. Camp Nautical Staff will not sign off on crew member’s official
advancement. Final rank advancement sign-off is the sole responsibility of the crew
member’s Skipper or designated authority.
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