Preparation Suggestions

Leadership

The Leaders (one of which needs to be 21 or older) who will be staying at camp should have some camping and Scouting experience.
Have one additional Leader, 18 or older (male or female), for every 10 Scouts (Tesomas) or for every 5 Scouts (Akela’s World).

Complete an approved swim check before coming to camp (see precamp swim tests for more information). Tesomas units who have not completed a swim check prior to camp should come to
camp wearing your swim trunks.
Have all the heavy gear in one vehicle so that it can be taken to your campsite all at once.
Have a copy of all medical forms for camp to keep in alphabetical order and medical forms of Scouts taking medications separate from the rest. If you mailed in the medical forms, your campsite host will have them for medical rechecks.

First year Scouts should take Eagle Quest and one or two simple merit badges in their free time such as Basketry or Fingerprinting (see Eagle Quest program information).
Second year Scouts who aren’t First Class should sign up for Eagle Quest and merit badges.
Be aware that OA candidates who are going through their Ordeal will miss all of their Thursday sessions. Talk with the staff for how to make these up.
All Scouts should be given their own copy of their advancement schedules.
Leaders should make sure that each Scout has chosen programs according to their interests and ability.
Schedule merit badges/activities carefully to allow travel time in between (i.e. avoid scheduling a shooting sports merit badge right before/after a COPE/Climbing activity).
All Scouts taking merit badges should have their blue cards filled out and signed by an adult leader before arriving at camp.
All Scouts should be made aware of their prerequisites.
All Scouts should read the merit badge pamphlet(s) before coming to camp.