THE BEST IN HEALTH AND SAFETY

Our Health Lodge is staffed through the week by physicians through a collaboration with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Department of Family Medicine; on the weekends, camp is served by a certified EMT. In case of emergency, we also have a direct satellite link to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Leadership in Camp

The Great Smoky Mountain Council is committed to youth protection and safe Scouting as required by the
National Council. As such, any changes mandated by the National or the local council to improve and support
youth protection or safe Scouting will be incorporated into our camp setting immediately. As they are
published, we urge you and your Scouts to know the latest and best practices for youth protection and safe
Scouting initiatives.

All Scouts and leaders must be registered with the Scouting America and have completed Youth Protection

Training before arriving at camp. Parents staying overnight must also be registered with the BSA and take

Youth Protection Training before arriving at camp. Everyone must have a completed and current BSA Medical

Form, parts A, B, and C. The unit is responsible for ensuring this policy is met.

Adult Supervision

  • Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required for each troop attending camp. Every
    unit serving females must have a registered female adult 21 years or older. A registered female adult
    (21+) must be present for any activity involving female youth.

  • Even with the minimum leader requirements, age, and program-appropriate supervision must always
    be provided.

  • All adults attending CBT must be registered leaders and be current on Youth Protection Training.

  • Adult leaders must conduct bed checks each evening.

Accommodations

• Separate accommodations for adult males and females and youth males and females are required.

• Parents will not share accommodations with Scouts without a special needs exception.

Adirondack/Tents

  • Separate Adirondack/tenting arrangements must be provided for
    male and female adults and male and female youth. The largest
    opening on any Adirondack can be covered by a 12ft x 12ft tarp,
    though most are smaller. Screens or netting can be used in place
    of a tarp for airflow. Paracord or zip ties can be used to secure
    tarp/netting. No modifying the structure with nails.

  • In general, twin mattresses will not fit, and footlockers or bags
    can be stored under bunks.

  • Adirondacks are 3-sided wooden cabins with a wide-open front
    door. There are wooden bunks, so bring something comfortable
    to sleep on (air mattress, pad, foam, etc.). The tarp in the picture
    is just used for privacy when changing. Screen or netting can be
    used in place of the tarp to ensure airflow.

  • All campsites have room for tents to be set up alongside the
    Adirondacks.

  • All campsites have trees that can be used for hammock camping.

Restrooms

  • Separate shower and restroom facilities must be provided for male and female adults and male and
    female youth. When separate facilities are unavailable, separate times must be scheduled and posted.

  • Adults and youth must respect each other’s privacy, significantly when changing clothes or taking
    showers.

  • Adult leaders should closely monitor these areas but only enter as needed for youth protection or
    health and safety reasons.

    Camp Wristbands

    All campers, youth, and adults must wear the colored wristband they were given at check-in.
    Anyone who is found in camp without this wristband will immediately be escorted to the
    Administration office. Replacement bands are available at the Administration office.

    Emergency Procedures

    The camp emergency procedures will be reviewed with the Troop at the First-Day camp

    leadership meeting. An emergency drill is conducted before lunch on the first full day
    of camp, weather permitting. Details will be announced in the leaders’ meeting.

    Medical Forms

    ALL campers, youth, and adults must have a completed Annual Health and Medical Record

    Part A, B, & C with them when they report to camp; it must be filled out. It will be placed on

    file with the Health Lodge and returned to the Troop when they collect it at the Health Lodge

    before checking out. According to Federal law, any forms left at camp when a Troop has

    departed must be destroyed. Please do not give the Health Lodge original medical forms;

    please give us a copy.

    The forms must be dated within the last 12 months, and a physician must complete and sign

    Part C. Only complete forms can be accepted. All rotating leaders must also have a current

    medical form, Parts A and B if staying at camp under 72 hours and Part C if greater than 72

    hours. Please have these forms completed when you arrive at camp. These completed forms

    are necessary for us to allow participants to stay in camp.

    This includes providing an accurate vaccine record with dates, not just saying they are up to date. Only BSA medical forms will be acceptable.