2012 Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Program Guide

Updated 

4-10-12!! 

CAMP CONSTANTIN, 

JACK D. FURST AQUATIC BASE 

PROGRAM GUIDE 

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Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 2012 Program Guide 

Updated 4-10-2012

2012 Camp Constantin, 

Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Program Guide 

Table of Contents 

Summary of Updates 3 Arrival and Departure 19 

Legacy of Boy Scout Camping 3 Check-in 19 

General Camp Information 4 Check-out 20 

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Mailing address 4 Trading Post 20 

Camp Telephone numbers 4 Meals 21 

Camp Office hours 4 Daily Schedule 22 

Camp Leadership 4 

Camp Programs 5 

Overview 5 

Aquatics 5 

Trail to first Class 6 

Handicraft 7 

Conservation 7 

Scout skills 7 

Shooting Sports 8 

Nature 8 

Communications & 

Technology 8 

Combo - Classes 9 

Merit Badge Selection Form 10 

2012 Merit Badge offerings 11 

Special Events 13 

Water Odyssey 15 

Peddle and Paddle at Camp 

Constantin 16 



Water Odyssey schedule P.15 

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Summary of updates to this guide 

Legacy of Boy Scout Camping At Possum Kingdom 

Lake 

Before Circle Ten Council took possession of the nearly 400 acres on the 

north shore of Johnson’s Bend of the Brazos River, this land was owned by 

Eugene Constantin. It was his dream to one day give this land that he 

loved to his son. In the 1940’s his son, like many sons of that day, went off 

to war. Like so many of those sons, he did not return. For many months, 

Mr. Constantin mourned his loss. He began to wonder what would happen 

to his beloved land. Mr. Constantin decided that if he couldn’t leave it to his 

own son, then he would leave it to the sons and daughters of America. So 

in 1946, he gave half of the property to the YMCA and the other half to the 

Boy Scouts of America. To honor the man and the son who made this 

wonderful camp possible, Circle Ten Council named it Camp Constantin. 

Then, in the mid 1990’s, Jack D. Furst, who grew up attending Camp 

Constantin (first as a camper and then a staff member), also gave back to 

the camp he loved. He was the driving force behind the construction of 

Jack D. Furst Aquatics Base, and radically improved the waterfront 

opportunities for Scouts all over north Texas. For over 60 years, Camp 

Constantin has been the “epitome” of what Boy Scout camp should be. 



Mailing Address 

All kids love getting mail, and Scouts away 

at camp are no different. We encourage 

you to have parents send letters and/or 

packages to their scout while away at camp. 

Please make sure that the troop number 

and a return address are present, in case 

the package is received after the scout has 

gone home. 

Camp Constantin 

Scout’s Name/ Troop Number 

3003 Park Road 36 

Graford, Texas 76449 

Emergency Telephone Number 

Camp Constantin :( 940) 779-2131 

(Ranger’s Office – available all year) 

Please, the camp telephone number is for 

medical and family emergencies only. 

Parents are asked to use this number only 

for emergencies. Camp Constantin is not 

equipped with a paging system. If a parent 

calls with a non-emergency, that message 

will be communicated at the next meal. 

Camp Headquarters Hours 

Telephone number: 940-779-2131 

(Office operates June 6 – July 21) 

Sunday: Noon - 5:30 

Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 

2:00 PM - 5:00 

Saturday: 9:00 AM - Noon 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Camp Leadership 

Camp Director 

Scott Arrington 

scott.arrington@scouting.org 

214-902-6778 

Program Director 

Ty Jackson 

scoutertj@yahoo.com 

Business Manager 

Karen Thunert 

karen.thunert@scouting.org 

214-902-6746 

Camp Ranger 

Shae Smith 

shasmith@bsamail.org 

940-779-2131 



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Program Overview 

Welcome to Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base! First and foremost, 

Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base is dedicated to providing the best 

program possible, to supplement the year-long programs of each and every Boy Scout 

troop, as it is in our mission statement. However we like to do that in style! 

Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base is known for its aquatics programs 

but is actually home to eight different program areas, filled with a diverse merit badge 

selection, and staffed by fellow Scouts and Scouters who are ready and eager to help 

your boys on their trail to eagle. These areas include… 

- Aquatics 

- Shooting Sports 

- Brazos Buccaneers (First Year Camper) 

- Handicraft 

- Conservation 

- Scout Skills 

- Nature 

- Communications and Technology 

Aquatics 

What would a week at Camp Constantin be without its world renowned Jack D. 

Furst Aquatics Center? A week filled with fun and adventure, but we include it anyway! 

From “Blobbing”, swimming, canoeing, or even waterskiing, if it involves cooling off on 

the cool beautiful waters of Possum Kingdom Lake, then this is the place to be! The 

Jack D. Furst Aquatics Center at Camp Constantin offers the following merit badges 

and awards: 

• Canoeing 

• Rowing 

• Motor boating 

• Water Sports (skiing) 

• Small Boat Sailing 

• Swimming 

• Lifesaving 

All of the aquatic programs require that Scouts be strong swimmers and in good 

physical condition. National BSA Rules require classification as a “Swimmer” by 

completing the BSA Swim test before participating in the events. There are also some 

special opportunities beyond our aquatics merit badge program. 



Snorkeling BSA 

Even though Scouts sign up for it like a merit badge, it is an award that is offered 

through the BSA. It’s also a great adventure for your scouts in the crystal clear waters 

of Possum Kingdom Lake. They’ll learn important safety rules, proper use and care for 

the equipment, and get to spend some under the waves! 

Mile Swim B.S.A. 

Like a merit badge, mile swim is something that you sign up for and attend every 

day. In order to earn the Mile Swim BSA award you have to put in some training, and 

that’s what the daily sessions are for. We invite everyone down to cheer on the class 

on Friday at 2:30pm as those who practiced all week go for the long haul. 

Kayaking B.S.A. 

Also a special award, scouts will have the opportunity to get in depth instruction 

and experience with one of our Kayaks. You also sign up for it like a Merit Badge and 

you have to go every day in order to earn the award. 

Advanced Sailing 

For those that have completed the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge, new 

challenges await. We have catamarans and larger boats for the advanced sailing 

students. Keep in mind this is not a merit badge, but you sign up for it as if it were. 

Water Odyssey 

Please see update on page 15! 

BSA Lifeguard 

This class is for Scouts 15 years of age and want to become trained lifeguards. 

It’s an all-day course so there won’t be time for any other merit badges. It’s a 

demanding class but for those that make the grade a certification will be your reward. 

Adults are welcome too! 

PLEASE NOTE: Some classes are limited in size due to equipment, staff, and safety 

requirements. 

Trail to First Class (Brazos Buccaneers) 

One of the things that we took from the evaluations from the 2011 camping 

season was the need for a new Trail to First Class Program. This spring a new Trail To 

First Class task force is being put together to re-evaluate our TFC programs and give 

new guidance and direction. Watch the Council website in the spring for updates on 

this important program. 

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Handicraft 

One of the staples of any good camp is the handicraft area. It provides a great, 

shaded place for a Scout to explore his artistic side. This area is located right next to 

the Snack Bar, so leaders can take in a cold drink while watching the kids work. We 

have: 

• Art 

• Basketry 

• Leatherwork 

• Woodcarving 

• Sculpture 

• Indian Lore 

Conservation 

Our conservation area lies directly across from the snack bar, where the teaching 

areas are hidden among the trees and trails of Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic 

Base. In this area, troops can get service projects to work on, or check out simple tools 

to use for conservation projects in the campsite. This is also where Scouts will go for: 

• Energy 

• Environmental Science 

• Fish and Wildlife Management 

• Forestry 

• Oceanography 

• Soil and Water Conservation 

• Weather 

Scout Skills 

Want to climb Mt. Everest? How about survive in the wilderness for a week without 

food? Want to learn how to build a tree house? Then Scoutcraft, my friend, is for you! 

Also known as Scout Skills, this program area is the place to get a li’l rugged and learn 

all the classic outdoor skills. Our staff here will also help your Scouts ‘Be Prepared’ to 

do those things that make Scouts confident and dependable in an emergency. 

• Camping 

• Emergency Preparedness 

• Farm Mechanics 

• First Aid 

• Hiking 

• Backpacking 

• Orienteering 

• Painting 

• Pioneering 

• Wilderness Survival 

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Shooting Sports 

Our shooting sports area is great for your Scouts to hone their shooting skills and 

become a superb marksman. Even Buffalo Bill would be proud! We are continuously 

improving this area, with two new 20 gauge shotguns, new drawstring bows, an 

expanded rifle pavilion, and a new electric clay thrower. There are some additional 

costs for the Rifle Merit Badge ($1 for 10 rounds) and Shotgun Merit Badge ($.25 for 1 

round & clay pigeon). Merit Badges include: 

• Rifle Shooting 

• Shotgun Shooting 

• Archery 

Nature 

Our Nature area has many scenic teaching areas set amongst the cedar trees 

and boulders of the northwest side of the camp. Our main pavilion has aquariums and 

cages that house local wildlife like snakes, lizards, fish and even giant centipedes! 

There is much more, so feel free to come check them out any time during the day! Want 

to take a stroll on a nature trail (using buddy system of course!)? Then hike on up here 

because the Johnson Peak trail begins here. Merit Badges offered here include: 

• Astronomy 

• Fishing 

• Geology 

• Bird Study 

• Nature 

• COMBO CLASS Reptile Study/ Mammal Study 

• Space Exploration 

• Nuclear Science 

Communications and Technology 

One of our newer program areas in camp, the Communication and Technology 

area, is home to Eagle required and high tech merit badges alike. You will also have an 

opportunity to participate in exhilarating experiments and inventions like ‘Walking on 

Liquid’ (Yes, it can be done!), ‘Exploding Air?’, and even the Solar Powered Clothes 

Dryer. This area is the place for creativity, ideas, and fun! 

• Citizenship in the World 

• Chemistry 

• Cinematography 

• Photography 

• Communications 

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Combo-Classes 

Another special opportunity when it comes to Merit Badges is combo classes. In certain 

cases, Merit Badges overlap and it makes sense to pair them together. In these 

instances, we have combined them into one class with one sign-up. It’s like two for the 

price of one! They are: 

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Basketry & Leatherwork 

Mammal Study & Reptile and Amphibian Study 

Hiking & Backpacking 



Note to Scoutmaster: This form is intended for you to photocopy and distribute to your 

youth as they make their merit badge selections for 2012. There is a list of merit 

badges below for your scouts to reference. 

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Circle Ten CampMaster Course Selection Form 

Scout Name: __________________________ Rank: _____________ 

Years at Camp: ___________ 

Signing up for Merit Badges is easy! List the courses you wish to take in priority order. 

See the detailed course list for the course names to choose from. Up to 5 courses can 

be scheduled in the allotted summer camp day. Once you make your selections the 

camp-master program will automatically assign times to your course schedule. Keep in 

mind some courses are two hours, three hours and in some cases all day. Additional 

course names are collected in case some of the top 5 are not available. You may select 

an “off” hour at a specific time by choosing “[9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, or 3pm] open” 

Priority Course Name 

1. ______________________________________________ 

2. ______________________________________________ 

3. ______________________________________________ 

4. ______________________________________________ 

5. ______________________________________________ 

Two additional choices in case any of the above courses are not available: 

6. ______________________________________________ 

7. ______________________________________________ 



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2012 Complete list of Merit Badge Offerings 

Badge Partial 

Only 

Extra Fees 

Eagle 

Required 

1 hour 

class 

2 hour 

class 

3 hour 

class 

All Day 

Age 

requirem 

ent 

1 Advanced Sailing* YES 14 

2 Archery $3-$5 YES 

3 Art YES 

4 Astronomy YES YES 

5 Backpacking (w/Hiking) YES 

$5- 

YES 

6 Basketry (w/Leatherwork) 

$10 YES 

7 Bird Study YES YES 

8 BSA Lifeguard* YES 15 

9 Camping YES YES YES 

10 Canoeing YES 

11 Chemistry YES 

12 Chess YES 

13 Cinematography YES 

14 Citizenship in the World YES YES 

15 Communication YES YES YES 

16 Electronics YES 

17 Emergency Preparedness YES YES YES 

18 Energy YES YES 

19 Environmental Science YES YES 

20 Farm Mechanics YES 

21 First Aid 

Fish & Wildlife 

YES YES 

22 Management YES YES 

23 Fishing YES 

24 Forestry YES 

25 Geology 

26 Hiking (w/ Backpacking) 

YES 

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Indian Lore 

$5- 

$10 YES 

28 Instructional Swim* YES 

29 Kayaking BSA* YES 

Leatherwork (w/ Basketry) 

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$5- 

$15 YES 

31 Lifesaving YES YES 



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Mammal Study 

(w/Reptile&Amphibian 

Study) YES 

33 Mile Swim BSA* YES 

34 Motor Boating YES 

35 Nature YES 

36 Nuclear Science YES 

37 Oceanography YES 

38 Orienteering YES YES 

39 Painting YES 

40 Photography YES 

41 Pioneering 

42 Public Speaking 

YES 

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44 

Reptile & Amphibian 

Study (w/Mammal Study) YES YES 

Rifle Shooting 

$5- 

$10 YES 

45 Rowing YES 

46 Sculpture YES YES 

Shotgun Shooting 

47 

$15- 

$20 YES 

48 Small Boat Sailing YES 

49 Snorkeling* 

Soil & water 

YES 

50 conservation YES 

51 Space Exploration YES 

52 Swimming YES YES 

53 Water Sports YES 13 

54 Weather YES 

55 Wilderness Survival YES 

56 Woodcarving 

$5- 

$10 YES 

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Special Events & Evening Activities 

Possum Fest 

It’s a lake party! Come and enjoy all the amenities our waterfront has to offer. 

We’ll have a DJ spinning up some tunes and ice cream sundaes will be served! 

Assault on Johnson Peak 

Challenge yourself with a hike up the highest point in Palo Pinto County. 

Wednesday evening the staff will lead a trek up to the top of Johnson’s peak. Once 

there, you can hear tales of local history, including the legend of how Hell’s Gate got its 

name and the underwater town Pickwick. 

Cinema P.K. 

Wednesday night, at Dark-Thirty (9:30 for you city folk) we will once again open 

the Cinema PK. Bring your camp chairs and join us right outside the dining hall for an 

outdoor movie. 

Hell’s Gate Canoe trip 

One of the highlights of a week at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 

is the opportunity to take a canoe across the lake and visit one of the most striking 

features of Possum Kingdom Lake, Hell’s Gate. Sign up will be Monday after lunch as 

space is limited. Your scouts will not only have the opportunity to paddle there, but 

beach your canoe and take the short hike to the top of Hell’s Gate. 

Fat Bat Tournament 

Back by popular demand, its softball, Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic 

Base style and we call it Fat Bat. It takes 9-10 youth to field a team and participate in a 

week long bracket tournament. 

Volleyball tournament 

Also a perennial favorite, the annual volleyball tournament will once again offer 

your Scouts the opportunity to win the title VOLLEYBALL CHAMPION OF THE WEEK. 



Water Carnival 

What visit to the Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base would be complete without the new 

water carnival extravaganza? Featured events will include: 

• The Blob show - our trained staff members performing daring feats for the 

amusement of the crowd. 

• You can also see the volleyball tournament finals. 

• The world famous Constantin sunfish regatta. Pick your two best sailors and 

compete against the rest of the camp. 

• The homemade raft race. Pick up your raw materials anytime during the week 

and build your entry into the raft race with anything else you can find in your 

campsite – that’s not a watercraft, of course! 

• The Great Constantin Relay Race. Challenge your team of six through several 

disciplines including running, rowing, canoeing, and other Scouting skills in race 

to the finish. 

• We will close with a recognition ceremony for all of the fantastic achievements 

that were earned during your week of summer camp. 

Friday Open Area Extravaganza 

Every Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm will be the open area with several bonus 

activities for your scouts’ enjoyment. 

Aquatics – get the last of your blobbing, rowing, canoeing, Kayaking, and 

swimming before the water carnival. 

Scoutcraft – Test your skills on the Tomahawk range. Bring anything brand-able 

that you may have because the fires will be hot and the brands will be smoldering on 

anything you bring in. 

Nature – Come see our live snakes get their weekly meal, or get to know some of 

our animals a little better with an intimate wildlife encounter. 

Communications/Technology – There will be a science expo featuring 

demonstrations from our staff. They will also host a tournament of the popular youth 

game “Ninja”. 

Shooting Sports – Teams of 3 from each troop will compete in the Constantin 

Shoot out. One participant for each discipline we offer at camp (Rifle, Shotgun, and 

Archery), your team may even include one adult! 

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WATER ODYSSEY 

Completely re-designed program for 2012 

Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 

In our continuing efforts to deliver the program that our customers want the 

Water Odyssey will be dramatically different in 2012. It will still be an older boy program 

featuring all of the fun, challenge, and opportunities of previous years but the all-day 

commitment is no longer required. Instead, we will offer the below activities on a daily 

first come, first serve basis. Scouts must be at least 14 years old and Life Rank to 

participate in any of the below programs. Qualifying scouts will be able to pick up 

tickets at the souvenir shop starting at 9am for $2 each. 

It is no longer an all-day program! 

Scouts can participate in as many as they would like so long as their Merit Badge 

schedule permits it. There is no longer pre-registration for water odyssey. 

If a scout is registered for a Merit Badge course, he is not allowed to participate in any 

water odyssey sessions that may conflict with those merit badge courses. 

2012 Water Odyssey* 

Activity Length Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 

Water Skiing/ 

Wake Boarding 1 hour 9am 10am 11am 2pm 

Tubing 1 hour 10am 11am 10am 3pm 

Cliff Jumping 1 hour 11am 3pm 

Paddle Board 

Trip to marina 1 hour 2pm 10am 

Overnighter to 

Bug Beach overnight 7pm 

Catamaran Trip 2 hour 2pm 2pm 

Snorkeling 1 hour 3pm 9am 

*tentative 

schedule 



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PEDDLE AND PADDLE AT POSSUM KINGDOM 

Like all new programs, Peddle and Paddle has continued to evolve in new 

directions as we continue to work out the details of the equipment and the 

logistics of this program at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base 

Over view: 

• Participants arrive on Sunday w/ their unit and go through swim check etc. 

• Individual participants will meet Sunday evening prior to camp fire 

o Meet and greet fellow crew members 

o Discuss specific itinerary 

o Get fitted for PFD’s, paddles, and buddies 

o Pack council provided kayaking dry bags 

• Monday morning breakfast with unit in the Dining Hall 

• Depart camp after breakfast. Crew A will depart via Kayaks from the waterfront, 

Crew B will depart from Waterfront via mountain bike 

• Philmont style trail meals from here on 

• Crew A will carry gear with them and kayak on Possum Kingdom Lake all day 

Monday, Tuesday and arrive at North D&D recreation area on Wednesday 

morning 

• Crew B will have their gear delivered to North D&D recreation area which will 

serve as their Base Camp. They will ride the Possum kingdom Hike & Bike Trail 

system all day Monday and Tuesday spending each night at North D&D 

campgrounds 

• Wednesday the two crews will come together for a service project and a cookout 

lunch 

• Crew B will transition to kayaks and depart Wednesday afternoon and travel back 

to camp on Thursday and Friday 

• Crew A will transition to mountain bikes/base camp and ride Thursday and return 

to camp on Friday 

• Participate in the afternoon/evening festivities with their troops 

• Head home Saturday morning with the unit that they arrived with 



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PEDDLE AND PADDLE AT POSSUM KINGDOM 

Proposed Itinerary 

CREW A CREW B 

arrive & check in with Arrive & check in 

Sunday am 

unit 

with unit 

6pm Meet and greet Meet and greet 

Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite 

Monday 9am Leave in Kayaks Leave on Bikes 

pm Kayaking Mountain Biking 

Sleep at Bug Beach North D&D 

Tuesday am Kayaking Mountain Biking 

pm Kayaking Mountain Biking 

Sleep at Sandy Beach North D&D 

Wednesday am kayaking service project 

LUNCH TOGETHER 

pm Service project kayaking 

Sleep at North D&D Sandy Beach 

Thursday am Mountain Biking Kayaking 

pm Mountain Biking kayaking 

Sleep at North D&D Bug beach 

Friday am Mountain Biking kayaking 

pm Arrive back in camp Arrive back in camp 

Sleep at Unit campsite Unit campsite 

Saturday am Depart with unit Depart with unit 

This is the tentative schedule. Subject to change prior to the opening of 2012 

This is the tentative schedule. Subject to change prior to the opening of 2012 camping 

season. Extra fees will be charged for participating in Peddle & Paddle. 



Peddle & Paddle Application 

This application is to be submitted by individual participant in Peddle and Paddle. An existing unit reservation 

in good standing is required for this application to be considered. Peddle and Paddle has an additional $100 fee 

per person; this is in addition to all regularly scheduled camp fees. Spots are filled on a first come first serve 

basis. 

PLEASE PRINT NEATLY 

Existing unit reservation Troop/Crew#: ______ Council: ___________________ 

Adult submitting troop reservation: _______________________________ 

Attending week: ___Week 1 – June 10-16 ___Week 2 – June 17-23 

___Week 3 – June 24-30 ___Week 4 – July 1-7 

___Week 5 – July 8-14 ___Week 6 – July 15-21 

Participants Name: ___________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________ 

Phone H: _________________ C: ________________ Age on June 3, 2012: ______ 

Parents Name: ________________________________ E-mail Address: ______________________________ 

Phone H: _________________ C: ________________ W: ___________________ 

Address: ______________________________________City/State/Zip: __________________________ 

You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your application has been accepted 

Send all receipts, confirmations, and additional information to: _____Unit leader listed on reservation 

_____Parent’s address listed above 

FOR SCOUTMASTER, PARENT/GUARDIAN, and PARTICIPANT: 

Peddle and Paddle participants must be registered Scouts and at least 14 years of age. Each participant must be 

able to pass the BSA swim test and have a completed copy of the new BSA Annual Health and Medical Record 

completed by parents or guardian and supported by a medical evaluation completed within the last 12 months 

by a physician licensed to practice medicine. All Scouts in camp are required to have a parental signature in 

the “Parental Permission” signature block giving permission to treat in an emergency. Use the current BSA 

“Annual Health and Medical Record”. 

We have discussed with our Scout the meaning of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. He understands his 

responsibility to do his best to follow the Scout Oath and Scout Law during his stay at Camp Constantin, Jack 

D. Furst Aquatic Base. We give our permission for the above listed scout to participate fully in the itinerary 

listed on page ___of the Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Program Guide. 

________________________________ ______ ________________________________ ________ 

Scoutmaster’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date 

__________________________________ __________________________________ 

Print Name Print Name 

Please submit completed form with $100 fee to: Circle Ten Council 

$100 fee is refundable if we are unable to accommodate your ATTN: PEDDLE & PADDLE 

request due to availability 8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235 

Please direct all inquiries to Scott Arrington, Camping Director, 214-902-6778, scott.arrington@scouting.org 

Revised 2-20-2012 

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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PROCEDURES 

Check-in 

Please make sure that your unit brings the following for check-in (due to limited copy 

paper and ink, no copies can be made at camp). Please refer to the registration section 

of the Camp Leaders Guide for more information on the following forms: 

• Complete roster of all youth and adults in attendance 

• Completed medical form for every youth and adult in attendance 

• A youth protection completion certificate from every adult 

• Copy of sex offender data base check 

• Copy of your unit’s Severe Weather Hazard training card. 

Camp check-in occurs between 12:00pm and 4:00pm on the afternoon of your 

arrival day. When you first arrive at camp, a camp staff member, who will serve as your 

Staff Guide for the orientation period, will meet your troop to begin the check-in process 

and prepare your Scouts for medical re-checks, swim checks, and a tour of camp. One 

adult leader is responsible for checking in the troop at Camp Headquarters. 

NOTE: To ensure safety, only one vehicle per unit will be allowed into the campsite 

to deliver gear. 

Although the camp needs an immediate head count for meals on arrival, you will set 

an appointment with the camp Business Manager to settle your financial position on 

Monday or Tuesday. After a brief visit with the Camp Director, this will allow you to 

immediately head to your campsite with your Staff Guide. After you and your Staff 

Guide inspect camp-supplied equipment for damage, your troop can begin to set up 

your site, take the swim check, go on your tour, and complete medical re-checks. 

Please take the time to note any damaged equipment so that it may be repaired or 

replaced and your troop won’t be charged at the end of your stay at camp—troops must 

pay for any equipment they damage. 

The Camp Director reserves the right to adjust campsite assignments. 

Swim Tests, Medical Re-checks and Medical Forms 

Swim Tests: Swimming and boating on Possum Kingdom Lake are two of the most 

enjoyable activities at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base. Safety is our 

number-one priority, and we have established some simple guidelines to ensure a safe 

stay. Any Scout or leader who wishes to participate in aquatic activities must have 

completed the BSA swim test. 

• For the safety of the Scouts who may not be used to the differences of swimming in 

a lake vs. a pool, the only pre-camp swim checks accepted are those done by our 

staff at Camp Wisdom. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. At any 

time, the Aquatics Director reserves the right to make any Scout or leader re-take 

the swim check. 

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Medical Re-checks and Medical Forms: All Scouts and leaders attending camp must 

have completed a BSA medical form before attending camp. The form is available at 

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/whole.pdf all medical forms will be 

returned to the troop at the end of your week in camp. Shots must be dated with year or 

official shot records must be attached to the medical forms. As part of your camp tour, 

leaders and campers will visit with the Camp Medic for a brief medical re-check. The 

purpose of this re-check is not to conduct a second physical, but to make the Medic 

aware of any potential health problems, personal medications, or concerns that a 

camper or leader may have. 

Check-Out 

Breakfast will be served at 7:30am on the day of departure. After breakfast, Scouts are 

to return to their campsites to pack and clean up. All of the Program Area Directors will 

be available inside the Dining Hall after breakfast to answer any questions that unit 

leaders might have concerning merit badges or advancement reports. Please take 

advantage of this service, so we can solve any problems before your unit leaves camp. 

A camp staff member will visit your campsite to inspect it with the troop leader. 

Remember that all camp equipment that was borrowed must be returned to the 

Quartermaster before your unit will be cleared to leave. Once you have been cleared, 

take your clearance form and the Camp Evaluation Form to the office. Camp patches 

and any remaining material will be issued when you check out at the Headquarters 

building. Remember, to ensure safety, only one vehicle per unit will be allowed into the 

campsite to pick up gear. Gates will open at 6:45 AM to start packing your vehicles. 

Trading Post 

Camp Constantin has two trading posts, The Snack Shack and the Souvenir Shop. 

The Snack Shack offers everything from chips and soda, to frozen Snickers and 

Slushies! The Snack Shack located next to the Handicraft area offers all of those 

delicious drinks and snacks that just can’t be found while camping in the wilderness. 

Pine cone tea? Yuck!!! The Souvenir Shop has everything else! All of your merit 

badges kits can be found here. Forgot your compass, or fire starter at home? We 

remembered it and brought it for you. T-shirts, hats, gag gifts, walking staff emblems, 

pocket knives, you name it, and it’s here, at the Souvenir Shop located right next to the 

Health Lodge and Camp Office. 

Encourage your Scouts, as we will, to drink water located in every program area 

and main areas in camp in ice cold coolers. Besides, it’s free! 

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DAILY SCHEDULE 

You will notice some striking differences for 2012 in our daily schedule. We have 

once again listened to your suggestions and will change the way meals are delivered at 

Camp Constantin. In order for us to deliver hot and fresh meals to your Scouts, the best 

possible way was to break our meals into two periods 

Every Unit will be assigned to one of two different meal schedules. It is 

imperative that your unit attend the meal that they are assigned to, as that is when we 

will have food and space for your unit. The following will be the new daily schedule. 

Please pay careful attention to the NEW MEAL TIMES. 

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******IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 2012****** 

Meals 

One of the many concerns that has been shared through the evaluation process 

is the crowding situation at the Dining Hall. Due to these observations we will be eating 

in shifts for all meals at Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base when camp 

attendance exceeds 300. Your troop will be assigned to a Dining Hall shift that will be 

labeled either “A” or “B” and you will have the same shift all week. This will be a change 

for many of our returning troops, but one that we feel will provide a better overall dining 

hall experience. You can find the complete schedule on page 15. There will be an 

alternate daily schedule when camp attendance is below 300 participants. We 

appreciate your cooperation 

• Table waiters 

Each troop will provide 1 Scout per table of scouts. This Scout is 

responsible for set-up before the meal and clean-up afterwards. Troops 

are encouraged to send an adult to supervise the Scout and assist where 

needed. 

• A-meal/ B-meal on Sunday 

The first meal of every session is always the busiest. This will require table 

waiters to arrive at the Dining Hall at 5:00 pm rather than the 5:15 time in 

the daily schedule. 



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NEW CAMP CONSTANTIN DAILY SCHEDULE 

6:45AM ….A Meal table-waiters report 

7:00……….A breakfast starts 

7:25……….A Breakfast ends 

7:25……….A Breakfast clean-up 

7:35……….Morning Camp Assembly/Flag Ceremony – ENTIRE CAMP 

7:50……….B Breakfast table-waiters report 

8:00……….B Breakfast starts 

8:25……….B Breakfast ends 

9:00……….Program Session 1 

8:25……….B Breakfast clean-up 

10:00……...Program Session 2 

11:00………Program Session 3 

1:30………..SPL Meeting 

NOON……..A Lunch table-waiters report 

12:10………A Lunch starts 

12:35………A Lunch ends 

12:35………A lunch clean-up 

12:50………B lunch table-waiter report 

1:00………..B lunch starts 

1:25………..B Lunch ends 

1:25………..B lunch clean-up 

2:00………..Program Session 4 

3:00………..Program Session 5 

4:00………..Open activities start 

5:15………..Open area close 

5:15………..A Dinner table-waiters report 

5:30………..A Dinner starts 

5:55………..A Dinner ends 

5:55………..A Dinner clean-up 

6:05………..Evening Camp Assembly/Flag Ceremony – ENTIRE CAMP 

6:20………..B Dinner table-waiter report 

6:30………..B Dinner starts 

6:55………..B Dinner ends 

6:55………..B Dinner clean-up 

7:30………..Evening activities start

2012 Camp Constantin, Jack D. Furst Aquatic Base Program Guide

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