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ADIRONDACK
SCOUT CAMPS
2011 Management Staff
ASC Director
Leo Brizzi
Sabattis Scout Reservation
Camp Director
Program Director
Property Superintendent
Sean Sell
Greg Andrews
Additional copies of this guide can be downloaded from
http://cnyscouts.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 – General Information
Facilities 1-4
Religious Services 1-4
Wilderness Use Policy 1-5
ASC Guidelines 1-6
ASC Leader qualifications 1-7
NYS Child Safety Act 1-8
General Information 1-9
Camp Conservation Rules 1-9
Refund Policy 1-10
Camp photos 1-10
What to bring checklist 1-11
Mail, Phone, Visitors 1-12
Scouts Leaving Camp 1-12
How to get to our camps 1-13
Map to the ASC 1-14
Trading Post Guide 1-15
Bears & Campers 1-16
ASC Health & Safety 1-17
Medications 1-18
Fire Safety 1-18
Food Service Operation 1-19
Special dietary needs 1-19
Program Planning 1-20
Countdown to camp 1-21
Merit Badges offered at the ASC 1-22
Program Areas 1-24
Special programs at the ASC 1-26
1 st Year Camper Programs 1-28
Section 3 – Sabattis Family Camp
General Information 3-1
Facilities 3-2
Program & Activities 3-2
Family Camp Map 3-3
Section 4 – Extended Treks
Extended trek safety program 4-2
Trek itineraries 4-5
Forms you made need available on web site
cnyscouts.org (under resources) or upon
request
Section 2 – Sabattis – Patrol Cooking
Who was Mitchell Sabattis 2-2
Sabattis Fact Sheet 2-4
Camp facilities 2-5
Merit Badge Pre-Camp Sign up 2-8
Check in procedure 2-9
Camper Emergency Procedures 2-10
Sabattis meal service 2-12
Short treks & Outpost camping 2-13
Song - Scouting Roads 2-14

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Section 1
General Information

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Facilities:
Sabattis Scout Reservation is designed for troops to have their own site, but in some
cases with smaller troops, two troops may occupy one site.
Sites are large enough to give a private atmosphere. Each
site is equipped with picnic tables covered by rain flies, two
man tents with cots, a latrine, wash basin and running water
suitable for drinking (New York State Health Department
approved). We also provide at each patrol site a half barrel
for cooking (no ground fires), cooking grates, and a patrol
box as well as three buckets for you to use to wash dishes. Cooking pots, pans and
cooking utensils can be obtained on Sunday Afternoon if the troop does not bring your own.
Bow saws and axes are also provided on request for your axe yard. Firewood is plentiful
and can be gathered near your site. You may bring your own propane devices to cook on
but we do not allow the use of white gas appliances.
Staff:
The camp has a qualified, trained and enthusiastic staff headed by a Camp Director and
Program Director. A separate Trek Camp Director is employed at Sabattis to meet all of
your High Adventure needs. The staff will help, assist and accommodate you in every way
possible. But, it will not assume leadership for your troop except in an emergency. The
staff will make every effort to smoothly coordinate the needs for your troop, patrols and
scouts.
Religious Services & Counseling
A Scout is reverent. Catholic Scouts are encouraged to attend Mass on Saturday before
coming to camp. Sabattis offer an interfaith service some time during the week. Senior
staff members will be available to counsel homesickness or cases of problems in discipline.
Programs:
The camp provides a wide variety of advancement and program opportunities for scouts
and troops. Program Areas include Aquatics, Field Sports, Ecology, Conservation, Fishing,
Rock Climbing, Scoutcraft, Handicraft and much more. In addition activities include
campfires, camp wide games, open shooting, and out of camp trips. Sabattis Scout
Reservation offers overnight Outpost Camping to any of the three islands on Lows Lake or
week long extended treks out of its High Adventure Trek Base Camp.

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Wilderness Use Policy of the Adirondack Scout Camps
The Boy Scouts of America recognize the
Adirondack Park of New York State as a unique
area of our country. The unparalleled
combination of lakes, rivers, and mountains
make it a special natural resource area to be
enjoyed by all, but requiring special
thoughtfulness and consideration. The
Adirondack Park contains the only designated
wilderness areas East of the Mississippi River,
which has given special recognition to its unique
character. The New York State Constitution guarantees that the state owned forest preserves
in the Adirondack Park are kept “Forever Wild”. Private land holdings, which constitute about
sixty percent of the park, are managed in varying ways and special care must be taken to
observe the conditions, which these owners place on allowing access by the Boy Scouts and
Explorers to their lands.
The Adirondacks contain many fragile ecosystems particularly along its shorelines and on its
mountaintops. Since the region lies within a few hours drive from the Eastern Megalopolis, the
Adirondacks are accessible to millions of people, making it imperative that every one using the
Adirondacks adheres to comprehensive wilderness ethics.
The Adirondack Scout Camps adheres to the Boy Scouts of America Outdoor Code, which
states:
As an American, I will do my best to:
BE CLEAN IN MY OUTDOOR MANNERS - I will treat the outdoors as a
heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash and
garbage out of Americas waters, fields, woods, and roadways.
BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE – I will prevent wild fire. I will build my fire in a safe
place and be sure that it is out before I leave.
BE CONSIDERATE IN THE OUTDOORS – I will treat public and private
property with respect. I will remember the use of the outdoors as a privilege I can
lose by abuse.
BE CONSERVATION MINDED – I will learn how to practice good conservation
of soil, water, forests, minerals, energy, grasslands and wildlife, and I will urge
others to do the same. I will use sportsman like methods in all my outdoor
activities.
The term Wilderness Area applies to all State or privately owned lands within the Adirondack
Park. The Outdoor Code of the BSA will be strictly enforced in camp as well as on all overnight
outpost camps and all extended treks. All extended treks must use low impact, no trace
camping. All overnight treks and extended treks must pick up trash and garbage even if it does
not belong to you. It is imperative that all Scouting groups come away with the impression that
Scouts know good camping practices and employ them on their outings. Scouts and Explorers
need to learn proper wilderness camping practices and adopt attitudes and patterns of behavior
that demonstrate a respect for the rights of others, including future generations to enjoy the
great outdoors.

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Adirondack Scout Camp Guidelines
The principles of the Scout Oath are guiding principles of the Adirondack Scout Camps.
The following have been established by the Longhouse Council Camping Committee for
the health, safety and protection of all Scouts and Leaders using our camps.
1) All firearms are to be left at home. Camps will provide rifles, shotguns, bows and
ammunition at the field sports areas. Under no circumstances should ammunition
for the ranges be brought to camp. The Boy Scouts of America mandates this
policy, no exceptions will be made. If any of these items are brought into camp the
Camp Director or designee will confiscate them and will return them upon departure
from camp.
2) Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not permitted in any Scout Camp. This is
a ZERO tolerance policy. Violation will result in an invitation for early departure from
camp.
3) No flames in tents.
4) Fireworks are prohibited.
5) No tobacco products are to be used.
6) No privately owned watercraft is to be brought into any camp. BSA policy.
7) No radios or other valuable equipment are allowed, we will not be responsible for
them.
8) All vehicles will be parked in the parking lot at all times. No vehicles will be left in the
sites for any reason except for check in and check out procedures. No vehicles are
to be parked on the camp road.
Stop!
Read this to your Boys and Leaders
1) Discourage your scouts from bringing cell phones, iPods & Mp3 players, electronic
games, and other valuables that can be damaged by moisture or easily lost or which
can destroy the “serenity” of the camp.
2) No personal weapons, sheath knives, bows, rifles or similar equipment.
3) No aerosol insect repellent.
4) Knife Policy – On Sunday evening each Scout Troop must go through required knife
and axe safety training. Scouts can see the Scoutcraft or Trail Blazer Directors
about being trained in Tot' n Chip Program.
5) T-Shirts with inappropriate messages or advertisements should not be worn at
camp.

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Adirondack Scout Camps
Leader Qualifications
The New York State Department of Health requires the Longhouse Council to maintain records at
camp of the qualifications of adult leaders and trip leaders. All troops must have two deep Adult
leadership at all times. Each Unit Leader must have:
1) A high School Diploma, or equivalent experience.
2) Experience in camping and supervision of children or have completed training acceptable
by permit-issuing official. Attending the “Here’s How” meeting will fill this requirement.
3) Verified positive background and character through reasonable and diligent inquiries by the
Camp Director.
4) NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Sex Offender Registry check each year.
Any group of campers leaving the established camp area (the immediate vicinity of the permanent
physical facilities and the qualified supervisory staff) for activities such as overnight camping will be
accompanied by a qualified trip leader and an adult to camper ratio of one leader to every 5
campers must be met. No exceptions will be made. This ratio requirement is for all extended treks
as well.
A trip leader must also:
1) **Be certified by the American Red Cross in Responding to Emergencies or equivalent first
aid training.
2) **Have current certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
3) Be competent in the activity the group is undertaking.
4) Have approval of sponsoring organization. (All leaders)
5) Have approval of the Camp Director.
6) **If water activity is scheduled, have current certifications as a BSA Lifeguard or equivalent.
7) Have filed the appropriate pack and paddle form with the Camp Director by the date
required on the form.
** The combined leadership of the group must have these certifications
You will need to send copies of unexpired certification cards with your Pack & Paddle form showing
your current status.
Form C-2:
The Adirondack Scout Camps has developed an appropriate application to comply with the
requirements for qualifying as an adult for camp. Form C-2 is available and a photocopy can be
made for all the adults in your troop that plan on attending summer camp. No leader will be
considered without the successful completion of this form. This Adult Registration Form is due
with your final roster and payment. If there are late additions you must contact the Camp
Director to make this arrangement. It is important to state that these regulations are designed
for the safety and well being of both scouts and adults entering our camps this summer.

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NYS Child Safety Act
On July 19, 2005 Governor George Pataki signed the Child Safety Act (Chapter 260 of
the laws of 2005) into law. This act requires children’s camp operators to ascertain
whether prospective employees are listed on NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
Sex Offender registry prior to hiring them.
According to the NYS Children’s Camp Laws each adult over the age of 18 that is in
camp whether paid or volunteer is considered staff and subject to this check.
Additionally each contracted employee regardless of age is subject to this clearance.
This law applies to all Longhouse Council Camps including Camp Woodland, Sabattis
Scout Reservation, specialty camps and any outpost camps.
Each Scout unit will need to supply the Camping Department of the Longhouse Council
BSA the form C-10 by May 1, of the year they plan to attend camp. This clearance
must be done yearly. This form C-10, will ask for each adults (that will be in camp) full
name and date of birth as well as the unit number. Additionally each adult in camp must
be registered with the Boy Scouts of America. At this point the council will send these
names in for clearance. You will not be contacted after this point. If a person’s name
appears on the State Sex Offender registry the Council Scout Executive will be
contacted and will take over this procedure.
Any person or persons that are added to the camp roster (after May1) or will be in camp
will have to check in at the camp office and surrender this information to the Camp
Director for an immediate check and clearance.
Failure to comply will result in that individual having to leave camp. At this point
the Scout Executive will be contacted and take over this procedure. Note no
refunds will be issued if compliance is not met.
Please call Leo Brizzi or Helen Forward at the Council Service Center with any
questions or concerns. Thank you for understanding in this matter.

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General Information
All adult leaders coming to camp should be aware of the following camp policies regarding
the proper care of our young people:
1) Corporal Punishment is absolutely forbidden.
2) Physical contact with Scouts is forbidden.
3) Hazing is absolutely forbidden.
4) There is an excellent booklet available at the Scout Service Center to help leaders
work with their Scouts to prevent child abuse called “Child Abuse, Let’s Talk About
It.” We strongly recommend all adult leaders complete youth protection training.
5) Leaders should make every effort to prevent abuse of Scouts by other youth as well.
The New York State Health Dept mandates that Scouts never be left in campsites
without two deep adult leadership.
6) Meals in Camp – The camp menu is designed to give Scouts proper nutrition. Scout
leaders should make sure that all Scouts are given three meals a day. A Scout
should never be denied a meal as a disciplinary action. All food issued to troops by
camp should be made available to the Scout.
7) Rest – Sleep can make the difference between a great and a poor week. Each
person needs a certain number of hours of sleep each week. Scoutmasters should
see that camp is quiet from 10:00pm until 7:00am to permit those who wish to sleep
a chance to do so.
8) Uniforming – Why do the Boy Scouts have a uniform? For the same reason that the
Indians who used to live in our area wore similar clothing; because a uniform gives a
standard to be met, promotes group spirit and designates equality from the start
among members within the group. At camp the official Scout uniform is appropriate
dress at any time during the week. We encourage units to wear their uniforms
during chapel services and require all Scouts to be in full uniform for evening flag
retreats, camp barbecues and campfires.
Camp Conservation Rules
1) No trees are to be cut down without permission from the Property Superintendent.
2) All fires are to be built on fire altars, or in half barrels. No fires are to be built on
ground.
3) No animals are to be trapped or kept in campsite. If an animal is found injured, it is
to be reported to the Nature/Ecology Department or the Camp Director.
4) Campers should walk on the existing trails. Do not make new trails where they are
not needed.
5) If you do not want nocturnal visitors such as racoons, bears, skunks, etc., put all
food in the container provided. Once wild animals, bears or raccoons in particular,
find food available in your site, they will return nightly until they do not find anything.
There is always a danger of a Scout or leader being injured by an animal. Thus,
each leader should make it a priority to see that food is properly stored away.

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Adirondack Scout Camps
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Until May 1 of each year any boy or boys can be replaced on that troops roster with
another boy, because each fee paid up until this date is transferrable but not refundable.
Any youth paid or non paid on the final roster that is due May 1 st that does not attend
camp will be charged a $100.00 non refundable fee unless they are replaced by an
additional youth.
After May 1 of each year a boy may cancel his reservation and receive a refund
provided at least one of the following conditions have been met:
1) Summer school attendance - a letter from the school stating that the boy has to
attend summer school must be submitted.
2) Death in the family - a note from the parents is sufficient.
3) Medical - a letter from the doctor stating that the Scout's medical condition prohibits
participation at camp.
If your troop or crew decides to leave camp for any reason or you are asked to
leave camp for any reason there will be no refund.
High adventure treks – Failure to pass the blue tag swimming test will forfeit your
place on the trek and no refunds will be issued for the individual or the entire
trek.
Any other reasons are considered and subjuct to the review of the Council Program
Director.
All requests for a refund for the above stated reasons MUST be submitted in
writing to the Longhouse Council no later than August 26, of the year
attended.
Camp Photos
What a wonderful way to remember your week at either of
our camps with a professionally taken photograph. All of
our Camps will have a photographer in camp at a
designated time and location to take a troop photo.
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The cost will be *$8.00 per photo, (there is a minimum
order). Orders will be made at camp prior to the photo
being taken. Photos will then be mailed to a designated
person in your troop. Make plans now. (*subject to

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Recommended Equipment List
Summer or Winter Uniform
Plastic cup and mess kit
Flashlight & extra batteries
Pack or duffel bag
Extra clothes, shoes, sneakers
Rain gear
Ground Cloth or Foam pad
Eating utensils
Boy Scout Handbook
Soap, towel & tooth brush
Fishing pole and tackle
Knife
Sleeping Bag
Medical Exam Form
Paper, pen, pencil
Swim suit
Hiking boots
Watch
Money for trading post
Parents Equipment Checklist for Camp
___ Back Pack
___ Plastic Garbage Bag
___ Sleeping Bag
___ Pillow
___ Ground Cloth or bed sheet
___ Shoes / Boots
___ Socks
___ Swim suit
___ Underwear
___ Short sleeve shirts
___ Shorts
___ Sweatshirt
___ Long sleeve shirts
___ Pants
___Jacket
___ Rain Gear
___ Hat
___ Handkerchiefs
___ Toothbrush/Toothpaste
___ Laundry Bag
___ Towels
___ Cup, Eating Utensils
___ Wash Cloth
___ Pocket Knife
___ Compass
___ Flashlight
___ Batteries
___ Scout Handbook
___ Watch
___ Insect Repellent
___ Insect Netting
___ Rope
___ Personal Medicine
___ Paper / Pen
___ Stationary/Stamps
___ Merit Badge Books
___ Merit Badge Paperwork
___ Work Gloves
___ Canteen
___ Sunglasses
___ Soap
___ Shampoo
___ ____________________________
Optional:
Swim Goggles, Battery Lantern, Camera, Film, Musical Instrument, hammock, Waterproof Bag.
Do Not Bring:
Hatchet, Sheath Knife, Switchblade, Fireworks, Liquid Fuel, Candles, Food, Firearms, ammunition, bow,
Arrows, Boom Boxes, iPods & Mp3 players, or any other valuable items that may be lost, stolen or damaged
by moisture. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from camp. T-Shirts with inappropriate messages or
advertisements are not allowed.

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Mail – Phone Number
Two of the most asked questions by parents are, “Where will my son be?” and “How can I
reach him?” Please send all the letters and post cards that you want but do not call unless
it is an emergency. Remember we are in a remote area of the woods and phone service is
limited. The camp phone is for business and other emergencies. Mail takes about 4 days
to get to camp. Start mailing Wednesday the week prior to your son coming to camp. Here
is the Address and Phone Number for camp. Use regular USPS mail only for letters and
packages - DO NOT USE PRIORITY, OVERNIGHT, FEDERAL EXPRESS, or UNITED
PARCEL SERVICE – they do not deliver to camp. These services require a signature
and it is 18 miles one way to town where we have to send someone to pick packages up.
These services will delay your mail by 3-4 additional days. We will not make a special trip
to town just for packages.
Sabattis Scout Reservation
Scouts Name
Troop #
HC 01, Box 3
Long Lake, NY 12847
Emergency Phone Number Only
(518) 359-9283
Visitors
Visitors are welcome in camp at all times. You must check in at the Main Office at Camp
no matter what time you arrive. Prepare to show Picture Identification and know what troop
you are visiting. In order to speed this process tell your scout leader when you will be
arriving so that person can notify the office so we expect you. When you check in you will
be given a visitor ID bracelet that you must wear at all times. You must sign in and out of
camp, if you are taking your son you need to sign him out as well.
Scouts Leaving Camp
For your son’s protection, if an adult other than the parent or legal guardian is picking him
up instead of him going home with his troop, we need to have written confirmation from the
boy’s parent or legal guardian, stating that you may take the youth. Divorced parents, if
there is a legal issue of who can take the boy, the camp director must be notified in writing
that a certain adult or adults can not pick up the boy and check him out of camp.
The Form C-1 in the appendix needs to be filled out and brought with you to camp. The
form must be turned in when you register at camp.

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HOW TO GET TO CAMP
SABATTIS SCOUT RESERVATION:
From Long Lake:
Take Route 30 North. About 10 miles North of Long Lake
you will see a sign for Sabattis, turn left onto Sabattis Circle
Road (10a). Proceed cautiously following signs into camp.
After about 3 miles turn left onto Sabattis Road. Sabattis is
16.5 miles from Route 30. About 10 miles in you will come to a circular lot with two stone
pillars in front of you, go through these pillars and Sabattis is 6 miles from this point. You
are not there until you have gone under the Sabattis Sign.
From Tupper Lake
Take Route 30 South. About 11 miles South of Tupper Lake you will see a sign for
Sabattis, turn right onto Sabattis Circle Road (10a). After about 3 miles, turn right onto
Sabattis Circle Road. Sabattis is 16.5 miles from Route 30. Proceed cautiously following
signs into camp. About 10 miles in you will come to a circular lot with two stone pillars in
front of you, go through these pillars and Sabattis is 6 miles from this point. You are not
there until you have gone under the Sabattis Sign.
From Syracuse
Follow the New York State Thruway East to Route 12 at Utica. Go North on Route 12 to
Route 28. Then follow Route 28 to Blue Mountain Lake. Then go North on Route 30 to
Long Lake. Follow instruction above from Long Lake to Sabattis. Driving time to camp is
about 4 hours. An alternate route is to go north on interstate 81 to Watertown, then follow
route 3 East to Tupper Lake. Follow the instructions from Tupper Lake to Camp. This
route is a little longer but usually is quicker.
From Watertown
Follow Route 3 East to Deferiet, Turn left onto Route 3A. Route 3A will rejoin Route 3 after
4 miles. Continue on Route 3 to Tupper Lake. Follow instructions from Tupper Lake to
Sabattis. Driving time to camp is about 3 hours.
From Albany
Follow route 87 north to exit 23 (Warrensburg) then follow route 28 northwest to Indian
Lake. Then follow route 30 to Long Lake. Follow instruction above from Long Lake to
Sabattis. Driving time to camp is about 3 hours.

How to get to the ASC
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Adirondack Scout Camps
Trading Post Guide
Years ago the trading post was the
lifeblood of the backwoods settlement. It
was the place to go and trade furs or other
items for sugar, flour, coffee, and other
staples. The trading post also served as a
place where news, conversation, and
socializing could be had. Without the trading post you had to do without a
large part of frontier life.
The advancement of civilization spelled doom for the old fashioned trading
post. You now get your news from the television or newspaper, you pay cash
for staples at your local super store, and your socializing might be done in a
chat room.
The Trading post at Sabattis Scout Reservation fall someplace in
between. It is a rustic looking building and while we’re not a superstore this is
where you go to get program merchandise, personal care items, and
refreshments. It’s also the social center of the camp. At one time or another
everyone in camp will come there.
Our customer service oriented trading post staff will assist you in all of
your purchases. You’ll find that our prices are affordable because we want to
make sure that every Scout can take home a tangible memory of camp. We
accept checks and all major credit cards.
At the trading post you can get: handicraft supplies, boondoggle,
astronomy star charts, guides to knot tying, cooking, backpacking & hiking,
camping, Scoutcraft, story books, song books, Scout leader guides, charts
to hang on your bulletin boards, assorted pins, specially made camp
patches, hats, mugs, pins, knives, t-shirts, sweatshirts, soda, bottled water,
candy, and snacks, flashlights, batteries, mini-mag flashlights, pen lights,
clip on lights, maps, compasses, Official BSA pocketknives, utility knives,
axes, saws, sharpening stones, leaders knives, Swiss Army Knives, deluxe
professional knives, knife cases, lantern mantles, stoves, lanterns, light
sticks, and more.

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BEARS AND CAMPERS
New York State harbors the
second largest black bear population
in the Eastern United States in three
ranges. By far the largest is the
Adirondack bear range (9300 square
miles) inhabited by approximately
3,600 bears. Basically an opportunist,
the black bear takes advantage of
almost any food source that is readily
available. While the black bear has
an innate aversion to humans, the
attraction of man’s food and garbage has overridden the human avoidance tendency in
certain individual bears. This has resulted is situations of bear-human conflict. Although
some people have experienced property damage and physical injury in comparatively rare
instances, the bear has been the real loser. Many bears have been killed in retribution;
regardless if they were the foraging offenders or not, while others have been physically
abused. Black bears no longer fearful of people are a product of man’s carelessness and
indifferent attitude.
Camping in bear range is an example of a potential bear-human conflict. People
who camp in bear range bring food and generate garbage. Camper’s food and garbage
attract black bears. By eliminating food and garbage, bears will not forage for food and
scraps within the campsite.
The following recommendations for camp management and camper conduct will
reduce potential bear problems:
1) Remove the garbage from patrol area to garbage collection points immediately
following every meal and by 7:00 PM after the supper meal.
2) Use plastic bags, which are provided for temporary garbage storage.
3) Strictly forbid storage of any food, e.g., candy bars, fruit, etc., in the camper’s tents.
Strictly forbid overnight storage of any food in patrol boxes.
4) Strictly forbid burning of any food scraps, garbage or cooking grease.
5) Strictly forbid burying of food scraps and/or garbage, including pouring cooking
grease on the ground.
6) Strictly forbid feeding, baiting, approaching or harassment of bears by campers or
adults.
7) Return all leftover food, e.g., peanut butter, jams, etc., in bear buckets to food
pickup points before 7:00 PM. Store foods between breakfast and lunch, and lunch
to dinner, in bear buckets.
Also, at Sabattis thoroughly wash all tables and patrol boxes at least once daily
following each meal. Use sanitized rinse water if possible.

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ASC Health and Safety
The Health lodges are staffed with fully trained medical professionals 24 hours a day. In
addition, the camp maintains first aid equipment in each program area. We have
ambulance response teams and a helicopter landing area for major medical emergencies.
Physical Examinations
All Scouts and adults are required to have a physical examination within
one year prior to coming to camp and must have their physician fill out the
Annual BSA Health and Medical Record Form 34605.
This is for both an In camp stay and Trek participants of any
age.
***For Youth All prescription and/or over the counter medication MUST have a written
permission form H-1 approved by your physician in order to dispense. Form H – 1 can
be found on our web site cnyscouts.org.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL MEDICALS BE SENT TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE OR
CAMP 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. Collect all medical forms prior to leaving for
camp and turn remaining medicals that were not sent in ahead of time over to the office
staff when you arrive in camp. Make sure each medical form is dated and signed by the
physician and parent or legal guardian, and has the dates of inoculations on the form. You
will be asked to leave camp if these medical forms are not correct. If you are going to
Sabattis you can mail your forms to the council office by June 15th. After June 15 th please
send the forms directly to Sabattis Scout Reservation. You will save a substantial amount
of time on the check in procedure if you do this. At check-in you must also report any
medical changes not noted on the forms.
Copies of all required medical forms are available at the Scout Service Center and from the
council website at http://cnyscouts.org.
Special Note:
It is New York State Department of Health policy that each camp retains one copy of your
medical form for a period of 30 years. Please make two copies of your medical form, one
for your records and one for the camp. We will not return any medical forms that are turned
in and we are unable to make copies of them in camp or ones that were previously turned
in.
Emergency Phone Numbers
Sabattis Scout Reservation
Tupper Lake Health Center
1-518-359-9283 1-518-359-7000
Adirondack Medical Center
Clifton-Fine Hospital
1-315-848-3351 1-518-891-4141

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Medications
In order to comply with New York State Health Department
Regulations, all troop medications must be stored in a locked
box under control of the Health Director, his/her staff or
designated person such as a responsible troop leader. All
medications must be labeled. A troop medication list, Form
C-4 (in the appendix) is used listing one Scout and one
medication per line. The list will be kept in the locked boxes
with the medications. Lock boxes will be issued to the troop
leader when they come to camp. They will include a lock, key and seven medication lists.
These lists should be filled out with the Scout’s name, medication and time of
administration. If this is done when you receive the forms, you just have to verity the
medication with the sheet when giving it. At the end of each week, the locked medication
box, lock and key will be signed back into the camp office before departure from camp.
Only those medications brought to camp by the Scout may be given. No Tylenol or other
nonprescription medication will be given without contacting the Health Lodge first. New
York State Health Department requires that a doctor authorize any medication given to a
Scout. Use form H-1 for this approval.
Camp Site Fire Protection
Use 2 quart milk cartons, juice cans or #10 cans for fire
buckets. Put 2 at each tent and fire site. Two full fire buckets
are required by state law at each tent and we require two at each
lean-­‐to. It is up to the leaders to see that they are not used for
other than the intended purposes. The buckets should be filled
with clean water daily as part of the troop campsite cleanup
procedures.
1) Fire Control – It is recognized that fire buckets have no value for a large fire.
However, they are of great value in stopping a small fire from becoming a
large fire, or for putting out minor fires.
2) First Aid – First aid for first and second degree burns is to apply cold water.
When you have fire buckets, you have cold water there for prompt first aid.
Note that in case of burns, time counts. The longer between burning and the
application of cold water, the more possibility there is of damage or the
greater the possibility of a more severe burn.
3) Cooking – Handfuls of water may be thrown on a fire that is too hot.
4) All fires are to be tended at all times. No fire is to be left burning in a
campsite when there are no campers or leaders attending.
5) Never build a fire directly on the ground at camp. The pine duff on the
ground will catch and may burn hundreds of acres of land.

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Food Service Operation
Our mission is to provide the best quality food service and food
to the Scouts, Leaders and Staff attending our camps. We
believe that a well fed camper is a happy camper.
The Adirondack Scout Camp has a trained and professional
staff to handle food service operations. We work very close
with them to insure that the meals we provide are of the highest
quality and standards.
The menus are reviewed and approved by a licensed nutritionist.
Visitor Meals
Each Visitor that would like to eat with a troop must let us
know two days prior to arrival at camp. We encourage this
and would love to have you. You can pay at the main office.
The cost for each meal is $7.00
Camp wide Barbecues
On Sundays and Fridays the troop will be feed at our weekly
camp wide BBQ. The cost for all visitors is $7.00 per adult
and $5.00 per child under 10 years of age. You can pay at
the camp office.
Special Dietary Needs
At the Adirondack Scout Camps we try to do everything we
can to make your stay both pleasurable and healthy. If you
have any special dietary needs, food allergies or religious
dietary prohibitions fill out Form C-6, following the instructions, so we can accommodate
your needs. We have experience dealing with special needs diets.

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Program Planning
Planning for camp should begin long before summer arrives. For example, many
merit badges can only be completed at camp if certain requirements are fulfilled prior to or
after camp. In addition, troop programs at home can develop skills (and Scout interest) for
programs and activities done at camp. Prior knot and lashing instruction can lead to a
successful pioneering project at camp. Therefore, advance program planning is vital to
initially developing a Scout’s interest in summer camp and then making the most of his
experience while at camp. Check the list of merit badges to find out which ones have
pre or post camp requirements. As a troop Scoutmaster, it is your job to coordinate the
planning of the troop and camp programs to ensure a successful experience for your boys.
Even if you will not be at camp you must supply the camp leader with the troop program.
Listed below are the steps to follow in planning your program:
1) Discuss the program available at the Adirondack Scout Camps with your Scouts and
determine their interests. Refer to this guide if you have questions regarding specific
activities. Do not be afraid to create some of your own. The camp staff will do their
best to make it possible.
2) Plan your trail trip. A trail experience is a crucial part of the camp program. Do not
miss it. At Sabattis the actual scheduling of trips will occur at a leaders meeting on
Sunday Evening or Monday morning.
3) Determine the merit badges your boys want to work on. Remember to include any
other advancement needs or basic skills. Plan your home troop program so that
requirements which can’t be completed at camp are done before you go to camp
with an approved Merit Badge Counselor.
4) You can now plan your camp program. First, pencil in your trail trip. Second. Pencil
in those blocks of time when the majority of your troop is working on merit badges.
Third, fill in the remaining program items that interest your boys. The afternoon and
evening are available for troop and patrol programs, as well as individual instruction.
Exact times for these activities will be determined at a leaders meeting on the night
you arrive in camp. Remember, free time is important to your boys, be creative. The
staff will be as flexible as possible.
5) Finally, consider specialty programs for older boys who have been to camp for a few
years. They may want to participate in these programs on their own. As a boy grows
in Scouting so should his challenges!

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Countdown to Camp
Use this timetable as a reminder of the things you need to do before you
arrive at camp:
November 30
(in Camp Stay and treks)
November 30
(Trek)
After Nov. 30
( both)
February 15
(in Camp Stay)
February 15
(Trek)
March 15 th
Between Feb 1 – May 1
April 1 st
May 1
(both)
June 1 st
June 20
June 15 th
Early Bird Deadline. A $50.00 Non Refundable Deposit is sent in
with the Camp or Trek Reservation form. This $50.00 fee can be rolled
over or used towards overall fees. A separate Extended Trek
Reservation form must be sent in with an additional $50.00 nonrefundable
deposit for each trek. If a Troop is doing both an in camp
program and an extended trek both form with payment are due.
a non-refundable non-transferable $600.00 per trek payment is
due to Council Office. This is not refundable and non transferable to an
in camp stay and will be applied to overall Trek Bill. Without this
payment your Trek will be cancelled.
a non-refundable $50.00 is due with a camp or Trek reservation form.
A $100.00 non-refundable but transferable deposit per scout
is due to the council office along with a tentative roster.
Transferable means to any new addition to your roster.
A $1200.00 per Trek payment is due.
Workership Applications, Form C-3 due to council
Work on fund raising, decide what program which Scouts want (use Form
C-11), get forms C-2 (Adult Leader Registration) and C-5 (Unit Roster) filled
out. Pass out copies of equipment lists in this section and make sure
parents have mailing addresses of camps.
Extended Pack & Paddles due in office.
All Camping and Trek fees are due to Council Office. Also, turn in Forms
C-2, C-5 & C-10. Now is the time to start collecting medical forms from your
Scouts and Leaders. A $50.00 per youth fee will be applied to each youth
not paying their fee in full by May 1. This does not apply to new scouts and
Webelos Crossovers. They must be paid in full by June 20 th .
Merit badge pre-camp sign up forms are due in the council office today.
For Sabattis use Form S-13
All Webelos Cross Overs and new Boy Scouts must be paid in full.
Your medical forms are due in the council office today.
Mail in any Form C-6 for special dietary needs to the camp you are
attending.
Day 0 – leave for camp
Bring any medical forms that didn’t get sent to the camp and another Form
C-5 to turn in as a final roster. It will also help if you have filled in a copy of
Form C-4, Troop Medication list for any prescription Medications.

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Merit Badges offered at the ASC
At ASC we believe that your Scouts should earn their merit badges – not just qualify for them. To this
end we pledge to hold them to the requirements – if something cannot be done in a camp a substitution
will not be offered unless permitted in the merit badge requirements. There are some merit badges that
can be completed in camp but the Scout must either do some preliminary work, bring something to camp
with him. These items must be approved on a merit badge card signed by a merit badge counselor or the
Scout must bring the results of his work with him for our counselor to review and approve. Refer to the
latest issue of “Boy Scout Requirements” for any changes to the badges that were made after this list was
prepared. Also refer to the Schedule of Instructions for each camp to determine what Merit Badges will
be taught at the camp.
2011 Merit Badge Offerings by Program Area
Scoutcraft
*Camping Cooking *Emergency Prep.
First Aid Indian Lore Orienteering
Pioneering
Wilderness Survival
Handicrafts
Basketry Leatherwork **Photography**
Woodcarving
Waterfront
Canoeing Lifesaving Rowing
Swimming Kayaking Snorkeling
Instructional Swim Mile Swim BSA Lifeguard
Nature
*Bird Study
Environmental Sci. Fish/Wildlife Mgmt.
Fishing Forestry Geology
Mammal Study Weather Soil/Water Conservation
Plant Science
Shooting Sports
Archery Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting
Climbing
Additional Offerings
Sailing

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Notes:
Orange: there is an additional cost for these merit badges
Blue: these are program offerings, not merit badges
Green: this is a certification course: must have CPR certification prior to arrival at camp, and
attendance is required all day, every day
*: will not complete in camp
Purple: must be First Class
PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY MERIT BADGE WILL BE OFFERED TO THOSE BOYS THAT HAVE
DIGITAL CAMERAS WITH THEM IN CAMP. WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PROVIDE FILM
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE.
Merit Badge Prerequisites
(cannot be completed at camp)
Bird Study: Req. 8: build a bird feeder or birdbath or sanctuary
Camping: Req. 9: Unit leaders may sign off if the camping
requirement has been met
Emergency Preparedness: Req. 8B: Take part in at least one troop
mobilization
**Youth must be 12 years old to participate in Rifle Shooting
**Youth must be 13 years old to participate in Shotgun Shooting
**Must be 15 or older to participate in BSA Lifeguard

Program Areas
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Aquatics
Safe Swim Defense Practice:
Scoutmasters must review the Safe Swim Defense plan with the Aquatics
Director. After the leader has their orientation, troops may practice their
Safe Swim Defense skills at the designated areas.
Open Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking: Open boating times will be
available throughout the week.
Swimming Instruction:
Staff members will provide instruction for those who need to sharpen their swimming skills.
Polar Bear Swim:
For early risers, a quick dip before reveille, supervised by our Aquatics Staff, Monday
through Friday, at the waterfront 6:30 am sharp.
Windsurfing:
Those of you with a great sense of balance and wanting some super fun can try their hands
at Windsurfing at the Trip Center at Sabattis.
Handicraft
Leathercraft:
With instruction you can create a leather project to be proud of.
Basketry:
With some assistance from our Handicraft Staff you will successfully make a basket to take
home with you.
Woodcarving:
With the assistance of our staff you can find a piece of wood and carve anything you want
out of it. Tote N’ Chip is a must for this badge.
Nature, Ecology, and Conservation
Nature Hikes and Demonstrations:
Trained Staff will lead your troop to an area best suited for the topic at hand. Topics
include, but are not limited to, edible plants, tree identification, beaver and beaver house,
bog environment and general nature. Lengths of these hikes vary so ask your counselor.
Fishing:
Try the lakes and ponds of the Adirondacks for plentiful pan fish and Largemouth Bass.
Adirondack Wildlife:
At camp you will experience wild life at its finest, from deer, bear, raccoon, and beavers just
to name a few.
Shooting Sports
Troop Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun:
Troops may reserve the ranges to try their hand at Archery and Rifle
Shooting. Expert staff instruction will be provided. Note: you must be 12
years old to participate in the Rifle Program and 13 for the shotgun.
Archery and Rifle Competition:
Weekly contests are held to determine who the best shooters in camp are.

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Scoutcraft Area
Pioneering:
With the help of trained staff you can perfect your knot tying skills and complete project like
monkey bridges, signal towers and whatever other camp gadget you can come up with.
Demonstrations:
Demonstrations in backpacking, cooking, Dutch oven Cooking, orienteering and much
more will be done evenings at designated times and locations.
Camp Wide Programs:
Each camp offers unique camp wide programs in field sports, commissioner games, Scout
craft and aquatics games. Details will be given out during leaders meetings in camp. In
addition on Friday will be our camp-wide woodsmen’s competition where you troop/patrol
can compete against other troops/patrols in old time woodsmen’s games. Events include:
Timber hitch and drag, bow saw event, choker throw and set, pulp toss, ax throw, fire
building, and always a favorite the two-man saw.
Campsite Inspections
At ASC all campsites will be inspected daily by the Camp Commissioners. Areas that are of
concern will include: neatness, safety, Scout Honor and Spirit, gateways, use of camp
gadgets, organization, information on bulletin boards, and overall appearance of the site.

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Special Programs at ASC
Special programs offer the chance to try something a little different. These programs are available to most of
your boys.
You as the camp leader must guide boys in the selection of activities at camp. A boy may wish to put his
entire time working on Merit Badges, but on the other hand there are boys who wish to concentrate on
nothing but special activities. We encourage you to try to limit the Scouts to three to four merit badges so they
have the extra time needed to participate in all programs.
Conservation Projects:
Each troop is encouraged to participate in a conservation project and add their troop numbers to the
conservation role. A list of conservation projects has been compiled according to the camp conservation plan
and the Ecology Director will be happy to supply you with the material needed to complete this project.
Projects include erosion control, stream improvement, forestry and wildlife habitation. You may also pick a
project in your own troop site such as building a new fire altar or rotating a patrol site. Make sure these are
cleared with the Camp Director and the Property Superintendent. Through this program we hope Scouts will
be encouraged to improve their camp and at the same time learn something about conservation practices in
the Adirondacks. These projects will also address camp needs that are often overlooked.
Here are some projects in more detail
Erosion Control:
Steps
Retaining walls
Planting a ground cover
Riprap
Stream Improvement:
Dams
Clean up of unnatural litter
Forestry:
Brush Clearing
Tree Thinning
Firewood Cutting
Wildlife Projects:
Building Bird Houses
Building Bird Feeders
Wildlife Brush Piles
Den Boxes
Building Deer enclosures and Building Fish Shelters
World Conservation Award
You can earn this award by earning the following Merit Badges: Environmental Science, either Soil and Water
Conservation or Fish and Wildlife Management, and Citizenship in the world.
Mountain Bikes
You will have an opportunity with your troop to use our Mountain Bikes for an out of camp experience led
by our camp staff. Bikes will not be available to unit leaders to borrow during times when the bikes are
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Wilderness Survival:
The exciting Program gives scouts the basic knowledge and skills needed to survive in the wild and how to
feel at home in the woods. Scouts will receive expert instruction in fire building, shelter building, water
purification, rope making, and other survival skills. Successful completion will earn the Wilderness Survival
Merit Badge, but if a scout wants to participate and not earn the badge they are welcome. The program
culminates in an overnight stay in a self built shelter.
Paul Bunyan Award:
See the requirements in the latest edition of “Boy Scout Requirements” book and make plans with Camp
Director upon arrival at camp. This award is encouraged, so please ask.
* For Extended Treks please refer to the Trek Section of this guide.
Challenge Valley
This course was first developed for the National Jamboree and was one of the most popular activities of the
1989 Jamboree. There are ten exciting stations for the scout who likes a challenge. Activities include, water
walk, monkey bar, mud crawl, sky walk, water drop, commando climb and tunnel crawl. At the end you will be
encouraged to take a hot shower located nearby. Leaders are encouraged to help and act as spotters along
with our staff.
Rock Climbing:
Activities at Spring Pond Rock at Sabattis have been designed to give a Scout the training necessary to
participate in a safe but exciting experience. A basic climb may be scheduled for your entire troop.
Kayaking:
This program provides a safe, flat water experience for all Blue Tag Swimmers. Basic instruction and
demonstration will be provided by a trained aquatics staff member. Open Kayaking is available in the
evening.
Small Boat Sailing:
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge is offered at camp. Open sail will be held Monday through Thursday from 3:00
till 4:00pm at the trip center. Please bring your buddy tags from the waterfront and of course a buddy!
BSA Lifeguard:
This award is the most advanced BSA Aquatics program offered. The purpose of BSA Lifeguard is to train
youth and adults to safely operate swimming and boating programs for their troop. In order to complete this
program, participants must have a current certification in CPR and First Aid from the Red Cross, American
Heart Association, or the National Safety Council. You are encouraged to complete the required certification
before you arrive in camp. If you like the waterfront, this program will give you the chance to spend lots of
time there.
Mile Swim:
This challenging program feature offers a chance to push your body to the limit. See requirements in the
latest edition of “Boy Scout Requirements”.
Other programs:
See the sections on Sabattis for other programs that will be unique for each camp.

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1 st Year Camper Programs
Trailblazer at Sabattis
The 1st Year program introduces new Scouts to
the troop operation, patrol method and the
advancement process while exposing them to the
various areas of camp. It provides structure for the
hours when older Scouts are in merit badge sessions
and allows for “hands on” experience as they work to
master their outdoor skills.
Each day the “1st Year Camper Troop” meets
for several hours of learning and fun under the
leadership of the staff. The troop will be divided into
patrols with the patrol leadership rotating among its members throughout the week. The full
value of this program can be realized when Scouts commit to being involved for the full
week. If conflicts arise, make up sessions can be arranged.
Program staff will provide information and “hands on” activities based on the
Tenderfoot through First Class requirements. Through the course of the week, participants
will be exposed to many skills required for these rank advancements. Troops way wish to
select older Scouts to encourage and work with the 1st year Scout while in the Troop site.
Adult leaders are encouraged to provide assistance and work with their boys on their
activities. Some troops feel that they have the leadership and program ability to manage
their own new Scouts as part of their troop program. We would encourage and support any
troop leadership that wants to work within their troop to offer this first year Scout program.
In preparing for this program, it is important that your Scouts review the
advancement requirements they will be working on. The following pages will review these
skills. Please note that all these skills will be introduced during the week. However, some
will need to be reviewed and passed in the troop site (meal prep and clean up) and some
(physical fitness) must be done over a 30 day period, thus completion will happen back
home if you have not already started 30 days prior to camp.
Each Scout that completes the week long course will receive a certificate of participation.
We look forward to an exciting program again this year as we prepare these Scouts to
“Blaze the trail to Eagle”.