Adventure

• New Aquatics Center Opens in 2016—2 slides 1 is 106’ and 1 is 132’
• Camp Size—Would you rather go to camp with 300 or 800 Scouts? Most classes are smaller and you
get more individual attention.
• Best Shooting Sports in the BSA—Very high MB completion rates, NRA Marksmanship, advanced
programs in archery, rifle and shotgun. The only camp in Florida with Boy Scout Pistol Marksmanship.
• High Adventure—Awesome on site and off site programs. Options include a RiverQuest Raft Adventure,
challenging COPE course, or 5 day offsite program with canoeing, kayaking, surfing, and zip lining.
• Pavilions—Each campsite has a screened pavilion with room for four picnic tables and leader’s sleeping
areas.
• Tallest Tower at a Boy Scout Camp in Florida—The tallest climbing and rappelling tower in Florida.
• Cost—Affordable cost without scrimping on food.
• Staff—We are dedicated to customer service and quality instruction.
Scout Leader Bill C. said this about Camp Shands in 2015 “It was clear staff was focused
on customer service and an excellent program.”

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June 13—18
June 19—25
June 26—July 2
July 3—9
July 10—16
July 17—23
July 23—30
Army JROTC Week
Traditional Boy Scout Camp
Traditional Boy Scout Camp
Traditional Boy Scout Camp
Traditional Boy Scout Camp
Traditional Boy Scout Camp
Life to Eagle Week
Cub and Webelos Resident Camp
National Youth Leadership Training
Sign Up Today—Complete the fillable pdf at www.campshands.org and pay your $200 deposit
online. You may also find a paper reservation form at www.campshands.org. Complete this
form by hand and send with the $200 deposit payable to:
North Florida Council 521 S. Edgewood Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32205
Check What’s Available—Campsite availability for any week can be found at www.campshands.org.
We will be at capacity when we reach 300 campers and adults
For More Information—email carrie.kurtz@scouting.org or call the Camping Department at the
North Florida Council Thompson Baker Service Center at (904)388-0591
Camp Director Brian S. Patterson Direct Line (904)265-3814 brian.patterson@scouting.org
Camp Shands Phone Number only monitored during summer camping season
Scout Leader David C. said in 2015—”..always something to do, staff even came to talk
to the boys about getting Eagle.”

Merit Badge / Activity Pre-requisite Notes Fees
Free Swim
Enjoy swimming at your leisure in the new
pool.
Instructional Swim
Learn how to swim while having fun.
Aquatics
Lifesaving
Safe Swim Defense
& Safety Afloat
Swimming
Swimming & Water
Rescue
Canoeing
Kayaking
Must pass BSA swimmers test
and complete Swimming merit
badge.
Must pass BSA swimmers test.
Recommend minimum age 13 years old.
Available for Scouts and adults.
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Designed for unit level swimming programs
and must be at least 16 years old or
older. 6-period class.
Must pass BSA swimmers test.
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Must be at least 12 years old or older.
$7
Mile Swim
Paddle Craft Safety
Rowing
Small Boat
Sailing
Stand Up
Paddleboard
Art & Fingerprinting
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Must attend daily and have a strong will.
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Designed for unit level paddling programs
and must be at least 16 years old or older.
Must pass BSA swimmers test.
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Must be at least 12 years old or older.
2-period class.
Must pass BSA swimmers test. Have fun earning the NEW award and recommend
minimum age of at least 12 years
old.
Earn both merit badges.
$7
Basketry Each Scout will make baskets and a stool. $25
Handicraft
Bling Out Hiking
Stick
Duct Tape Fun
Have camp staff help you add to your hiking
stick or bring your favorite hat, belts for
branding.
Learn how to make different projects.
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Each Scout will receive a chocker kit, learn
native singing and more.
Each Scout will receive leatherworking
kits.
$22
$22

Merit Badge / Activity Pre-requisite Notes Fees
Metalwork
Each Scout will make various metal working $15
projects.
Paracord Fun
Learn how to make different projects.
Pottery
Clay will be provided.
SM Golf Workshop
Make your own caveman golf club and ball.
Handicraft
COPE/Climbing Outdoor Skills
Textile
Wood Carving Complete Totin' Chip. Each Scout will receive a kit and a whittling
knife.
Woodwork Complete Totin' Chip. Each Scout will make projects to take home.
2-period class.
Climbing
Climb on Safely
COPE
Each Scout is required to have a signed permission
slip and be at least 13 years old or
older. 2-period class.
Each Scout is required to have a signed permission
slip and be at least 14 years old or
older. 3-period class.
Camping Complete 9a-c. Each Scout is encouraged to attend open
climbing for rappelling requirement.
Cooking Complete 6a-g. Scouts will provide some meals. 2-period
class.
CPR Certification Available for Scouts and adults. $20
Emergency Prep Complete First Aid merit
badge & 8c.
Recommend minimum age is 12 years old.
First Aid
Geocaching Complete 7.
Orienteering
Personal Fitness Complete 7, 8.
Pioneering
Scouting Heritage
Search and Rescue
Totin Chip & Firem'n
Chit
Trek Safely
Wilderness Survival
Overnight in a remote part of camp required.
$22
$25
$25

Merit Badge / Activity Pre-requisite Notes Fees
Cit in Community Complete 3, 4, 7.
Recommended minimum age is 12 years
old or older. Homework will be given.
Cit in Nation
Recommended minimum age is 13 years
old or older. Homework will be given.
Trail to Eagle
STEM
Cit in World Complete 7. Recommended minimum age is 14 years
old or older. Homework will be given.
Communications Complete 5, 8. Recommended minimum age is 13 years
old or older.
Personal
Management
Complete 2, 8.
Recommended minimum age is 12 years
old or older. Merit badge only offered
during Life to Eagle week.
Digiral
Complete Cyber Chip. NEW Merit Badge!
Technology
Moviemaking
Photography
Public Speaking . Challenging badge requiring speeches!
Robotics NEW robot equipment -
LEGO Mindstorm!
Archery
2-class period.
Archery II Complete Archery merit badge. Each Scout will receive NAA recognition. $25
Shooting Sports
Pistol
Marskmanship
Each Scout is required to have a
permission slip and ammunition included.
2-class period.
Rifle Ammunition included. 2-period class. $20
Rifle II Complete Rifle merit badge. Each Scout will receive NRA recognition
and ammunition included.
Shotgun
Each Scout will receive shells and clay
targets. Must be 12 years old or older and
be able to hold a shotgun. 2-class period.
$20
$40
$30
Shotgun II
Complete Shotgun merit badge. Each Scout will receive NRA recognition
and ammunition included. 2-class period.
$100
Shotgun II Field
Trip to Sporting
Clays
Must take Shotgun II class.
A special optional trip to Bradford
Sporting Clays off camp.
$50

Program Area Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6
Swimming Lifesaving Swimming Lifesaving Swimming Lifesaving
Instructional Swim Free Swim Instructional Swim Free Swim Instructional Swim Free Swim
Aquatics
Swimming & Water Rescue / Paddlecraft Safety Training
Small Boat Sailing Stand Up Paddleboard Stand Up Paddleboard Small Boat Sailing
Canoeing Canoeing Rowing Rowing Canoeing Canoeing
Kayaking Kayaking Kayaking Kayaking Kayaking Kayaking
C.O.P.E. & Climbing Climbing C.O.P.E.
Environmental Science Environmental Science Environmental Science
Conservation & Ecology
Fishing Fish & Wildlife Management Mammal Study Fish & Wildlife Management Weather Mammal Study
Insect Study Space Exploration Astronomy Space Exploration Astronomy Space Exploration
Energy Oceanography Forestry Oceanography Mining in Society Forestry
Art & Fingerprinting Leatherwork Basketry Basketry Art & Fingerprinting Leatherwork
Handicraft
Textile Indian Lore Pottery Pottery Indian Lore Textile
Metalwork Wood Carving Woodwork Metalwork Wood Carving
Cooking Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Cooking
First Aid First Aid First Aid First Aid First Aid First Aid
Outdoor Skills
Camping Personal Fitness Camping Personal Fitness Camping Personal Fitness
Wilderness Survival Pioneering Search & Rescue Scouting Heritage Wilderness Survival Pioneering
Geocaching Orienteering Geocaching Orienteering Geocaching Orienteering
Archery Archery Advanced Archery
Pistol Marksmanship Pistol Marksmanship
Shooting Sports
Rifle Advanced Rifle Advanced Rifle
Shotgun
Advanced Shotgun Sporting Clay Trip
Advanced Shotgun (PD 7 @ 4:30)
Green Bar Bill (First
Year Campers)
Trailblazers
Pioneers
Frontiersmen
Cit in Community Cit in Nation Cit in Community Cit in Nation Cit in Community Cit in Nation
High Tech, Media & Trail to
Eagle
Cit in World Communications Cit in World Communications Cit in World Communications
Robotics Chess Robotics Chess Robotics Chess
Moviemaking Digital Technology Moviemaking Digital Technology Photography Digital Technology

Adult Leader Training—Scoutmaster Specifics Monday and Tuesday and IOLS Wednesday and
Thursday—FREE
Opening and Closing Campfires—The opening campfire is a way to meet your staff and the closing
campfire showcases skits from our campers and features awards from the week.
CPR Classes for Scouts and Adults—This certification class is held each Monday at 7 PM at the
Meninak Lodge. Open to any Boy Scout or adult for a cost of $20.
BSA Leave No Trace 101—This course is a general introduction to the Leave No Trace ethics and
skills to those with little prior exposure to it. Learn more about this important program.
Firem’n Chit and Totin Chip— Learn fire safety and how to use a knife and axe properly.
Trek Safely—This course shows the Boy Scouts of America’s recommended procedure for
organizing and carrying out outdoor treks that involve Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers.
Climb on Safely— Learn how to plan climbing programs on the unit level.
Paddlecraft Safety and Swimming and Water Rescue—These courses are designed to give all the
training needed for a Scout leader or Scout at least 16 or older to conduct paddling or swimming
activities on the unit level. This intensive course replaces BSA Lifeguard for the unit level.
Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense—this is an overview of how to run a safe and fun paddling or
swimming program.
“A week of camp life is worth six months of
theorecal teaching in the meeng room.”
- Lord Robert Baden Powell -

Awards—Campsite Inpection, Basketball, Volleyball, Tug of War, Baden Powell Marathon,
Aquatics Fair, SPL Archery, SM Caveman Golf, Honor Patrol and Troop, Camp Leader Merit
Badge. Unique and cool awards for all.
Special Programs
Bling out Your Hiking Stick
Opening and Closing Campfires
CPR Classes for Scouts and Adults
Duct Tape Fun
Mile Swim
Open Shooting—Classic Archery, Laporte Archery, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun
Order of the Arrow Pow Wow and Ice Cream Party
Para Cord Fun
Xtreme Course—a safe military type obstacle course guaranteed to be messy for your troop

Sunday—Welcome to Camp
Shands
Check in 1:30 pm
Opening Campfire
Monday—Super Hero Day
Open Programs in
climbing, rifle, archery
sporting clays, boating,
and Xtreme Course
DAILY PROGRAMS
Tuesday—Red, White & Blue Day
Troop Sports Competition
Flag Retirement
Wednesday—Order of the Arrow Day
OA Powwow and Ice Cream Party
Thursday—Silly Hat Day
BP Marathon
Movie—a Classic Follow Me Boys
Friday—Hawaiian Luau Day
Aquatics Fair

Sunday – Welcome to Camp Shands Day – Make new friends, we are glad you are here.
Check in is at 2 pm.
Camp Tour – Each troop will be given a tour by your assigned Troop Guide.
Chapel Service – Offered right after dinner in our chapel.
Leader’s Meeting- An adult leaders and SPL meeting will be held at 9:15 pm on Sunday night. Leaders
meetings are also held at 8:30 am each day and SPL meeting at 1 pm.
Opening Campfire – The opening campfire will entertain our campers at 8 pm.
MONDAY – Theme - Super Hero Day – Be your favorite super hero today.
Scoutmaster Specifics - Starts at 9:15 am. See training page for more information.
Swimming and Water Rescue begins – Designed for unit usage for swimming.
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat – Offered at the Waterfront at 7:30 pm.
Red Cross CPR Certification – Offered beginning at 7 pm in Meninak Lodge
Fun with Para cord – Bring your own paracord or buy some in the trading post. Learn to make cool
stuff and work on it through the week. Class is at 4:30 pm at Handicraft.
Open Programs – Rifle range, archery, climbing wall, Xtreme Course, and waterfront will be open at 7
pm for any Scout to enjoy. Tug of war, volleyball, and basketball open for practice.
TUESDAY – Theme – Scout Strong Fitness - Consider a healthy lifestyle.
Leave No Trace Orientation – Offered at 4:30 pm at Ecology.
Scoutmaster Dinner – Scoutmasters are invited to enjoy a steak dinner at 6 pm while they learn about
national and council programs and critique the camp.
Troop Volleyball, Basketball and Tug of War Competition— Friendly and fun competition.
WEDNESDAY—Theme
- Order of the Arrow – National Society of Honor Campers.
Paddle Craft Safety begins – Designed for unit usage for paddling activities.
Vespers – A short youth led non-denominational service occurs right after dinner.
Wear your sash – Order of the Arrow members are encouraged to wear their sash at dinner.
Climb on Safely – An overview of climbing safety is presented at 4 :30 pm.
Duct Tape Fun – bring duct tape or buy some at the trading post and make cool stuff.
Order of the Arrow Pow Wow – Indian Dancing and singing at 8 pm.
THURSDAY Theme – Scouting Heritage Day - Show pride in our founders.
Baden Powell Marathon - A tradition at Camp Shands, each troop is invited to participate in the Baden
Powell Marathon at 7 pm. The BP Marathon has been reworked and will feature activities at
ecology, waterfront, scout skills, Green Bar Bill, and archery.
Trek Safely - Offered at Green Bar Bill at 7 pm.
Follow me Boys – Camp Shands will show the Boy Scout Movie “Follow Me Boys” at 8 pm.
FRIDAY Theme - Hawaiian Luau - Have fun with an island flair!
Mile Swim – Scouts and leaders must practice all week and swim at 4:30 pm
Family Night – Families are invited dinner for only $6 per person. 5 and under free.
Aquatics fair – test your skills at our fun Aquatics fair with a Hawaiian luau theme. Scoutmasters try
the famous Belly Flop Contest.
Closing Campfire – Enjoy troop skits and awards for the week at 8 pm.

Green Bar Bill Program
An Important Program. The first year of summer camp is vital to the connued parcipaon of a boy in
Scoung. A posive, successful year will encourage a Scout to return next year. Our finest Camp Staff members
lead the Green Bar Bill Program.
Back to Basics. The emphasis is on Scoung Basics, outdoor skills, personal development (teamwork and
success) and helping Scouts to truly enjoy their first long-term camping experience. Scouts will be put into patrols
and spend the week learning how to work as a team so they can earn totems while building pride in themselves.
Some of the skills they will learn are proper flag equee, fire building, knots, first aid and more!
Hiking. Scouts will learn that hiking is more than just an exercise, it’s a great way to show Scouts the great
discoveries to be found in the outdoors. Scouts will be given the opportunity to learn about proper hiking skills,
how to idenfy animal tracks and tree and plant species and complete a 5-mile hike, appropriate footwear and a
water bole are required.
Map & Compass. Scouts will have the opportunity to use a orienteering course that encompasses over 1/3 of
the camp property. From wide open spaces to finding markers in the thick brush and trees.
Uniform. Scouts are strongly encouraged to bring and wear a complete BSA uniform during dinner, vespers and
campfires.
Programs. There are 3 programs that are adapted for each advancement Scouts are working on. The different
programs will work on the requirements in the boom box of this sheet.
Trailblazers Periods 1 – 3 Course is geared towards new Scouts working on their joining requirements
& Tenderfoot rank requirements. We encourage Scouts to take
First Aid, Swimming, and handicra merit badge classes. Recommend
Scouts to bring backpack to learn about the proper way to pack.
Pioneers Periods 4 – 5 Course is geared towards Scouts working on Second Class rank requirements.
Fronersman Periods 4 – 5 Course is geared towards Scouts working on First Class rank requirements.
Records Informaon. Upon compleon of camp, each Scout will be provided with a list indicang the
advancement requirements completed during their stay at Camp Shands.
It is the policy of the Camp Shands not to sign any Scout’s Handbook.
Joining Reqs Tenderfoot Second Class First Class
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 4a, 4b, 4c, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11,
12a, 12b
1a, 1b, 2, 3c, 3d, 3f, 5, 6,
7a, 7b, 7c
2, 4d, 6, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 8c,
8d, 11

Adults can parcipate in acvies for free if chosen to assist
with transportaon.
Designed for Scouts at least 14 years of age at the me
of camp and will be required to pass a swim test. (We
will accept Scouts that are 13 and have finished 8 th
grade)
Cost is $350 or $375 aer May 8 for special programs,
transportaon and addional materials.
All food, admission and other costs included.
Includes camp fee.
5 parcipants must be signed up prior to your week of
camp to hold the program and must sign up one week
before camp.
Acvies;
Monday and Tuesday
Ocklawaha River Experience – Scouts will travel to the
Ocklawaha River for an overnight canoeing experience on a beauful wild river
Wednesday
Gainesville Rock Gym – Climb indoors at a state of the art facility
Canyons Zip Line—Travel to Ocala for this excing program
Thursday
Kayaking on the Gulf – parcipants will travel to beauful Cedar
Key, Florida and will kayak to an island in the Gulf of Mexico.
Friday
Travel to St. Augusne and visit Ripley’s Believe it or Not.
River Quest - An excing program that begins and ends at St.
Johns River Base at Echockotee. Send your troop to Camp Shands
and the older Scouts to the North Florida Council’s second property
for an epic trip on our specially designed ra up the river for more
info visit www.stjohnsriverbase.org

Scout camping with his troop: $245 by 5/8, $285 after 5/8
Tree house Campsite fee: $270 by 5/8, $305 after 5/8
High Adventure Scout: $350 by 5/8, $375 after 5/8
Leader Fees (1 at no charge): $100 by 5/8, $120 after 5/8
Registration Deadlines
2/20 $50.00 per camper deposit due to Council Service Center
3/20 Campership applications due to Council Service Center (in council scouts only)
4/10 $100 per camper due to Council Service Center
5/8 All fees due to Council Service Center
Merit Badge and Program Fees
Archery $10
Basketry $25 (3kits)
Adv. Archery $15 (recognition)
Chess $9 (board and pieces)
Climbing $25 COPE $25
CPR $20 Indian Lore $22
Leatherwork $22 Metalwork $15
Pistol $25 (ammo)
Adv. Rifle $45 (ammo)
Rifle $25 (ammo)
Shotgun $40 (shells)
Adv. Shotgun $125 (shoots 50 rounds per class each day)
Sporting Clays $85 (off-site field trip, optional for Adv. Shotgun class)
Space Exploration $15 (rocket)
Wood Carving $22 (kit with whittling knife)
Swimming and Water Rescue or Paddle Craft Safety $7 each for card and patch
For more details visit www.campshands.org
A Senior Patrol Leader said this in 2015 “The food is excellent and enjoyed spending time with
my troop.”

Emergency Procedures—These are on bulletin boards and are shared with each Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader at the
Sunday night meeting.
Medical Forms—Every Scout and adult leader s required to complete a BSA Annual Health and Medical Record including parts A,
B & C with a Physician’s signature in the last 12 months.
HAZING AND INITIATIONS ARE NOT TOLERATED AT CAMP SHANDS!!
Adults—Two deep leadership is required and all adults should be registered members of the BSA. We can pair up small troops.
Automobiles and Golf Carts—Each troop may haul troop equipment into and out of their campsite during check-in and checkout.
No vehicles may be left in the campsites. Equipment trailers may be left in campsites. Golf carts only for medical reasons.
Refunds—Troop reservation deposits are not refundable. Camper fees will only be refunded in case of serious illness, emergency or
unplanned summer school. All refunds must be requested within one week of attendance. Refund requests are made by email to
carrie.kurtz@scouting.org. After May 31 will only be 80% of fees paid.
T Shirts—Scouts and leaders receive a t shirt as part of their camp fee. Make sure you enter sizes carefully. In addition, you will
receive info on ordering custom t shirts for your troop.
Insurance—Troops in North Florida Council covered. Out of Council troops must provide proof of insurance upon arrival at camp.
Camp Equipment—Troops are responsible for any damage to tents, cots and camp equipment.
Meals for Visitors—Meals for camp visitors are available. One day notice is needed. Meal prices: Breakfast $4, Lunch $5, and
Dinner $6.
Texting—Camp Shands has a text alert system to notify in case of emergencies and remind about important programs
Many leaders find this system very helpful.
Bedding—Each youth gets a cot and adults get a metal bed.
Leader's Lounge—We have an air-conditioned leaders lounge with wireless.
Trading Post—The Camp Trading Post has slushies, snacks, camp souvenirs and merit badge books. Most Scouts prefer to bring
$50 for their week at camp.
Merit Badge Signups—Once you pay 80% of camp fees you can sign up for merit badges online.
Mail Service—Daily deliveries and collections are made at Camp Shands at the Ames Lodge. Be sure to include return address
Scout’s Name, Troop and Campsite or Provisional Scout
32640.
Emergency Contacts - If you have an emergency and need to contact your scout
Camp Shands, Week #, 1453 Baden-Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL
(352) 475-5080 (Ames Lodge - Only during resident camp )

Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Welcome to Camp
Shands Day
Time
Super Hero Day Red, White & Blue Day Order of the Arrow Day Silly Hat Day Luau Day
Clean Up &
Go Home Day
6:30 Reveille
7:30 Assembly
7:45 Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
8:30 Scoutmaster Briefing (Dining Hall Porch)
8:45 - 9:35 Merit Badge Period 1
Clean Up & Check Out
9:50 - 10:40 Merit Badge Period 2
10:55 - 11:45 Merit Badge Period 3
12:00 Assembly
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Senior Patrol Leader Meeting (Meninak)
1:30 - 2:20 Merit Badge Period 4
Check-In
Camp Tours
Swim Test
2:35 - 3:20 Merit Badge Period 5
3:30 - 4:20 Merit Badge Period 6
4:30 Special Programs and Mile Swim Practice
Assembly 5:45 Assembly
Dinner 6:00 Dinner SM Dinner Dinner Family Night Dinner
Scout Vespers 7:00
Open Programs
Totin Chip &
Firem'n Chit
Scout Vespers BP Marathon
Aquatics Luau
(after dinner)
Opening Campfire 8:00
SM & SPL Meeting 9:00 Flag Retirement Ceremony
Sport Competition OA Powwow Night
Movie Night
Follow Me Boys Campfire @
8:45 pm
Troop Planning 10:00 Troop Planning / PLC / All Scouts into Campsites
Taps 11:00 Taps / Lights Out

Week Dates Type of Camp Comment
1 June 13- 18 Army JROTC Week
2 June 19 - 25 Traditional Camp
Army JROTC Units
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
3 June 26-July 2
4 July 3 – July 9
5 July 10– July 16
Traditional Camp
Traditional Camp
Traditional Camp
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
6 July 17– 23 Traditional Camp
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
Life to Eagle Week
A special program as part of camp
Cub and Webelos Resident Camp
Separate form required
July 24 – July 30
National Youth Leadership Training Sign up individually using a different form
Contact North Florida Council Camping Department—(904)388
(904)388-0591 0591 or email brian.patterson@scouting.org
Use the form on the reverse side to make your reservation
Make your deposit by October 30 and get a FREE Make a Splash in 2016 Camp Shands Hat

2016 Camp Shands Troop Reservation Form
(Individual campers use separate form)
Please visit www.campshands.org to pay your $200.00 deposit online today or return this
form with payment to the North Florida Council.
Unit Type and #____________ Council_______________________ District____________________________________
We will have ________ Scouts and ________ Adults Attending Camp
(Please provide a reasonable estimate of the number of scouts and adults attending camp. Please update our Camp
Department as changes occur, please see rules on participant number changes).
Troop Contact: _________________________________________
Phone: _______________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Alternate Phone (Cell): __________________________
Email: ________________________________
Week # Unit will be attending ________ Campsite Preference: ________________________________
Check www.campshands.org for site availability
A deposit of $200.00 reservation is required,
if requesting tree houses an additional deposit of $10.00 per person is attached.
PAYMENT METHOD: CASH
CHECK * VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AMERICAN EXPRESS
Make Checks payable to North Florida Council, BSA (*When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use infor-
mation from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transac-
tion.)
Name as it appears on Card: __________________________________________________________________
CC #:________________________________________________________________________________________
Expiration: ____________ 3 or 4-Digit 4
Code: __________ Zip Code _____________
Signature for Authorization:____________________________________________________________________
For more information on campsite assignments and refund policy visit www.campshands.org
Send all payments to:
North Florida Council, BSA,
Attn: Camp Shands Reservations 2015,
521 Edgewood Ave S,
Jacksonville, FL 32205.
Please contact me about members of my troop attending RiverQuest.
Please find more information about RiverQuest at www.campshands.org
NOTE: By subming a registraon form, you are authorizing the North Florida Council, BSA to take photos of your Scout and family for promoonal
purposes ONLY. Photos will not be sold or ulized for any use outside of youth and volunteer recruitment by the North Florida Council, BSA.

Week
Dates
Type of Camp
1 June 13- 18 Army JROTC Week
2 June 19 - 25 Traditional Camp
Army JROTC Units
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
3 June 26-July 2
Traditional Camp
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
4 July 3 – July 9
Traditional Camp
5 July 10– July 16
Traditional Camp
6 July 17– 23 Traditional Camp
Open to all Troops and Provisional Campers
Life to Eagle Week
July 24 – July 30
Open to all Troops and Provision-
al Campers
National Youth Leadership Train-
ing
Cub and Webelos Resident Camp
(Separate form required)
Unit
District
Name
Council
Name
For Age Requirements and more informaon visit www.campshands.org
Cost for all camps (by May 8) $245 or $350 for High Adventure Camp
Qualified provisional Scoutmasters each week
Adults $100 before May 1 or free with 6 Scouts
Tear off this bottom portion to submit with your registration payment. Save the top portion for your records
REGISTRATION FORM
New BSA medical form required upon arrival, review leaders guide at www.campshands.org for details
Troop #__________ Circle one: Youth Adult
Scout or adult________________________________________________________
Parents name________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: ___________________________Phone:______________________
Camp Attending Circle one: Traditional Camp June 30 July 6, July 7-13, July 14—20 Life to Eagle July 21-28
Amount Paid$_____________
Please circle your method of payment: Cash Check MasterCard Visa Discover
NOTE: By subming a registraon form, you are authorizing the North Florida Council, BSA to take photos of your Scout and family
for promoonal purposes ONLY. Photos will not be sold or ulized for any use outside of youth and volunteer recruitment by the
NFC EVENT CODE:
053

Camp Shands Pistol Pilot Program
Parcipaon and Hold Harmless Agreement
Camp Shands (North Florida Council) will be conducting a pilot program for Pistol safety and marksmanship
during 2015. This program is conducted under the approval of the Boy Scouts of America.
Scouts will be instructed how to handle, maintain, and shoot a pistol safely and be provided instruction
to increase their marksmanship skills.
Scouts will have both classroom instruction and range instruction in which they will fire a pistol under
the supervision of a trained Range Safety Officer and pistol instructor at Camp Shands property.
Scouts will be required to wear eye protection and ear protection at all times while on the range.
Scouts are expected to abide by all safety rules and the instructions of the Range Safety Officer(s) and
Pistol Instructor(s).
I, the undersigned, give my child, ________________________________, permission to participate
in this program. I understand that participation in the activity involves a certain degree of risk. I
have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent for my child to participate in the
activity. I understand that participation in the activity is entirely voluntary and requires participants
to abide by the rules and standards of conduct. I release the Boy Scouts of America, the local
council, the activity coordinators and all employees, volunteers, related parties or other organizations
associated with the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.
For safety, my child and I agree that he/she will do the following or he/she will be removed from
the program. Because this is a pilot program and space is limited, any additional cost associated
with participation in this program will not be refunded.
1. Complete the First Steps Class taught at Camp Shands.
2. Wear all safety gear at all times while on the range.
3. Follow all the safety rules provided in the training class.
4. Follow the instructions of the Range Safety Officer(s) and Pistol Instructor(s).
5. Do not handle the pistols until instructed to do so by the Pistol Instructor(s).
6. Follow the instructions of the Range Safety Officer(s) at all times.
7. Is 14 years of age, or 13 and has completed the 8th grade, as of the start of the class and will
be in full compliance with all local state and federal guidelines, including age restrictions and
original equipment manufacturer standards.
8. Will respond to the camp satisfaction survey from the Boy Scouts of America to help in the
evaluation of the pilot program.
Participant’s Signature __________________________________________ Date: _________
Parent/Guardian Signature _________________________________________ Date: _________
Parent/Guardian Print Name ________________________________________ Date: _________
Home Phone _______________________ Cell _________________________ Date: _________
Email address for survey purposes only: _____________________________________________

C.O.P.E. and Climbing Permission Form
(Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience)
C.O.P.E. and Climbing are both conducted under the supervision of Naonal Camp School cerfied directors and trained
instructors. However, there are some risks inherent when the parcipant is off the ground even when secured by lines and
harness
Please complete this form and submit it at check–in.
Parcipaon in this acvity requires this signed Permission Slip.
Need addional informaon or help? Visit our website at www.campshands.org or call our service center at (904) 388-0591
and ask for our camping department.
C.O.P.E: C/O North Florida Council, 521 South Edgewood Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Name ________________________________________________________ Troop ________
District: _________________ Council: ____________________ Scout Rank: ____________
Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number _____________________
Cell Phone __________________________
Scoutmaster’s Name: _____________________________ Contact # _____________________
Parent / Legal Guardian: ________________________________________________________
In case of emergency I / We can be reached at: Day ______________ Night ________________
Scout will be aending camp during week ______
Scout is aending camp with his troop ____ as a provisional camper ____ (Aach Provisional Form)
By signing this Permission Slip below, you are stang that your scout possesses the maturity required for a “High Risk” area and that
you are giving him/her permission to parcipate in this acvity.
____________________ _______________________ ___________________
Scout Parent/Legal Guardian Scoutmaster
Date of Permission: _______________

Camping Merit Badge Survey
(To be filled out by the Scoutmaster prior to arrival at camp)
Requirement 9a please list dates for this requirement
SM Inials ___________
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Requirement 9b list SM should sign off on acvies completed by scout.
SM Inials
1. Hike up a mountain, gaining at least 1,000 vertical feet. _______________
2. Backpack, snowshoe, or cross-country ski for at least 4 miles. _______________
3. Take a bike trip of at least 15 miles or at least four hours. _______________
4. Take a nonmotorized trip on the water of at least four hours or 5 miles. _______________
5. Plan and carry out an overnight snow camping experience. _______________
6. Rappel down a rappel route of 30 feet or more. _______________

Camp Shands Summer Camp
Campsite Inspection Checklist
Campsite _________ Troop ____________ Score ____________ Day ____________________________
CRITERIA POINTS DESCRIPTION
Fire is in fire pit only and properly supervised.
All fuels safely stored.
Safety
Up to 6 points each
Fire ring clear of debris and raked, wood is stacked neatly outside of
fire pit safely.
First Aid kit is accessible and each Scout knows its locaon.
Axe yard is large enough and properly marked and equipment (axes,
hatchets, etc.) are properly stored.
All fuels and hazards are safely stored and away from fire pit.
Troop equipment is clean and properly stored.
Scout personal gear is stored in tents, tents are kept uniformed (all
open or closed).
Garbage removed from campsite.
Cleanliness
Up to 5 points each
Camp latrine is swept, trash removed and wiped down.
Shared shower house is swept, trash removed and wiped down.
Troop to clean dining room area aer each meal.
Evidence of troop recycling parcipaon.
Trash is removed and disposed properly.
Troop duty roster posted.
Patrol Method
& Scout Spirit
Up to 4 points each
Troop roster displayed with extra points for creavity.
Tents arranged by patrol.
Camp gadgets and gateways displayed, no limit on number of gadgets.
Fireguard chart filled out properly.
US flag displayed properly.
Flags
Up to 3 points each
Troop flag displayed properly.
Patrol flag displayed properly.