Purpose

Bear Claw is a COMPETITION CAMP. The idea behind this competition camp is to test the Scout Skills learned throughout the year and see how you compare to other patrols. It is not to test how well you can use an app to find information. 

Patrol Size

  • 2-6 Scouts.
  • There will be no patrols over 6 allowed. 

On Site Water

  • It is unknown if there will be a source of potable water on site
  • Prepare for the possibility of no potable water and no extra water at all being available 

Expectations of Scouts

Each Scout will be expected to: 

  • Hike into camp with everything they will need for the weekend (including water – 2 litres - or a way to make water potable). If they can’t carry it in under their own power, they will not be able to use it.
  • Cook all of their own meals
  • Be subject to at least 3 camp inspections throughout the weekend
  • Not communicate with their Scouters. They may only communicate with the Camp Chief, Assistant Camp Chief and the “First Aid Attendants”
  • Always abide by the Scout Law
  • Ensure they secure their food at camp from all animals
  • Participate in all stations

Camp Rules

  • All Patrols will carry their own patrol equipment. The only exception will be for those with physical impairments and required water (which can be trucked by leaders to the parking lot).
  • Post arrival at camp Scouters and Scouts may only have contact under direct supervision of a member of the Camp Staff. A loss of 25 points if violated. With the exception of a medical emergency.
  • Patrol Menus and Duty Rosters and a copy of this list of camp rules are to be posted in plain sight in the patrol campsite.
  • Maximum number of scouters (adults) per patrol is “Two”
  • All Troop Scouters will be delegated camp duties.
  • Campsite etiquette is in effect. No Scout or Scouter shall enter a campsite without permission from the site patrol leader. A loss of 20 points will go against the patrol that enters without permission if violated. The only exception being the Camp Chief or their designates.
  • Scout Law is in effect.
  • Foul and disrespectful language will not be tolerated and will be dealt a 10 point loss.
  • Physical abuse (fighting) will not be tolerated and will be dealt a 20 point loss for each patrol involved. This will also result in someone going home.
  • Electronic devices (Cell phones, gaming devices, and radios) are not permitted to be used for the challenges/stations.  If a Scout is caught using a device to obtain information regarding their station, there will be a loss of 25 points.
  • All learning materials must be out of sight at all challenges/stations.
  • All medical procedures to be handled by the designated “First Aid Attendants” with no exceptions.
  • All camp disputes to be dealt with by the Camp Chief or their designate and their decision is final.
  • Headquarter station and campsite is out of bounds for “all youth and scouters” other than camp staff.
  • All disputes or inquiries to come through one of the Assistant Camp Chiefs
  • All patrols must show their permits at the Axe/Saw/Knife, Fire Lighting and Stove/Lantern stations.  Scouts are encouraged to bring a knife to camp, providing a valid permit can be displayed.  Any knife brought without a permit, will be kept by the Camp Chief until the end of camp and then returned to the owner.