Camping Organizations

 

Appendix B

 

ADDRESSES OF CAMPING AND

CAMPING – RELATED ORGANIZATIONS¹

 

CAMPING ORGANIZATIONS

 

American Camping Association, Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana 46151.

Christian Camp and Conference Association Christian Camping International. P. O. BOX 400, Somonauk, Illinois 60552

 

CAMPING•RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

 

American Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation (AAHPER), 1201 Sixteenth Street,       N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

American Forestry Association, 1319 Eighteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) (Trail) 5 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.

Athletic Institute, 705 Merchandise Mart Chicago, Illinois 60654.      '

Boy Scouts of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903.

Boy's Clubs of America, 771 First Avenue, New York, New York 10017.

Camp Fire Girls, 1740 Broadway, New York, New York 10019.

Family Camping Federation of America Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana 46151. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 830 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022.

National Archery Association, 2833 Lincoln Highway, Ronks, Pennsylvania 17572.

National Audubon Society, 950 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022.

National Campers and Hiker's Association 7172 Transit Road, Buffalo, New York 14221.

National Council of the Young Men's Christian Association of the U.S.A., 291 Broadway, New York,        New York 10007.

National Education Association, 1201 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 2003p.

National Recreation and Park Association, 1601 N. Kent Street, Arlington, Virginia 22209.

National Rifle Association of America, 1600 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

National Safety Council, 425 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Outboard Boating Club of America, 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Outdoor Education Association, 606112 South Marion Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.

Sierra Club (Environmental Quality), 1050 Mills Tower, San Francisco, California 94104.

 

 

¹John LaNoue. Camp Director's Manual. The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. p. 96.

 

 

 

Appendix C
Camping Safety Suggestions

 

The following safety suggestions are based on research done by the National Safety Council, personal experience, and personal research. The safety suggestion list is not exhaustive by any means. You may need to modify, adapt, and supplement these suggestions in your own camping experience. These are simply guidelines which may be helpful.

 

Pre-Planning

 

1.    In the beginning, you must know where you are going. And you must know the campsites available in that area. If at all possible, you should make an advanced reservation for the site.

2.    Know the layout, the rules, and provisions at the site.

3.    Campground guidebooks are available from national and state parks and from many private facilities.

4.    Once the facilities are known, select your type of shelter (tent or trailer), sleeping equipment (sleeping bag, mattress, cot, or blankets), and camping equipment (stoves, lanterns, coolers, and eating utensils).

5.    Everything brought to the campsite should be in good operating order and should function properly. Make adjustments on equipment before you start out. Take a "shakedown" trip in your own backyard or on any nearby area open to you. This practice is especially recommended for the New camper or an inexperienced camper with new equipment. The camping consultant on your church recreation staff should see that this type of "pre-campout" is sponsored by the church to guarantee safety.

6.    Familiarize yourself with all the information possible about poisonous plants common to the area, wildlife common to the area, poisonous insects, and the types of weather which are common to the area at the season in which the campout is planned.

 

The Campsite

 

1.    To keep it safe, keep it clean.

2.    Some dangers can be eliminated; others can be avoided. Make sure that the campsite is safe and that no fire and water hazards exist. Some dangers which cannot be removed, such as a quicksand bog or a treacherous undercurrent in a nearby river, may be recognized and avoided. In a resident camp, or a base camp, permanent or temporary signs should be placed to mark these hazards. Plan an orientation session to alert campers to the dangers of the campsite.

3.    Fireplaces are established in most public campgrounds. Use them when possible. If you are camping in an area which does not have such a fireplace, select an area which is sheltered from the wind. Remove the ground cover of leaves and twigs, and dig down to the mineral, soil, or rock. Clear a circle large enough to prevent the campfire from spreading. Dig a shallow fire pit for small fires. Be sure the fire is a safe distance from bedding, tents, campers, and flammable ground cover.

4.    Do not build a fire near tree trunks, fallen trees, or overhanging branches; they may smolder and catch fire in the middle of the night or after you have left the camp.

5.    Be sure that you extinguish matches! Break them into pieces before you throw them away. And, even then, do not throw them into dry leaves or grass.

6.    When extinguishing your campfire, first let it die down. Then break up the coals, spread the partly burned pieces, soak them thoroughly, stir and soak again, stir and soak once more. Cover the area with dirt or sand. Unless properly extinguished, fire can travel underground, feeding on dry materials. It can break out days later.

7.    Water supplies for the camping area should be checked by a competent authority. If the drinking water has not been certified as safe, it should not be used without purification. If there is doubt about the pollutants in the water, play it safe! Bring enough drinking water from a pure source for the camping party's drinking and cooking requirements.

8.    Dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner. Use the trash can at the public campground for garbage, cans, and bottles. If no garbage can is provided, or if you are in a primitive area, carryall glass, metal, and any other nonburnable, nonbiodegradable garbage out of the woods to a community garbage facility, service station, or roadside refuge barrel.

9.    Care for sanitation in the established campground by using the toilets and wash house facilities. Explain unfamiliar facilities to the younger campers. Those who plan to camp in areas without toilet facilities should familiarize themselves with the techniques and tools to prepare a field latrine.

 

Equipment

 

1.    Shoes, sandals, or moccasins should be worn at the campsite and on the trail. Bare feet can become sore or cut from glass, cans, and sharp rocks. And they can be burned by embers.

2.    A small hand ax may help split kindling. Handle it with care, and keep it sheathed and away from children. The sharper the hand ax is, the safer it will be. A dull edge will bounce and deflect, while a sharp ax sticks where it strikes.

3.    A knife often is useful. A strong, sharp pocketknife will handle all of your camp needs. A sheath knife is dangerously tempting to children.

4.    Bring a flashlight in good condition. Make sure the batteries are fresh. This piece of equipment is handy for emergencies on the road and around the campsite. Use it for signaling in the dark.

5.    All cooking utensils containing hot water or hot food should be hung or set securely over the fire so that jarring will not upset them and scald the campers. Never pour hot liquids or food into a utensil which you are holding in your hand.

 

Camping Activities

 

1.    Swim only in officially designated areas. If you are unfamiliar with the water, avoid swimming unless someone who knows the area can assure you that the water is uncontaminated and free from rapid currents, whirlpools, deep holes, rocks, and other hazards. Never swim alone; never swim when tired. It is best to use the "buddy" system when swimming with a group of campers. A "buddy check" should be made several times during the swim period.

2.    Train children in the operation of small craft before allowing them out alone. Responsible supervision is necessary in this activity. Wear approved Coast Guard life preservers in the boats at all times.

3.    Before leaving shore, check the boat for leaks and other defects. Provide an approved life preserver for each passenger. Check the capacity rating of the boat, in both number of persons and total weight.

4.    Most camp areas prohibit the use of firearms.  If a firearm is brought into your site, keep the gun locked in your car or in a safe place until you wish to use it.

 

What to Do If Lost

 

1.    If you become disoriented and unsure of the direction you should travel, do not panic. You will be missed. Sit down and try to figure out where you made your mistake. If you think you missed a turn, back track a short distance. If you can't be sure of your bearings, wait for someone to find you.

2.    The universal distress signal is a group of three-three shots, three blasts on a whistle, three smoky fires, and so forth. Give this signal as soon as you discover you are lost. The simplest precaution against getting lost is to carry a compass, a map of the area, and a shrill whistle; you may soon run out of breath and voice if you shout to attract attention. The whistle blasts will carry farther, and they will be responded to more readily.

  

Animals and Plants

 

1.    Many campground casualty reports show that the greatest bite danger is from other campers' pets-not wild animals. Teach the campers not to rush up to another camper's pet at the campground. It is best to leave pets at home, or in a kennel.

2.    Obey the signs and verbal warnings of rangers and guides. Before going into an isolated area, ask a local responsible source about any wildlife you might encounter.

3.    If grizzly and black bears are nearby, try to find another campsite.

4.    Enjoy and watch all the wildlife from a distance. Too many people do not take this warning seriously, and they violate this basic precautionary measure. Except for teddy bears, bears are not friendly, lovable creatures. A wild animal which appears tame around the campsite may be diseased. Leave the animal alone!

5.    Often campsites are visited by hungry and curious raccoons, possums, skunks, and porcupines. Turn on a flashlight, light a fire, beat on a pan, or yell to scare them away.

6.    Keep your food in your closed car so that it cannot be smelled, in a bag or pack suspended high in the air, or in some other places where you are not. If you keep food in your tent at night, you may have visitors.

7.    Snakes normally are not aggressive. They try to move away from you as you approach, so you will seldom see one. However, first aid knowledge and a snake bite kit should be available when you go into areas known to have snakes.

8.    To lessen the torment from insects, spray your clothing and the inside of your tent with repellent. Avoid getting the spray in your eyes. Some synthetic tent materials may be damaged by insect repellent. Read the information about your particular tent's fabric before using any repellent.

9.    A campsite with a good breeze is more likely to be free of flying insects. A smudge fire or mosquito netting is helpful in infested locations.

10. Certain flies, hornets, bees, and other insects are attracted at meal times by sweet foods and fruits. Placing rinds and bits of food well away from the table may divert the insect traffic away from your plate.

11. Avoid poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The itching, blistering, and infection they cause can spoil an entire trip. Other forms of poisonous plants are in various sections of our country. Be sure you are familiar with the ones in the area in which you are going. Learn to identify these plants before going on a campout.

12. The best way to prevent skin injury from poisonous plants is to learn to recognize these plants and avoid them. Wear socks pulled over the legs of your trousers to keep the plants from touching your ankles. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Take care in removing your camping clothes because poison may be transferred from infected clothing to the bare skin. If you know that poisonous plants have touched the skin, wash the area with soap and water as soon as possible after contact. Do not burn poison ivy or poison oak in a fire. The smoke will carry the poison, and it may be breathed.

 

 Seasonal Exposure and Weather

 

1.    Take precautions for sunburn, excessive exposure to the sun's rays. Beware of sunstroke, a condition produced by overexposure to the rays. It is marked by convulsions, coma, and high skin temperature.

2.    Sunburn may occur on a cloudy day, and reflection of the sun's rays from the water also may burn. Sand, ice, or snow also will increase the intensity of the sun's power and cause a burn. Gradual exposure to the sun is recommended, along with an application of a sun screen liquid or cream. This usage results in a tan - not a burn.

3.    Take precautions in winter weather. Winter camping, while popular with many people, does require some special knowledge and experience in survival techniques, Sleeping, shelter, and cooking.

4.    Frostbite is more likely to occur when high winds blow, due to the effect of the chill factor. Heavy mittens will keep hands warmer than gloves will. Your face and ears also should be protected from the air by a hood, scarf, or some other ear protector. Guard against snow blindness by wearing sunglasses or sun goggles. The goggles are recommended because they are not as likely to be dropped in the snow or blown off by the wind.

5.    Know the weather common to the area where you plan to camp during the season in which you plan to camp. Before you leave camp, turn on your car radio or portable radio for, .Local weather warnings. If caught in the open during a lightning storm, never seek shelter under a lone tree or beneath the tallest tree in the forest. In an open area, get into a ditch or low place and wait it out. Beware of getting into a ditch or ravine during a thunderstorm because flash floods and overflowing creeks also are hazardous.

 

Special Precautions for Hiking and Climbing

 

General Precautions.

1.    Do not start a hike in a mountainous country in bad weather. If the weather is bad in the valleys below, it is not going to get better as you go up the mountain. The White Mountain Guide, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, carried these words:

"Caution: the appalling and needless loss of life on this mountain has been due largely to the failure of robust trampers to realize that wintery storms of incredible violence occur at times even during the summer months. Rocks become ice coated, freezing fog blinds and suffocates, winds of hurricane force exhaust the strongest tramper; and, when he stops to rest, a temperature below freezing completes the tragedy.

If you are experiencing difficulty from the weather, abandon your climb. Storms increase in violence with great rapidity toward the summit …... Since the worst is yet to come, turn back, without shame, before it is too late ….... "

2.    In planning the hike, allow sufficient time to make the return trip in daylight. Persons can be injured if the return must be made in darkness ¬especially over unfamiliar ground. Distance is often deceptive. The destination is often much farther than it looks. This is particularly true of the western mountains.

3.    Rest often on a climbing hike.

4.    If you have heart trouble, attempt only very easy hikes to avoid the possibility of overexertion. Remember that high altitude is not good for a person with a bad heart. The atmosphere does not contain as much oxygen.

5.    Do not explore caves that may be found on a hike. Such exploring is dangerous unless it is done with special equipment and with someone who is fully experienced in this type of activity.

6.    Do not try to hold tree branches for the hiker behind you; when you release them, the branches will snap back and possibly cause injury. Walk far enough apart so that each hiker handles the branch himself. Be on the alert for roots, trailing vines, fallen branches, stones, and so forth. Any of these could cause a fall. Ask the campers to call out a tripping hazard when they see it. They may simply call out a name like, "root," and the other campers will pass the word down the line as they come to the tripping hazard.

7.    Be careful if you have to climb over fences and stone walls. A slip could result in an injury.  Pay particular attention to barbed wire fences; if they must be negotiated, move slowly and with caution. Remember, you need permission to enter fenced-in grounds. The fence may be there to keep trespassers out, or it may be there for your safety.

8.    Be 'on the alert for bulls, or cows with calves, when crossing pastures and fields. An enraged bull may injure or kill someone. Know where the nearest fence or wall is located.

9.    If you are hiking in a national park, or anywhere else where there are bears or other wild animals, leave them alone no matter how friendly they seem.

10.  Avoid, if possible, places where dogs are on guard. Do not try to make friends with them and do not threaten them. Either effort may cause the dogs to bite.

11.  Never carry loaded firearms with you unless the safety catch is on and there is no possibility of accidental discharge.

12.  Whenever possible, disassemble fishing poles when carrying them; do not carry fishing hooks or artificial bait on the line. They may snag someone.

13.  Do not trespass on railroad property. Doing so is against the law and is very dangerous. Using a railroad trestle instead of a pedestrian bridge often results in death. Walking on railroad tracks or right-of-way also is very dangerous.

14.  In addition to the information on drinking water in the previous section, remember that drinking from strange wells, springs, or other water sources is not safe unless it has been approved by some reliable local person. If possible, carry sufficient water for the hike in your canteen. If it is necessary to d rink water from an unknown source, boil it for a half-hour to purify it. A drop of iodine or two halazone tablets for each quart of water will purify the water. Wait about twenty minutes for the purifiers to work.

15.  Rest before eating. Do not eat too heavily before or during the hike. It is best to snack along the trail continuously. In warm weather, use plenty of salt on your food or take salt tablets.

16.  When climbing a steep slope, turn your feet sideways. This keeps the weight of your body on your whole foot and makes climbing much easier and safer.

17.  Be extra careful to keep a firm footing when carrying a pack. This is especially true if you are climbing. If the pack swings, it could throw you off balance and cause a fall.

18.  If you hike in an area where wood ticks (especially the three varieties which can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) are found, caution is imperative. Occasionally inspect the more accessible parts of your body such as the neck or leg area around a loose boot or shoe. A more thorough and complete inspection at the end of the hike is a necessity. If the hike is to continue for several days, make a daily, thorough inspection.

19.  Learn the proper use and care of the hand ax before taking one with you. The Royal Ambassador Camp Craft Manual is an excellent source of information on this subject.

20.  If it is necessary to hike along the highway, always walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. Walk in a single file. At night the same rules apply, but wear light-colored clothes and carry a flashlight. If the clothing is not light-colored, tie a white handkerchief around the lower part of your right leg.

21.  For campfire safety, refer to the material at the beginning of this appendix.

22.  Learn as much as possible about the country in which you intend to hike - rivers, railroad tracks, roads, terrain, and so forth. All of this information is important to aid you in your orientation. Get a topographical map of the area; learn how to read it properly; know how to use your compass. If you cannot read a map, do not go on a hike where there is any possibility of getting lost. Learning to use a map and compass is relatively simple with proper instruction. Seek that instruction before you take a hike. Look back at every major turn to see how the landscape will appear on the return trip. Select features of the landscape (boulders, ridges, unusual trees) to help in your memorization of the return trip.

 

Clothing and Equipment

 

1.    A primary consideration is the proper shoes or boots for hiking. The type will depend on the condition of the terrain to be traveled. In all cases, shoes should cover the ankle and be of a sturdy construction. Above all, they must fit perfectly and be well broken in. Shoes or boots should be large enough to accommodate your foot when it is covered with two thick pairs of wool socks. If your boots are not broken in, and proper socks are not worn, painful and sometimes dangerous blisters will form. Lightweight "sneakers" or other types of light canvas and rubber shoes are not suitable for a hike of any distance, and high heels should never be worn on any kind of hike. High heels make walking very tiring and difficult on muddy, sandy, or rough ground. They also are a tripping and an ankle-turning hazard.

2.    Wear properly fitted woolen socks; other materials can become soggy, uncomfortable, and wrinkled. Wool absorbs perspiration and holds its shape. If your feet get wet, you can wring out woolen socks and wear them without too much' discomfort. They also will dry very quickly.

3.    Other clothing worn should suit your comfort. It must not be so snug that it binds any part of your body. Strenuous movement is uncomfortable if the clothes are too tight. Clothing also should fit to prevent chafing. Wool is considered one of the best materials for hiking clothes.

4.    Wear clothing to suit the weather. Remember that even in the winter you should wear only enough clothing to insulate you from the cold, but not enough to cause profuse perspiration.

5.    In a climbing hike, the higher you go, the colder it will get. In the matter of a few hours people can hike and climb from summer weather to ice and snow. Be sure to bring enough clothing to provide adequate protection.

6.    The following list of equipment will naturally vary with the length and type of hike, but it is essential that you carry some of these safety items: compass, sharp knife, matches in a waterproof case, first aid kit, canteen of fresh water, flashlight, and some easily carried nutritious type of food such as dried fruit, chocolate bars, and nuts. Insect repellant may not be a necessity, but it might be a good idea for comfort.

7.    Bring snow glasses for winter hiking.

8.    Wear glacier cream, or some other sun screen agent, when hiking in snow or ice conditions with sunshine.

9.    Where climbing is involved, a strong, light rope can be useful.

 

If You Are Lost

 

1.    As mentioned earlier in this section, remember to be calm; don't run or shout hysterically. Panic can make a bad situation worse. Search and rescue records show that people have been rescued many times, even after several days of waiting, by staying in their location and making themselves as comfortable and as safe as possible. Others have died rushing madly about. Make three fires (made smoky by green or damp leaves) about fifty feet apart and stay near to them. Every so often, if you have a gun, fire it three times in quick succession, or blow a whistle three times in succession. Experienced woodsmen realize that three of any particular type of noise or light is a distress signal. When building signal fires, remember to apply the campfire rules for safety.

2.    Avoid climbing in rocks and thick underbrush. An injury incurred while you are lost is doubly dangerous. However, an easy climb to a high vantage point may help to locate the proper trail. This may be done by climbing a tree or a nearby rock pile, or reaching the summit of a hill or mountain.

3.    If you know your general direction and are positive that no one will be looking for you, start in the proper general direction until you reach any stream. Follow it downstream, and it will eventually lead to civilization. Do not hesitate to leave a small stream for a larger one. You do not have to follow the edge of the stream too closely. The undergrowth may be thickest there, and walking may be easier on ridges parallel to the stream.

 

4. Keep in mind also that any trail in the mountain that goes down will lead one to civilization. Be sure that any trail or road which leads upward may well lead you exactly nowhere. This trail may have been used only for removing timber from the woods.

 

 

Rock Climbing

1.    Never engage in horseplay while climbing. Do not daydream while climbing. Keep your mind on your business while climbing. There are enough inherent dangers in this sport without adding more to it by neglect or inattention.

2.    Be extremely careful not to dislodge stones or rocks which may fall on the climbers following you. The person above has a very strong moral obligation to see that the people below are not injured by rocks he dislodges. If you dislodge a rock, yell "rock" to those below so that they may have time to protect themselves.

3.    Try not to climb directly in line with the person above.

4.    Do not follow the person above too closely.

5.    Do not begin a climb unless you are certain that there is no one in the party afraid of height. Such persons may "freeze" to the rocks and cause serious difficulties for everyone. Be sure you are not this type of person yourself. There is no shame in not being able to stand height.

6.    If one of the party does "freeze," use a rope to rescue him. Otherwise, members of the party will have to climb up or down to the victim and help by hand. He will usually have a stronghold on the rock. So, within reason, wait until the rope can be procured. If the victim is really panicky, do not approach him without sufficient assistance.

7.    Do not climb beyond your strength and endurance. Be sure you have a good route down. After climbing up, it is frequently harder to come down.

8.    Test all hand holds and footholds before placing your weight on them. Watch for wet spots such as snow, ice, water and so forth.

9.    On a bare rock face, angles are deceptive. If they are pitched too steeply, they are very dangerous.

10.  Look for undercutting before standing on the edge of any cliff or ledge.

11.  Start the climb down in time to reach the bottom before darkness. If visibility does become poor, do not try to go fast. Fatal falls frequently occur when people hurry down a mountainside. Be calm and climb slowly, using extra care.

12.  If a bad storm arises while you are on the mountain face, try to find some kind of shelter, and conserve your strength as much as possible by not battling the elements. Accidents happen most easily when persons are in a weakened condition. If you are in a severe electric storm, stay clear of certain places or Objects when seeking shelter. Generally speaking, tall objects or ones standing alone seem to be struck by lightning . Lightning often strikes isolated trees, a jetting promontory of rock, or a person standing in the middle of an open field. The center of a group of trees is relatively safe from lightning, and the trees will provide partial protection from the storm. Also avoid wire fences. Lightning may strike the wire, travel through the wire, and shock a person who may be a considerable distance from the original striking point.

Appendix D
Camping Registration and information Forms

 

REGISTRATION CARD

Camp Name _________________________________________    Date of Camp ___________

 

Cabin ______________________________________________      Grade Completed ________

 

Name ____________________________ Address __________________________________

 

City  ______________________________  State  ___________  Zip  ________  Sex  ______

 

Phone  _(_____)_____________  Church  _________________________________________

 

Parent or Guardian ___________________________          Address _____________________

 

 City ________________________ State ________ Zip  _______ 

 

Phone Number:  (Home) ____________________ (Business) ____________________

 

Contact Person Other than Parent or Guardian______________________________________

 

Address __________________________ City ____________ State ______ Zip ______

 

Phone Number:  (Home) ____________________ (Business) ____________________

 

Persona! Physician ___________________________ Phone __________________________

 

Of What Church Are You a Member?  _____________________________________________

 

Counselor's Name ____________________________________________________________

 

Name ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_________________________________  my permission to engage in all of the camp activities at the camp named herein and on the dates listed herein, except as noted by me and/or the examining physician on the accompanying medical forms.

 

If a medical emergency should arise while my child is at camp and I cannot be contacted, I hereby give permission to the camp director to select a physician and/or hospital for my child's care. I hereby also give the physician and/or hospital, as selected by the camp director, my permission to hospitalize, treat, and to order injections, anesthesia, or surgery for my child who is named herein.

 

Signature _______________________________ Relationship ___________ Date __________

MEDICAL INFORMATION AND EXAMINATION FORM

Female

 

(This side. to be filled in by parent, guardian, or by adult camper.)

 

 

Camp Name __________________________________ 

                                               

 Address ____________________________________ City ______________ Zip ___________

 

Camper's Name _______________________________ _________________ ______________

                                                                Last Name                                                    First Name                    Middle Initial

Home Address _______________________________ City ______________ Zip ___________

 

Phone _________________          Birth Date _____________         Age ______

 

Parent or Guardian ____________________________________    Phone _________________

 

In Emergency Notify ___________________________________   Phone _________________

 

            Home Address _______________________________ City ______________ Zip ___________

Health Questions: (check and give dates which apply)

 

German Measles  ___       Mumps     ___         Whooping Cough ___       Rheumatic Fever   ___    Poliomyelitis   ___   Tuberculosis    ___     Diabetes   ___      Heart Trouble    ___     Convulsions   ___   Athlete's Foot     ___     Sleepwalking    ___     Chickenpox     ___     Measles   ___       Fainting   ___     Stomach Upsets   ___  Constipation    ___

Kidney Trouble   ___       Frequent Colds  ___         Bed-Wetting    ___     Abscessed Ears     ___ Bronchitis   ___   Sinusitis  ___     Sore Throats  ___

 

Has girl menstruated? ______      Has girl been told about menstruation? _______

 

Any operations or serious injuries? _______________________________________________

 

____________________________________________________________________________________

 

Allergies:         Food ____________ Drugs ________ Bee Sting ______ Wasp Sting _______

 

Other Insect Bites __________ Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Poisoning _________________________

 

Should the camper's activities be restricted in any way? ________ Explain _______________

 

___________________________________________________________________________

 

Has the camper been exposed to any communicable disease during the preceding twenty-one

 

days? _____ What disease? ___________________________________________________

 

Details of above or additional information _________________________________________

 

__________________________________________________________________________

 

 IMPORTANT: If a medical emergency should arise while my child is at camp and I cannot be contacted, I hereby give permission to the camp director to select a physician and/or hospital for my child's care. I hereby also give the hospital and/or physician, as selected by the camp director, my permission to hospitalize, treat, and to order, injections, anesthesia, or surgery for

 

my child whose name is _______________________________________________________

 

Signature ___________________________________________

 

Relationship ________________________________________                   Date ____________

 

 

 FOR CAMP USE ONLY

 

Camper's Name ______________________      Camp Address _________________________

 

Counselor Name _____________________        Camp Address _________________________

 

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Female

(To be filled out by a licensed physician.) Immunizations:

           

D.P.T. Series _________       Booster __________________           Date __________________

Polio Series __________      Booster __________________           Date __________________

Typhoid _____________       Booster __________________           Date __________________

Tetanus _____________       Booster __________________           Date __________________

Smallpox _____________________________                                     Date __________________

Code: S-Satisfactory U-Unsatisfactory (Explain.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Height  ________________      Abdomen ____________       Genitalia _____________    Weight  _______________       Hernia _______________      B.P.  ________________    Ears __________________      Hgb. test done ________        Nose    _______________    Urinalysis test done ______    Throat _______________       Extremities  ____________

Teeth _________________    Posture (spine) ________       Heart   ______________    Skin__________________     Lungs _______________       Eyes _________________     Glasses ______________      Contacts  ________________

Allergies-Please specify _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Menstrual History ___________________________________________________________________________________

General appraisal: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Recommendations and restrictions (diet, medicine, swimming, diving, etc): ________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any medications now being taken with directions: _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Signed _______________________________________________              Date _____________

                                    Examining Physician

Address ________________________________ City ______________ State __________Zip ________

 

Phone ____________


MEDICAL INFORMATION AND EXAMINATION FORM

Female

 

(This side. to be filled in by parent, guardian, or by adult camper.)

 

 

Camp Name ______________________________________________________________________ 

           

 Address ____________________________________ City ______________ Zip _______________

 

Camper's Name ______________________________ ________________________ _____________

                                    Last Name                                          First Name                  Middle Initial

Home Address _______________________________ City ______________ Zip ________________

 

Phone _________________               Birth Date _____________                           Age _______________

 

Parent or Guardian ____________________________________    Phone _____________________

 

In Emergency Notify ___________________________________   Phone _____________________

 

Home Address _______________________________ City ______________ Zip ________________

 

Health Questions: (check and give dates which apply)

 

German Measles        ___       Mumps  ___       Poliomyelitis  ___      Diabetes ___    Whooping Cough ___   Tuberculosis    ___       Heart Trouble  ___      Fainting  ___        Athlete's Foot ___       Chickenpox ___       Convulsions  ____         Bronchitis ___    Rheumatic Fever  ___   Sleepwalking   ___   Measles   ___      Sinusitis  ___    

Stomach Upsets         ___    Constipation     ___    Sore Throats         ___      Bed-Wetting    ___

Frequent Colds           ___     Abscessed Ears    ___                                         

 

Any operations or serious injuries? ____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Allergies:         Food ____________ Drugs ________ Bee Sting ______ Wasp Sting _______

 

Other Insect Bites __________ Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Poisoning _________________________

 

Should the camper's activities be restricted in any way? ________ Explain _______________

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Has the camper been exposed to any communicable disease during the preceding twenty-one

 

days? _____ What disease? __________________________________________________________________________

 

Details of above or additional information _____________________________________________________________

 

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

IMPORTANT: If a medical emergency should arise while my child is at camp and I cannot be contacted, I hereby give permission to the camp director to select a physician and/or hospital for my child's care. I hereby also give the hospital and/or physician, as selected by the camp director, my permission to hospitalize, treat, and to order, injections, anesthesia, or surgery for

 

my child whose name is _____________________________________________________________________________

 

Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Relationship ________________________________________       Date ____________

 
FOR CAMP USE ONLY

 

Camper's Name ________________________________   Camp Address ______________________________________

 

Counselor Name ______________________________     Camp Address ______________________________________

 

 

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Female

(To be filled out by a licensed physician.) Immunizations:

           

D.P.T. Series _________         Booster __________________           Date __________________

Polio Series __________        Booster __________________           Date __________________

Typhoid _____________         Booster __________________           Date __________________

Tetanus _____________         Booster __________________           Date __________________

Smallpox ____________         Date      __________________

 

Code: S-Satisfactory U-Unsatisfactory (Explain.)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Height_________________    Abdomen ____________       Genitalia ____________________

Weight ________________    Hernia _______________      B.P.  _______________________

Ears __________________    Hgb. test done ________        Nose    _____________________

Urinalysis test done ______    Throat _______________       Extremities __________________

Teeth _________________    Posture (spine) ________       Heart   ______________________

Skin__________________     Lungs _______________      

Eyes _________________     Glasses ______________      Contacts ____________________

 

Allergies-Please specify _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

General appraisal: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Recommendations and restrictions (diet, medicine, swimming, diving, etc): ________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any medications now being taken with directions: _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Signed _______________________________________________  Date _____________

                                    Examining Physician

Address _____________________________________ City ___________________ State ___________ Zip __________

 

Phone _______________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAMP SCHEDULE WORK SHEET

 

Time	First Day	Second Day	Third Day	Fourth Day	Fifth Day
	Lights Out	Lights Out	Lights Out	Lights Out

 

After studying the materials on how a camp program is developed, give special attention to the portion dealing with program elements. Then pre­pare a rough draft of the program elements to be included, and work out a daily schedule on this schedule sheet.

The first step in developing the schedule is to block out the time needed for those things which occur every day like breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bedtime, or lights-out. Next, you should select the other program elements needed to reach your ob­jectives with the campers.

¹ John LaNoue. Camp Director's Manual. The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. pp. 80-83.

Appendix E

Bibliography¹

Some of the following books are out-of-print. They are listed because they are helpful and may be found in libraries and used-book stores.

 

General Camping Philosophy

 

American Camping Association. Camping Is Education. Martinsville, Ind. A.C.A., 1960.

American Camping Association. Conservation of the Campsite. Martinsville, Ind. A.C.A., 1960.

Davis, Robert Pickens. Church Camping. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1969.

Dimock, Hedley S. Administration of the Modern Camp. New York: Association Press, 1948.

Genne, Elizabeth and William H. Church Family Camps and Conferences. Wheaton, III. Christian  Life Publications, Inc.

Goodrich, Lois, Decentralized Camping, A Handbook. New York: Association Press, 1959.

Johnson, C. Walter. The Unique Mission of the Summer Camp. Weaverville, N.C.: 1960.

Johnson, Ted and Lee Kingsley. Blueprint for Quality. Chicago, III.: Harvest Publications.

Mueller, E. W. and Gilas C. Ekold. Mission in the American Outdoors. St. Louis, Mo.: Concordia Publishing House, 1966.

National Sunday School Association. Guiding Principles for Christian Camping. Wheaton, III.: National Sunday School Association, 1962.

Van der Smissen, Betty. The Church Camp Program. Newton, Kans.: Faith and Life Press, 1961.

 

COUNSELORS' EDUCATION

 

Bloom, Joel W. Campers Guidance-A Basic Handbook for Counselors. Martinsville, Ind.: American Camping Association, 1961.

Bloom, Joel W. Campers Guidance-In the Routines of Daily Living. Martinsville, Ind.: American Camping Association, 1965.

Board of Christian Education, United Presbyterian Church. Cues for Church Camping. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1962.

Chamberlain, Eugene. When Can a Child Believe? Nashville: Broadman Press, 1973.

Farmer, Franklin. Working with Youth in Sunday School. Nashville: Convention Press, 1974.

Fulbright, Robert G. and Chamberlain, Eugene. Working with Children in Sunday School. Nashville: Convention Press, 1974.

Hammett, Catherine T. A Camp Director Trains His Own Staff. Martinsville, Ind.: American   Camping Association.

Havighurst, Robert J. Developmental Tasks and Education. New York: David McKay, 1972.

Hollaway, Ernest and Fitch, James (comp.).Working with Adults in Sunday School. Nashville:  Convention Press, 1974.

Ingle, Clifford. Children and Conversion. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1970.

Kinnamon, Ron and Luehrs, Armin. Camp Leadership Focus. Dallas: Campac Publishers.

Mackey, Joy. Creative Counseling for Christian Camps. Wheaton: Scripture Press Publica­tions,  1966.

Mattson, Lloyd D. Camping Guideposts. Chicago: Moody Press.

Mitchell, Viola A. and Crawford, Ida B. Camp Counseling. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co., 1970.

Oates, Wayne E. On Becoming Children of God. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1968.

Ott, Elmer F. So You Want to Be a Camp Counselor. New York: Association Press, 1946.

Stith, Margaret. Understanding Children. Nashville: Convention Press, 1969.

Wright, Norman. Help, I'm a Camp Counselor. Glendale: Regal Books, Inc. 1968.

 

DAY CAMPING

 

American Camping Association. So You Want to Start a Day Camp. Martinsville, Ind.: 1964.

Bogardus, LaDonna. The Church Day Camp. New York: National Council of Churches.

Chance, Jay. Royal Ambassador Day Camping, Memphis: Brotherhood Commission, 1972.

Cowle, Irving M. Day Camping. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing Company.

Day Camping, Birmingham: Woman's Missionary Union.

Mitchell, Grace. Fundamentals of Day Camping. New York: Association Press, 1961.

Musselman. Virginia W. The Day Camp Program Book. New York: Association Press, 1963.

 

INDIAN SERIES

Bennett, Phil and Irene. Counselor's Guide for Day Camping (Indian). Nashville: Convention   Press, 1972.

Bennett, Phil and Irene. Unit 1 Camper's Book for Day Camping (Indian). (Grades 1-3) Nashville: Convention Press, 1972.

Bennett, Phil and Irene. Unit 2 Camper's Book for Day Camping (Indian). (Grades 4-6)  Nashville: Convention Press, 1972.

Crafts Kit for Day Camping (Indian). Nashville: Convention Press, 1972.

Haslam, Larry. Day Camping Director's Guide. Nashville: Convention Press, 1972.

 

FOREST RANGER SERIES

Crafts Kit for Day Camping (Forest Ranger). Nashville: Convention Press, 1975.

Sessoms, Bob. Counselor's Guide for Day Camping (Forest Ranger), Nashville: Convention  Press, 1975.

Sessoms, Bob. Unit 1 Camper's Book for Day Camping (Forest Ranger), (Grades 1-3) Nashville: Convention Press, 1975.

Sessoms, Bob. Unit 2 Camper's Book for Day Camping (Forest Ranger). (Grades 4-6) Nashville: Convention Press, 1975.

 

FRONTIER SERIES

Crafts Kit for Day Camping (Frontier). Nashville: Convention Press, 1973.

Harmon, Lynn and Ken E. McNutt. Counselor's Guide for Day Camping (Frontier). Nashville: Convention Press, 1973.

Harmon, Lynn. Unit 1 Camper's Book for Day Camping (Frontier). (Grades 1-3) Nashville: Convention Press, 1973.

McNutt, Ken E. Unit 2 Camper's Book for Day Carriping (Frontier). (Grades 4-6) Nashville:  Convention Press, 1973.

 

FAMILY CAMPING

 

Family Camping Book. eds. Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Des Moines: Meredith Publishing   Company, 1961.

Genne, Elizabeth and William H. Church Family Camps and Conferences. Philadelphia:   National Council of Churches, 1962.

Patterson, Doris T. Your Family Goes Camping. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1959.

Rozeboom, John D. Family Camping: Five Designs for Your Church. Nashville: Cokesbury, 1973.

Wells, George S. Modern ABC's of Family Camping. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole  Company.

 

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SANITATION

 

American Camping Association. The Camp Nurse. Martinsville, Ind., 1956.

American Camping Association. ACA Accident Report Form. Martinsville, Ind.

American Red Cross. First Aid. Washington, D.C.

National Safety Council. Safety Education Data Sheets, Chicago, Illinois.

 

SPECIAL NEED GROUPS

Ammon, George B. Adventures with Older Adults in Outdoor Settings. Nashville: Cokesbury, 1972.

Bogardus, LaDonna. Camping with Retarded Persons. Nashville: Cokesbury, 1970.

Feehery, James M. Camping for Senior Citizens. Martinsville, Ind.: American Camping Association, 1966.

Ford, Phyllis M. Your Camp and the Handicapped Child. Martinsville, Ind., American Camping  Association, 1966.

 

STANDARDS AND ADMINISTRATIVE AIDS

 

American Camping Association. Camp Job Descriptions. Martinsville, Ind.

American Camping Association. Camp Standards with Interpretations for the Accreditation of  Organized Camps. Martinsville, Ind., 1975

American Camping Association. 1975 Catalog of Selected Camping Publications. Martinsville, Ind., 1975.

Brotherhood Commission. Good Camping Practices for Resident Royal Ambassador Camps.     Memphis, Tenn.

Joy, Barbara Ellen. Annotated Bibliography on Camping. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing  Company, 1963.

Smith, S. W. and E. Towns, Annotated Bibliography of Camping. Somonauk, III.: Christian Camping  International, 1971.

 

Camping Program

GENERAL

 

Berger, Harriet, J. Program Activities for Camps. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing Company, 1961.

Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet Series. New Brunswick, N.J.

Hammett, Catherine T. and Virginia Musselman. The Camp Program Book. New York: Association   Press, 1951.

Todd, Floyd and Pauline. Camping for Christian Youth. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1968.

Tully, Evelyn. Camping Manual. Birmingham: Woman's Missionary Union, 1970.