Home / Hornaday Winter Camp
You are invited to attend the
2nd Annual Winter Hornaday Camp
2011!!!
Who: The Boy Scouts of America Coastal Empire Council
What: Winter Hornaday Camp
Where: Black Creek Scout Reservation in Sylvania, Georgia
When: Monday, December 26, 2011 thru Friday December 30, 2011
Come join Scouts and Scouters for five days of fun in beautiful Southern Georgia!!
Our vision is to create a program that empowers any Scout who wants to protect and
manage our natural resources the opportunity through earning the prestigious BSA
Hornaday Winter Camp and the World Conservation Award. Bring a tent and have the time
of your life learning how Scouts can make the world a better place through
conservation and Scouting.
Sign-up now as space is limited!! Will be able to sign up tomorrow online.
If you sign-up before October and November the fee will be $130. After December the fee will be $140.
Bring a tent and have the time of your life learning how Scouts can make the world a better place through conservation Scouting.
We will also offer Leave No Trace training for adults.
The following is a list of merit badges Scouts can earn to complete requirements for
the William T. Hornaday award:
Citizenship in World
Energy
Environmental Science
Fish & Wildlife Management
Forestry
Geology
Landscape Architecture
Mammal Study
Nature
Nuclear Science
Oceanography
Public Health
Pulp & Paper
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Soil & Water Conservation
Weather
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in teaching merit badges.
For More Information Please Contact:
Kelli McCauley at kellimccauley@gmail.com or Micah Donaldson at mdonaldson@bsamail.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When does the Hornaday Weekend take place? A: The Hornaday Award Camp take place this a year. This event is scheduled for Dec. 26th – Dec 30th On-line registration opens a few months after the close of the previous session.
Q2: Can you attend as a troop? A: Yes, troops are encouraged to attend. We have troop group registration, so each Scout will can to register separately or as a unit. You can use the same email for each Scout, but each Scout needs to select the merit badges they would like to take.
Q3: Do the boys have to all take the same merit badges or can they choose their own schedule and take whatever they want? A: Scouts can choose any merit badges they want provided there are openings in the class.
Q4: Will Scouts actually do a Hornaday project, or just work on merit badges? A: During the Hornaday camp, only merit badges classes will be taught. This is because a typical qualifying Hornaday project will take several months of planning, organization, and activity to complete. Scouts will have the opportunity to find out more information concerning what is involved in starting and completing Hornaday projects and the requirements needed in earning either a Hornaday Badge, Bronze Medal, or Silver Medal.
Q5: What type of facilities are there, or is it considered primitive? Do we bring our own tents and other troop supplies? A: The Hornaday Award Weekend is held at Black Creek Scout Reservation, and we camp outdoors at the family campsite. Scouts / Scouters will need to provide there own tents and sleeping gear. You are allowed to drive your car to your campsite to off load gear then park in the parking lot. It is primitive camping, as there is water and toilets near the campsites. All meals are provided as part of the weekend and it is recommended that Scouts bring their own cups and mess kit.
Q6: Are there shower facilities? If we have co-ed leadership, are there facilities to accommodate the females? A: Yes, there are separate shower facilities for Scouts and Scouters as well as private facilities for female Scouters. These are being added to the camp and we hope to have them up and running by camp.
Q7: Can troops that are registered with another council participate in the Capitol Area Council Hornaday Award Weekend? A: Yes. We are focused and strongly committed to our mission statement you may read below.
Our Mission The Hornaday Award camp mission is to enable every youth of our units in the Coastal Empire Council to establish their own Hornaday Award program by providing the program information of proven technologies, materials, and field-tested methodologies for youth to be empowered to earn this award.
Q8: Do adults Scouters need to pay the registration fee to attend the Hornaday Weekend? A: Yes. Not only are all of the meals provided during a Hornaday Award Weekend but adult training is provided as well.
Q9: Do Troops need two-deep leadership?
A: Yes. This is a fundamental of youth protection within the policies of the Boy Scouts of America! When a single Scout or small number of Scouts from a troop wants to attend they be assigned to a troop that has two-deep leadership! This must be arranged by emailing the registrars at mdonalds@bsamial.org prior to the Hornaday Award Camp the Scout will be attending.
Q10: Does a Scout have to be First Class to attend? A: No. It is imperative that all attendees be attentive and engaged in the interactive environment that is created by the Hornaday merit badge counselors. The feedback and recommendations that attendees have provided the best insight that have caused the Hornaday Award Camp to be so popular!!!
Q11: How to I get to the BCSR/Black Creek Scout Reservation? A: We have created driving directions and a map for download: need map
Q12: Can I find out which requirements of a specific merit badge will not be completed during the Hornaday Award Camp? A: Yes. Click the link below and select any merit badge to find out the current requirements and which ones will not be completed during the Hornaday Award Weekend.
Merit Badge Prerequisites
Q13: Are meals provided? A: Yes. All participants have their meals prepared by camp staff. There is a cracker barrel provided Sunday evening but no dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on Monday the 27th through Wednesday 29th, and breakfast on Thursday the 30th at camp.
Q14: Is their any information available what constitutes a qualified Hornaday conservation project? A: Yes. Scouts have the opportunity to register to attend a Hornaday conservation project orientation session. Scouts will learn about all of the key elements necessary to understand and begin a qualified Hornaday Conservation Project.
Q15: Is there any adult training if I choose to become a Hornaday advisor? A: Yes. We encourage adult Scouters who are qualified to volunteer to become a Hornaday advisor. The Hornaday Award committee will provide training to all adults who volunteer for the important and prestigious position.
