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Slippery Falls
Scout Ranch
Leader Guide to Summer Camp

2012
last frontier council

G
reetings Fellow Campers!

I am looking forward to spending my summer at
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch with you and your
Scouts! Summer camp has always been a fun,
meaningful and rewarding time for me. The staff and I will
strive to make your experience at camp just as memorable.
Through staff facilitation, advancement and program, our
goal is to provide a meaningful experience for Scouts in the
following key areas: Provide activities that build strong
personal values and character; engage Scouts in opportunities
to build caring and nurturing relationships; instill a positive
sense of self-worth and usefulness; create a desire to learn;
offer activities that promote a productive and creative use of
time and offer a safe atmosphere to mold the leaders of the
future.
Our continued commitment is to improve the experience at
Slippery Falls. Many improvements will be readily seen, such
as new program pavilions and a new dock. Others will be
intangible but immeasurable in outcome. If you haven’t been
to Slippery Falls in the past year, you won’t want to miss the
new climbing tower and the Chickasaw Village as well. The
staff at Slippery Falls Scout Ranch is dedicated, energetic,
and trained to provide your unit with a great experience;
prompting you to return again and again.
This guide will help prepare you and your unit for a great
week at summer camp. Please read it carefully and pass it
along to your other leaders. A separate Program Guide will
be published in March with further details on merit badges
and program areas.
Be Prepared,

Randy Burghart
Randy Burghart
Director, Slippery Falls Scout Ranch

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Contents
Registration Merit Badges and Programs
Camp Fees 4 First-Year Campers 19
Program Fees 4 Merit Badge Sessions 19
Summer Camp Session Dates 4 Youth Programs 21
Registration 4 Adult Leader Training 21
Refunds 5 Older Boy Scouts 22
Online Registration Tips 5 Camperships 22
Pre-Camp Leader Orientation Mtgs 6 Venturers 22
Campsite Reservation 6 Maverick Campers 22
Arrival Time & Check In 7
Check-Out 7
Health & Safety
Youth Protection Policies 8
Health and Medical Procedures 9
Buddy System 9
Wildlife and Plant Safety 10
Alcohol, Tobacco and Illegal Drugs 11
Firearms & Ammunition 11
Fireworks 11
Fires and Liquid Fuels 11
Emergency Procedures 11
Accident and Sickness Insurance 12
Motor Vehicles and Parking 12
Preparing for Camp
Forms & Extras
Troop and Personal Camping Equipment 12
What Not to Bring to Camp 14 Honor and Merit Troop Application 23
Campers with Special Needs 14 Scoutmaster Merit Badge 24
Vehicles in Camp 14 Map to Camp 25
Campsite Inspection 14 Campsite Reservation Form 27
Camp Commissioners 15 Unit Roster 28
Uniform and Attire in Camp 15 Unit Swim Classification Record 29
Flag Ceremonies 15 Campership Application Form 30
Visitors 15 Annual Health and Medical Record 31
Correspondence 16 Routine Drug Administration Record 35
Mail for Campers 16
Wireless and Internet Connectivity 16
Leader Meetings 16
Dining Hall and Meals 16
Ranch-wide Activities &
Competitions
Twilight Activities 17
Campfires 17
Scoutmaster / SPL Shoot-off 18
Patrol Flag Competition 18
Scoutmaster Cook-off 18
Duty to God 18
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Camp Fees Registration
Last Frontier Council Scouts The goal of the registration process is to help
Early Bird: $200 campers and staff make accurate plans for
Late: $210 camp. This guide contains all of the forms and
information necessary to register for summer
Other council Scouts: camp. Most of the process is to be completed
Early Bird: $210 online at www.slipperyfalls.com. All merit
Late: $220 badge registration is completed online.

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Adult Leaders: Camp Application
Early Bird: $110 Troops should submit the summer camp
Late: $120 reservation form found on page 27 to the
Last Frontier Council Scout Center. This form
Program fees* includes leader contact information, campsite
preference and estimated number of campers.
Maverick campers: $10 Space is reserved with the inclusion of a $100
Horsemanship merit badge: $30 deposit.

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Rifle, shotgun or pistol: $10 Advance Payment
*some other merit badges require purchase of kits The advance payment, totaling $80 per
from the trading post Scout, is due March 1. Only Scouts
who have paid the advance payment will be
Summer Camp Session Dates permitted to register for merit badge sessions.
Week 1 June 3 - 9

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Merit Badges and Programs
Week 2 June 10 - 16
Registration for all programs and merit
Week 3 June 17 - 23 badge sessions will be done online.
Week 4 June 24 - 30 The Program Guide will be published and the
website will become active on April 1.
Week 5 July 1 - 7

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Week 6 July 8 - 14 Final Payment
The final balance for all Scout and
adult leader fees is due May 1, 2012
to the Last Frontier Council Scout Center.
The $100 deposit is counted toward this final
payment. Units making camp fee payment by
this date qualify for the Early Bird fee rates.

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Check-in
Please arrive at camp with all the
required forms and paperwork detailed
in the Check-In section on page 7. The camp
staff will update schedules and settle any
remaining balances at this time.

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Any Scouts paying or registering after May
1, 2011 will pay the late fee rate. The only
exceptions will be Scouts who joined a troop
in the current calendar year and were unable
to register for camp on time, and campers
who are attending a second session of camp.
The camp staff will attempt to accommodate
walk-in campers, but this is not recommended.
Many programs and sessions reach maximum
capacity and a walk-in camper’s opportunities
will be extremely limited.
Please contact the Last Frontier Council Scout summer classes, vacation schedule changes,
Center with any trouble or concerns regarding child custody issues, or family-imposed
registration. All confirmation of payments discipline.
and registrations are available on the registra- 5. Refunds or transfers will not be granted
tion web site. for those that register for camp and choose to
arrive late or depart early.
Refunds
Scouts or adults unable to attend camp due to 6. In the event a unit made payment for
an accident, illness or death in the immediate multiple participants, any refunds will be sent
family, family relocation or mandated summer to the unit leader for appropriate distribution.
school may request a refund, less a 20%
7. The $10 late fee will not be refunded once a
service fee. All refund requests are to follow
camper registers for camp after May 1.
these procedures:
Online Registration Tips
1. All refund requests must be submitted in
writing or e-mail to the Last Frontier Council, You may pay online by credit card, PayPal,
3031 NW 64th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 or send in payment to the council office by
no later than two weeks after the conclusion of mail. You must select and confirm a payment
the event. method at the end of your online registra-
tion in order for your registration to be saved.
2. To be included in the request: Name and If you do not select and confirm a payment
date of the event, name of the participant for method, all your information will be lost.
whom the refund is sought, the amount paid Please make checks payable to Last Frontier
to date, the receipt number if available, the Council. Each online payment is subject to
unit number and name and address of the unit convenience fees of $1 plus 3%.
leader.
You will receive an electronic receipt after a
3. The $100 Summer Camp campsite deposit successful registration. To edit an existing
is not refundable in the event of cancellation. registration, go to the first page of the online
The advance summer camp payment of $80.00 registration. At the bottom of the page, click
is not refundable but may be transferred on: “To edit an existing registration click
from one Scout to another within a Troop. All here.” If you need a password, click on: “If you
transfer requests must be made in writing have forgotten your User ID or Password click
at least one week prior to scheduled camp here.” You will need to enter the same e-mail
arrival. address you used to register your unit. You
will then receive an automatic e-mail with a
4. Refunds are issued due to accident, illness,
user name and password you will use to log
death in the immediate family or family relo-
on to our website and edit your registration
cation. “No Shows” will not receive a refund.
information.
Other unacceptable reasons are optional
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Pre-Camp Leader Orientation Campsites
Meetings Many, but not all, of our campsites have
We will conduct two leader orientation canvas tents on wooden platforms. The list
meetings. The first will be held on Sunday below shows only those campsites that do and
April 15 at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Worth, Texas. how many tents per campsite are provided.
The second will be held on Saturday, April Any modifications that need to be made to
28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gaylord Scout Service tents and tent platforms to conform to special
Center in Oklahoma City. It is very important needs should be turned in to the program
that units have a representative at one of office so that proper accommodations can be
these meetings and it is required to attain made. Each platform has one tent that holds
Honor Troop status. The camp staff values two people only, so if the campsite doesn’t
the input from unit leaders on the program have enough tents, troops should arrange to
and will go over any questions leaders have bring more to fulfill the total need. Cots are
regarding summer camp. not provided with the tents and platforms.

Campsite Reservation Campsites with tents provided:
Troops that were in a campsite last summer Arrow C 14 platforms
were able to reserve a spot by placing a Arrowhead 12 platforms
deposit during their week at camp. Available
campsites may be reserved on a first-come, Broken Wagon Wheel 16 platforms
first-served basis. The campsite reservation
Charlie Brown 12 platforms
is nonrefundable, but may be used toward the
total camp fee. Troops that make a reserva- Diamond E 13 platforms
tion, but for some reason do not show, forfeit
their $100 deposit. Units coming to camp this Four E 25 platforms
summer will have first pick to reserve their HJ Connected 25 platforms
campsite for the next summer. Campsite
reservations are based on a minimum of Nichols Don 12 platforms
eighteen (18) campers for a full unit campsite. Rafter B 12 platforms
If there is fewer than the minimum number
of campers required in the unit, the unit may Spade 11 platforms
be reassigned to an alternate location or may WF Connected 12 platforms
be required to share a campsite with another
unit.

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Arrival time Items to bring to camp tour &
Units should plan to arrive at camp beginning health check:
at 1:00 p.m. and no later than 3:00 p.m. on  Annual Health & Medical Records, A, B & C
Sunday. Units arriving on Monday should
arrive no later than 7:00 a.m. and are required  Routine Drug Administration Record
to contact the camp office at least a week prior
 Medications
to the arrival date to make arrangements.
This will ensure that all the logistics sur-  Swim trunks & towels (if needing a swim
rounding check-in are taken care of. If a troop check) or completed swim check form
requires a Saturday arrival, please make
arrangements through the Ranch Director. Items to bring to admin check-in:
Slippery Falls will be closed between 10:00  Unit roster of campers
a.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Units
arriving on Saturday will be responsible for  Tour plan
their own provisions until Sunday dinner.
 Merit Badge session registration
Check-In confirmation

Upon arrival at camp, one staff member  OA call-out letter and unit election report.
will serve as a Troop Guide to assist with
the check-in process. The check-in process
will not begin until all Scouts in a unit have
arrived at camp. After vehicles are parked,
the staff Troop Guide will escort the Scouts
and leaders on a camp tour and health check.
The Annual Health and Medical Record forms,
medications, Routine Drug Administration
forms and Swim Check form need to be with
this group at the health check. Swim checks,
if needed, will occur after the tour and health
checks. Any Scouts needing a swim check will
need to bring swim trunks and a towel with
them on the camp tour.
The unit leader will go to administrative
check-in at the program office instead of the Check-out
camp tour. The unit leader will submit a
roster of Scouts and leaders and BSA Tour The check-out procedure will begin on
Plan. The program office staff will review the Saturday and should be completed before
merit badge and program schedule with the 10:00 a.m. Any unit with special check-out
unit leader and address any scheduling needs. considerations should make plans through
Any outstanding balances will be settled at the Camp Commissioner. Vehicles will be
this time. allowed into camp to load personal and unit
equipment. The Commissioner and unit leader
If an out-of-council unit wishes to have can- will conduct an inventory to make sure that
didates called out for the OA, the unit leader no equipment has been damaged or misplaced
must present a letter from the home Lodge and inspect the site to ensure that it is clean.
Chief and Lodge Adviser requesting the Health forms, medications and routine drug
call-out, list the members to be called out and administration records may then be retrieved
attach a signed copy of the home lodge’s unit from the Health Lodge. Patches will be issued
election report. in the Program Office.
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Health and Safety
Youth Protection Policies for Appropriate attire.
Summer Camp Proper clothing for camp activities is required
at all times.
Youth Protection Training.
All adult leaders are required to have a Constructive discipline.
current BSA Youth Protection Training certifi- Discipline used in Scouting should be con-
cate. This training must be taken every two structive and reflect Scouting’s values.
years. Corporal punishment is never permitted.
Two-deep leadership. Hazing prohibited.
There must be a minimum of two adult Physical hazing and initiations are prohib-
leaders with each unit and/or campsite. The ited and may not be included as part of any
unit leader or anyone serving as a unit leader Scouting activity.
must be at least 21 years of age and a regis- Youth leader training and
tered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
supervision.
The second adult may be a registered Scouter
18 years of age or older, or a parent of a par- Adult leaders must monitor and guide the
ticipating youth member. leadership techniques used by youth leaders
and ensure that BSA policies are followed.
No one-on-one contact.
Appropriate sleeping quarters.
One-on-one contact between adults and youth
members is not permitted. In situations that Male and female leaders must have separate
require personal conferences, such as a Scout- sleeping facilities. Married couples may share
master’s conference, the meeting is to be the same quarters if appropriate facilities are
conducted in view of other adults and youths. available. Male and female youth partici-
pants will not share the same sleeping facility.
Respect of privacy. When staying in tents, no youth will stay
Adult leaders must respect the privacy of in the tent of an adult other than his or her
youth members in situations such as changing parent or guardian.
clothes and taking showers at camp, and
Behavior Guidelines
intrude only to the extent that health and
safety require. Adults must protect their own All members of the Boy Scouts of America are
privacy in similar situations. Many individ- expected to conduct themselves in accordance
ual shower and restroom stalls are in use at with the principles set forth in the Scout Oath
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch. and Law. Physical violence, hazing, bullying,
theft, vandalism, verbal insults, and drugs
Proper preparation for camp. and alcohol have no place in the Scouting
Activities with elements of risk should never program and may result in the revocation
be undertaken without proper preparation, of a Scout’s membership in the unit. Unit
equipment, clothing, supervision, and safety leaders are responsible for monitoring the
measures. behavior of youth members and interceding
No secret organizations. when necessary. The leadership of Slippery
Falls Scout Ranch will determine if misbe-
The Boy Scouts of America does not recognize havior warrants expelling a camper from
any secret organizations as part of its the property, and it is the unit and parent’s
program. All aspects of the Scouting program responsibility to transport the camper home.
are open to observation by parents and
leaders.

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Health and Medical Procedures Health Lodge
A current Annual Health and Medical Record, Slippery Falls Scout Ranch employs a Camp
No. 34605, with Parts A, B, and C completed Health Officer under the direction of the
within the past 12 calendar months is council physician. The Camp Health Officer
required for all staff, leaders, and campers resides in the health lodge and is available
in attendance. Health history and physical around the clock. The camp maintains an
examination is required for this form. Medical extensive first aid kit, exam room, and several
forms are shared only on a need-to-know basis beds.
and will be on file in the health lodge. Forms
may be picked up from the health lodge upon Slippery Falls Scout Ranch maintains working
departure from camp. Uncollected forms will agreements with hospitals in Tishomingo
be destroyed. and Ardmore as well as a 10-minute response
time with the local emergency medical
On arrival in camp, everyone is given a services. If a camper requires emergency
private medical screening by a physician, medical services, or needs to see a physician,
health officer, or other adult approved by the a Scout’s parent or guardian will be notified
camp physician. The Ranch Director and unit by telephone. Non-emergency transportation
leaders are informed of campers with limita- must be arranged by the parents or the unit.
tions so that the appropriate staff members
are alerted. Unit Leader First Aid
Unit leaders are encouraged to provide first
Any camper, youth or adult, who does not
aid for minor cuts, blisters, and scrapes using
submit a current and completed Annual
a unit first aid kit. Please contact the health
Health and Medical Record, No. 34605, with
lodge for anything beyond adult leader skill
Parts A, B, and C will be required to leave
and training. Camp welcomes the assistance
within 24 hours. There is no fee refund.
of qualified medical personnel with visiting
Visitors on camp less than 24 hours (such as
units!
those attending Friday evening campfire) are
not required to submit medical forms.
Prevention of Dehydration and
Medications Heat Exhaustion
All prescription drugs Please prepare Scouts to counter common
(including those needing health issues, especially dehydration and
refrigeration) are to be heat exhaustion. Symptoms of dehydration
kept in locked storage. An and heat exhaustion are more varied than
exception may be made for a just being thirsty or hot and may include
limited amount of medication nausea, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness,
to be carried by a camper, and muscle cramps. Please review pages 147
leader, parent, or staff member for life-threat- and 150 of the new Boy Scout Handbook for
ening conditions, including bee-sting or heart symptoms and first aid of dehydration and
medication, and inhalers, or for a limited heat exhaustion. Every camper should carry
amount of medication approved for use in a a water bottle with them and drink plenty of
first-aid kit. The camp will provide a locked water while at camp.
metal box for storing small amounts of medi-
cations in a unit campsite under supervision Buddy System
of a qualified adult leader. All drug dispensa- The buddy system of having two or more
tion must be documented using the Routine campers together is used in all appropriate
Drug Administration Record, one sheet for activities, such as aquatics, backpacking,
each camper. climbing/rappelling, COPE, and off-camp
activities.
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Wildlife & Plant Safety Snakes
Most animals and plants at Slippery Falls are Several species of venomous snakes can be
harmless, but there are some that demand found at Slippery Falls. Copperheads are the
precaution: most common. Water moccasins, also called
cottonmouths, are occasionally found near the
Poison Ivy water. Rattlesnakes are occasionally seen.
Be wary of vines and shrubs with three Please inform the camp staff if one of these
leaves. Virginia creeper and blackberries are snakes is seen near a campsite or program
harmless look-alikes. Do not touch or handle area. Use a flashlight at night and always
poison ivy! About 70% of people are allergic watch where you step. Anyone with a bite
to urushiol, the oil found in the sap. Wash off should immediately call for the health officer!
the urushiol with soap and water immediately
– it binds to the skin between five minutes
and four hours and then can no longer be
removed with soap and water. Be sure to
remove and wash items that may have come
into contact with the oil. Calamine lotion or
hydrocortisone may alleviate the itch. Refrain
from using creams containing anesthetics or
antihistamines, as they can actually worsen
the rash. Don’t scratch!

Ticks
Deer ticks and Lone Star ticks are common in
Scorpions, Centipedes and Spiders
the woods and brushy areas. They are easily
brushed off or killed before they bite. Ticks These nocturnal creatures sometimes crawl
can vary in size from 1/8 inch to as small as into shoes or clothing left on the ground.
the period at the end of this sentence. Tick Shake out clothing and shoes to check for
bites are painless and often these unwanted visitors. Be able to identify
undetected. Check for ticks and avoid brown recluse and black widow
twice a day, especially in spiders – their bites can be very serious.
areas where clothing is tight Anyone with a sting or bite should imme-
against the skin. Please visit diately visit the health lodge or call for the
the health lodge for proper Health Officer.
removal of embedded ticks.
Bees, Hornets and Wasps
Fire Ants Do not disturb these insects. Remember to
Do not disturb ant nests! Inspect your sitting remove a bee stinger by scraping it out with
or sleeping area for signs of ants. Inform a the side of a knife blade; do not pinch the
camp commissioner of any signs of fire ants. venom sac. Anyone with a sting or bite should
immediately visit the health lodge or call for
the health officer.

Raccoons, Skunks and Opossums
These nocturnal mammals are attracted to
food scent. Avoid having food in your tent! Do
not attempt to capture one of these animals,
as they will bite. A skunk can spray from up
to 15 feet away.
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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illegal charcoal, and ceremonial campfires. Solid-
Drugs type starters are just as effective, are easier to
store and carry, and are much safer to use for
Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances this purpose.
are absolutely prohibited. Possession or
use of illegal drugs will be reported to local Never leave a campfire, stove or lantern
law enforcement officers, as will the act of burning and unattended. The camp adheres
providing alcoholic beverages to youth. to all official burn bans.

Adult leaders should support the attitude that Emergency Procedures
young adults are better off without tobacco
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch has written plans
and may not allow the use of tobacco products
for emergency response. Further details will
at any BSA activity involving youth partici-
be shared at check-in and the first leader
pants. Camp is conducted on a smoke-free
meeting at camp. Adult leaders should always
basis, with a designated smoking area located
carry a unit roster and vehicle keys while in
away from all participants. Absolutely no
camp. In an emergency or evacuation, having
smoking is permitted in campsites, program
a roster and car keys will greatly expedite the
areas, along roads and trails, or in the forest.
process.
Firearms, Ammunition, and Medical Emergency
Archery Equipment In the event of a medical emergency, the
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch will provide all Camp Health Officer should be contacted
shooting sports equipment. Please leave all immediately. If a medical emergency is
personal guns, ammunition, bows and arrows beyond the skill and training of the Health
at home. Officer, the camp staff will contact emergency
medical services. Unit leaders should not dial
Fireworks 911!
Fireworks and pyrotechnic devices are prohib-
ited from possession or use by campers. Severe Weather
In case of severe weather, campers should
Fires and Liquid Fuels seek shelter in buildings or tents. Oklahoma
Units in camp will follow the guidelines on the has the best mesoscale weather monitoring
Unit Fireguard Chart, No. 33691, and display system in the world, and the staff constantly
the fireguard chart in the campsite. monitors for watches and warnings. At least
one adult leader in each unit should have
Knowledgeable adult supervision must be completed BSA Weather Hazards Training
provided when Scouts are involved in the and be familiar with precautions for lightning
storing, handling, and filling of stoves or and tornadoes. Slippery Falls Scout Ranch
lanterns or the lighting of chemical fuels. has a number of in-ground tornado shelters
throughout the camp. In a tornado warning,
Battery-operated lanterns and flashlights
campers should seek cover in these shelters or
should be used by Scouts in camping activi-
among nearby boulders and ravines through-
ties, particularly in and around canvas tents.
out the camp.
No flames in tents. This includes burning any
solid, liquid, gel, or gas fuel; including tents Fire
or teepees that feature or support stoves or
Uncontrolled fires should be reported to camp
fires; and any chemical-fueled equipment or
staff immediately. Do not attempt to put out
catalytic heaters.
the fire and do not call 911. The camp fire
The use of liquid fuels for starting any type of alarm system will sound. Leaders will be
fire is prohibited. This includes damp wood, briefed on fire response upon arrival at camp.
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Accident & Sickness Insurance Preparing for Camp
The Last Frontier Council has purchased
accident and sickness insurance for Scouts
and adult leaders of Last Frontier Council Troop and Personal Camping
units. Units attending camp from other Equipment
councils should verify their insurance policy
Units should prepare detailed checklists to
with their local council. This insurance is in
ensure all necessary equipment is brought to
excess of any health or accident insurance
camp. A shakedown may also be needed to
that a family may already have in place. This
ensure that unnecessary items stay at home.
coverage is primary only if no other insurance
is available. This insurance covers all autho- Scout Basic Essentials
rized camp program activities while at camp.
This insurance does not cover the co-pay- The Boy Scout Handbook lists ten outdoor
ments for a family’s primary insurance. For essentials that campers should plan to take on
questions, contact the office coordinator at the every outing. These essentials can be carried
Last Frontier Council. in a day pack and are appropriate for summer
camp.
 Pocketknife
 First-aid kit
 Extra clothing
 Rain gear
 Water bottle
Motor Vehicles, Transportation  Flashlight
 Trail food
& Parking  Matches and fire starters
Each unit is responsible for the safe transpor-  Sun protection
tation of Scouts and adult leaders to and from  Map and Compass
camp and for obtaining a local or national tour
permit. Under no circumstances are pas-
sengers to be carried in the bed of or towed
behind a pickup truck. This includes pickups
with camper tops. Trailers must never be
used for carrying passengers.
Parking is provided in two designated parking
lots for adult leaders and visitors. Troops may
use a vehicle to pull trailers to the campsite.
After the gear and trailer are at the campsite,
the vehicle must return to the designated
parking lot. Units may leave the trailer in the
campsite to store gear. Vehicles should not be
moved into camp during the week, and roads
through campsites and program areas are
restricted to authorized camp vehicles only.
Scouts or adult leaders with special mobility
needs should contact the camp staff prior
to arrival at camp for arrangements. Once
at camp, the Camp Commissioner staff will
assist with mobility needs of campers.
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Personal Summer Camp Gear Group Summer Camp Gear
Personal gear should be labeled with the Most troops bring a trailer to camp to store
camper’s name. common equipment. Below is a list of general
equipment often needed at a long-term camp.
 The Scout Basic Essentials Some troops may wish to bring other items
 Clothing to enrich their experience or to cook special
 Scout uniform shirt desserts or snacks.
 Scout uniform shorts/pants
 Scout uniform belt  Tents (if not using camp tents)
 Scout uniform socks  Dining fly or canopy (1 per patrol)
 Scout uniform hat  Nylon cord
 Scout uniform neckerchief & slide  Group first-aid kit
 Scout T-shirts
 Repair kit & tools
 Shorts
 Tarps
 Underwear
 Extra Shoes  Rope
 Socks  Patrol flags
 Swim trunks  U.S. and state flags
 Sleeping gear  Lanterns
 Cot or sleeping pad  Solid fire starter
 Sleeping bag or bed roll  Matches
 Small pillow  Water jugs
 Eating kit (only need on Wednesday dinner)
 Ice chests
 Spoon
 Hand carts
 Plate / Bowl
 Cup  Camp chairs
 Cleanup Kit  Woods tools
 Soap  Dutch oven
 Toothbrush & toothpaste  Charcoal
 Dental floss  Trash bags
 Comb  Registration paperwork (see list on page 7)
 Towel  Maps
 Personal items
 Merit badge book library
 Scout Handbook
 Merit badge books  Advancement forms & record book
 Notebook  Bulletin board material & stapler or tacks
 Pencil or pen
 Totin’ Chip & Firem’n Chit
 Watch
 Alarm clock
 Medications & eyewear
 Camera
 Money
 Small musical instrument
 Other gear for specific activities
Some merit badges and activities
require specific clothing or equipment.
Some examples are: Swimming, Life-
saving, and Horsemanship. Check your
merit badge books.
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What Not to Bring to Camp Please contact the Ranch Director by May to
make arrangements. In the event that not
Do not bring alcohol, firearms, tobacco,
enough carts are available, the camp staff
fireworks, illegal drugs, video games, fixed-
may issue a special vehicle permit to a unit for
blade knives, excessive grooming products,
the sole purpose of transporting a Scout with
highly odorous products, or excessive amounts
mobility needs. There are several wheelchair
of candy. Clothing with inappropriate
accessible showers and restrooms at camp.
language or graphics will not be permitted.
Campers may bring their own wheelchairs or
No pets of any kind, with the exception of
motorized chairs, but ATVs are not permitted.
special needs animals, are permitted in camp.
Campers are not permitted to use ATVs or CPAP Machines
utility carts.
It is recommended that CPAP users acquire
Electronic devices such as radios, tape/cd/mp3 a battery for their machine to use at camp.
players, electronic games, and cell phones are There is no power available in most campsites.
not permitted in camp program areas. Unit Camp Commissioners will be available to
leaders are responsible for setting campsite charge batteries daily.
and travel policies regarding electronic
devices. Vehicles in camp
All vehicles should park in the main parking
Any items which are in violation of BSA policy
lot just past the Ranch House upon arrival.
may be confiscated by the camp staff and
One vehicle pass per unit will be issued at
returned upon departure. The camp staff will
check-in. This will allow one vehicle at a time
work with the unit leader in all such cases.
to enter the camping area to unload or load up
Campers with Disabilities and gear. All vehicles must return to the desig-
nated parking lot. No vehicles are permitted
Special Needs in campsites.
If a Scout or adult needs some extra help
to enjoy the camp experience, please let us
know! Unit leaders should contact the Ranch
Director prior to camp regarding campers with
special needs that require assistance from
the camp staff. Most arrangements should
be made in writing so the preparation can be
accurate and complete. Slippery Falls Scout
Ranch is not able to accommodate all possible
special needs, but the staff will work diligently
to make arrangements where possible.

Dietary
The camp cook can order some special food for
vegetarians and campers with food allergies.
Please provide a specific list of food requests
two weeks prior to arrival. Campers may Campsite Inspection
have to bring some dietary supplements and Campsite cleanliness is the responsibility of
food with them. the unit and unit leadership. Camp Commis-
sioners will perform daily inspections of each
Mobility campsite for cleanliness, originality, impres-
Camp Commissioners will be able to provide siveness and organization. Campsite awards
cart transportation to Scouts with special will be given out at the Friday night closing
mobility needs between merit badge sessions. campfire.
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Camp Commissioners
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch enlists the service
of a dedicated group of volunteers who provide
general support to units at camp. Camp
Commissioners make sure that every unit
has a great camp experience and receives
any needed assistance. Commissioners will
visit campsites every morning with coffee, a
newspaper, and a friendly chat. Commission-
ers will let other staff members know if a unit
needs special equipment, campsite mainte-
nance, or program help. The Commissioners
also assist with the check-out process.

Uniform and Attire in Camp
The official Boy Scouts of America field Visitors
uniform is always appropriate dress at Visitor night at camp is Friday evening. At
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch. Every camper is this time, parents will have the opportunity
expected to wear the “Class A” field uniform to eat with their children in the dining hall
at evening meals, while performing a flag and to attend the closing campfire. Visitors
ceremony, attending chapel and during should not plan to arrive before 5:00 p.m.
campfires. The “Class B” uniform, substitut- as Scouts will be involved in camp program.
ing a Scout T-shirt for the uniform shirt, is The campfire will conclude around 9:30 p.m.
encouraged at other times. Visitors should plan to leave shortly there-
after so Scouts and leaders can get a good
Campers should wear sturdy walking or
night’s sleep. A head count of the number of
hiking shoes with socks. Lighter shoes may
visitors who will be at Friday’s dinner will
be worn in the campsite. Sandals or shoes
be needed by noon on Wednesday. The cost
without toes are unsafe and not permitted.
of visitor supper on Friday is $6.00. Visitors
Inappropriate clothing includes sleeveless may purchase meal tickets from the Program
undershirts, clothing with foul or suggestive Office. Visitors at any time other than Friday
language or graphics, and clothes with holes. should make prior arrangements with the
camp staff. There are no facilities at Slippery
Demonstrate your unit’s Scouting Spirit by Falls to allow visitors to stay overnight.
being the best-uniformed unit in camp!
All camp visitors should park in the main
Flag Ceremonies parking lot. Visitors must follow the same
The camp will assemble twice daily for guidelines as campers with parking, wearing
opening and closing flag ceremonies. Scouts appropriate clothing, and not bringing pets.
will raise and lower the flag every day after Visitors should wear sturdy shoes to walk
Sunday. At check-in, you can pick a time around camp.
for your troop to sign up as the honor guard.
Scouts and leaders are expected to attend
the evening flag ceremony in complete “Class
A” field uniform. Scouts should wear “Class
A” field uniform when performing any flag
ceremony as the honor guard.

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Correspondence Wireless and Internet
All mail and registration prior to June 1 Connectivity
should be directed to the Last Frontier There is excellent wireless voice phone
Council office in Oklahoma City. The camp coverage at Slippery Falls for Verizon,
office at Slippery Falls will be open on June 1. T-Mobile and AT&T customers. Other
Last Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America services are generally on roaming. Data
service is poor for all providers.
3031 NW 64th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Internet service at Slippery Falls is satellite-
based with limited monthly bandwidth. There
(405) 840-1114 is no capability to upload or download photos
(888) 841-1114 toll-free or videos. We will continue to allow a small
number of leaders to use the Internet at the
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch program office as bandwidth and time allows.
Please refrain from sending non-urgent
(only during camp)
e-mails addressed to campers using the camp
(580) 371-2068 e-mail address.
4500 S. Bullet Prairie Road
Leader Meetings
Tishomingo, OK 73460
A meeting for all the adult leaders and Senior
Patrol Leaders will be held after vespers on
slipperyfalls.scoutranch@scouting.org
Sunday night. Each day, an adult leader
www.slipperyfalls.com meeting will be held after breakfast. Unit
leaders will be able to ask questions, get any
Mail for Campers updates on special events going on in camp,
All outgoing mail may be placed in the and the daily newsletter will be distributed.
mailbox inside the Trading Post. Mail will
Each afternoon an SPL meeting will be held.
be taken to the Post Office in town on a daily
This will be similar to the morning leader
basis. Incoming mail will be available only to
meeting, but will cover things pertinent to the
unit leaders after 1:30 p.m. Each campsite will
SPLs. Bring a notebook!
have an assigned mailbox inside the Trading
Post. All mail sent to campers at Slippery
Dining Hall & Meals
Falls should be addressed:
Before each meal, the camp assembles at
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch the campsite markers on the parade ground.
Scout’s Name, Troop #, Campsite The camp staff facilitates the flag ceremony,
grace, provides program notes, and dismisses
4500 S. Bullet Prairie Rd.
Scouts to go eat. After the meal, we ask that
Tishomingo, OK 73460 everyone remain in the Dining Hall until they
are dismissed by the staff.
Parents are encouraged to write their Scouts
while they are at camp. Please remember that The table waiter system, relying on a few
the mail takes more time in a rural area than Scouts from each unit, is used in the Dining
in a large city or suburb. Letters mailed after Hall for setting up and cleaning up after
Wednesday probably will not arrive in time. meals. The Dining Hall
Any mail received after the troop has checked Steward will explain this
out will be returned to the sender. during the camp tour.

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Ranch-wide Activities and Competitions
Twilight Activities Cowboy Campfire
Many opportunities are available for unit The Cowboy Campfire is a gathering outside
activities in the evening hours between of the Ranch House, complete with stories,
vespers and taps. Some activities have been poetry and songs. Bring your own instru-
scheduled by camp staff and are open to all ment or cowboy poem! We’ll provide the
Scouts and leaders. Other activities may be cobbler.
done on a troop basis and can be scheduled
by the unit leader through the appropriate Friday Campfire
area director. Units may want to see the At the Friday night campfire, Scouts will
less tame areas of camp. If this is the case, provide the skits, stunts and songs. There
you may want to hike one of the Nature will be sign-ups during the week with an
Trails. audition on Friday morning for campfire
selection and placement. Not every skit
can be chosen for campfire, so practice
hard and polish up your acting and musical
skills!
Inter-troop Campfires
Each Wednesday night, the troops in camp
are paired up together for an evening of fun
and fellowship. We try to pair up troops of
similar size as well as troops from different
councils. Starting at about 5:00 p.m., the
troops are on their own program time to
schedule activities of their own choosing
such as chapel services, nature hikes,
fishing trips, or a game of horseshoes. It
The Aquatics Area will sponsor free nights
is recommended that at the very least the
of boating, blobbing and swimming. These
troops should do a campfire together to
free nights are available on Monday,
ensure that the Scouts in Communica-
Tuesday and Thursday. Scouts that do not
tions merit badge are able to fulfill their
enroll in regular aquatics sessions will have
campfire planning requirement. Dinner will
the opportunity during these times to par-
be delivered to the campsites at about 5:30
ticipate in waterfront activities. Troops may
p.m.
also sign up for a refreshing swim at the
waterfalls under their own leadership.
Scouts may participate in other twilight
activities such as mountain biking, open
shoot, climbing & rappelling, and contests
such as the swamped canoe race, troop vol-
leyball tournaments, the Scoutmaster belly
ﬂop contest, and inter-troop campfires.
Sign-ups for mountain biking are done
at camp the day of the trail ride. The
camp will provide bikes for the Scouts and
leaders participating in cycling.

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Scoutmaster / Senior Patrol
Leader Shoot-off
Each week our Scoutmasters and SPLs team
up for our team shoot extravaganza. Each
Scoutmaster/SPL team will compete together
in archery, shotgun, and .22 rifle. The total
combined score of each will determine the
winning team and the team that does the best
in each competition will be crowned as the
camp sharpshooters.

Patrol Flag Competition
On Friday each patrol around camp will be
able to enter their patrol ﬂag in a competi-
tion to see which patrol is the most creative,
most original, and most artistic. Patrols are
encouraged to make their ﬂag ahead of time
and bring it with them to camp.

Scoutmaster Cook-off
Each week the most popular competition
at Slippery Falls is the Scoutmaster Cook-
Slippery Falls Grace
off. The prize on the line is not only a
year’s bragging rights and immortalization For Food and Fun,
in the Slippery Falls Camp Cookbook, but
For Good Friends and Good Health,
also the coveted red apron.
This challenge is for the best For Sun and Rain,
dessert in camp and is open
to all adult leaders. So bring For Our Council Fires
your cooking utensils, your and the Trails to Follow,
secret ingredients, and your
best recipe! We Thank Thee O Lord.

Duty to God Amen.
Vespers is a short fellowship service held each
evening (except Wednesday) after dinner.
Vespers is held at the chapel and everyone is
encouraged to attend. Members of the staff
will conduct the first vespers, with the assis-
tance of the camp chaplain. Scouts and units
may volunteer at check-in to lead one of the
services during the week.
Scouts may also volunteer to lead grace prior
to meals. Scouts do this through their Senior
Patrol Leader.

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Merit Badges and Programs
First-Year Campers Scouts will be able to complete many merit
badges at camp. Some merit badges have
In the First-Year Camper program,
requirements that should be completed
Scouts will cover many require-
prior to camp, and some requirements
ments from Tenderfoot through
may only be completed outside of camp.
First Class ranks. They will be
Scouts must demonstrate completion of
learning the basic Scout skills
each requirement before it is approved by
or refining skills that they
a counselor. Requirement details will be
already know. Scouts will be
listed in the Program Guide.
covering requirements for knots,
lashings, woods tool use and care, Merit badges and programs are run through
swimming, lifesaving, orienteering, various Program Areas at Slippery Falls
plant and animal identification, Scout Ranch. This is to ensure qualified
fire building and first aid. Each instruction by knowledgeable counselors
Scout will need a swimsuit, towel, and a great experience by Scouts in each
personal first aid kit and their Boy area.
Scout handbook.
Aquatics
Scouts in this program will become a
This area is located on Lake Payne in the
member of a provisional patrol for the week
central part of the ranch. All aquatics merit
and will have the full attention of experi-
badge sessions are held at the waterfront.
enced staff mentors. This program is a
Scouts will enjoy a swimming dock, canoes,
great introduction to summer camp and
sailboats, row boats, motor boats, kayaks,
is highly recommended for all first-year
snorkeling, and jumping off of a tower onto
campers. This program will take either
the blob. The blob is a kind of giant, inﬂat-
an entire morning or an entire afternoon.
able trampoline that launches Scouts into
Scouts may enroll in one, two, or possibly
the lake.
three other merit badge sessions.

Merit Badge Sessions
Experiencing camp through merit
badges is the core of the summer
camp program for Boy Scouts.
Merit badge sessions are offered
by the program staff through-
out each day, mostly during six
scheduled session times. A few
merit badges have some sessions
in the early morning, such as
fishing, and in the evening, such
as astronomy. Scouts may take
field trips while working on Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation
Communications, Citizenship in the Nation, Summer camp is an outdoor setting, and there
Fire Safety and Indian Lore. Some merit is no better place to study birds, mammals,
badges and programs require Scouts to insects, reptiles and amphibians. Scouts
attend two or three sessions each day. The can also enjoy fishing on the lake and on
merit badge schedule will be listed in the Pennington Creek. We also offer Nature and
Program Guide published by April 1. Environmental Science merit badges.
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Project COPE, Climbing &
Rappelling
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch has an
indoor climbing wall, numerous
natural rock sites, and a new
51-foot tall climbing tower. Scouts
can attend the climbing merit
badge sessions or climb during
the twilight activities. Project
C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging
Outdoor Personal Experience.
Western Heritage Scouts or Venturers will experi-
ence problem-solving, teamwork, and lead-
The Oklahoma Centennial Commission ership on low ropes courses and the tower.
funded construction of a Ranch House and Scouts must be 13 years of age by January 1,
Bunk House that serves as the headquarters 2012 to participate in these programs.
for this area along with the barn. Horseman-
ship, animal science, metalworking and leath- Chickasaw Village
erworking are some of the activities Scouts Programs take place in and around the
will enjoy under the shade of the oak trees. Council House and the three Summer Houses.
The wranglers host the Cowboy Campfire each Counselors put a Chickasaw twist on the
week and teach Dutch oven cooking. Bring handicraft merit badges such as basketry,
your cowboy hat, your boots and jeans, and pottery, and textiles. Scouts can also learn
enjoy our great western tradition! about art and Indian Lore and will also visit
Outdoor Skills the Chickasaw Museum in Tishomingo.

Living outside is the specialty of the coun-
selors in this area. Campers will learn and
experience map & compass, first aid, camping,
pioneering, and woods tools in a variety of
merit badge sessions. For Scouts who
want something more extreme, wilderness
survival offers an outpost to test their wits
in the rugged wilds of camp.

Shooting Sports
Boy Scouts may choose to shoot 20-gauge
shotguns, .22 rifles, large-bore muzzle-load-
ing rifles, and bows and arrows. Venturers
may shoot pistols. The range safety officers
and instructors
will provide all
the equipment
and instruction
campers need to
earn the various
shooting sports
merit badges.

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Merit Badges

Animal Science First Aid* Reptile & Amphibian Study
Archaeology Fish & Wildlife Management Rifle (.22 caliber)
Archery Fishing Rifle (muzzle-loading)
Art Fly Fishing Robotics
Astronomy Forestry Rowing
Basketry Geology Sculpture
Bird Study Horsemanship Shotgun
Bugling Indian Lore Small Boat Sailing
Camping* Insect Study Soil & Water Conservation
Canoeing Leatherwork Space Exploration
Citizenship in the Nation* Lifesaving* Swimming*
Citizenship in the World* Mammal Study Textiles
Climbing Metalworking Veterinary Medicine
Communications* Motorboating Weather
Cooking Nature Wilderness Survival
Emergency Preparedness* Orienteering Woodcarving
Environmental Science* Photography
* Required for Eagle Scout rank
Farm Mechanics Pioneering
Fire Safety Pottery

Youth Programs Adult Leader Training
BSA Lifeguard Safe Swim Defense
Dutch Oven Cooking Safety Afloat
Eagle Trail Aquatics Supervisor Training:
Kayaking BSA Swimming & Water Rescue
Mile Swim Paddlecraft Safety & Supervision
Mountain Biking > BSA Lifeguard
Paul Bunyan Climb On Safely
Pistol Shooting " Leave No Trace Orientation
Project COPE Trek Safely
Snorkeling BSA Youth Protection
Swim Instruction American Red Cross CPR
Outpost (for older Scouts & Venturers) Scoutmaster Specific Training+
> Twilight program + Will be offered during some sessions
" Only for Venturers
Details will be published in the Program Guide by April 1.
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Older Boy Scouts Venturers
Campers in this program will begin the week Slippery Falls Scout Ranch welcomes
living in their troop campsite, but will spend Venturers at any time, but will provide a
four nights at an outpost campsite. Activi- Venturing-specific program the week of July 1
ties in this program will happen during after- – 7. During this special week, Venturers will
noons and evenings. Scouts will experience experience several programs working toward
life on the frontier including horseback riding, the Outdoor Bronze and Ranger Awards. Core
shooting sports, blacksmithing, and outpost requirements covered will include cooking,
camping. Scouts will cook their own meals land navigation, Leave No Trace and wilder-
while at the outpost and may even raid the ness survival. Venturers may choose optional
trading post! Of course there will be time elective requirements to include equestrian,
for swimming at the falls and climbing on fishing, mountaineering, COPE, shooting
the tower. Scouts in this program will have sports and watercraft. The highlight of the
a special role in flag ceremonies, the cowboy week will be two days and nights at a Wilder-
campfire, and the closing campfire. ness Survival outpost camp. Venturers should
complete the first aid core requirement prior
Scouts should bring long pants or jeans and to arrival at camp.
boots with a heel for horseback riding and
swim trunks and a towel for swimming. Maverick Campers
Scouts also need to bring a backpack and
Boy Scouts who wish to attend summer camp
sleeping bag for the short hike to the outpost
outside of a regular troop may attend Slippery
campsite. Scouts will be supplied with all
Falls Scout Ranch as a Maverick. In the old
other needed equipment for metalworking,
west, livestock without brands were known
horseback riding, climbing, and shooting.
as mavericks, and today the word means
These activities are for fun and experience
someone who is independent or nonconformist.
only and are not intended to complete specific
Maverick campers will enjoy all the benefits of
merit badge requirements. Scouts may use
camp including a tent, merit badge sessions,
their free time every morning to take up to
twilight activities, and meals in the dining
three merit badges offered through morning
hall. Also provided will be two-deep adult
sessions.
leadership with a Scoutmaster. Mavericks
Camperships attending one week of camp should follow the
same registration and payment schedule as
Camperships are available to Last Frontier other Scouts. Mavericks attending Slippery
Council Scouts camping at council camps. Falls for a second or third week are exempt
The campership application is included in from late fees. Mavericks may register for any
this guide. The deadline for application is week of camp.
April 1, although some funding may still be
available after this date. Camperships are
awarded to individual Scouts and may not be
transferred. All campership applications must
include the signatures of a parent or guardian
and the registered unit leader. The camping
committee requests that as much background
information as possible be included on the
application to make fair and helpful decisions.
Scouts awarded camperships will be notified
by mail and the discounted camp fee will be
entered into the unit’s camp registration.

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Honor and Merit Troop
Application
The Honor Troop and Merit Troop awards recognize units that participate fully in the camp
program, follow camp rules, and demonstrate the true spirit of Scouting. Please complete this
form and turn it in by Friday at NOON.
Merit Troop Honor Troop
Complete seven of the following Get these In addition qualifying for Merit Troop, a
nine requirements: boxes signed: unit must complete four of the following
seven requirements:
 The unit completes all registration Get these
materials by the proper deadlines Administration boxes signed:
including completed forms and
payments.  The unit has at least one adult leader
attend a pre-camp leaders’ meeting. Administration
 The unit has 50% of its membership in Administration (Should be the Scoutmaster; if he or she
camp. cannot attend an assistant Scoutmaster
or committee member may fill in).
 The senior patrol leader attends all SPL
meetings and the Scoutmaster attends  The unit performs a conservation or
Program Director

the leaders’ meetings while at camp. camp improvement project while at Ranger or
camp. This project must be approved Eco-Con Dir.
 The Scouts and leaders in the unit beforehand and checked upon comple-
attend evening meals and campfires in Program Director
tion by the Eco-Con Director or Camp
“Class A” uniform. Ranger.
 Provide the assigned number of table  The unit plans one unit or campsite activity.
waiters for preparation and clean-up at Dining Hall
The activity must foster a sense of Scouting Commissioner
every meal in the dining hall.
Steward
friendship between at least two units.
 Two-deep leadership - provided com-  At least one leader from the unit completes
pletely by the unit - is present in camp Commissioner
the Scoutmaster merit badge. Administration
at all times.
 The unit attends at least three vespers
 The unit maintains a ratio of at least services. Camp Chaplain
one leader for every ten Scouts. Commissioner

 Scouts provide an honor guard or lead
 The unit maintains a clean campsite grace at one flag ceremony in complete Program Director
throughout the week. Commissioner
“Class A” uniform.
 No vehicles are parked in the campsite  Every patrol enters a flag in the patrol
outside of camp arrival and departure. Commissioner
flag contest. Program Director

After you get all of the required signatures
Complete the following mandatory in the appropriate boxes please return this
requirement: form to the program office on Friday by
Noon.
 The unit members participate in activi-
ties, follow all camp rules, and have a
Troop #__________________
Ranch Director
general attitude conducive to a Scout
camp.
Council _________________
City ____________________
State___________________ [23]
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Scoutmaster Merit Badge
Application

Option One
Complete six of these ten requirements
You may repeat requirements for credit

Staff Initials*
________ Volunteer for at least 2 hours in the Trading Post.
________ Help supervise the clean-up of the Dining Hall for three meals.
________ Help set up or cook for the Leader’s Dinner on Thursday Night.
________ Row for the Mile Swim.
________ Volunteer in the Eagle Trail Area for one day.
________ Serve as an volunteer Quartermaster for one full day.
________ Drive a vehicle on a field trip.
________ Participate in one of the training programs offered during the week.
________ Serve as a Lifeguard at the Aquatics area.
________ Assist in a program area for one day.
________ Other activity approved ahead of time by the Program Director, Ranger,
or Ranch Director.

Option Two
Complete one of these requirements.

________ Serve as volunteer Quartermaster for a part of at least four days.
________ Instruct a merit badge for a full week.
________ Serve as the camp chaplain for three evening vespers.
________ Serve in the Health Lodge as a qualified assistant for four days.

*Have the appropriate Area Director of staff initial next to completed requirements.

Name_________________________________Troop #__________Council__________
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71 Miles
to OKC

To Ada

Joy

177
77
Sulphur 99
7
Davis Go 3 blocks north Pontotoc
at stop sign on 177

7 Connerville

Mill Creek

Reagan
7
Troy
35 TURN
HERE 99
1
Ravia
Tishomingo
Ardmore 1
99
199 Lake
Texoma

To
Dallas
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1 SFSR
SIGN
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2012 Campsite Reservation Form

Council: ___________________________________ Unit Type: ¡ Troop ¡ Team ¡ Crew
Unit Number:
Camp Session: ¡1 ¡2 ¡3 ¡4 ¡5 ¡6
Unit Leader Contact Information Dates: _______________________
First Name:________________________________ Last Name:________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: _______ ZIP: _________________________
Telephone 1: Type: ¡ Home ¡ Office ¡ Mobile
Telephone 2: Type: ¡ Home ¡ Office ¡ Mobile
Telephone 3: Type: ¡ Home ¡ Office ¡ Mobile
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Camping Information
Estimated number of campers: ____ Youth ____ Adults
$100 deposit is required for each campsite. Please number campsites in order of preference.
o Arrow C r o Lightning
o Arowhead r o Nichols Don r
o Broken Wagon Wheel r o Okay
o Charlie Brown r
o Rafter B r
o Diamond E r o Rocking R
o Dog Iron o Shield Lightning
o Dollar Sign o Spade r
o Four E r o Walking Seven
o H J Connected r o W F Connected r
o Lazy S r
tents & platforms provided
Special needs: o Mobility needs o Special diet o Early or late arrival o Other
Comments: ___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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Unit Roster
This Unit Roster form is provided for your convenience. You may use this
form or provide your own roster. The roster must include all youth and
adults attending camp and their telephone numbers. Please present this
form at check-in.

Council: ___________________________________ Unit Type: ¡ Troop ¡ Team ¡ Crew
Unit Number:
Campsite: _________________________________ Camp Session: ¡1 ¡2 ¡3 ¡4 ¡5 ¡6

Adult Leaders
First Name Last Name Dates in Camp Mobile Phone No. Position
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Youth
First Name Last Name Home Phone First Name Last Name Home Phone
1. 21.
2. 22.
3. 23.
4. 24.
5. 25.
6. 26.
7. 27.
8. 28.
9. 29.
10. 30.
11. 31.
12. 32.
13. 33.
14. 34.
15. 35.
16. 36.
17. 37.
18. 38.
19. 39.
20. 40.
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Unit Swim Classification Record
This is the individual’s swim classification as of this date. Any change in status after this date i.e., non-swimmer to
beginner or beginner to swimmer, would require a reclassification test by the Camp Aquatics Director.

SPECIAL NOTE: When swim tests are conducted away from camp or at the point of activity, the Aquatics Director shall
at all times reserve the authority to review or retest all participants to assure that standards have been maintained.

Unit Number _____________________ Date of Swim Test _____________________

Swim Classification
Full Name (Please Print) Y/A Non-swimmer Beginner Swimmer
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

Name of Person Conducting Test:
________________________________ ___________________________________
Print Name Signature

¡ BSA Aquatics Instructor ¡ BSA Aquatics Supervisor ¡ BSA Lifeguard
¡ Certified lifeguard, swimming instructor, or swim coach (list agency) ______________________
Unit Leader:
________________________________ ___________________________________
Print Name Signature
SWIMMER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong
manner using one or more of the following strokes: side stroke, breast stroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy
resting back stroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest
by floating.

BEGINNER’S TEST: Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, swim 25 feet on the surface, stop, turn sharply,
resume swimming as before, and return to starting place.
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Last Frontier Council Boy Scouts of America

201 Campership Application Form
Campership funds are available for youth who cannot afford to pay the total fee for camp. Requests must
be made in writing and addressed to Last Frontier Council, Camping Committee, 3031 N.W. 64th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Camperships limited to 50% of fee.
CAMP: APPLICATION DUE DATE:
Diamond H Spring Break March 1
Slippery Falls Scout Ranch April 1
Cub Scout Resident Camp @ George Thomas April 1
Diamond H 50-Miler, Canoe & High Adventure April 1
Cub Scout Day Camp May 1
Scout’s Name Unit Type & No.

Address District

City Zip

Rank in Scouting Date joined unit

Years attended camp

Amount of campership needed: $ (Limit 50% of fee)

Dates attending camp in 2011:

FAMILY INFORMATION
Parent or Guardian #1 Name
Employer Occupation
Parent or Guardian #2 Name
Employer Occupation
Financial Status:
To give the camping committee a better understanding of the family’s financial status, please provide
the following information. This information is optional and will be held in the strictest confidence.
Total monthly income $ Number of family members ________
Did the Scout sell popcorn in the last year? Yes No Total amount sold $
Did the Scout participate in any other fundraising this year? Yes No Amount earned $
Is the unit or community contributing toward the camp fee? Yes No Amount $
Previous campership awarded? Yes No
Additional Information that should be considered by the committee:

(Attach pages if necessary)

Unit Leader Approval (required) Date

Council Camping Committee Approval Date

Amount Awarded $
Annual Health and Medical Record
(Valid for 12 calendar months)

Policy on Use of the Annual Health and Medical Record
In order to provide better care for its members and to assist them in better understanding their own physical
capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have
an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider—a physician (MD or DO), nurse
practitioner, or physician assistant. Providing your medical information on this four-part form will help ensure
you meet the minimum standards for participation in various activities. Note that unit leaders must always
protect the privacy of unit participants by protecting their medical information.
Parts A and B are to be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events. This health history,
parental/guardian informed consent and hold harmless/release agreement, and talent release statement is to be
completed by the participant and parents/guardians.
Part C is the physical exam that is required for participants in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours,
for all high-adventure base participants, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding. Service
projects or work weekends may fit this description. Part C is to be completed and signed by a certified and
licensed heath-care provider—physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It is important
to note that the height/weight limits must be strictly adhered to when the event will take the unit more than
30 minutes away from an emergency vehicle–accessible roadway, or when the program requires it, such as
backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.
Part D is required to be reviewed by all participants of a high-adventure program at one of the national high-
adventure bases and shared with the examining health-care provider before completing Part C.
• Philmont Scout Ranch. Participants and guests for Philmont activities that are conducted with limited
access to the backcountry, including most Philmont Training Center conferences and family programs,
will not require completion of Part C. However, participants should review Part D to understand potential
risks inherent at 6,700 feet in elevation in a dry Southwest environment. Please review specific registration
information for the activity or event.
• Northern Tier National High Adventure Base.
• Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. The PADI medical form is also required if scuba diving
at this base.

Risk Factors
Based on the vast experience of the medical community, the BSA has identified the following risk factors that
may limit your participation in various outdoor adventures.
• Excessive body weight • Seizures • Muscular/skeletal injuries
• Heart disease • Lack of appropriate immunizations • Psychiatric/psychological and
• Hypertension (high blood pressure) • Asthma emotional difficulties
• Diabetes • Allergies/anaphylaxis
For more information on medical risk factors, visit Scouting Safely on www.scouting.org.

Prescriptions
The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that
individual’s parent or guardian. A leader, after obtaining all the necessary information, can agree to accept the
responsibility of making sure a youth takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA does not
mandate or necessarily encourage the leader to do so. Also, if state laws are more limiting, they must be followed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Philmont Scout Ranch: www.philmontscoutranch.org or 575-376-2281
• Northern Tier National High Adventure Base: www.ntier.org or 218-365-4811
• Florida National High Adventure Sea Base: www.bsaseabase.org or 305-664-5612
• National Scout Jamboree: www.bsajamboree.org
For frequently asked questions about this Annual Health and Medical Record, see Scouting Safely online at
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety.aspx. Information about the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA) may be found at http://www.hipaa.org.
Annual BSA Health and Medical Record High-adventure base participants:
Part A
Full name: _________________________________ DOB: ______________ Allergies: __________________ Emergency contact No.: ___________________
Expedition/crew No.: __________________________________________________
or staff position: _______________________________________________________
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name ___________________________________________________________________ Date of birth ________________________________ Age _____________ Male Female
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Grade completed (youth only) __________
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City _____________________________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip ____________________________ Phone No. ________________________________
Unit leader ______________________________________________________ Council name/No. ___________________________________________ Unit No. ___________________
Social Security No. (optional; may be required by medical facilities for treatment) _______________________ Religious preference ______________________________
Health/accident insurance company __________________________________________________________ Policy No. ________________________________________________________
ATTACH A PHOTOCOPY OF BOTH SIDES OF INSURANCE CARD. IF FAMILY HAS NO MEDICAL INSURANCE, STATE “NONE.”
In case of emergency, notify:
Name _________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship _____________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home phone _________________________________________ Business phone _______________________________ Cell phone ___________________________________________
Alternate contact _________________________________________________________________________ Alternate’s phone ___________________________________________________
HEALTH HISTORY
Are you now, or have you ever been treated for any of the following: Allergies or Reaction to:
Yes No Condition Explain Medication ____________________________________
Asthma Last attack: ____________ Food, Plants, or Insect Bites _________________
Diabetes Last HbA1c: ____________ _________________________________________________
Hypertension (high blood pressure) Immunizations:
Heart disease (e.g., CHF, CAD, MI) The following are recommended by the BSA.
Stroke/TIA Tetanus immunization is required and must
Lung/respiratory disease have been received within the last 10 years. If
had disease, put “D” and the year. If immunized,
Ear/sinus problems
check the box and the year received.
Muscular/skeletal condition
Yes No Date
Menstrual problems (women only)
Tetanus ________________________
Psychiatric/psychological and Pertussis _______________________
emotional difficulties
Diphtheria ______________________
Behavioral disorders (e.g., ADD,
ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism) Measles ________________________
Bleeding disorders Mumps _________________________
Fainting spells Rubella _________________________
Thyroid disease Polio ____________________________
Kidney disease Chicken pox____________________
Sickle cell disease Hepatitis A _____________________
Seizures Last seizure:____________ Hepatitis B _____________________
Sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea) Use CPAP: Yes No
Influenza _______________________
Abdominal/digestive problems
Other (i.e., HIB) ________________
Surgery
Serious injury Exemption to immunizations claimed
Other (form required).
MEDICATIONS (For more information about immunizations,
List all medications currently used. (If additional space is needed, please photocopy as well as the immunization exemption form,
this part of the health form.) Inhalers and EpiPen information must be included, even see Scouting Safely on Scouting.org.)
if they are for occasional or emergency use only.

Medication _____________________________ Medication _____________________________ Medication _____________________________
Strength ________ Frequency ____________ Strength ________ Frequency ____________ Strength ________ Frequency ____________
Approximate date started ________________ Approximate date started ________________ Approximate date started ________________
Reason for medication ___________________ Reason for medication ___________________ Reason for medication ___________________
________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

Administration of the above medications is approved by (if required by your state): ________________________ / _______________________
Parent/guardian signature and/or MD/DO, NP, or PA signature

Be sure to bring medications in sufficient quantities and the original containers. Make sure that they are NOT
expired, including inhalers and EpiPens. You SHOULD NOT STOP taking any maintenance medication.
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High-adventure base participants:
Part B Expedition/crew No.: __________________________________________________
INFORMED CONSENT AND HOLD HARMLESS/RELEASE AGREEMENT or staff position: _______________________________________________________

I understand that participation in Scouting activities involves a certain degree of risk and can be physically, mentally, and emotionally
demanding. I also understand that participation in these activities is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable
rules and standards of conduct.

In case of an emergency involving me or my child, I understand that every effort will be made to contact the individual listed as the
emergency contact person. In the event that this person cannot be reached, permission is hereby given to the medical provider
selected by the adult leader in charge to secure proper treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of
medication for me or my child. Medical providers are authorized to disclose protected health information to the adult in charge, camp
medical staff, camp management, and/or any physician or health care provider involved in providing medical care to the participant.
Protected Health Information/Confidential Health Information (PHI/CHI) under the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable
Health Information, 45 C.F.R. §§160.103, 164.501, etc. seq., as amended from time to time, includes examination findings, test results,
and treatment provided for purposes of medical evaluation of the participant, follow-up and communication with the participant’s
parents or guardian, and/or determination of the participant’s ability to continue in the program activities.

I have carefully considered the risk involved and give consent for myself and/or my child to participate in these activities. I approve
the sharing of the information on this form with BSA volunteers and professionals who need to know of medical situations that might
require special consideration for the safe conducting of Scouting activities.

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.

Without restrictions.
With special considerations or restrictions (list) ____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TALENT RELEASE AGREEMENT
I hereby assign and grant to the local council and the Boy Scouts of America the right and permission to use and publish the photographs/
film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me or my child at all Scouting activities, and I hereby
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 liability from such use and publication.
I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/
film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of the Boy Scouts of America,
and I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
Yes No
ADULTS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE YOUTH TO AND FROM EVENTS:
You must designate at least one adult. Please include a telephone number.
1. Name _________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________
2. Name _________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________
3. Name _________________________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________
Adults NOT authorized to take youth to and from events:
1. Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I understand that, if any information I/we have provided is found to be inaccurate, it may limit and/or eliminate the opportunity
for participation in any event or activity.
If I am participating at Philmont, Philmont Training Center, Northern Tier, or Florida Sea Base: I have also read and
understand the risk advisories explained in Part D, including height and weight requirements and restrictions, and understand
that the participant will not be allowed to participate in applicable high-adventure programs if those requirements are not met.
The participant has permission to engage in all high-adventure activities described, except as specifically noted by me or the
health-care provider.
Participant’s name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Participant’s signature __________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________
(if participant is under the age of 18)

This Annual Health and Medical Record is valid for 12 calendar months.

Part B Full name: ___________________________________________________________ DOB: __________________
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High-adventure base participants:
Expedition/crew No.: __________________________________________________
Part C or staff position: _______________________________________________________
TO THE EXAMINING HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER (Certified and licensed physicians [MD, DO], nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants)
You are being asked to certify that this individual has no contraindication for participation in a Scouting experience. For individuals who will be attending a
high-adventure program at one of the national high-adventure bases, please refer to Part D for additional information.
(Part D was made available to me. ❏ Yes ❏ No)

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Height (inches) ____________ Weight (pounds)______________ Maximum weight for height __________ Meets height/weight limits Yes No
Blood pressure _______________________ Pulse __________________ Percent body fat (optional) __________________
If you exceed the maximum weight for height as explained on this page and your planned high-adventure activity will take you more than 30 minutes
away from an emergency vehicle–accessible roadway, you will not be allowed to participate. At the discretion of the medical advisors of the event
and/or camp, participation of an individual exceeding the maximum weight for height may be allowed if the body fat percentage measured by the
health-care provider is determined to be 20 percent or less for a female or 15 percent or less for a male. (Philmont requires a water-displacement
test to be used for this determination.) Please call the event leader and/or camp if you have any questions. Enforcing the height/weight guidelines is
strongly encouraged for all other events.

Normal Abnormal Explain Any Range of Mobility Normal Abnormal Explain Any
Abnormalities Abnormalities
Eyes Knees (both)
Ears Ankles (both)
Nose Spine
Throat
Lungs
Neurological Other Yes No
Heart Contacts
Abdomen Dentures
Genitalia Braces
Skin Inguinal hernia Explain
Emotional Medical equipment
adjustment (i.e., CPAP, oxygen)
Tuberculosis (TB) skin test (if required by your state for BSA camp staff) Negative Positive
Allergies (to what agent, type of reaction, treatment): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Restrictions (if none, so state) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EXAMINER’S CERTIFICATION Height Recommended Allowable Maximum
I certify that I have reviewed the health history and examined this person (inches) Weight (lbs) Exception Acceptance
and find no contraindications for participation in a Scouting experience. 60 97-138 139-166 166
This participant 61 101-143 144-172 172
• Meets height/weight requirements 62 104-148 149-178 178
D
• oes not have uncontrolled heart disease, asthma, or hypertension 63 107-152 153-183 183
H
• as not had an orthopedic injury, musculoskeletal problems, or 64 111-157 158-189 189
orthopedic surgery in the last six months or possesses a letter of 65 114-162 163-195 195
clearance from their orthopedic surgeon or treating physician
66 118-167 168-201 201
• Has no uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
67 121-172 173-207 207
• Has had no seizures in the last year
68 125-178 179-214 214
• Does not have poorly controlled diabetes

• If less than 18 years of age and planning to scuba dive, does not 69 129-185 186-220 220

have diabetes, asthma, or seizures 70 132-188 189-226 226
71 136-194 195-233 233
Provider printed name _______________________________________________________
72 140-199 200-239 239

Address _________________________________________________________________________ 73 144-205 206-246 246
74 148-210 211-252 252
City, state, zip __________________________________________________________________ 75 152-216 217-260 260
76 156-222 223-267 267
Office phone ___________________________________________________________________ 77 160-228 229-274 274
78 164-234 235-281 281
Signature ________________________________________________________________________
79 & over 170-240 241-295 295

Date ______________________________________________________________________________ This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S.
Dept. of Agriculture and the Dept. of Health & Human Services.

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX
REVIEW FOR CAMP OR SPECIAL ACTIVITY
Reviewed by ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________
Further approval required ❏ Yes ❏ No Reason ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
By ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Part C Full name: ______________________________________________________________ DOB: ________________ 680-001
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Unit Number:________ Date of birth:_______________ Classification:______________

Drug Hypersensitivity:_________________________________ Weight:_____________

Prescribing Physician:____________________________________
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Medication:________________ Rx: No Yes Number:___________ S M T W R F S
Time
Dosage:_______________________ Date Filled:______________
Route: P.O . I.M. S.C. S.I. Topical Inhalation Rectal
Time: PRN Daily BID TID QID AC PC HS
Amount in bottle:_______________ Comments:_______________
______________________________________________________

Prescribing Physician:____________________________________
Medication:________________ Rx: No Yes Number:___________ Med
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Dosage:_______________________ Date Filled:______________ Time
Route: P.O . I.M. S.C. S.I. Topical Inhalation Rectal
Time: PRN Daily BID TID QID AC PC HS
Amount in bottle:_______________ Comments:_______________
______________________________________________________

Initial Signature Name Position
_______ ____________________ ____________________ __________________
_______ ____________________ ____________________ __________________
_______ ____________________ ____________________ __________________
Instructions: Record on this form all medicines brought to camp. You can list up to four
medications on each sheet. Record dispensing times and dates in the spaces provided.
P.O. = by mouth or orally I.M. = intramuscular injection S.C. = subcutaneous
PRN = as needed BID = twice daily TID = three times each day QID = four times each day AC = before meals PC = after meals HS = at bedtime

Fill out this form or attach prescription labels.
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E-MAIL LAST FRONTIER COUNCIL
slipperyfalls.scoutranch@scouting.org 3031 N.W. 64th Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
WEBSITE
405-840-1114 | 888-841-1114
www.slipperyfalls.com
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