Fun with Family | October 7-8, 2023 | Welcome to Fun with Family! We are looking forward to a great weekend at Bovay Scout Ranch.
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| | • Copy of the BSA Health and Medical Record (for all Scouting events) for every participant*
• tent with tarp/ground cloth for under tent
• sleeping bag and cot or sleeping mattress and pillow |
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• water bottle for each participant (water will be provided at each station to refill water bottles)
• insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm
• flashlight with fresh batteries
• appropriate clothing for weather, rain gear, jacket
• closed-toed shoes^ (tennis shoes)
• toiletries and personal medication |
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| Optional: camp chair, camera, Scout uniform, backpack/daypack, battery-operated lantern, wet wipes, hat, snacks (do not leave food in tent), glow sticks (good for seeing kids at night and playibng games), super hero costume or t-shirt (to wear during dinner), football or soccer ball (to play in campsites during free time), fishing pole/gear, wagon to haul gear to tent, stroller/wagon to push siblings to program areas, charged portable phone charger
Do Not Bring: alcohol, valuables, electronics, pets, hammocks
Note: In Cub Scouting, parents and guardians may share a tent with their family. |
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| Arrival | • Check-in: 12:45 - 1:45 pm.
• Upon arrival to camp, each car will receive a parking permit at the Check-in Building at the entrance of camp. |
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| • Proceed to Camp Headquarters to check in to receive your campsite number. One adult member from your family check needs to check in at HQ immediately upon arrival.
• Campers coming in after the check-in period should proceed directly to Camp Headquarters |
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| Parking and Driving | • Speed limits are 20 mph on main roads and 5 mph on campsite roads.
• Do not drive or park on the grass.
• If there is no parking available at your campsite, park in the HQ parking lot.
• This is a pedestrian camp. No vehicles are allowed to move during camp time.
• Handicap plaques allow you to park in designated spaces, but they do not authorize you to drive in camp. If you have special needs, please see the Health Services Officer for a special permit. |
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| Camp Rules | • No pets, skates, skateboards, scooters, or RVs.
• Closed shoes are required at all times.
• Electrical outlets in the pavilions are for CPAP support only. No power strips or other appliances.
• Rain gear is always a good idea.
• All children must be under parental supervision at all times |
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| Dining Hall Procedures | • Gray trash bins are for dry trash. Any drink/ice/liquid should be disposed of in the orange buckets.
• After eating, wipe down your tables with the provided cleaning solution and sweep/mop under tables before leaving the dining hall. |
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| | Day & Time
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| Saturday, 12:45-1:45 pm
| Arrival, check-in, campsite set up
| Saturday, 2:30 pm
| Program activities
| Saturday, 7:00 pm
| Dinner at the dining hall
| Saturday, 8:30 pm
| Campfire program at Little Lake Arena
| Sunday, 7:00 am
| Breakfast at dining hall, flag ceremony
| Sunday, 7:45 am
| Flag ceremony | Sunday, 8:00-9:00 am
| Campsite pack up, check out at HQ (pick up patches) |
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| Check-Out | • 8:00 - 9:00 am: pack up and check out.
• Please have one adult from your family check out and pick up patches at HQ.
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| | Bovay Scout Ranch is a council camp. The 1,498 acres are a natural paradise for plants and wildlife with rolling hills, lakes, campsites surrounded by native Huisache and Bois-d'arc trees and spectacular sunsets.The camp is located about six miles south of Navasota (one mile south of TX-6 BUS N and Tx-6 N Split) on the east side of TX-6 on County Road 317 (3450 County Road 317, Navasota, TX 77868). | | Bovay Scout Ranch |
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| Campsites are nestled throughout the camp. Campsites have unique and stunning views of prairies, lakes and woods, breathtaking sunsets, and glorious sunrises. Campers provide their own tents. Campsites are equipped with a water spigot with potable drinking water, a covered pavilion with lights and one power plug, picnic tables, flag pole, and a campfire ring. Campers can park in the parking lot next to the campsite. |
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| There is currently a burn ban in the county, so no fires. |
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Shower Houses | Shower houses are located between campsites. Individual stalls are ADA-compliant and have a toilet, shower, and sink. The shower houses are shared by campers in two or three campsites. |
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| | The BSA's Commitment to Safety is ongoing and we want you to know that the safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees cannot be compromised. The Boy Scouts of America puts the utmost importance on the safe and healthy environments for its youth membership. The Sam Houston Area Council takes great strides to ensure the safety of its youth as well as the adult volunteer leadership that interacts with them. BSA Guide to Safe Scouting policies must be followed. All participants must follow youth protection guidelines at all Scouting events. |
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| Highlights include:
• Two-deep leadership on all outings is required. • One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is prohibited. • The buddy system should be used at all times. • Discipline must be constructive. |
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| Health and safety must be integrated into everything we do, to the point that no injuries are acceptable beyond those that are readily treatable by Scout-rendered first aid. As an aid in the continuing effort to protect participants in Scout activities, the BSA National Health and Safety Committee and the Council Services Division of the BSA National Council has developed the SAFE Checklist of BSA safety procedures for physical activity. These points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities.
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| *About Medical Forms: The BSA requires all participants to have an Annual Health and Medical Record at every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. |
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| Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals with critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have the form with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.
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| ^Closed-toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Lots of Scouting activities include active games; shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended. We require closed-toed shoes at our council camps for the safety of all campers. |
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| Dora Moreland Assistant Camping & Outdoors Program Committee Chair 832-639-2281
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