Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Check-in time is between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Check-out time is by 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Before leaving camp, units must check-out with the Ranger or Campsite Commissioner who will inspect your area. Failure to check-out with Ranger or Campsite Commissioner will result in loss of damage deposit.
Each unit will be assigned campsites at the Monday Night Leaders Meeting. It is important to know the site to streamline check-in.
Arrival and Check-In
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Plan to arrive at Camp Geiger between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Sunday of your week in camp. Troops assigned to Strong Bull, Sky Hawk or Short Arrow proceed to the Dining Hall. All other units proceed directly to the main parking lot past the Trading Post.
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At least one leader from each troop should proceed to Camp Commissioner’s office to pay fees.
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Roster will have been completed on-line. Changes to the roster will be made at check-in and official copies printed at that time.
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With the exception of units camping near the Dining Hall, scouts under direction of the Senior Patrol Leader, should report to the East Side of the Trading Post. There they will be greeted by a member of the Camp Staff. Those going to the dining hall will be met by Camp Staff at the dining hall. The staff member will escort the troop to their campsite.
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Weather permitting, your unit may be allowed to take a fully-loaded truck to your campsite, but you must first obtain permission from the Camp Ranger. Only two vehicles will be permitted in a campsite at any one time, so please remove your vehicle as soon as it is unloaded. In the event of bad weather, units should be prepared to pack in their gear, though the staff will make every effort to help.
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You will be met at your campsite by a staff Campsite Commissioner who will assist you in a campsite inspection. Please carefully inspect the campsite for damage so it can be recorded and repaired.
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Scouts will meet with unit leaders in the campsite. They can change into swimming trunks and leave everything they do not need for check-in in the campsite.
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Once ready, the Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Host will lead the scouts on an introductory tour of Camp, while directing the check-in process as follows:
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Activities have been planned for scouts at the pool if there is a delay in getting swim checks. Scouts will be allowed to also participate after they have completed the swim check. If unit leaders want the troop to report directly to camp inform the Troop Host and he will accompany them back to the campsite.
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Leaders are also expected to report to the Health Lodge with their health forms and must go through the medical re-check procedure. Each person will be required to personally hand his physical to medical recheck.
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There will be a leaders meeting at 5:30 on Sunday evening in the Dining Hall and class sign-ups for specific activities will be held outside the Dining Hall.
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In the event of poor weather conditions, units should be prepared to pack in their gear.
For your protection and in compliance with our Camp Intrusion Policy, all paid campers (boys and leaders) will be issued an identification wrist band, which MUST be worn at all times.
Troop Check-Out Procedures
- As with all meals, all campers are expected to attend Saturday breakfast. Important announcements will be made at this meal.
- Please remember to pick up medications and physicals that belong to your Scouts immediately following breakfast from the Health Lodge.
- The Campsite Commissioner and Troop Leaders will meet in the assigned campsite.
- After gear is packed, you will tour the site with a staff Campsite Commissioner to note any damage to equipment, and to make note of any necessary repairs.
- Attend Closing Ceremony at 9:30 beside the handicraft corral.
Leaders must settle any outstanding financial accounts at Camp Headquarters. All accounts must be settled prior to the unit's departure.