complete, your binder will be collected, and you will be handed your Welcome Packet, which

includes all necessary materials that you’ll need for your week at Camp Big Horn.

we’ll return it to you with some items that are required to be on-site removed from the binder.

We recommend that you create a duplicate binder with anything you may need easy access

to during your week at camp. Please have these items in the order listed below. On your

binder, please make sure that your Unit Number and Council are written and visible on the

cover and spine.

Current copy of your Payment Allocations Report from BlackPug

Attendance Roster of all attendees from my.scouting.org with current registration

information, including any adults who may be arriving mid-week (Appendix, page 66)

(Must be submitted 30 days prior to your unit’s arrival, no exceptions)

Routine Drug Administration Record for each participant coming to camp, especially those

who have medications listed in their Annual Health and Medical Record Part B2 (Appendix,

page 78)

California Shooting Sports Parental/Legal Guardian Permission Form* (Appendix, page

79)

Pre-Camp Swim Check Form*, if your unit has Swim Checks that were completed prior to

BSA Annual Health and Medical Record for all participants (Appendix, pages 72-76)

All adults must show proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 Test

taken within 72 hours (3 days) of arrival at camp

Platforms and canvas tents with cots and mattresses

Shovel, rake, broom, hose, fire extinguisher

Bulletin board

Camp Big Horn provides standard A-Frame Canvas Tents secured on composite wood

platforms to all campers. During weeks with larger numbers of campers, units may be

provided a pop-up A-Frame Canvas Tent by Camp Big Horn, complete with a rug and cots.

Units camping in these campsites must adhere to the BSA’s Youth Protection Policies. Policies

to remember include:

Separate tenting arrangements must be provided for male and female adults as well as for

male and female youth

Youth sharing tents must be no more then two years apart in age

Do not enter other campsites or tents unless invited

Control noise, respect quiet hours, and leave other people’s personal property alone

Damage to tents and campsite equipment will be charged to the Scout troop to which the

responsible person(s) belongs

During sessions with many Scouts, it may be necessary for different troops to share the

same campsite. In cases such as these, we ask for your understanding and help in

maintaining a spirit of friendship and camaraderie in the campsite

We will consistently prepare and serve food that satisfies the nutritional needs of:

Vegetarian diets

Dairy-free diets

Camp Big Horn’s Kitchen provides some of the best food you’ll ever find at camp. Camp Big

Horn serves food “cafeteria style,” meaning that campers will receive their food from a central

Camp Big Horn is proud to have a thriving mountain biking program that allows Scouts to

earn the Cycling Merit Badge while at camp. Additionally, Camp Big Horn is home to some of

the most beautiful trails throughout the San Bernardino Mountains. Scouts and Adult Leaders

lifeguards ensuring that all Scouts complete their requirements. For more experienced

swimmers, our Lifesaving class introduces Scouts to the requirements that our lifeguards

complete to earn their certifications. Rowing, Canoeing, and Kayaking introduce Scouts to

necessary citizenship skills through a variety of classes—each of which are required for the

Eagle Rank. We are proud to offer Citizenship in Society for Scouts who are over the age of

14, and are willing to learn valuable skills in diversity, inclusion, and equity. This class is under

the direction of our Commissioner George Cannelos, and requires Scouts to complete all

required prerequisites in order to participate. Civics is also home to Citizenship in the Nation

and World, as well as Communications. Regardless of the program you’re in, you’ll leave a

better citizen in every way.

Art & Fingerprinting — Painting — Leatherwork — Sculpture — Woodcarving

Many Scouts enjoy learning learning how to complete projects—both traditional and new—

Bird Study — E | A Environmental Science — Forestry — Fishing

Fish and Wildlife Management — Sustainability

Environmental awareness while camping is an important part of the Scouting program. At

Camp Big Horn, our Nature area helps Scouts understand the importance of the resources of

our planet that give us the ability to live every day. Instruction in this field has strengthen by

the variety of macro and micro-ecosystems that exist around camp. Merit badge programs

take place in the Nature Area, but expand to encompass the valley Camp Big Horn lies in.

Scouts are encouraged to study their merit badge subjects prior to coming to camp.

Orienteering — Search & Rescue — Wilderness Survival

Scouting teaches many outdoor skills that Scouters cary with them for a lifetime. A Scout is

Camp Big Horn is proud to offer three shooting sports programs for Scouts to take part in

throughout the week. Archery is open to Scouts to complete during the week, but Scouts will

need to take advantage of Free Time shooting in order to complete their qualification. Our

.22 Caliber Rifle Shooting program and our Shotgun Shooting program provide Scouts with

the opportunity to learn gun safety. Do note that Shotgun Shooting will not be available as a

Free Time program to all Scouts, as Scouts participating in the merit badge program will need

to have additional time to complete their qualification.

Automotive Maintenance — Metalwork — Plumbing — Welding — Woodwork

Ready to get your hands dirty? The Big Horn Barn is open once again for Scouts to try their

The S.T.E.M. Center is the hear of all Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

based merit badges. Each of these merit badges can be used towards a Scout’s NOVA

Award. Scouts will have the opportunity to craft and program their own robot using Lego

Mindstorms while taking the Robotics Merit Badge. Scouts will also be able to participate in

the Astronomy Overnighter, where they will get the opportunity to spend a night under the

stars and planets.