Rules

-All users of Council camping facilities and/or equipment are responsible for cleaning and repair or replacement of damaged items. Groups not properly settling damage/cleaning charges may not use facilities in the future.

-At least two adults must be with each group of youth. We strongly suggest a ratio of at least one adult for each eight youths. Co-educational groups must have co-educational leadership.

-All camp rules and Boy Scout camping practices must be followed. The camp ranger/caretaker is the final authority on camp rules and policy.

-There will be no refunds for cancellation unless another group rents on same weekend.

-Cub Scout Packs must have a BALOO-trained leader.

-Groups may contact the Council Service Center for a package rate when numerous facilities are requested.

-Non-Scouting groups are requested to provide a Certificate of Insurance.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

Scouting America has established the following guidelines for a safe and quality camping experience. Fundamental guiding principles for camping:

Supervision of camping activities must include qualified, registered, adult leadership.

At a minimum, one leader present is current in Hazardous Weather Training for all unit types. It is recommended that all leaders complete this training every two years. Hazardous Weather Training is available at any time online as part of the Training section of My.Scouting.org. If you’ve never visited this site before, you’ll need to click the “create account” button and then follow the instructions; have your Scouting America membership ID number handy.

At a minimum, Cub Scout Packs, Webelos dens and Arrow of Light dens / patrols who camp overnight must have a BALOO trained leader present. BALOO is recommended for all Cub Scout leaders who go camping with Cub Scouts. Please check with the Council to see where and when the next Baloo training will take event.

Local council approval is needed for unit-coordinated overnight camping activities involving other units not chartered by the same organization. Units that wish to host events involving other units that do not share the same charter partner must have approval from their council. This includes events for packs, troops, crews, and ships from the same council; neighboring councils; the same territory; or other territory.

Activities must be age- and skill-appropriate for all participants.

Youth who are not registered in the unit may not accompany parents or siblings in camping programs of Scouts BSA*, Venturing, and Sea Scouting. 

For example, siblings who are not registered in the specific troop may not attend Scouts BSA troop campouts as part of a “family camp”.  Youth who are not registered in the unit may not accompany parents or siblings in camping programs of Scouts BSA*, Venturing, and Sea Scouting.  Recruiting exception:  When recruiting youth not registered in Scouting, they may attend a unit campout if eligible for registration in the unit.  When recruiting all program policies apply including an annual health and medical record,  parental consent, age appropriate activities.

Additional program-centric requirements and limitations to camping may also exist.  These are introduced in training modules required of unit leaders and specified in other sections of the Guide to Safe Scouting . 

*See Guidelines for Arrow of Light Scouts Camping Overnight with Scouts BSA below. 

Additional Guidelines Specifically for Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping

Cub Scout camping is a family-centric program.

Cub Scout camping is limited to their council’s designated locations with appropriate facilities, this includes Maumee Scout Reservation

Cub Scout pack unit coordinated camping is limited to no more than two consecutive nights. 

Cub Scout youth may tent with a parent or guardian and siblings as outlined in Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse.

As with all Scouting activities, Lion Cub Scouts and Tiger Cub Scouts must have their adult partner present to take part in overnight camping. 

For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member in Scouting who is a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional “nonfamily member” youth. 

Webelos and Arrow of Light Camping Additional Guidelines

Effective June 1, 2024, Webelos is the designated program for 4th graders and Arrow of Light is the designated program for 5th graders.  As such, the Arrow of Light program is no longer combined with the Webelos program and the purpose of Webelos (4th grade) is no longer to prepare Cub Scouts to join Scouts BSA. The purpose of the Arrow of Light program is to prepare for Arrow of Light Scouts to join a Scouts BSA troop. 

Only Webelos Scout dens and Arrow of Light dens/patrols may conduct den coordinated overnight campouts.  Webelos Scout dens and Arrow of Light dens/ patrols coordinated overnight campouts are restricted to no more than two consecutive nights.  

Webelos den or Arrow of Light den/patrol coordinated camping is only for the youth members of those dens/patrols, their parents, and their registered adult leadership.   

Webelos den and Arrow of Light den/ patrol coordinated campout must have a BALOO trained adult leader in attendance and all of Scouting’s Youth Protection policies apply. Reminder – Cub Scout overnight camping is limited to their council’s designated locations with appropriate facilities. 

During Webelos Scout dens and Arrow of Light den/patrol camping, each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). A Webelos Scout or Arrow of Light Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a Webelos den or Arrow of Light patrol overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. 

Webelos Scouts and Webelos Scout dens may not participate at a Scouts BSA troop unit campout or at a Scouts BSA “camporee” or other events designed for Scouts BSA during the day and/or overnight, even as visitors.  

* Guidelines for Arrow of Light Scouts Camping Overnight with Scouts BSA 

Arrow of Light Scouts can participate and camp at a unit coordinated campout with a Scouts BSA troop they are eligible to join. They must attend as an Arrow of Light den/patrol under the supervision of two deep leadership from their Arrow of Light den/patrol or pack.  All Cub Scout camping requirements still apply, including the Arrow of Light den/patrol must have a BALOO trained adult leader in attendance and all of Scouting’s Youth Protection policies apply.  

Arrow of Light Scouts may participate at a Scouts BSA “camporee” (council coordinated, short-term camp, see NCAP SA-001) during the day and/or overnight in one of two ways:  

With their Arrow of Light Den/Patrol. Arrow of Light Scouts can attend as an Arrow of Light den/patrol under the supervision of two deep leadership from their Arrow of Light den/patrol or pack. The Arrow of Light Scout’s parent or legal guardian(s) may attend with the Arrow of Light den/patrol and their child, either alongside the two-deep leadership or as part of it if they are registered with the pack. Or 

As an Individual Scout. Arrow of Light Scouts can attend with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the local council coordinates two deep leadership per NCAP Standard HS-502.  

• ALL participants must have a current Annual Health and Medical Record, Part A and B completed for all events including camping, Part C is recommended.
• Fires are allowed in fire pans only – NO ground fires
• Do not leave fires burning unattended
• Make sure fires are completely out and douse with water before dumping ashes. Cold wet ashes can be spread in a safe area next to the campsite or disposed of in dumpster
• Redistribute any gathered firewood, do not leave in campsite

• Cleanup all trash in campsite and surrounding areas and remove trash from garbage cans and place in dumpster near dining hall
• Place picnic tables back on gravel pads and lean fire pans against seats
   

ALL BOATING AND SWIMMING MUST BE PRE-APPROVED BY THE RANGER

• Any unit planning to use the waterfront  MUST HAVE CERTIFIED ADULT LEADERSHIP and be trained in the Safe Swim Defense Plan. Leaders-in-charge must obtain direct permission to use the waterfront from the Camp Ranger prior to coming to camp. Swimming will be limited to warm weather, normally after mid May and before October 1st. One certified Life Guard (Red Cross or BSA) for every 10 swimmers must be 'on duty' during swimming events. NO swimming after dark. Other Boy Scout of America regulations must be followed. Life Jackets must be worn in boats and canoes. Use of boats and canoes will be limited at the discretion of the ranger.
   
• Adult Supervision REQUIRED at waterfront for all activities including fishing

• No fishing in swimming area or off docks – area in front of retaining wall and marked off with blue rope
   
• Stay off boats and other items stored at waterfront
   
• Vehicles are not allowed to park in campsites overnight. Trailers can be parked in campsites if approved by Ranger but tow vehicle must be parked in the parking lot.
   
• No pets allowed in camp
   
• No Smoking in camp
   
• No alcohol, firearms or fireworks permitted on property

Questions can be addressed with the General Manager, Ed Laehle. He can be reached via email at elaehle@scouting.org or by phone at (812) 995-3272.

Units should observe the Welcome sign that is posted across from the mail box near the Rangers house. It will direct you to either check in with an on duty Campmaster or the Ranger. Units that arrive past 7 pm may go directly to their reserved space.

Units may take trailer and tow vehicle to campsite, ALL OTHER VEHICLES NEED TO REMAIN PARKED IN PARKING LOT. 

Areas need to be policed and all trash picked up and disposed of. Any trash that was placed into garbage cans also needs to be disposed of, this includes latrines and facilities. A dumpsters is available near the dining hall, use the brown dumpster nearest the dining hall for trash. 

Fire pans need to be emptied, cold ash can be placed in a tree line near campsite. Fire pans should be placed leaning on picnic tables (1 fire pan for every table). Any brush or left over firewood needs to be placed neatly in tree line, do not leave in the middle of the campsite.

Units do not need to check out in person unless there were any issues. Campsites and facilities will be inspected same or next day by the Ranger, any problems will be addressed with the main contact on the reservation.

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