Lincoln Heritage Council Camp Use Policies

1. Units must make a reservation online prior to using the camp.

2. Each unit must report to the Campmaster or Ranger upon arrival. 

3. Units or individuals who reserve campsites or buildings and do not use them forfeit fees unless notification is given the Sam Swope Scout Center 7 days in advance.

4. Packs, troops, crews, posts must have two adult leaders 21 years of age or older in attendance.  Unit leaders have full responsibility for Scouts in all phases of their activities from the time they leave home for camp until their return home.  Those adults are responsible for ensuring Safeguarding Youth policies are being followed.

5. The Campmaster or Ranger will not interfere with the activities of the Scouts under troop leadership except in cases of violation of camp rules or un-Scout-like conduct.  He will report violations to the leader in charge, who, in turn, will see that rules are strictly observed.  However, if circumstances warrant, the Camp Ranger can expel the entire group from the camp.

6. All vehicles must park  in the parking lots after unloading.

7. Any group or unit swimming must have an adult 21 years old with Red Cross Lifeguard in charge.  A leader must have a current Safe Swim Defense in effect.  All swimming must be in the designated swimming area only.

8. Fishing is permitted provided State Fish and Game Laws are followed.  Canoes and rowboats are available for rent.  The buddy system should be used by Scouts when fishing.  Permits are required.  No fishing in the boating or swimming areas.

9. A current Safety Afloat Card must be held by a leader when using canoes and presented before checking out canoes.  Life jackets MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES while in canoes or other boats.  When a unit or group is using the boats all requirements in #7 must be met.

10. Hunting is not permitted.

11. Personal firearms are not permitted on the reservation.  Only camp-owned rifles and shotguns are available with NRA certified instructors and prior approval.

13. There shall be no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs permitted on the reservations.

14. Repairs for any damages to facilities or equipment will be paid for by the Unit.  The Unit will be charged exact repair or replacement cost.

15. Units or groups are responsible for the garbage.  .  Use bags to collect your trash and take to dumpster in the main parking lot or Maintenance Building prior to departure.

16. Your area or building must be inspected by the Campmaster or Ranger before you leave.  Please leave your area or building as clean as or cleaner than you found it.

18. Groups not chartered by Scouting America must sign a Hold-Harmless Agreement, rental agreement form, and submit a $2M certificate of insurance.

19. No pets allowed.

Check in with the campmaster at the administration building prior to going to your reserved facitlity.

Check out with the campmaster prior to leaving camp.

Reservation fees will be forfeited by any unit or individual who reserves a campsite or building and does not use it, unless cancellation notice is provided to the Sam Swope Scout Center no less than seven (7) days before the reservation date.