CAPITOL AREA COUNCIL                                                                BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
 
Lost Pines Scout Reservation
 
CANOE RESERVATION POLICY
 
 
FEES
$20 in Council $30 out of Council/ canoe for use off site (off LPSR) per weekend. Trailer, PDF’s & Paddles are provided at no additional cost with each off site canoe rental. Maximum of 8 canoes per trailer.
 
$0/canoe for use on Lost Pines Scout Reservation (LPSR) by reserving online with council.
 
COUNCIL CANOE PROGRAM 
Off-Site: The Capitol Area Council has 3 canoe trailers that can transport 8 canoes each and are available to registered Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Scout Teams, Venture Crews and Explorer Posts. Canoes, equipment and trailers may be obtained by paying a small maintenance fee in advance. The maintenance fee is charged only on canoes and trailers checked out for use outside the LPSR camp. Units must submit copies of "Safe Swim Defense & Safety Afloat" certification to the Campmaster or camp ranger to pick up the off-site canoes and trailer.
 
The canoes, trailers and all other equipment are located in the central maintenance yard at LPSR. It is the responsibility of units reserving canoes and trailers to provide their own approved transportation, trailer hookups and insurance. You will need a 2" ball hitch and a four (4) prong tail light plug (similar to one-way rental trailers).
 
Because of extensive use by Council units and limited numbers of canoes and equipment, use of the canoes and equipment will be limited to in-Council units. Out-of-Council units may make use of the canoes available at Lost Pines by camping there.
 

 
 
RESERVATIONS
Canoes and equipment can be reserved by units on a first come, first served basis by making reservation on the council online reservation and payment system. No reservation can exceed six (6) days.
 
Unit must file a TOUR PLAN and upload a FLOAT PLAN to MyScouting.org and comply with all BSA Policies in order to use Capitol Area Council, BSA canoes.
 
NOTICE!!!
The canoe expedition leader must qualify in knowledge and skills for "Safe Swim Defense" and "Safety Afloat." An agreement must be signed to this effect. All participants must be trained by the leader in the proper use of these skills.
 
LOST, DESTROYED OR DAMAGED CANOES OR EQUIPMENT
The unit is fully responsible for lost, destroyed or damaged canoes or equipment and agrees to pay the replacement cost if lost or destroyed and agrees to pay for the repair of repairable items. Large damages will be adjusted and settled in a meeting between the unit leader and the Council Director of Support Services.
 
TOLL ROADS
Trailers  MUST NOT be pulled on Toll Roads. The unit will be responsible for paying $25 fee to CAC-BSA for processing and payment of fees/fines incurred for unit’s use of council trailer on toll roads.                                               
As of 9/17/14

Campsite Policy and Rules

• Please check https://www.bsacac.org/activities/coronavirus/camp-reopening/ for currently Unit Camp Guidelines and Requirements. 

• All units must satisfy BSA two deep leadership standards

• All program area fees must be paid in advance to the Capitol Area Council office

  • Capitol Area Council Scouting units must pay $3 per person for use fee.

  • Out of council Scouting units must pay $5 per person for use fee.

  • A roster of all participants (unit or event) is required as part of the check-in procedure with the ranger. These must be sorted by registered youth, registered adult and guest.

  • Bring a completed BSA Medical Form (parts A&B) for every participating Scout and adult'

• Please camp in the campsite reserved.

• Hammocks are prohibited.

• Bathroom facilities with toilets are available.

• Please check with the Ranger on Duty and the County Fire Ban website for information about if campfires are permitted that weekend, to sign the Campfire Safety Agreement Form and to locate your fire ring. 

  • Be careful if the wind is high! We don't want to set the county on fire!

  • Please do not move it or do campfire elsewhere, and please make sure it is cold to the touch when finished.

• Clean your campsite and take all trash with you when you leave the camp.

• Please behave according to the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code. 

• Parking for all is in the parking lot. No cars should be past this point.

  • Even though we are at a Scout camp please secure and lock your vehicle and securely stow all belongings.

  • For ADA parking or special needs please see the Camp Ranger.

• All vehicles driven on this property must be with a state licensed driver.

  • No tractors, mowers, Mules, Gators, Rhinos, 4-wheelers or other such ATV’s are approved for this property. If you wish to use these type vehicles please see the Ranger in advance of your event.

  • Any ATV type vehicle or machinery must have a licensed driver 18 years of age or older, who has the proper ROHVA driver training.

• All units must follow all Capitol Area Council and National BSA policies

• If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the ranger on duty. 

• Council refund policy will be in effect for all fees paid and owed

   

Check-In Procedures

When you get to camp for your campout, your unit leaders must check in with the Campmaster or Ranger. You will find them at the Ranger office at Lost Pines Scout Reservation, or at the lodge at Camp Tom Wooten.

A roster of all participants (unit or event) is required as part of the check-in procedure with the ranger. These must be sorted by registered youth, registered adult and guest. Also bring a completed BSA Medical Form (parts A&B) for every participating Scout and adult.

If you reserved a program area like a shooting sports range or equipment like canoes, you will access that equipment or area with help from the Ranger. Please have hard copies of all of your necessary certifications (RSO, Rifle Instructor, Safety Afloat, etc). You will NOT be allowed to use the ranges/waterfront equipment if you can’t provide proof of necessary certifications.

Check-Out Procedures 

Before you leave, check out with the ranger or campmaster on duty. They will inspect your campsite/bathhouse/other usage areas for cleanliness before releasing you to leave.   

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