REGULATIONS FOR USE OF LONGHORN COUNCIL CAMPS
The burn ban is OFF for Wise county and Sid Richardson Scout Ranch effective Monday, October 10, 2011. The burn ban also has been lifted for Worth Ranch effective Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Burn bans are in effect for Hills and Hollows in Denton County and Camp Braley in McLennan County. Propane stoves on a picnic table or stand and away from brush are the only approved cooking method. Stoves must be supervised at all times when lit. No wood, charcoal or open flames are allowed.
Make Reservations online using the LCRS Longhorn Council Reservation System at
www.longhorncouncil.org.
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Volunteer to Staff at Program Events
Reservations: Paper Weekend camping applications must be SUBMITTED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO CAMPING. Online Reservations must be made at least 6 days prior to camping. A weekend camp application is not a reservation until confirmation is received by the unit that space is available as requested. The adult leader in charge must sign the approved reservation acknowledging these regulations and present to the Camp Ranger or Campmaster on arrival in camp.
Camp Hours: Gates are open from 7:00am to 10:00pm Friday and Saturday and 7:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday. All units must check in & out with Camp Ranger or Campmaster.
Water: Water is available at our camps year-round (except Shuler). Water is available in winter at a central source. Water is turned off in campsites and buildings from Nov. 1 to April 1.
Leadership: Two registered adult leaders are required at all times, at least one adult leader must be Youth Protection certified and 21 years of age or older. Coed leadership is required for Coed camping. Cub Scout camping is NOT allowed unless a BALOO-trained leader is present at all times. For Webelos dens, a parent must accompany the Webelos Scout on the campout. If a parent cannot attend, arrangements must be made by the boy’s family for another youth’s parent (but not the Webelos leader) or another adult relative or friend to substitute. The leader in charge assumes responsibility of confining the group to their own campsite and preventing noise or activity that might disturb the sleep of other campers between the hours of 10:00pm and 7:00am.
Tent Platforms: Tent Platforms are for SUMMER CAMP TENTS ONLY. Due to the large amount of damage to platforms done by units moving and using tent platforms in the offseason, tent platforms may not longer be used for weekend camping. Anyone using or moving summer camp tent platforms will be sent home by the camp ranger.
Camping: The Law of the camp is “The Scout Law”. Camping may be done only on established sites assigned by the Camp Ranger or Campmaster. Respect other unit’s campsites. Fires must be built in areas provided and kept under constant supervision. Be prepared to furnish your own fire building material. Cooking with charcoal may be necessary at some locations. Check with Camping Registrar. Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available. Male and female youth will not share the same sleeping facility. When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than the tent of his or her parent or guardian.
Campers must stay on camp property at all times. Notify the Camp Ranger or Campmaster when leaving the campsite for an extended period of time. Report all substantial injuries to the Camp Ranger or Campmaster.
Vehicles: Obey the posted speed limit. Rangers Are Authorized To Remove Speeders And Off-Road Drivers From Camps. Absolutely no riding in the back of pickup trucks. BSA policy absolutely prohibits ANYONE from riding in the back of a pickup truck while engaged in Scouting activities or on BSA camp property. Camp speed limits are 25 mph on main roads and 10 mph in ALL main camp areas.
OFF-Road Driving: Do NOT drive off of camp roads without permission from the camp ranger. Anyone driving off-road at a camp without advance permission from the Camp Ranger will be removed from the camp and lose their privilege to use camps.
Parking: Unit equipment trailers may be parked in campsites. Vehicles may NOT be parked in campsites. All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking area. The Camp Ranger may permit vehicles into the campsites for unloading; once unloaded all vehicles must be returned to the parking lot immediately.
Program: Units are responsible for the success of their weekend. Each unit is expected to have planned their program in advance. Field sports (rifles, shotguns, archery, BBs) aquatics, rock climbing, and Tower programs must follow BSA and Longhorn Council policies using qualified and certified leadership. List certified people and expiration dates on application. Be prepared to show your certification cards to the camp ranger. Boating and canoeing activities must use BSA Safety Afloat guidelines. These programs require staff availability before a reservation can be confirmed: COPE, Trail Building, and Sailing.
Conservation: Units are encouraged to complete a conservation project. Protect wildflowers and wildlife. Do not cut, blaze or trim live trees. Dead trees may be cut ONLY with the permission of the Camp Ranger or Campmaster. Pioneering poles may be cut only with the specific permission of the Camp Ranger and must be turned in to the Ranger after use.
Swimming: Swimming may be done only under the BSA Safe Swim Defense Plan and with the approval of the Camp Ranger. Please list certified people and expiration dates on application. NOTE: the camp pools are available ONLY during summer camp.
Do Not Bring: Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, fireworks, dogs or pets of any kind, firearms, ammunition or archery equipment. Do not bring anyone riding in the back of a pickup truck.
Housekeeping: General Boy Scout camping rules apply. Keep campsites neat and clean. To prevent erosion damage, do not rake areas, clear underbrush, ditch tents or otherwise alter the natural terrain. Leave grounds, building(s) and equipment in good condition. Do not bury trash or garbage.
Trash: The camps do not have dumpsters available for weekend camping use. Units must pack out all trash and garbage for proper disposal. Do not put trash in latrines. Anyone dumping trash in latrines will lose their camping privileges at Longhorn Council camps.
**Rentals and Fees: Requests and fee payments for rental facilities and equipment must be made in advance on the Weekend Camping online reservation system or using the paper Weekend Camping application form.
**Building rentals: must be paid in advance.
**Equipment fees: must be paid in advance. Fees for additional persons not on the original reservation may be paid to Camp Ranger at time of use. Additional equipment may be rented only if it is available.
Damage: to any property, equipment, boats, guns, bows, buildings, etc. will be charged to the person or unit responsible.
Shotguns: Units and NRA instructors doing shotgun programs must provide their own clay pigeons and shells. Shotgun rentals are now gun rentals only. The camps will provide shotguns and throwers. Shells must be inspected by the Camp Ranger. All shells must be #9, #8, or #7.
Climbing Equipment: must be properly stored and inventoried after use. Rope logs must be filled out. Units which fail to properly inventory and store equipment or fill out climbing rope logs will lose climbing gear privileges.
**Sailboats: Small sailboats (Aquafinn and Sunfish only) are available on Saturdays at SR2 for $50 per boat. Units are also required to hire a qualified sailing instructor. Instructor Fees will be shared by all units using sailboats on the same day.