YMCA Camp Weaver’s Bandanas and Stars Program is designed to help you build character and skills year after year. We all need goals, both long and short term. Goals can be set and achieved each year, or over several summers. We believe that goal setting and self-reward are important parts of life and the camp experience, and will help build strong character and create memories to cherish forever.

Campers will receive their bandana on Sunday evenings after learning the Camp Weaver Code and signing their name agreeing to fulfill the code to the best of their ability. Throughout the week campers will have the opportunity to participate in this program, if they choose, as a way to develop character and skills. This program also includes guidelines for year round development. Parents may sign a campers’ book when achievements have been made. Upon returning to camp, stars may be awarded for goals set and achieved during the school year.

During Thursday night closing campfire, campers and staff wear their bandanas and skill books will be collected. Achievements will be tabulated. Before checkout on Fridays, Stars will be awarded.

Achievement Categories

Archery

Camp Crafts

Canoes & Kayaks

Challenge Course

Citizenship

Creative Arts

Horsemanship

Outdoor Living Skills

Riflery

Sports

Swimming

ARCHERY

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Know the commands

_______Know the parts of a bow and arrow

________Know the point value of each color

________Know how to keep score

________Demonstrate the proper way to remove arrows from the target

________From 10 yards score 40+ pts shooting 30 arrows

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Help other shooters keep score

________Participate in archery tournament

________Know the history of archery

________Instruct beginning archers

________Be able to string bow

________From 15 yards score 50+ points in five rounds

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INTITIALS WHITE STAR

________From 20 yards score 130+ point shooting 30 arrows

________Know how to repair arrows

________Be able to recognize types of bows

________Know the proper weight of bows for different distances and shooters

________Memorize and demonstrate NAA “9 steps to the 10 ring”

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

CAMP CRAFTS

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SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Complete 3 different projects

________Clean-up 2 times

________Assist during class

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials YELLOW STAR

________Complete a project to be displayed at Camp

________Learn about a craft from another country

________Assist counselor 2 times with set-up/explanation

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials WHITE STAR

________Create a project that shows what camp is all about

________Teach younger campers a craft project

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

CANOES AND KAYAKS

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Demonstrate proper lifejacket adjustment

________Demonstrate proper entry and exit of canoe and kayak

________Demonstrate grip styles for each paddle

________Safely paddle across Turtle Lake and back

________Demonstrate these strokes: forward, back, draw, and stern rudder

________Name parts of a boat- Bow, Stern, Keel, Thwarts, Gunwales

________Figure 8 around two obstacles

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials YELLOW STAR

________Deep water flip and right canoe

________Exit and enter canoe in deep water

________Rescue a swimmer

________Instruct beginning paddlers

________Complete a half day canoe trip off site

________Demonstrate these strokes: J stroke, forward and reverse sweep

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials WHITE STAR

________Complete a full day canoe trip off site

________Plan a race for campers and staff

________Demonstrate choreographed advanced strokes to campers

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

CHALLENGE COURSE

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS BLUE STAR

________Climb the Burhma Bridge

________Climb both Rock Walls halfway

________Climb the Two Line Bridge

________Know the proper belay commands

________Know how to put on harnesses and perform 3 finger harness test

________Participate in 2 teambuilding initiatives

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Completion of the Cat Walk (Incline Pole)

________Climb to the top of the tower on both Rock Walls

________Completion of the Multivine

________Ability to tie and know usage of these knots: Bowline on a Bite,Figure 8, and Safety Knot

________Participate in 4 teambuilding initiatives

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

WHITE STAR

________Completion of the Power Plank

________Completion of the Giant Swing

________Demonstration of proper belaying technique including 4 H’s safety check

________Demonstration of proper set up of element including; steps, rope, knots, hardware

________Facilitate an initiative for younger participants

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

CITIZENSHIP

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

_______Recite the Camp Weaver Code (3, 5, 10)

________Recite the Camp Weaver blessing

________Help-out a fellow camper

________Sing a patriotic song with a group

________Invite a friend to experience camp

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS BLUE STAR

_______Assume responsibility for 2 chores at camp

_______Lead a Flag Ceremony- discuss the emblems of the flag

________Achieve Honor Roll at school

________Take out your neighbor’s trash

________Plan a family activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Learn about discussion techniques and conflict resolution

_________Plan a family meeting to discuss an important issue

________Learn about 2 political candidates and vote at Kids Voting

________Lead a devotion

_________Volunteer with senior adults

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS WHITE STAR

_______Attend a Town Hall Meeting

________Recite the Bill of Rights

_______Coordinate campers ideas and present to the Directors

________Complete the Camp Weaver CIT program

________Volunteer at Camp Weaver in the Fall and Spring

________Continue to be a part of the Camp Weaver family

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

CREATIVE ARTS

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Actively participate in 4 activity periods

________Learn about 2 forms of creative arts

________Describe two jobs in the artistic industry

________Read from a script

________Informally perform a character role

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

YELLOW STAR

________Have a part in 2 productions

________Memorize a monologue

________Learn about the role of music in performance arts

________Create a prop to be used in a camp skit

________Write a nature poem

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

WHITE STAR

________Teach 2 techniques of creative arts to younger campers

_______Direct, Write or Star In a performance for the whole Camp

________Teach 2 songs to a group of campers

________Learn and teach a song or blessing in sign language

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

HORSEMANSHIP

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Know the names, order and function of each brush

________Be able to pick hoofs

________Know how to put on a saddle

________Lead a horse

________Perform a safety check of tack

________Correctly mount and dismount

________Steer and control a horse

________Adjust stirrups

________Name 10 parts of the horse

________Perform a sitting trot

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials YELLOW STAR

________Know how to tighten girth

________Know how to canter with good position and control

________Know the basic parts of the saddle

________Put on a bridle

________Know the 3 basic gates and order of the foot fall

________Be able to trot and walk (extended and collected)

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials WHITE STAR

________Perform all gates in 2pt position

________Complete a pattern (walk, trot, canter)

________Perform simple and/or flying lead changes

________Teach basic riding skills to beginning rider

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials BLUE STAR

________Identify poison ivy

________Identify 3 different trees by the leaves/bark

________Identify 3 different birds by sight or sound

________Handle a non-poisonous captive snake and be able to discuss the animals habitat

________Identify 2 fish and their characteristics

________Explain minimum impact camping using examples

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Describe renewable resources, listing the advantages and challenges of their use

________Build a safe fire without using paper and extinguish it correctly

________Identify 2 different turtles and their parts

________Perform 2 basic wilderness first aid procedures

________Know the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS WHITE STAR

________Complete a conservation project relating to camp

________Use a compass correctly and navigate a course on camp

________Teach others general conservation techniques

________Chose an appropriate animal to care for at camp and use it to educate campers

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

RIFLERY

SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS BLUE STAR

________Know parts of a BB Gun

________Demonstrate how to load and arm a bb gun

________Know firing commands

________Determine Dominate: _______Hand _______Eye

________Shoot 16 points on 2 NRA targets at 50 ft

________Shoot from prone position only

________Shoot 32 points on 2 NRA targets at 50 ft

STAR Recorded by:__________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Shoot from kneeling position

________Shoot 48 points on each of 2 NRA targets at 50 ft.

________Participate in a shooting tournament

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS WHITE STAR

________Shoot from all positions (not bracing) kneeling, standing, prone

________Shoot 64 points on each of 2 NRA targets at 50 ft.

________Organize a tournament for younger campers

________Teach the importance of gun safety to campers

________Assist with equipment and activity site for 1 week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

SPORTS

LEVEL SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS BLUE STAR

________Know the rules of 2 games

________Basketball- Dribble with strong/weak hand through 4 cones

________Basketball- Demonstrate box out and defensive stance

________Soccer- Ability to compete a 10 cone dribbling course

________Soccer- Show proper foot passing with both feet

________Flag Football- Catch and throw 10 yards apart

________Flag Football- Throw a spiral to a moving receiver

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS YELLOW STAR

________Basketball- shoot 7 of 10 free throws

________Basketball- Knowledge of different defenses, positions, and zones

_______Soccer- Ability to perform foot traps with both legs

________Soccer- Score goal to designated area (4 corners)

________Flag Football- Know about defensive and offensive positions

_______Flag Football- Run a pass pattern

________Teach skills learned to other campers

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INITIALS WHITE STAR

________Basketball- Dribble between leg and behind back with both hands

________Basketball- Lay up with strong/weak hand

________Soccer- Ability to head tossed balls back to the instructor

________Soccer- Juggle consistently

________Flag Football- Perform 10 referee signals

________Flag Football- Punt (or kick off a tee) 30 yards

________Coordinate Counselors vs. Campers Olympics

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

SWIMMING

LEVEL SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

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Initials RED STAR

________Actively participate in 2 activity periods

________Know the basic rules of the activity

________Name 2 pieces of equipment used in the activity

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

The following levels are part of the YMCA’s Swim Lesson Progress Program.

Initials BLUE STAR

_______Completion of the Pollywog

_______Completion of the Minnow

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

Initials YELLOW STAR

_______Completion of the Fish

_______Completion of the Flying Fish

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______

INTIALS WHITE STAR

_______Completion of the Shark

_______Completion of the Porpoise

_______Completion of lifesaving procedures

_______Serve as a Watch at the pool or lake for one week

STAR Recorded by:___________________________Date______