Equipment / Facilities
Information found in Tomahawk 2013 Leader Manual.pdf
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT ALL TROOP CAMPSITES:
Picnic tables
Dining tarps
Bulletin Board
Drinking water from well
Latrine
Fire Grates
Metal Bear Box for storage of non-perishable food items and smellables (Not Mouse Proof)
Equipment available for troops at no charge:
2-person wall tents (9'6" x 7'6")
Canvas Cots
Cooking equipment including: patrol box, chef's kit, and dishwashing and rinsing buckets
Many items of program equipment are available for checkout free-of-charge:
NOTE: Troop supplied tents MUST meet the minimum standard of 30 square feet of floor space per camper, 7x9 tent would suit 2 people. Personal tents MUST NO FLAMES IN TENTS directly on the tent or with a sign permanently attached to the tent to meet National Standards. This in-cludes screen tents.
COOLERS AND ICE: Troops that will be storing food in camp should plan to bring coolers that can be kept secure in their campsite, vehicle or bear box. A limited amount of ice is available for purchase from the Trading Post. Sioux troops utilizing camp food service will be provided 1 bag of ice free per troop per day. This is to store the provided condiments of milk, butter, peanut butter & jelly. Additional bags are available for sale.
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT THE TROOP PROVIDES:
Troop first aid kit
U.S. Flag
Props for campfire skits
Ball of binder twine
Troop flag
Axes & saws
Lantern
Patrol flags
Lockable box for prescribed medications
SUGGESTED SPECIAL NEEDS OF CAMP SCOUTMASTERS:
Alarm Clock
Radio for weather reports
Advancement records
Scout Handbook
Bicycle + Helmet
& cell phone number and vacation address and phone number if they will be away from home during the camp period.
PHONE SERVICE: Scout leaders can make necessary calls at the central administration building or the Welcome Center. Please be prepared to place long distance calls using a calling card. Incoming phone messages will be forwarded by memos at mealtime and by camp radio to Navajo, Sioux, Chip-pewa, and White Pine Camps. Messages will be delivered in a timely manner. There are some areas of camp that do get cellular phone service. Camp Phone* (715) 354-3841 Camp Fax*(715) 354-3497 *Answered June 1 - August 31 Camping Department (651) 254-9158
SHOWER FACILITIES are located in all camps. Facilities are separated for Scouts, adult male leaders, adult female leaders, and camp staff.
LAUNDRY SERVICE is available in nearby towns for unit leaders needing to wash clothes. Toma-hawk does not maintain washing machines for troop or visitor use.
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE AT ALL TROOP CAMPSITES:
Picnic tables
Dining tarps
Bulletin Board
Drinking water from well
Latrine
Fire Grates
Metal Bear Box for storage of non-perishable food items and smellables (Not Mouse Proof)
Equipment available for troops at no charge:
2-person wall tents (9'6" x 7'6")
Canvas Cots
Cooking equipment including: patrol box, chef's kit, and dishwashing and rinsing buckets
Many items of program equipment are available for checkout free-of-charge:
- From Scoutcraft - Map & compass gear, saws, axes, shovels, rakes, & wheel barrows
- From Aquatics - Fishing rods, tackle boxes, & volleyballs
- From Commissioners - Cooking equipment, & campsite equipment.
NOTE: Troop supplied tents MUST meet the minimum standard of 30 square feet of floor space per camper, 7x9 tent would suit 2 people. Personal tents MUST NO FLAMES IN TENTS directly on the tent or with a sign permanently attached to the tent to meet National Standards. This in-cludes screen tents.
COOLERS AND ICE: Troops that will be storing food in camp should plan to bring coolers that can be kept secure in their campsite, vehicle or bear box. A limited amount of ice is available for purchase from the Trading Post. Sioux troops utilizing camp food service will be provided 1 bag of ice free per troop per day. This is to store the provided condiments of milk, butter, peanut butter & jelly. Additional bags are available for sale.
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT THE TROOP PROVIDES:
Troop first aid kit
U.S. Flag
Props for campfire skits
Ball of binder twine
Troop flag
Axes & saws
Lantern
Patrol flags
Lockable box for prescribed medications
SUGGESTED SPECIAL NEEDS OF CAMP SCOUTMASTERS:
Alarm Clock
Radio for weather reports
Advancement records
Scout Handbook
Bicycle + Helmet
& cell phone number and vacation address and phone number if they will be away from home during the camp period.
PHONE SERVICE: Scout leaders can make necessary calls at the central administration building or the Welcome Center. Please be prepared to place long distance calls using a calling card. Incoming phone messages will be forwarded by memos at mealtime and by camp radio to Navajo, Sioux, Chip-pewa, and White Pine Camps. Messages will be delivered in a timely manner. There are some areas of camp that do get cellular phone service. Camp Phone* (715) 354-3841 Camp Fax*(715) 354-3497 *Answered June 1 - August 31 Camping Department (651) 254-9158
SHOWER FACILITIES are located in all camps. Facilities are separated for Scouts, adult male leaders, adult female leaders, and camp staff.
LAUNDRY SERVICE is available in nearby towns for unit leaders needing to wash clothes. Toma-hawk does not maintain washing machines for troop or visitor use.
