General Information

Dining Hall

Meals are served in the all-new air-conditioned 600-seat dining hall. We use a "scatter" system rather than a cafeteria style. Many schools today use a scatter system, so your Scouts will be familiar with the procedure. When you enter the dining hall, there will be four different menu selections at 4 locations, so depending upon your choice of what to eat, rather than staying in line, you "scatter" and choose the items you like.Menus are developed by a nutritionist and prepared by professional cooks. The menu for your week will be shared during the Sunday afternoon Dining Hall orientation, so your Scouts will know before they arrive what their choices are for each meal.

This system will speed up the dining process considerably and make for an enjoyable week at summer camp. Guest meals cost $4 (breakfast) $5 (lunch) and $6 (supper) with tickets for sale at the Camp Office upon visitor sign- in.

The kitchen staff will do everything possible to make your camp dining experience a pleasant one. You can help us by making us aware of special needs in advance. Any requests for special dietary needs should be submitted in writing not less than two weeks prior to your arrival in camp.

Camp Cleanliness

The eleventh point of the Scout Law is a Scout is Clean. Trash receptacles are available throughout the camp and should be utilized. Remind your Scouts of the Outdoor Code and that Camp Friedlander is their home away from home. They should leave camp cleaner than they find it, in order that the next Scouts attending camp will be greeted with a clean and pleasant facility.
Modem new shower facilities are available throughout Camp Friedlander with separate areas for Scouts and adults. Adult facilities are private uni-sex, bathrooms each with a shower, toilet and sink. When available, just go in and lock the door behind you, whether male or female. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available for both Scouts and adults. Each shower house serves 4-5 campsites. Campsites should share in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the facility. An assignment schedule will be shared during your Sunday night orientation.

Health and Safety

Precautions for the safety of all Scouts are paramount in the development of our programs and facilities. In the event medical needs arise while you are in camp, our Health and First Aid facilities are available with qualified personnel on duty 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have an agreement with Bethesda North Hospital, located 7 miles from Camp Friedlander on Montgomery Road to handle any emergency that exceeds the capability of our trained medical staff.

Medical History Required

It is important each camper is physically capable of taking part in the activities planned. As a precaution to ensure that the camp staff is aware of any limitations, each camper must provide medical information, including a current health history, upon arrival at camp. For all Scouts and adults who have not turned age 40, the Class 1 & 2 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34414) is required. All campers registering for High Adventure programs and adults age 40 and over must have a Class 3 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34412). Forms are located in the back of this guide and additional forms are available at the Scout Service Center.

Camp Conservation

The BSA realizes that conservation of natural resources is vital to our future. Participation in conservation projects allows Scouts a chance to develop a love and appreciation of the outdoors. Conservation projects will be available for troop participation while attending Camp Friedlander.

Vehicles in Camp

Due to our concern for the safety of your Scouts, all parking must be confined to the parking lot. Weather permitting, troop trailers will be allowed into campsites, but vehicles to pull the trailers must be returned to the parking lot within 30 minutes of arrival. During camp, only camp vehicles and delivery trucks will be permitted to enter camp.

Two-Week Campers

Scouts who choose to camp more than one week will be charged a reduced fee for each additional week. Because no scheduled activities are provided over the weekend. Scouts are requested to depart with their troop on Saturday and return on Sunday after 1:00 p.m. when they will be assigned to a provisional troop. A special two-week Award is presented to any Scout staying two or more weeks.

Provisional Scouts and Troops

Scouts who wish to attend summer camp but cannot attend with their troop during the troop's scheduled week of camp are still welcome to attend as a Provisional Scouts. Provisional Scouts will be placed into a campsite with either another troop with qualified leadership, or the camp will provide two staff members to serve as the Provisional Troop leaders.

Camp Trading Post

Camp Friedlander has an all-new camp Trading Post stocked to meet your every need while attending summer camp. You will find a large assortment of souvenirs, merit badge books, postage stamps, sundries and toiletries. Candy, soft drinks, ice cream and other snack items are also available. Handicraft supplies can be purchased at the Handicraft Center. Operating hours are daily from 9:00-11:30 a.m.; 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday and Saturday hours will be announced.

Scouting is a Uniformed Organization - Wear yours with PRIDE!

You will notice when you arrive at Camp Friedlander that our camp staff sets a good example by wearing their uniform correctly and with pride. All Scouts are expected to attend camp in the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, including official BSA shorts or long pants and headgear. The summer Class A uniform is to be worn during all evening flag ceremonies, supper and campfire programs. A "Scout appropriate" Class B uniform should be worn to morning flag ceremonies, breakfast and during the day. "Scout appropriate" means a Scout related t-shirt. Campers displaying inappropriate slogans, advertisements etc. on shirts or hats will be referred to their troop leader for corrective action. Please assist us in maintaining the 11th point of the Scout law while in camp this summer. Any camp staff member violating this policy should be reported to your Commissioner.

First Year Camper Program

The First Year Camper program is designed to give the new Boy Scout a positive first summer camp experience. It allows Scouts an opportunity to concentrate on attaining needed Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class requirements as well as their first merit badges. The First Year Camper Area is adjacent to Scoutcraft and includes a model campsite, with a heavy focus on patrol method activities.
All PYC Scouts participate in a morning schedule in the FYC area and have the afternoon open to schedule merit badges or swimming instruction. An overnight outpost experience is planned to meet Second and First Class hiking and camping requirements.

Participants should bring personal gear they would normally take on a weekend campout. This includes tent, backpack, sleeping bag, canteen or water bottle, knife, ground cloth, flashlight, etc.

Daniel Boone FYC Scouts - For boys who just joined the Boy Scouts and have not attained rank.

Simon Kenton FYC Scouts - For boys who are already Tenderfoot and have completed some of their Second and First Class Requirements.

FYC Objectives

1. Teach and improve basic Scout Skills
2. Teach the patrol method through practical application

3. Provide open afternoon to take merit badges such as Space Exploration, Mammal Study or Handicraft merit badges and Swimming instruction.

4. Provide instruction on requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class in the following skill areas: woods tools, physical fitness, first aid, ecology/conservation, knots, map and compass.

The following are requirements for a Scout to complete prior to attending summer camp. The remaining requirements can be obtained at summer camp.

Tenderfoot - 9b, 12,13
Second Class - 2a, 2d, 8, 9, 10,11,

First Class - 3,4,5,10,11, 12

Additional Notes on FYC Program

Totin'Chip and Firem'n'Chit programs will be taught and cards issued. Swimming instruction is available in the afternoon for Scouts needing to advance in Swimming classification to complete Second and First Class swimming requirements.

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Dining Hall Meals are served in the all-new air-conditioned 600-seat dining hall. We use a "scatter" system rather than a cafeteria style. Many schools today use a scatter system, so your Scouts will be familiar with the procedure. When you enter the dining hall, there will be four different menu selections at 4 locations, so depending upon your choice of what to eat, rather than staying in line, you "scatter" and choose the items you like.Menus are developed by a nutritionist and prepared by professional cooks. The menu for your week will be shared during the Sunday afternoon Dining Hall orientation, so your Scouts will know before they arrive what their choices are for each meal.
This system will speed up the dining process considerably and make for an enjoyable week at summer camp. Guest meals cost $4 (breakfast) $5 (lunch) and $6 (supper) with tickets for sale at the Camp Office upon visitor sign- in.
The kitchen staff will do everything possible to make your camp dining experience a pleasant one. You can help us by making us aware of special needs in advance. Any requests for special dietary needs should be submitted in writing not less than two weeks prior to your arrival in camp.
Camp Cleanliness The eleventh point of the Scout Law is a Scout is Clean. Trash receptacles are available throughout the camp and should be utilized. Remind your Scouts of the Outdoor Code and that Camp Friedlander is their home away from home. They should leave camp cleaner than they find it, in order that the next Scouts attending camp will be greeted with a clean and pleasant facility. Modem new shower facilities are available throughout Camp Friedlander with separate areas for Scouts and adults. Adult facilities are private uni-sex, bathrooms each with a shower, toilet and sink. When available, just go in and lock the door behind you, whether male or female. Wheelchair accessible facilities are available for both Scouts and adults. Each shower house serves 4-5 campsites. Campsites should share in the daily upkeep and cleanliness of the facility. An assignment schedule will be shared during your Sunday night orientation. Health and Safety Precautions for the safety of all Scouts are paramount in the development of our programs and facilities. In the event medical needs arise while you are in camp, our Health and First Aid facilities are available with qualified personnel on duty 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have an agreement with Bethesda North Hospital, located 7 miles from Camp Friedlander on Montgomery Road to handle any emergency that exceeds the capability of our trained medical staff. Medical History Required It is important each camper is physically capable of taking part in the activities planned. As a precaution to ensure that the camp staff is aware of any limitations, each camper must provide medical information, including a current health history, upon arrival at camp. For all Scouts and adults who have not turned age 40, the Class 1 & 2 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34414) is required. All campers registering for High Adventure programs and adults age 40 and over must have a Class 3 Personal Health and Medical Record (BSA form # 34412). Forms are located in the back of this guide and additional forms are available at the Scout Service Center. Camp Conservation The BSA realizes that conservation of natural resources is vital to our future. Participation in conservation projects allows Scouts a chance to develop a love and appreciation of the outdoors. Conservation projects will be available for troop participation while attending Camp Friedlander. Vehicles in Camp Due to our concern for the safety of your Scouts, all parking must be confined to the parking lot. Weather permitting, troop trailers will be allowed into campsites, but vehicles to pull the trailers must be returned to the parking lot within 30 minutes of arrival. During camp, only camp vehicles and delivery trucks will be permitted to enter camp. Two-Week Campers Scouts who choose to camp more than one week will be charged a reduced fee for each additional week. Because no scheduled activities are provided over the weekend. Scouts are requested to depart with their troop on Saturday and return on Sunday after 1:00 p.m. when they will be assigned to a provisional troop. A special two-week Award is presented to any Scout staying two or more weeks. Provisional Scouts and Troops Scouts who wish to attend summer camp but cannot attend with their troop during the troop's scheduled week of camp are still welcome to attend as a Provisional Scouts. Provisional Scouts will be placed into a campsite with either another troop with qualified leadership, or the camp will provide two staff members to serve as the Provisional Troop leaders. Camp Trading Post Camp Friedlander has an all-new camp Trading Post stocked to meet your every need while attending summer camp. You will find a large assortment of souvenirs, merit badge books, postage stamps, sundries and toiletries. Candy, soft drinks, ice cream and other snack items are also available. Handicraft supplies can be purchased at the Handicraft Center. Operating hours are daily from 9:00-11:30 a.m.; 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday and Saturday hours will be announced. Scouting is a Uniformed Organization - Wear yours with PRIDE! You will notice when you arrive at Camp Friedlander that our camp staff sets a good example by wearing their uniform correctly and with pride. All Scouts are expected to attend camp in the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, including official BSA shorts or long pants and headgear. The summer Class A uniform is to be worn during all evening flag ceremonies, supper and campfire programs. A "Scout appropriate" Class B uniform should be worn to morning flag ceremonies, breakfast and during the day. "Scout appropriate" means a Scout related t-shirt. Campers displaying inappropriate slogans, advertisements etc. on shirts or hats will be referred to their troop leader for corrective action. Please assist us in maintaining the 11th point of the Scout law while in camp this summer. Any camp staff member violating this policy should be reported to your Commissioner. First Year Camper Program The First Year Camper program is designed to give the new Boy Scout a positive first summer camp experience. It allows Scouts an opportunity to concentrate on attaining needed Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class requirements as well as their first merit badges. The First Year Camper Area is adjacent to Scoutcraft and includes a model campsite, with a heavy focus on patrol method activities. All PYC Scouts participate in a morning schedule in the FYC area and have the afternoon open to schedule merit badges or swimming instruction. An overnight outpost experience is planned to meet Second and First Class hiking and camping requirements. Participants should bring personal gear they would normally take on a weekend campout. This includes tent, backpack, sleeping bag, canteen or water bottle, knife, ground cloth, flashlight, etc. Daniel Boone FYC Scouts - For boys who just joined the Boy Scouts and have not attained rank. Simon Kenton FYC Scouts - For boys who are already Tenderfoot and have completed some of their Second and First Class Requirements. FYC Objectives 1. Teach and improve basic Scout Skills 2. Teach the patrol method through practical application 3. Provide open afternoon to take merit badges such as Space Exploration, Mammal Study or Handicraft merit badges and Swimming instruction. 4. Provide instruction on requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class in the following skill areas: woods tools, physical fitness, first aid, ecology/conservation, knots, map and compass. The following are requirements for a Scout to complete prior to attending summer camp. The remaining requirements can be obtained at summer camp. Tenderfoot - 9b, 12,13 Second Class - 2a, 2d, 8, 9, 10,11, First Class - 3,4,5,10,11, 12 Additional Notes on FYC Program Totin'Chip and Firem'n'Chit programs will be taught and cards issued. Swimming instruction is available in the afternoon for Scouts needing to advance in Swimming classification to complete Second and First Class swimming requirements.