Every boy deserves the opportunity to
attend Boy Scout camp. A family's financial situation should NEVER be a
reason for a Scout to miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime. The
Opportunity Fund is financed by friends and Scouters who want to give
these Scouts the chance to go to camp.
Opportunity Fund Scholarships are available
for Scouts registered in the Mt. Baker Council. Contact the service
center for more information and applications. Scouts applying for
scholarships should have participated in the council-wide popcorn sales,
and have good attendance with their Troop. Apply Early.
Refund Policy
The $100 site fee and $50 per Scout deposit
is non-refundable. A portion of the remaining fees may be refunded,
minus an assessment. Requests must be made in writing to the Mt. Baker
Council Service Center, 1715 - 100th Pl. SE, Everett, WA. 98208.
Before April 15: $100 deposit is
non-refundable.
April 15 - June 1: $50 per boy deposit is
non-refundable, $100 deposit non-refundable, all other fees
refundable.
June 1 - date that troop is scheduled to
arrive: $50 per boy deposit is non-refundable, $100 deposit
non-refundable, and a 25% assessment is also non-refundable.
After troop is scheduled to arrive at camp:
no refunds are available.
Refund checks will be issued to the unit
(not the individual boy.)
FOS Discounts
Units can reduce their cost of camp by
contributing to the Mt. Baker Council Friends of Scouting campaign at
several levels:
Silver
$50 per family in Unit ... 5% Discount.
Gold
$75 per family in Unit ... 8% discount.
Presidential $100 per family in Unit
... 10% discount.
Visitor Meals
If additional guests of your troop are to
be present at mealtime, please inform the Camp Director prior to the
meal. Visitors are to par at camp prior to each meal.
Breakfast $4
Lunch $5
Dinner $6
Scouts Leaving Camp Early
Scouts are encouraged to remain in camp for
the entire duration of the camp session. If a situation should arise
that makes it necessary for a minor Scout to leave camp property, the
Scout with his Unit Leader must check out with Camp Director or Program
Director. The Camp Director or Program Director and Unit Leader will
verify that the person taking the Scout has proper permission, the Scout
will then be released into the custody of the parent/authorized adult.
Two deep Leadership Policies of the Boy Scouts of America must always be
used when the adult picking up the Scout is not a relative. If the adult
picking the child up is not a parent, the parents must provide written
permission for the adult picking up the Scout.
Medical Information
Everyone in camp must have a current health
history with treatment authorization signed with in the last 12 months
by a parent or guardian.
Youth & Adults under age 40
Must complete BSA Class
1 and Class 2 physical, with a doctor's signature within the
last 3 years. PARENTS MUST SIGN ANNUALLY.
Adults over 40
Must complete class
3 physical, with doctor's signature annually.
Adults in camp under 72 hours.
Must complete and sign class 1
physical, no doctor's signature is required.
Upon arrival at camp, health history forms
will be screened and picked up by the camp medical personnel. All
prescription medications will also be collected at this time.
Also required on the health forms is the
name of your health and accident insurance carrier and policy
number.
The "Famous" Fire Mountain Chicken
BBQ
Each Friday evening, the friendly Fire
Mountain staff will greet you at the Skagit Shelter to put on an
outstanding outdoor feed for all Scouts, leaders, and family. This mouth
watering, succulent delight of southern cooking will make you wish there
were more Fridays in each week. Friday's Bar-B-Que is set for 6:30 PM to
accommodate for Friday traffic.
Parents and family must call
reservations into the Council Service Center at 425-388-0380 no
later then 10AM Tuesday for the Friday feast. You may leave a
recorded message after hours. Cost for a guest is $6 per adult, $4
for children 4-10.
[ In past years we
collected names and made one call to the office.]
Photo Release
As in the past years we
will be passing a form around as we collect medicals asking for a
signature giving permission for the Scout camp and others in camp to
take photos that may include your child. These photos may end up on the
Fire Mountain or Troop Web site. In addition they could also be on a
compact CD that is sold by the camp.