International Scouting: Inviting Internationals to Your Council Camp
Explore the essential requirements and steps for inviting internationals to your council camp, including organizing the structure, planning activities, following international department recommendations, verifying applications, and considering home hosting options. Engage in a global scouting experience and create lasting relationships with scouts and leaders from around the world.
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International Scouting BSA Inviting Internationals to Your Council Camp BSA International Representative Conference October 2019 Bruce McCrea Chuck Thibodeau Michigan Crossroads Council
Essential Requirements Commitments Camp Contacts 2
Steps to follow for Inviting Internationals to Camp Structure and Organization of your camp? o Number and Size of contingents o Age Range o BSA YPT while traveling o How often will you run this event? Recruit local council units or Individuals? Recruit out of council units or not? Paid resident / summer camp staff or an all volunteer staff? 3
Steps to follow for Inviting Internationals to Camp Plan to make international Scouting an important part of your event program o Unique opening / closing ceremonies o Global Scouting activity o Shared meals with meals prepared by the internationals o International night (skits, songs etc.) o International Festival Day 4
Steps to follow for Inviting Internationals to Camp Follow International Dept. Recommendations o Link to National Recommendations Develop Budget Develop marketing plan and invites o Create invitations o Develop web site for registrations Send Invites to Apply o Contingent Leads o IST 5
Steps to follow for Inviting Internationals to Camp BSA International Dept. Verify Applications Support applications for U.S. visas for contingents and IST where required Confirm all participants are covered by adequate health and accident insurance and have any required immunizations Confirm council has appropriate liability insurance 6
Hosting International Scouts and Leaders in private homes Home Hosting - We want to encourage International Scouting relationships; however, it is important to note that home hosting is not an official Scouting event. Therefore, homeowners that still choose to host Scouts/Leaders are liable for any incidents that occur in their home and will not be covered by BSA insurance. 7
MIC 2022 Proposed Alternative to Home Hosting Go to our web site http://micamporee.org/ Link on the left to "MIC2022 Planning" Scroll down to links: o PROPOSED CHANGE IN THE MIC EXPERIENCE o MIC 2016 Participant Handbook - 10/19 revision o MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL CAMPOREE SAFE SCOUTING POLICIES - 9/19 revision o MIC 2022 POLICIES & RULES 8
