All scout leaders bringing their packs to summer camp should go over with the pack, both before camp and then again at camp, the importance of taking care of all the equipment they use at camp. Any group or unit using council equipment or property is responsible for the care of such equipment or property. Each pack will be responsible to have an adult check the condition of the equipment with the designated camp person upon arrival at the campsite and before departure at week’s end. Any damage occurred during the week should be reported to the camp office immediately. Each group or unit is responsible for the cost of repair or replacement should the equipment or property be damaged while it is in its care. Such cost being subject to the type and extent of damage as set forth and published by the camping committee. The scope of the damage will be decided by the Camp Director and Camp Ranger.  Make your scouts aware that they will damage a tent by spraying insect repellent in or on the tent or tarp fabric, which results in the canvas losing its water repellency.

Damage Guidelines:
Damage to camp property will be classified into one of the three categories:
Accidental - scout stumbles causing the tent to fall, tearing the fabric in the process.
Accidental, but due to irresponsible behavior - scout is carving with a knife. The knife
slips resulting in a cut in the canvas.  Also, boys wrestling or roughhousing will be considered in this category.
Malicious - scout throws a knife or other object into tent resulting in a cut in the canvas.

If the damage to the equipment  is determined to be accidental, the camp will absorb the cost of repair or replacements. If the damage is repairable  and is caused by either irresponsible behavior or malicious behavior, the responsible party or unit will be charged $25.00 for each occurrence of damage, not to exceed the depreciated value of the item. If the damage is not repairable and is caused by either irresponsible behavior or malicious behavior, the responsible party or unit will be charged for the property based on its depreciated value.

Repairs or replacement policy
Tent roofs and tarps: repairable damage is defined as any cut less than 1 1/2 inch in length.
Tent side walls and flaps: damage in this area will be determined to be repairable or replaceable by the camp ranger or director, at their sole discretion.
All other damage will be classified as replaceable damage.

 Value of property
Tents and tarps have a life expectancy of 10 years. Each will be marked with the date of purchase and will be depreciated over the life span.  Older tents and tarps that have not been marked with the date of purchase will be governed by the condition grade assigned to it. The grades will carry the following depreciation values:  3, 5, 7, and 8 years

The camp director, at his sole discretion can only make deviation from these depreciation values.   Damage cost are due before the unit leaves camp.

The condition of each campsite tent and tarp must be inspected by the staff guide and unit leader during arrival and before departure.