Sea Scout Academy 2012
January 14-16 (Martin Luther King Day Weekend)
Hosted by Sam Houston Area Council Fleet
Tom Varnell, Chief Executive
TRAINING OPTIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
ADULTS: Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training. (3 hours) The course introduces adults to
the Sea Scout program and the resources necessary to get a ship up and running
successfully. SSALBT is a prerequisite for Seabadge. Crisis Afloat can be audited by
adults when it is taught to the youth following the Quartermaster track.
YOUTH: Seven training tracks are available for Sea Scout youth ranging from recruit (1
st
year)
to Quartermaster (5
th
year). Tracks are designed based upon a typical advancement
path as outlined in the Sea Scout Manual. NOTE: Rank requirement references
reflect advancement requirements in the Sea Scout Manual published in 2010.
Sea Scouts will be expected to follow the track schedule for which they registered.
If a skipper sees and validates a need for a Sea Scout to deviate from their schedule,
we will try to honor that request. Send the request to Cassie Johnson at
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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: The Academy will be held at Camp Mohawk, a part of the Brazoria County Parks
Department, 8 miles south of Alvin on Texas 35. Maps are provided separately.
COST: Cost for the weekend is $45. This includes berthing, six meals, evening snacks, a
shirt, and materials (practice ropes, handouts, fuel, etc.).
DEADLINE: Reservations are due by December 15
th
to allow time for final scheduling and food
planning. A reservation is an obligation by the ship to pay the fee. Late registration
will be accepted December 16-January 7
th
at a cost of $55.00. No registrations will
be accepted after January 7
th
. Make checks payable to Sam Houston Area Council,
budget code #pending. Registrations and checks can be mailed to 2012 Sea Scout
Academy, P.O. Box 682287, Houston, Texas 77268.
GENERAL ORDERS
WHO MAY ATTEND: All registered BSA Sea Scouts and Venturers. Ships from outside Sam Houston Area
Council are welcome. Venturing youth will be restricted to the Apprentice track or
the Leadership track.
ADULT LEADERSHIP: Each unit must have at least one adult leader for each 10 youth with 2 adults
minimum. Units with female members present must provide appropriate female
adult leadership or make arrangements with another unit for supervision of the
youth. All adults are expected to cooperate and participate when called upon by the
academy staff. Adult participation includes instruction, dorm monitoring, kitchen
staff, service watch, or other duties assigned by the chairman. COURTESY: Leaders should impress upon their members the necessity of exemplary conduct at
all times. We are guests of the Brazoria County Parks Department in one of their
best properties. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and in accordance
with BSA Guide to Safe Scouting, smoking will not be permitted.
BERTHING: Housing will be in dormitory rooms with bunk beds, young men in one room, young
women in another. Some adults may be required to berth with the youth. It is
important to minimize noise and movement between taps and reveille. Facilities will
be inspected prior to checkout Monday. Adults will be responsible for the
cleanliness of the mess and restrooms with youth assistance. All members are
reminded to bring modest bed clothing since we will be in crowded quarters. The
dormitories are heated, but bring a good sleeping bag or several blankets.
NEW THIS YEAR:
• The SEAL track, track 5, will prepare all meals, conduct all activities, and be
berthed on boats at Lakewood Yacht Club.
• Track 7 - Leadership
FOOD & EQUIPMENT: All meals will be provided per the schedule. Food will be prepared on site in the
kitchens using our equipment, served in a chow line, and eaten in the dining
halls/classrooms. Individuals are encouraged to bring their own cup. IF YOU HAVE A
DIETARY REQUIREMENT OR FOOD ALLERGY, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY THE
REGISTRATION DATE

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