WHAT HAPPENS AT CAMP HI SIERRA?

This will be an exciting "International Awareness-High Adventure Experience", not just another week at summer camp! Before the encampment, our Scouts will be formed into patrols and sub-camps (Troops). Each patrol will be joined by 3-5 foreign Scouts and will work together as a true international unit throughout the encampment. Each sub-camp will have 5-7 nations represented. This structure will give you the opportunity to really meet and know the foreign Scouts. We have exclusive use of Camp Hi Sierra for the week and will emphasize high adventure activities such as Rock-Climbing, Rappelling, Mountain Biking, and Outpost Camps. We will also add an Amateur Radio Station, Internet site, and an "International Faire" - a cultural exchange of food, customs, games and fun. There will be MANY other exciting events and activities based on the international theme. The entire week will follow a "California Mountain Man" theme and we will recreate an authentic encampment of the early 1800's. This will be a truly unique Scouting experience - the chance of a lifetime!

WHAT IS HOME HOSPITALITY?

Home Hospitality is optional, but preference will be given to those who are willing to host an international Scout. During the week at Camp Hi Sierra, you can invite any of the international Scouts to come home with you after camp. Home Hospitality will last from 3-7 days depending on the travel plans of the particular overseas contingent. Your plans need not be elaborate, expensive, nor disrupt your normal family life. Your guest will live as one of your family and the idea is "to do whatever you normally do with a friend".

HOW DO I APPLY?

Complete the attached application and return it to the Santa Clara County Council Service Center at 970 W. Julian, P.O. Box 28547, San Jose, CA 95159. Be certain to have your parents and Unit Leader sign the application. Applications will be accepted on a first come-first served basis, subject to fulfillment of the Participant Eligibility and Requirements for RENDEZVOUS '98.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

The total cost will be approximately $250. This includes all fees and activities at Camp Hi Sierra, round trip transportation to camp, special neckerchiefs and patches, and many other extras. A $50 deposit is required with the completed application. The balance may be paid in 4 installments: $50 each on February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1. In the event you must withdraw from RENDEZVOUS '98, a partial refund may be available depending on the time and circumstances.



PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

(Applicant must read this carefully before signing the "Participant's Agreement")

Be a registered Boy Scout or Explorer who will be at least 13 years and 6 months of age by July 15, 1998, but not have reached your 21st birthday by August 15, 1998. You must be active in your Troop or Post for at least 6 months immediately prior to July 15, 1998. Scouts must be at least First Class rank by July 15, 1998. Explorers must indicate similar qualification and solid camping experience.

Participate in all pre-RENDEZVOUS '98 training as determined and scheduled by your leaders. There may be a nominal fee to cover meals, etc. during training.

Be able to meet health and physical fitness requirements appropriate to High Adventure activities. This includes an examination by a licensed medical practitioner who will use the Personal Health and Record Form, Class 2, No. 34414 provided by the Boy Scouts of America.

Though not required, you are strongly encouraged to host a foreign Scout for a maximum of 7 days Home Hospitality after the week at Camp Hi Sierra; preference will be given those who offer Home Hospitality. This means welcoming him into your home as a friend, not merely providing a place to sleep. Your plans do not have to be elaborate, expensive, or disrupt your normal family life. However, it will be your responsibility to help him understand and enjoy our way of life; you will be a Good Will Ambassador for the Boy Scouts and the United States of America. This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to really know an international Scout, and learn about his nation and way of life.

PARENT or GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

I hereby attest that I have read, understand, approve and agree to all the terms and conditions of this application and certify its correctness. Further, I certify that this Applicant can meet the health and physical fitness requirements for High Adventure activities.

In consideration of the benefits to be derived from participation in HIGH SIERRA INTERNATIONAL RENDEZVOUS '98, any and all claims against the Boy Scouts of America and the Santa Clara County Council, or any of the officers, employees, agents or other representatives of either of them, or any other persons working under their direction or engaged in the conduct of their affairs, arising out of any accident, illness, injury, damage, or other loss or harm to or incurred or suffered by the applicant named on the application or to his property, in connection with or incidental to HIGH SIERRA INTERNATIONAL RENDEZVOUS '98, including preliminary training and travel, the encampment at Camp Hi Sierra, and all activities during Home Hospitality are expressly waived by the applicant and the applicant's family or guardians.

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Name:________________________________________________________________       (FIRST  NAME)      (MIDDLE  NAME)        (LAST  NAME)Address:_____________________________________________________________         (STREET & NUMBER)                   (CITY & ZIP CODE)Date of Birth:____/____/____   Place of Birth:_______________________Parents Name:________________________  Home Phone:(____) ____________Current Scout Ldrship Pos'n:____________________________ Unit #:_____Prev Scout Ldrship Pos'ns:___________________________________________Years in Scouting:___ Current Rank/Date Rec'd:_______________________Camping Experience:     Years at Hi-Sierra _____ Other Scout Camps _______________________   Philmont or other High Adventure _________________________________   Junior Leader Training ___________________________________________   Order of the Arrow?___ Jamboree Experience _______________________School Attended:________________________ Grade Point Average:________School Activities:___________________________________________________Extracurricular Activities:__________________________________________Community Activities, including religious life:    _________________________________________________________________Foreign Languages: Spoken?___________________ Studying:______________APPLICANT'S STATEMENT:  Please tell why you want to attend the RENDEZVOUS '98. You may attach an additional page if desired:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I further agree to submit evidence of physical fitness on a current Personal Health and Medical Record Form, Class 2 No. 34414 signed by a licensed medical practitioner. I will obey the Scout Oath and Law, cooperate with my leaders, take all preliminary training as may be required, and wear the official uniform at all times. I understand that RENDEZVOUS '98 will be covered by the news media and film-making or broadcasting companies, and I consent to the use of my voice and/or photograph in news coverage or similar projects approved by Santa Clara County Council, BSA.

If selected, I WILL(____) WILL NOT(____) host a foreign Scout for a maximum of 7 days Home Hospitality and help him understand more about our way of life. In either event, I agree to be a Good Will Ambassador for Santa Clara County Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:______/______/______

APPROVAL AND CONSENT OF PARENTS OR GUARDIAN:
(I)(We) have read and understand the Participant Eligibility and Requirements, the Parents Agreement and the Participant's Agreement for RENDEZVOUS '98.
(I)(We) agree with the content and ARE(____) ARE NOT(____) willing to provide Home Hospitality for the period of August 01 through August 08, 1998. (I)(We) understand that it will be our responsibility to provide transportation to his departure point.

SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:______/______/______

SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:______/______/______

UNIT LEADER'S CERTIFICATION:
I have read and understand the Participant Requirements for RENDEZVOUS '98.
I affirm that the Applicant is an active participant in the program of Unit #__________, and meets the required standards of Citizenship, Leadership, Scout Skills and Physical Fitness. In my opinion, the applicant will be a worthy representative of Santa Clara County Council and the Boy Scouts of America.

SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:______/______/______

APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SELECTION COMMITTEE:
We find the applicant's Scouting record to be correct and, based on the Unit Leader's recommendation of the applicant's personal qualifications, we approve participation in RENDEZVOUS '98.

SIGNATURE:_________________________________ DATE:______/______/______