Boy Scouts of America
Maui County Council

Camp Maluhia Policies

Health and Safety
A staff medical officer is available in camp 24 hours a day while 
camp is in session to handle minor accidents or illness.  Special 
arrangements for the treatment of more serious cases have been made 
with physicians in Wailuku, the town nearest the camp.  In the event such 
treatment is required, the camper’s parents will be notified by phone with 
the nature of the emergency and their desires concerning further treatment. 
Medical release forms are required in case parents/guardians cannot 
be reached.

As per policies of the Boy Scouts of America, each camper and leader 
staying overnight and participating in camp must have a current, 
properly completed Boy Scouts of America Personal Health and 
Medical Record: All persons under the age of 40 use Class 2 – Form 
#4414 (Under 18 also required parental signature; over 18 may use alternate 
form #4412A.) Each Scout camper is required to have an annual health 
history attested by a parent or guardian supported by a medical evaluation 
by a licensed physician with in the past 36 months of the time camp starts 
unless a specific condition dictates more frequent examination. A copy of 
this medical evaluation must be attached to the form #4414.

Adults over the age of 40 must have a medical evaluation that is less than 
12 months old and use Form #4412, Personal Health and Medical Record – 
Class 3.

A medical form must be turned in for every person staying overnight.  Boy 
Scouts of America policy states that every Scout and Scouter MUST 
HAVE a completed medical form to participate in a Scout Summer 
camp.  Individuals in violation will not be allowed to stay in camp. 
No medical examinations will be done in camp; they must be done 
prior to arrival.

A medical inspection or screening by a physician or his designee 
is required for every long-term camper upon arrival. Camp Maluhia 
reserves the right to refuse admittance to any camper who, in the opinion 
of the examiner and the camp director, has developed any physical or 
medical situation which could present hazard to the camper himself, or 
to all other campers present by his being in camp. 

Units are required to provide pertinent insurance information in case of 
accidents. Insurance company and policy number will be required as 
part of the check in process. Parental Emergency Medical Release forms 
are required in case of emergency.

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Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
Check-in at Camp Maluhia begins at 1:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Initial 
check-in should be completed by 4:00 PM. The camp will not be able to 
accommodate early arrivals.  According to National and State Policies, 
staff is off duty (and usually out of camp) for 24 hours until just prior to 
check-in time.

Upon Arrival to Camp
The Scoutmaster or Scout Leader in charge of the group should check-in 
at the Camp Office upon the unit’s arrival.  The following articles will be 
needed during the check-in process:

A Camp Staff member (Kuikawa Troop Guide) will be assigned to each 
arriving unit at the Camp Office. 

Clean up and checkout is scheduled for Saturday morning from 
8 am to 10 am. 

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Telephone
The telephone at the camp office is for camp business only.  In the case 
of an emergency, we will make any effort to help you.  A pay phone is 
available outside the office for Scouts/Leaders to use.

The phone numbers at camp are:
(808) 244-4927 -- Emergency Only
(808) 244-3724 -- Council Office

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Mail
Camp Mail is received at the Council Service Center and transported daily 
to camp. Remember, it can take several days for mail to reach Maui 
from the mainland and there is no such thing as overnight mail to Maui.
Mailing address for campers is:

Scout's Name, Troop#
Camp Maluhia
c/o Maui County Council
200 Liholiho Street
Wailuku, Maui, HI  96793

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Visitors
Visitors are invited to visit the camp at any time, especially for Sunday
night’s opening campfire and Friday night for the closing campfire.

Visitors must sign in at the Camp Office on a sign-in sheet with the 
name and the troop number that they will be visiting.  Visitors must 
wear footwear for personal safety.

Advance notice is important for any visitors wishing to eat meals
with the campers or staff in the dining hall. A fee of $6.00 per meal 
must be paid at the camp office upon arrival and sign in at the Camp 
Office.

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Unit Leadership
Each unit registering for camp must furnish its own leadership.  Boy 
Scouts of America policy requires a minimum of two adult leaders
with the unit at all times.  Leaders must be available and present in 
camp 24 hours a day, no exemptions.  The unit’s camp leader must be 
a registered adult leader of at least 21 years of age who is familiar with 
the needs and preferences of each Scout. Ideally, this is a trained year 
round unit leader who works with the Scouts on a continuing basis.

Assistant leaders at camp must be at least 18 years of age. BSA 
recommends one adult leader to every additional 10 boys in attendance.

All adult leaders are expected to set a positive example for the Scouts 
through living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Be the kind of leader you 
are trying to teach your Scouts to be.

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Youth Leadership
Youth troop leaders are expected to set the pace by their own examples 
of living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Development of the Patrol Method 
is most important. There will be daily meetings for dissemination of 
information, program preparation and discussions for all Senior Patrol 
Leaders and/or their designee.

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Leader and Senior Patrol Leaders Meetings
Leader and Senior Patrol Leaders meetings will be held daily for program 
review and planning, information exchange, and fellowship. Important 
information will be disseminated and discussed. Special activities/training 
will take place during these meetings. Representation from every unit in 
camp is important. Times will be posted and announced.

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Camp Uniforms
The Official Boy Scout uniform (Field Uniform) is the camp uniform for breakfast, 
campfires, evening meal, vesper, and flag ceremonies.  Leaders should 
be an example of correct uniforming and cleanliness at all times.

Scout Shorts and a Scout T-shirt (Activity Uniform) may be worn during 
other periods.

Campers and adult leaders must wear closed toed shoes during all activities, except 
for aquatics, showering, and bed times.  “Rubber Slippers” are allowed to and from 
the shower and your cabin and to and from the pool.  Exceptions to this 
policy will be made only with the approval of the Camp Director. 

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Emergency Procedures
Upon arrival to camp, Senior Patrol Leaders will be instructed in Camp 
Maluhia Emergency Procedures and the use of the Troop Fireguard Plan.  
It is the Senior Patrol Leader’s responsibility to train the Scouts in Fire 
Prevention, Fire Detection, and reporting.  A filled-out roster on the Troop 
Fireguard Chart must be posted in the cabins.

A campwide emergency drill will be conducted within 24 hours after 
arriving in camp.  Leaders will be briefed in the proper procedures.

Fire fighting equipment is located beside shower facilities in each 
campsite and the swimming pool.  Control fire fighting equipment is also 
available in the Quartermaster Building next to the Camp Office.

Only flashlights and electric lanterns are permitted in cabins and tents.  
No flames in cabins and tents is a rule that must be enforced.

Camp Maluhia Emergency Procedures Plan is located in the
Leader’s Guide.

Medical
The camp heath office is manned and open 24 hours a day for first 
aid treatment.  All injuries and illnesses, regardless of nature, must 
be reported to the Camp Health Officer.

Arrangements for serious medical treatment have been made with 
Maui Memorial Hospital and Kaiser Medical Foundation. Camp vehicles 
will be used to transport the sick or injured to outside medical facilities 
unless the Camp Director or his designee requests assistance of a leader.

All sickness or injuries requiring treatment out of camp must be reported 
to the Camp Director or his designee who in turn will notify the parents of 
guardian listed on the emergency notification sheet.

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Dining Facilities
All meals will be prepared, and served, by qualified staff in the central dining 
facility except for the meals to be used for the outpost camps and a 
Scoutmaster/Troop lunch. Two weeks advance notice is recommended to 
accommodate for medical or religious dietary needs.

For best dining accommodations, a split shift for eating is planned. Each unit 
will receive their meal shift designation upon check in.

Sanitation of the dining hall is the responsibility of each unit. Service units 
(as scheduled) should send two scouts to the Dining Hall ten (10) minutes 
before each shift is served; to assist as needed. These Scouts should then 
stay after the meal is completed and wipe down the table and mop the floor.

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Ammunition, Firearms,  and Fireworks
The Maui County Council will provide firearms and ammunition for use on 
the rifle range.  A camp appointed and qualified Rifle Range Director will 
supervise their use.  CAMPERS MUST NOT BRING FIREWORKS, 
FIREARMS, or AMMUNITION of any type to camp.  Violators will be 
sent home as a responsibility of the unit.

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Tour Permits and National Tour Permits
In accordance with National Boy Scouts of America policy, each and every 
unit must file a tour permit with their local council office.  This form, once 
approved by your local Council Service Center, must be kept with the group 
during its trip.  Please come prepared to show this document during the 
check in process. Any unit traveling over 500 miles will need to fill out a 
National Tour Permit at their local council office.

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Trading Post and Money
Items such as merit badge pamphlets, handicraft kits for woodcarving, 
leatherwork and basketry are available in addition to a limited amount of 
camping and scouting supplies and Camp Maluhia specialty items are 
available at the Trading Post. Snacks that include candy, cookies, soda 
and juices are also available.

The trading post is centrally located in camp and will be included on your 
initial camp tour. Hours of operation will be announced and posted

It has been found that the average Scout spends approximately $45 or 
more at the trading post for snacks and craft supplies.  Rifle and shotgun 
shooting during open shoot has a nominal fee. Archery, Basketry, and 
Leatherwork are just a few of the merit badges that require supplies that 
are stocked in the Trading Post.

Security is the responsibility of the Unit Leader. Special requests must 
be made through the Unit Leader and be approved by the Camp Director.

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Vehicles in Camp
All vehicles must be parked in the camp parking lot, just outside the 
entrance to Camp Maluhia.  Boy Scout National Policy strictly prohibits 
any vehicles in camp unless they are official camp vehicles.  Emergency 
evacuation procedures require that all vehicles be backed into the parking 
so that the front of the car is facing the exit. 

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Alcohol and Drugs
Boy Scouts of America policy states: “The Boy Scouts of America 
prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at 
encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the 
Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth 
members.”

Alcohol and illegal drugs are prohibited and forbidden at Camp Maluhia.  
Any offenders, youth or adult, will be asked to leave camp immediately 
for the duration of the week. 

Campers with prescribed drugs must check them in with the Camp Health 
Officer during the initial check in period.  The Camp Physician will make 
decisions if a camper will be permitted to have prescribed drugs in his 
campsite, or if it should be kept in the Health Office.

Cigarette smoking is a habit that we try to discourage at camp.  Anyone 
under the age of 18 is not allowed to smoke while at camp.  Leaders that 
choose to smoke while at camp are asked to smoke in only designated 
smoking areas located away from all participants.

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