CAMP CARDS

Many businesses and organizations have offered generous one-time or multi-use discounts to help Scouts earn funds for Summer Camp.

There are Seven cards to choose from:

• St. Louis Metro
• St. Louis Metro East
• Southeast Missouri
• Southern Illinois
• Central Illinois (Version 1)
• Central Illinois (Version 2)
• Central Illinois (Version 3)

By partnering up with businesses and organizations throughout the council we are able to offer localized deals and discounts that will appeal to your community!

View this year's camp cards here!

Selling Camp Cards helps your Scout go to Camp

And it couldn't be simpler!

And while they may be called "Camp Cards" your Scout can put the funds they raise towards activities with their Pack, Troop, or Crew, gear, or anything Scouting related.

Each Unit should have a Camp card chair whose responsibilities are to manage all aspects of the sale and clearly communicate sale information to leaders, parents, and Scouts.  The Unit Chairman's ultimate goal:

Instructions for Leaders to Register their Unit

Our NEW Product Sale Website is up and running!  Visit https://bsastlouiscouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/  to see and order your products this year.  On our NEW site, you can see upcoming calendar events, order more product, see your invoice, and sign your unit up.  Here's what you need to do:

• Go to https://bsastlouiscouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/

Click on the Log In button or the Registration button.

• If you already have an account with another organization that uses Membership Toolkit you can use the same email and password to login. You can then proceed to the numbered steps below.
• Select "Create Account" and fill in the name, email, and password information.
• Click "verify my email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
• Once you have verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process.

1. Complete the Leader Information
2. Once this form is complete you will have the opportunity to place your camp card or coffee orders.  All your product sales needs are in one convenient place!

Once the Primary Account is set up, the Primary User can "invite" other email addresses to access his/her account.  This allows the Secondary User to have their own login information, but still have access to the unit's account.

Questions? - Please don't hesitate to contact us at gslac.productsales@scouting.org.

Get 100% of the Pack, Troop, or Crew's Scouts to summer camp!

• Be an expert in all Greater St. Louis Area Council Summer Camp opportunities.
• Encourage all your Scouts to select a camp that fits their summer schedule.
• Encourage Scouts to help fund their High Adventure trip. Explain to parents the importance of the outing in Scouting!
• Set a goal for the percentage of Scouts attending camp  - and achieve it! Communicate the purpose of the Camp Card sale and timeline to your Scouts and parents.
• Kick off the Camp Card sale with a BANG, providing all members with a sales kit and at least 20 cards.
• Motivate,  coach,  and praise your  Scouts.
• Collect all money and turn in the amount due to the council by May 26th. (Commission drops by 10% for each week, down to 30% that money and sales numbers are turned in late).

Your Unit Kick-Off

The objectives of your Camp Card kickoff are simple

• Get Scouts excited about summer camp.
• Inform parents why their Scout should attend summer camp.

How can you ensure a successful kick-off?

• Make sure the Kick-off is promoted through your unit's communication channels.
• Be prepared to talk about summer camp opportunities.

Camp Card Kick-Off Agenda

• Grand opening with music, cheers, and excitement.
• Distribute at least 20 cards per Scout.
• Review summer camp opportunities.
• Review sales goal and percent of Scouts-to-camp goal and explain key sale dates.
• Train your Scouts on how to sell and report sales.
• Role play sales Do's and Don'ts.

The unit Camp Card Chair, leaders and parents should teach their Scouts how to sell. To get there, your team needs to employ all three sales methods below. Create a plan to train your Scouts in all three methods; this willgive the Unit the best results.

Door to Door

Take your cards for a trip around the neighborhood. Highlight the great coupons!

Show & Sell

Set up a sales booth and sell Camp Cards on the spot at a local retailer. This can be an effectiveapproach in the right location at the right time, but don't hang your hat on this approach.

Sell at Work

A great way for Mom and Dad to help their Scout. Have Mom & Dad take the cards to work.

Sales Techniques for Scouts

Don't miss the opportunity to use the Camp Card sale to train your Scouts in public speaking, sales and service! Scouts and parents will appreciate the effort and your sales will improve.

Have your Scouts Practice These Simple Steps

• Wear your uniform.
• Smile and tell them who you are - first name only!
• Tell themwhere you are from (unit within Scouting).
• Tell them what you are doing (earning money toward Scout Camp, High Adventure trip, gear etc.)
• Tell them what they can do to help (save money with the Camp Card).
• Close the sale, and thank them.

Safety and Courtesy

Be sure to review these safety and courtesy tips with your Scouts and Parents.

• Sell with another Scout or with an adult
• Never enter anyone's home
• Never sell after dark, unless with an adult
• Don't carry large amounts of cash.
• Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway
• Be careful of dogs while selling
• Say thank you whether or not the prospect makes a purchase

This campaign is designed to give scouts the option to sale online. We are asking the community (our friends, family, and other network contacts) to help earn money for summer camp by purchasinga $5.00 Camp Card. This card will help  supporting  local  businesses  and  local  scouting  at  the  same time.

How do you purchase cards?

Cards can be ordered HERE. 

How will customers receive Camp Cards purchased online?

Customers have the option to have cards mailed directly to their address or pick the cards up at their local Service Center.

How will Units get Credit for the Purchased Cards?

The GSLAC Staff will track all orders and provide weekly reports to District Executives, District Camp Card Chairs, and Unit Leaders of each unit's sales.

Commission Structure

Same as the original campaign: Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($2.50), for each donation made that references the unit. GSLAC will send commission checks out to the Unit when the sale is over.

It is important to remind those that go to purchase cards to list the unit number and the name of the Scout's family so that we can give credit to the Unit. These sales will be tracked by the Council and we will update Units on cards sold.

Below is a sample message: Use this on social media, email, text, or even record your Scout in uniform and send it as a video!

Dear Supporter of Scouting

My name is (YOUR NAME HERE) and I am in (PACK or TROOP) (UNIT NUMBER). I am selling Camp Cards to help pay my way to camp this year. The cards are only $5 and have discounts at many great stores and restaurants. Would you like to help me go to camp and purchase a Camp Card?

Please click the link below to place an order. Some of the best deals are one time use so don't be afraid to order more than one card! Every card I sell gets me a little closer to camp this summer. Don't forget to use my name and unit number in the order from so that I get the credit. Purchase your Camp Cards now! Online or by texting “CAMPCARDS” to 91999.

Thank you for your support,

(YOUR FULL NAME)

(PACK/TROOP w/ NUMBER)

Note: Please be mindful of our Youth Protection Guidelines. Scouts who send information to an adult must copy another adult on the message.

Patch Incentive

Each Scout selling 20 or more cards receives a patch!

Order patches here!

Cardinal Game Incentive

Scout selling 40 cards receives four tickets to the May 30th, 2023 STL Cardinals game against the Kansas City Royals. (Cardinal tickets are subject to change depending on game change notices from MLB or STL Cardinals).

Order Cardinals Tickets Here!

Bi-Weekly Drawing Incentive

Each Scout selling the required amount of cards will be entered into regional drawings to bi-weekly prizes starting on March 31st!

The regions are as follows:

• Central Illinois
• Metro STL
• Southern, IL
• Southeast, Missouri

Drawings will all be done live and on video for sharing.

Click here to enter the drawing!

Council Drawing Incentive

Each Scout selling 75 or more cards will be entered into a council-wide drawing to win a Visa gift card valued at $150 (2 winners will be chosen).

The drawing will occur on May 19th, 2023, and be broadcast on Facebook Live

Unit Incentive

The highest-selling unit receives a Unit Celebration Party valued at $100!

Sale Questions?

Reach out to gslac.productsales@scouting.org

Commission

The 2023 Camp Card commission is 50% if your Unit is paid in full by May 26th . Commission drops to 40% from June 2 - June 10. Commission drops to 30% after June 10.

Orders & Redistribution

The Council places an order based on Unit orders and a few extra cards. While supplies last, extra cards may be obtained from the Scout office or your District Executive. Supplies are limited.  Units that have completed their sale and have leftover cards should plan to return unsold cards when they're done so units that need them can get more.

These cards will be re-distributed to Units that wish to sell more cards. All unreturned cards must be paid for at settlement on or before June 2nd, 2023. Units may settle their account at a Council Service Center or with their District Executive on or before June 2nd, 2023. Units should order 20 cards for every active Scout or 20% more than the Unit Sold last year.

Camp Cards can be returned without penalty any time before May 19th. The cards MUST be in new condition (including snap-off discounts).  NO cards will be accepted for return after June 16th. The Camp Card Support Team reserves the right to refuse any product that has been damaged or rendered unsellable. The Unit is responsible for any unreturned cards (lost, misplaced, damaged, etc.) and will be charged $2.50 for lost or misplaced cards. Be sure Scouts and parents treat each card as if it were a $5 bill.

We're Selling Scouting, Not Just Discount Cards

Ensure your families understand they are selling character, a better community, and the benefits of our program. Remind families that Camp Cards can help offset the price of Scouting.

Sale Support

Contact gslac.productsales@scouting.org

Camp Card Key Dates

• March 1st- Camp Card Sale Begins
• March 31st- 1st Regional Incentive Drawing
• April 14th- 2nd Regional Incentive Drawing
• April 28th- 3rd Regional Incentive Drawing
• May - Camp Card Reconciliation at Roundtables
• May 19th- Council-Wide Incentive Drawing
• May 19th - Last day to return new unsold cards without penalty.
• June 16th- Last day to return cards for the sale (with

Commission Key Dates

• May 26th - Returns and settlements for 50% commission
• June 2nd - Commission drops to 40%
• June 11th and Beyond - Commission drops to 30%

The address to send the payment to is:

GSLAC BSA.
P.O. Box 952685
Saint Louis Mo 63195-268

(Please do not mail cards you are returning to this address)

Scouts and parents should utilize their social media to help promote their sale!  See below for sample materials to help make the most of this fundraiser.

Scout - Online Sales Facebook or Instagram Post Sample Template:

Help me go to summer camp by purchasing a 2022 Camp Card! The cards are only $5.00 and have discounts at many great stores and restaurants. Please visit the link below and be sure to write in [SCOUT NAME] and [UNIT #] during the checkout. Thank you for helping me go to camp. To buy now visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DkmH2w?vid=xbv3a 

Parent- Online Sales Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn Post Sample Template:

Help my Scout go to summer camp by purchasing a 2023 Camp Card! The cards are only $5.00 and have discounts at many great stores and restaurants. Please visit the link below and be sure to write in [SCOUT NAME] and [UNIT #] during the checkout. Thank you for helping my Scout go to camp! To buy now visit: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DkmH2w?vid=xbv3a

Sample Online Sales - Scout/Parent Email

Here is a sample email Scouts or parents could send out to family, friends, colleagues, and other potential customers. Personalize it as you see fit – talk about the camp or activity your Scout is raising money for.

Dear Supporter of Scouting,

My name is (YOUR NAME HERE) and I am in (PACK or TROOP) (UNIT NUMBER). I am selling Camp Cards to help pay my way to camp this year. The cards are only $XX and have

discounts at many great stores and restaurants. Would you like to help me go to camp and purchase an Adventure Card? Please click the link below to place an order. Some of the best deals are for one-time use so don’t be afraid to order more than one card! Every card I sell gets me a little closer to camp this summer. Don’t forget to use my name and unit number in the order form so that I get the credit. Purchase your Camp Card now!  https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DkmH2w?vid=xbv3a

Thank you for your support,

(YOUR FULL NAME)

(PACK/TROOP w/ NUMBER)

Utilize these graphics to promote your sale online

• Cub Scout Graphic
• Lake Graphic
• Biking Graphic
• Kayak Graphic
• Scouting for Food Graphic

Explain the options to sell the cards.

Door to Door

Take your Cards for a trip around the neighborhood. Highlight the great coupons. Also, encourage them to buy several cards because the coupon offers are one use and they may want more. Let them know your Unit is trying to earn their way to camp.

Sell Online – if we use Gateway Traders

Scouts can sell Camp Cards online by sharing a link to an online store. The customer will have the option while checking out to write in the Scouts name and Unit. The Unit will receive up to $2.50 in commission for every online sale. At the end of the sale, the Council will credit the Unit’s Account with their commission and let the Unit Camp Card Chair know which Scouts made online sales. Cards will be mailed out weekly. Please make sure the customer puts the Scouts name and Unit during checkout – this is the only way the Scout  gets credit

Storefront

Set up a sales booth and sell Camp Cards on the spot. This can be an effective approach in the right location at the right time, but don't hang your hat on this approach alone.

Focus on multiple locations over the course of a couple of days. (Bring a tent display and posters)

Sales Techniques for Scouts

Don’t miss the opportunity to use the Camp Card sale to train your Scouts in public speaking, sales, and service. Your Scouts and parents will appreciate the effort and your

sales will improve. Have your Scouts practice these simple steps:

• Wear your uniform.
• Smile and tell them who you are—first name only!
• Tell them where you are from (unit within Scouting).
• Tell them what you are doing (going Camping).
• Tell them what they can do to help (save money with the 2021 Camp Card).
• Ask them if they would like to buy more than one.
• Close the sale and thank them.

Safety & Courtesy

• Please wear face-covering/mask and practice social distancing while selling  Camp Cards.
• Wash hands or use hand sanitizer often while selling.
• Sell with another Scout or with an adult.
• Never enter anyone’s home.
• Never sell after dark, unless with an adult.
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash.
• Always walk on the sidewalk and driveway.
• Say thank you whether or not the prospect buys a Camp Card.

CLICK HERE to order your allotment of Camp Cards

Click here to download the 2023 Camp Card Leader's Guide

Click here to download the Unit Camp Card Tracking Sheet.