BSA Troop 12

 2009 Summer Camp info for scouts:

Note: Direct all questions about camp to Robert Mays or Jeff Jackson. They are our troop's summer camp coordinators.

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Camp dates are Sunday 7/19/09 to Saturday 7/25/09 - week 2

We are registered to go to summer camp at the our Council's summer camp at camp Arrowhead in Milton, WV. 

We are in the River Bend camp site, down by Meecham lodge and the Lake

(It is located off to the right of the main parking lot), directly opposite the lake.)
 

Pick up and drop off info: 

Right now the plan is to meet in the main parking lot or gear drop off site at Camp Arrowhead at 1:30PM Sunday 7/19/09.  We need to decide if we want to leave Friday night or Saturday morning - I'd vote for the former - but this means that we need to break camp Friday evening.

Camp Address:

Camp Arrowhead

4200 Scout Camp Road

Ona, WV 25545

Camp Emergency Phone: 304.736.7671

Directions to Camp Arrowhead

From I-64, Exit 20 (mall road exit), go to Route 60 and turn east (left). Go one mile to Blue Sulfur Road – take a left at the light onto Blue Sulfur Road, cross the bridge and go 1.6 miles north to Boy Scout Camp Road. Take a right onto Boy Scout Camp Road and follow it until it ends at camp!

Paper work issues: (i.e. lets get registered)

Parents, each scout needs the following paperwork:

1. troop 12 permission slip

2. troop 12 medication form (for OTC/nonprescription medications)

3. directions for any prescription medications

4. a current medical form

5. a list of what merit badges they are going to take

6. camp fee paid

Leaders need the following:

1. either a current , valid class III BSA medical form if 40 or over, a class II if under 40 or one of the new BSA med forms (i.e. the new  \1/09 version)

2. leader fee paid

Please talk to Robert Mays or Jeff Jackson to make sure that your paperwork is in order.

Link to new BSA med form (PDF) BSA new MED Form PDF

FEES:

• Scout $195 (week with dining hall)

• day camper (for those who can't make it to camp the week that our troop is going) $125

• per MB (for older scouts who only need a few MB) $30/MB

• Out Post $195

• Brother discount (each additional brother gets a $15 discount)

• Leaders $60

Programs:

Basically there are three programs and BSA life guard (is that 4 programs?):

• First year camper - Baden-Powell program and 2 MB

• Merit badge program, older scouts should take 4-6 MB

• The Outpost program, an adventure for older scouts who have their MB (and age 14-17)

• BSA life guard

• First Year Camper - for new scouts. The way it works in our council is like this, they spend  each day in the first year camper program learning basic scout skills and covering many of the basic requirements for TF, SC and FC rank. Attending this program gets you to FC faster! And, you can take either instructional swimming and 2 MB or 3 MB.  As part of the Baden-Powell program you will need: a sleeping bag, ground roll (troop has), pack (school pack should suffice - or borrow from scout closet before camp), and your scout book.

First Year Camper (aka Baden-Powell), this is aimed at the new scouts who have not been to camp before. In other words if you are not yet a Tenderfoot, then this is for you!

The  MB that will be offered as part of the first year program this year are: Instructional swimming (not a MB), leatherwork, Fishing, Nature, Wood Carving, and basketry.

• merit badge program - for Tenderfoot, as well as First and Second class scouts as well as Star and Life scouts who need more merit badges to make eagle More info about merit badges ... this goes via the internet to the PDF file on this years Merit badges - it resides on the councils web site.  If you don't have swimming yet - take it! If you have camped with us at summer camp twice before and don't have environmental science, emergency preparedness,  - take it! Consider camping too. Remember that some MB have a fee!

• Out Post Program - for older scouts who have their MB. This will include a chance to work on Wilderness survival, cooking, plant science, Fish and Wildlife Management MB.   If you have your MB and are looking for something fun to do out doors this summer - take this and give me some feedback. Ask Matt or Conner about last year.

• BSA LIFEGUARD - This requires 6 hours/day at pool. Scout should be able to do 1-2 MB as well. But you need to set this up with Aquatics director. Talk to me if you want to do this. You need to have swimming and lifesaving MB to become a BSA lifeguard - this will then (after you get CPR certified) to work as a life guard.

• More info about merit badges ... this goes via the internet to the PDF file on this years Merit badges - it resides on the councils web site.

• In addition to these two programs there are Twilight activities from 7-9:30PM. These may include COPE, climbing, rifle, shotgun, sports, handicraft, aquatics, camp challenge, etc. Some age limits apply - see the merit badge page.

Family night is Friday 7/24/09.

This is the chance for the whole family to visit camp and see all of the great things that we get to do at camp. Also attend the Friday closing campfire and witness the OA tapout.

   dinner - 6PM                                                                         camp fire is at 8:30 PM

    I need to know how many family members will be there by Wednesday 7/24/09. Ideally I'd like to know before we leave the church for camp. Cost of dinner is $7/person.

OA tap out

    We need names turned in by Wednesday 6/20/07.  This includes Adults and scouts. Daniel and Danita Green are in charge of this.

WIMACHTENDIENK - WINGOLAUCHSIK - WITHAHEMUI

 Our Camp Director is ...  

Direct all questions about camp to  ASM Robert Mays or ASM Jeff Jackson.

 ASM Robert Mays is also assisting with the medical forms.

If you need a scholarship for camp, requests go to ASM Maniskas - see him at a troop meeting..

What do I need to do to attend summer camp with the troop at camp Arrowhead:

• Obtain a camp packet for Camp Arrowhead from ASM Robert Mays or ASM Jeff Jackson.

• Parents check with Robert Mays to see if your son's med form is current

• new scouts and adults need to fill out the new BSA Med Form http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

• scouts with an out of date Med form will need a new one. http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

• any adult leader 40 or older needs a NEW Med form filled out by a doctor http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

• decide what taking merit badges you are taking.

• all first year campers will be in the first year program

• get your: check for fees, medical form(s), list of merit badges that you want to take  ASM Robert Mays or ASM Jeff Jackson. - Now! More info about merit badges ... this goes via the internet to the PDF file on this years Merit badges - it resides on the councils web site.

What to Bring to camp

Below you will find information that will help you pack for camp.

or visit the Buckskin council's Camper's Check List  for their thoughts on what to bring!

Scouts need the following at camp:

1. class A uniform
2. comfortable walking or hiking shoes - we are "out in the boonies this year" its a long way to the dinging hall!
3. 6 pair underwear (8 if we leave Saturday and return Sunday)
4. T-shirts, shorts, pants (NO NYLON!!! unless you like heat rash!)
5. sneakers (may same as 2) vs. a spare pair of shoes (NO flip flops or open toe sandals)
6. scout cap or a hat
7. socks (at least 6-8 pairs) frequent sock changes prevent blisters and foot fungus
8. jacket or sweatshirt or fleece
9. swim trunks
10. poncho/rain coat
11. flashlight/extra batteries
12. sleeping bag OR 2 sheets and a blanket
13. mattress cover if no sleeping bag (those mattress pads or cots are ... well ... previously used)
14. back pack or bag for clothes/gear storage
15. scout handbook
16. pen, pencils, paper
17. completed medical form (class II - class III if adult or doing COPE or climbing) actually I'll collect these before we go to camp as I need to have these!
18. spending $ (they say $40-60, but if we eat on way up/back or go to a park, this could increase)
19. hand towel
20. bath towel
21. wash cloth
22. soap
23. tooth brush
24. tooth paste
25. hair brush or comb
26. canteen
27. water bottle
28. shampoo
29. merit badge books for summer camp merit badges
30. prerequisite work required for merit badges - scouts please get the books that you will need for summer merit badges either from our troop library or the scout office soon - that way you can take them to camp with you. Please, I can't stress this enough, get working on the prerequisites required for your merit badges now. Don't put this off until the last minute! (Or worse, forget to do it.)
31. any medicines that you take

    Think about packing your stuff in a water proof plastic tub that is small enough (not too tall to fit) to fit under your cot at camp.

    Optional gear:

    1. fishing gear
    2. mosquito netting (if it continues to be rainy then this will be a necessity - most netting will require poles as well, last year we used 2' long 1/2 PVC pipe or wooden dowels and duct tape)
    3. camera/film
    4. bug repellent (not an option, you need it)
    5. sun screen (also not an option, you need it)
    6. musical instrument (ex: Susaphone, bassoon, bag pipes, accordion, etc.)
    7. alarm clock
    8. pillow
    9. bible or prayer book
    10. other book
    11. ?games for camp area ?ball /frisbee
    12. ?pocket knife and totenchip (You need your totenchip with you if you bring a pocket knife to scout camp.)
    13. class B uniform

    ??? props for skits at camp closing ceremony ???

    Special needs:

    1. Participants in swimming merit badge need long pants and long sleeve shirt to get wet in
    2. participants in boating (rowing/canoeing) need water shoes or an old pair of shoes as you will swamp the boat and your shoes will get soaked in the green/brown  water of the camp lake. Do you want to wear those around camp all day?
    3. participants in First year program should bring: tent, back pack, sleep roll, sleeping bag if they wish to go on the Powhatan overnighter (we have tents and ground rolls in the scout closet, back packs I'm not so sure of - check with Mr. Anderson as they may remember what we needed last year.)

This is who I think is going to camp, if you are not on this list and plan to attend then you need to speak to me now. Summer camp 2009

 Please tell me if you are coming to camp - summer camp is only one month away!

Leaders:

1. Jeff/Monika Jackson - full time

2. Robert Mays - full time

3. John Cornell

4. Rodger Blake