BSA Troop 12

 2007 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 6/17 to Saturday 76/23/06 - 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

Camp fee is $180 (brother discount is $15)

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 6/17/07.  We need to decide if we want to leave Friday night or Saturday morning - I'd vote for the latter - 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 class I/II BSA medical form

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

6. camp fee paid ($180 overnight campers, $140day campers, $30 per MB)

Leaders need the following:

1. class III BSA medical form if 40 or over, a class II if under 40

2. leader fee paid ($50 for overnight campers - first 2 adult leaders are free)

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

Programs:

Basically there are three programs (&BSA life guard):

• 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

• BSA life guard

• First Year Camper - for new scouts. The way it works in our council is like this, they spend 1/2 a day each afternoon in the first year camper program learning basic scout sills and covering many of the basic requirements for TF, SC and FC rank. Attending this program gets you to FC faster! And in the morning 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 - People who joined the troop this year should plan on this as should people who joined last year but did not go to summer camp. In other words if you are not yet a Tenderfoot, then this is for you! All new scouts: I.E. Vincent Mays, Bobby Jackson, Eathan Carlton, Matt Karnes and Evan brown. Choose your MB from the approved list (see white box below) - check the MB schedule to make sure that you can take what you want. summer camp merit badge schedule web page 2007

 

• 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 ... go to merit badge page 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 and backpacking MB.  It will include Junior Leader training (JLT) as well. Have your MB - take this and give me some feedback. Woody and Chad are running this with one adult (age 45) and another venture scout scout (venture scouts are in the 18-20 age range).

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• BSA LIFEGUARD - This requires 6 hours/day at pool. Scout should do 1-2 MB as well. This needs to be set up with Aquatics director. Talk to me if you want to do this. More info about merit badges ... go to merit badge page

• 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 6/22/07.

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 6/20/07. Ideally I'd like to know before we leave the church for camp. Cost of dinner is $6/person.

OA tap out

    We need names turned in by Wednesday 6/20/07.  This includes Adults and scouts. Max and Jacob Masters and Jeff Smith 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 39 or younger (includes current scouts who did not attend summer camp last year) need to have a class II medical form completed by a doctor - these are good for 2 years - turn this in to Mr. Mays . New Scouts need class II forms.

• scouts with an out of date class II will need a new one

• any adult leader 40 or older needs a NEW class III form filled out by a doctor

• 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 ... go to merit badge page

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 2007

 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

Campers:

1.  Quinton Mays

2. Vincent Mays

3. Bobby Jackson

Possible:

First Year Campers:

1. Bobby Jackson

2. Vincent Mays