Reminder - Summer Camp at Cliff Island
in NH will be held from July 23 to July 31 - all scouts planning to attend MUST
to RSVP for this event, via email or in person, by June 27th.
As a reminder
- attendance at scout meetings and events throughout the year is a
requirement to be eligible to attend camp.
Please email troop2weymouth@gmail.com to let us
know your plans.
Cost for Camp 2016 is $250.00 per
person. There is no longer a family maximum cost cap, and we no longer offer a
free week to Eagle Scouts. All attendees must present a check for the week at the meeting on July 11th. Payment in full is expected.
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Packing list for Summer Camp
Temperatures can vary between 50 degrees and 90 degrees, with rain and wind always a possibility. Be sure to put your son’s NAME on everything - with 50-70 people on the island gear is constantly mixed up and misplaced. Vest style Lifejacket, age and weight appropriate. Boots for the hike and around the camp - there are loads of rocks and roots Watershoes (Crocs work well) – closed toes – no flip flops or open sandals permitted. Sneakers – lighter weight will dry better - skate shoes are sponges. Lightweight clothes - they dry well, and allow layering 8 pairs socks (tip - buy cheap, throw them out - they'll come home filthy) 8 pairs underwear (tip - same as above) 2 or 3 pairs long pants (lighter weights dry better) 5 pairs of shorts 1 or 2 bathing suits 8 T-shirts 2 sweatshirts A button down long sleeved shirt A light jacket, waterproof and/or raingear Pack clothing in plastic bags so it stays organized Sunscreen, chapstick, etc Hat Wash kit – soap, facecloth, small towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo - if you want baby wipes for the outhouse 2 beach towels (one to use, one to hang) Sleeping bag – note, a sheet and pillow can be handy also – you’re in the bag for a week, and if it’s hot you might want to sleep ON it not IN it. If your son hates spiders or bugs, a mosquito net is a good investment and ensures he'll sleep Cot – army style works well – should be sturdy enough to last the week. Footlocker with LOCK - plastic works well. Scout Handbook Notebook and pencils/pens Pocketknife Sunglasses Personal radio (headphones) Small amount of cash – small bills – for incidentals on island Bowl, knife, fork, spoon, hot/cold cup – a mesh bag for storage works nicely Cards, board games, etc Flashlight, with extra batteries. Two if possible as they are constantly misplaced. Camera Folding chair Clothesline Canteen or water bottle First aid kit Small backpack or string bag to carry stuff in - ideally, one for notebooks and pencils, one for messkit Snorkel, mask, goggles, etc Laundry bag Ziploc bags and trash bags Prescriptions (must be given to the scoutmaster) Spare eyeglasses Contact phone numbers Small rug or bath mat to wipe feet on before entering sleeping bag
Note - please leave all electronics (video
games, video players, and most importantly CELL PHONES) home. You're on the
island to enjoy the beauty and fresh air and to participate with the troop in
activities.
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