Summer Camp information
1. Final headcount for camp has been determined. If you did not RSVP for this event, we are not anticipating your attendance at camp and cannot guarantee a space for you.
2. Merit badge class information has been provided to your son along with his camp information packet. Badges will be reviewed with him before camp, and alternative badges will be offered to fill in gaps.
3. Adult roles and expectations are also defined and will be communicated at the meeting on July 14th. An email was sent to all Adults who confirmed attendance on July 2nd. If you did not receive this email, please let Mr. Chase know.
4. Camp 2013 dues are $240.00 for youth, $30.00 per day for adults, with the maximum per family cost at $600.00 and can be paid at any time before the 7/15 meeting. Please contact Mr. Chase with any financial questions.
Reminder- there are two Monday meetings before camp - 7/15 will be an outdoor event, 7/22 will be the packing meeting.
Important dates for Camp2013 Sunday, July 14 - Camp 2013 Adult planning meeting, 7 PM WHC - all adults planning to attend camp must attend this meeting or connect with Mr. Chase beforehand to receive paperwork and details.
Monday, July 15 - All dues for Camp2013 must be paid by this date, all scout paperwork is due (code of conduct, medical forms) - this meeting will likely be held outdoors - please be sure to send your son to this meeting with proper footwear (no sandals or flipflops) and bugspray.
Monday, July 22 - Last meeting before Camp2013 – Packing for camp, final preparations
Summer camp - July 27th to August 4th.
Medical Forms information :
In order to attend Camp2013 all participants must have a current medical form on file with the Troop.
This form includes three sections, and is available at the following location
http://www.scouting.org/
If you have a serious allergy (bee stings, food, etc), any fears or concerns, or need to take special medications, please provide details in a letter to the Scoutmaster before camp.
If your son takes behavioral medications we strongly urge you not to suspend his medications for the week at camp.
Adult volunteers planning to participate in Camp 2013 must complete the following materials by July 8th
- BSA Adult Registration filed with Troop
- BSA Safe Scouting completed (available online at http://www.scouting.org/
- CORI Form completed
- Contact information and medical brief on file with Troop (adult volunteers are expected to work, and must disclose any condition that would prohibit strenuous physical activity.)
- Attend the mandatory Adult Planning/ Camp 2013 orientation Sunday July 14th at WHC 7:00
