Summer Camp 2014

Parents and Scout Going to Summer Camp:

Here are last minute details to make sure we have a successful Summer Camp.  Sorry for it being so long – but it is all about summer camp.

If your name is not on the attached Summer Camp Roster then you are not registered for camp – please review.  If you wish to go and your NOT on the list then YOU NEED TO TALK TO ME ASAP!

We are to meet at noon on Sunday June 29 at the church with planned out of the parking lot at 12:30. EAT Lunch before you come – we wont eat until dinner at camp. Please wear CLASS A UNIFORMS. We will return Saturday July 5th around 11:30. We may need one additional person to help drive down to camp. We will have 49 scouts and adults to get to camp. If you can help please let me know.  Have your camp gear in a tote type box that we can put into the trailer.  A foot locker type gear box is best.  That way weather will not get your gear wet and “critters” will leave it alone.  Please do not keep food in your tent.  You will attract animals like Raccoons and Skunks.
1. All physicals and permission forms are to be turned in by the June 24^th meeting. No boy will be allowed to go to camp without a physical. Parents staying over night at camp will need a physical as well.  These forms are available on our web site. 
2. If you are going to do any of the high adventure activities, please make sure you have the proper permission slips filled out. see attached form that will benecessary for climbing wall, rappelling, and mountain trail bike riding. Bring this completed form to the June 24th meeting.[This is a old form from previous years at Falling Rock;  It is not in the current book but only being completed as precaution – If you are taking Climbing M/B or wish to climb at the tower or at the cliffs you will need this form.]
3. Any prescription medication that your son will need to take to camp must be in the original bottles with the medicine name, required dose, and physician’s name. All medication will be turned into the health lodge for dispensing. I also have a form [attached] that the camp has sent that will need to be filledout. This will tell the camp staff when and how much of each medication your son will need. Please fill this out. Bring this on Sunday  and turn into us with the medications - in a zip lock bag is best so it is all together.
4. As stated above, Class A uniforms will be worn TO camp. (This includes neckerchiefs.) Once we get to camp, our first activity will be to do the swim tests at the pool. The boys can either wear their swimsuit under their uniform or change once they get down to camp. We encourage the boys to wear Class B other times at camp, but at breakfast, dinner and campfires we will be required to wear our Class A uniforms.
5. Please put your son’s name on all gear, and clothes. The Uniforms all look alike [hats, legs of zip off pants and class B shirts especially] and when we find them in camp it is sometimes a challenge to get them returned. As for gear to take – see attached list below:

Camp Equipment

Recommended Individual Equipment to Bring

· Completed current Medical Form

· Flashlight with extra batteries

· Official Scout Uniform

· Scout knife or pocket knife

· Extra Shirts and shorts

· Scouting related T-shirts

· Swim suit

· Belt [This includes you Alec Thomas!]

· Socks for each day

· Underwear for each day

· Scout Handbook

· Cap or Hat

· Pajamas

· Sleeping Bag or blankets

· Toilet articles-toothbrush, toothpaste, soap & holder, comb,etc.

· Towels

· Spending money

· Pack or foot locker

· Extra shoes and/or boots (NO OPEN-TOED SHOES)

· Water bottle/canteen/hydration system

· Poncho or rain gear

· Sunscreen

· Lip Balm

· Work gloves for projects

Additional items for Boy Scouts to bring

· Completed Merit Badge work

· Merit Badge pamphlets – The Troop will take our Library as well.

· Totin’ Chip

· Firem’ Chit

· Order of the Arrow Sash

· Order of the Arrow Attire

Optional Individual Equipment to Bring

· Insect Repellent

· Writing materials

· Small, metal mirror

· Ground cloth/tarp to cover tent

· Camera

· Sewing kit

· Bible or prayer book

· Watch

· Sunglasses

· Pre-addressed envelopes & stamps

· Pillow

· Compass

· Personal first aid kit

· Trading patches

· Please mark all personal items with name and unit number

Special Equipment to Bring

Participants in several aquatic badges will need to bring long pants, long sleeve shirt and shoes that will get wet. Participants going on overnighters must bring a backpack.

6. Please be prepared to know what merit badges you are going to work on at camp. Any pre-reqs. Must be brought to camp  AND turned in on the FIRST Day on class. IMPORTANT – ANY ASSIGNMENTS OR REQUIREMENT TO BE TURNED INTO COUNSELORS MUST HAVE YOUR FULL NAME AND TROOP NUMBER ON THEM.  If not they may not get assigned correctly.
7. For 1st year scouts in  BROWN SEA  - Please bring a backpack [if you don’t have one let me know – we have a few] and have the “ten essentials” from your scout book.  This will be needed for the outpost.  You will be going on a 5 mile hike to get to the outpost.  
8.  Swimming M/B – you will need a long sleeve button down shirt that can get wet.  You will make a flotation device from shirt and jeans.  Bring these please.
9. First Aid M/B – please be sure to compete your Family First Aid kit.  This is in the m/b book – This is a preq.  If you have questions on this – let me know.  [This is not a simple kit in your back pack – please read about it in your m/b book]
10. Money at camp. There will be a camp store with snacks and miscellaneous gear and scout "stuff" for them to buy. This will include carving items, hobby kits, and other crafts needed for certain merit badges. Please bring cash to spend in the camp store if you wish. If you are taking any of the high adventure activities, you will turn in your fees once you get to camp at the camp store.
11. Visitor’s night will be Wednesday evening - plan to arrive after 5 pm. We will have dinner and campfire at 8:30; it will be all over by 10:00 PM . If you plan to go to visitor’s night at camp, please let us know Sunday before we leave. We will turn in a preliminary count for planning purposes. Cost is $6.00 per person for dinner.  If you wish to bring "enhancements" to our dinner, I am sure they would be appreciated! Bring a chair!
12. Please be sure and note the list of things TO BRING, and those NOT TO BRING. If any of the prohibited items are found at camp they will be confiscated; and depending on what it is, the parents will be called to come and take their son home.
13.  DO NOT BRING:  CELL PHONES, Radios, Tape or CD Players, Electronic Games, (including IPods) Alcohol, Tobacco Products, Drugs, Fireworks, Firearms (Bows or Guns), Sheath Knives, Pets, Candy or Food, Valuables, Laser Pointers.
14. If you wish to send your son a letter to camp here is the address: [send it early]

[name of scout]

Troop 136, Pine Grove B

c/o Camp Falling Rock

12637 Houdeshell Rd. NE

Newark, Ohio 43055

Any questions please let me know. We are looking forward to a great camp.
Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136