Sunday, July 1, 2018

Important notes for camp


Please read the following last minute details for camp:

1.      We will LEAVE at 12:30 PM SHARP from the Church Parking Lot.  Plan to be there no later than 12:10 for loading your gear and Pictures.
2.      Wear your CLASS A uniform with swim suit under for us to be able to possible get swim checks on Sunday when we get there.  Towel and water bottle should be in sling bag or day pack – with water.
3.      Plan to have eaten lunch before you come on Sunday.  You won’t get dinner until about 6  PM.
4.      Please plan to wear Class A uniform at camp for each night’s dinner.  Other times will be Class B t-shirt.  Please note that we do not wear Class A shirt with gym type shorts.  Plan on jeans or khaki type. 
5.      Plan to have at least 2 pairs of shoes; water proof if possible.  Bring plenty of socks to keep your feet dry.
6.      If you are bringing your scout book [all should] please bring it in a 1 gallon ziplock bag to keep it dry.
7.      You should have a daypack or sling bag to go on your daily work at merit badge stations.  Include paper and pen/pencil.  Sunscreen and water bottle.
8.      All scouts that will have medication to be dispensed at camp must have a camp med form filled out.  [see attached]
9.      All Med forms must be turned in PRIOR to us leaving the parking lot – or you stay home.
10.   Parent’s night is Wednesday.  Plan to be there at 5:00pm.  It is 80 miles to camp.  See address in mail info section below. Cost is $5 per person.  We will have to collect this money and head count on Sunday when we leave.  Please plan to turn in to us at that time.  Know your count.
11.   Peak Program for older scouts – 14 years old and up. You will have teamwork skills and some higher adventure activities in the afternoon. Cowboy shooting permission slip is also needed.
12.    Mail to camp:
Scout Name
Troop 136 – Friendship Campsite
Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation
16905 County Road 271
Coshocton, Ohio  43812
Phone: 740-829-2526
13.   Any camper leaving camp must check in and out at Welcome Center.  Only those listed on the health form can be given authorization for removing from camp – or in writing from legal parent or guardian.
14.   All Scouts must have Sleeping pads for their bunks. Your bed is going to be a bed frame with a plywood top.
15.   All scouts and adults MUST bring their own cup for meals at dining hall.  PUT YOUR NAME ON IT!
16.   If you want to bring a Camp Chair – please do.  I don’t share…
17.   ADULTS May Bring their own tents – or use the camp provided tents [regular tent with no zipper doors]
18.   SCOUTS - NO PHONES [if you bring one and it is found you will be writing me an essay about following directions.]
19.   No open toed shoes while walking around camp.
210.   No Sheath Knifes
211.   Money for camp. Plan to have some for supplies and treats if you want them.  Merit badges that cost you are:
a.      Archery – 3.00
b.      Metal work – 3.50
c.      Pottery – 3.00
d.      Robotics – 15.00
212.   Look at the Pre-reqs for each merit badge you are signed up for.
213.   Roscoe Village Trip is an option – you will need offsite permission slip signed if you wish to go.  Friday of our camp week. 
If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

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