Summer Camp

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Timing

We generally attend camp on the 2nd full week of June. Camps run with a Sunday Arrival and Saturday departure with activities Monday through Friday. We the troop has traveled as far as near Denver or the NE corner of Georgia by leaving the Saturday before camp arrival and returned the Sunday after camp departure – 9 days total. The below schedule is an example for Colorado, Tennessee, or Georgia. If we camp in state, we are likely to depart on Sunday and return on Saturday.

• Saturday – As always, arrived fed for departure. Depart Parish Hall, Overnight at location determined by troop

• Sunday – Arrive at Camp

• Monday – Friday – Activities at Camp

• Saturday – Depart Camp, Overnight at location determined by troop

• Sunday – Return to Parish Hall.

Costs

Fees for the summer camp typically costs $300-400. There will be a payment schedule prior to camp. In addition, costs for travel are typically $100-200 and are billed after the summer camp ends. For more detail contact the summer camp coordinator.

Key Things to Do Ahead of Time

Swim Tests: The troop will schedule swim tests. Be on the lookout for emails.

Med form C. Requires a medical exam and doctor signature. Download the Medical form here

Some Key Summer Camp Equipment (Trunk & Cot)

You may want to poll the troop for scouts / parents who will loan you these who are not going to summer camp.

• Trunk to store items. These two types of Plano trunks will best stack with other trunks in the troop trailer. They are available from Amazon and Academy but will run out as summer approaches. You may want to get locks for the boxes to secure

  • Sportsman’s Trunk Large (Academy link)

  • Large Hinged Storage Box (Academy Link)

• A cot. Sometimes camps will rent cots to scouts.

  • Example from Academy

Packing Adjustments

Start with this list Camping Gear for Most Monthly Campouts with the following additions and subtractions.

Double check this with the checklist the summer camp coordinator sends you from the summer camp. 

• Items to Emphasize from Original Packing List

  • Remember the class A uniform and at least one set of bottoms with belt loops.Your BSA scout book is part of your uniform – bring it!Toiletries for consistent dental care and bathing.Sufficient changes of clothes for days of nights of summer camp and travel perhaps with some spare.Pillow if your scout prefers it.Swimwear –

    • multiple sets.make sure they fit!

  • Watch to keep time between classes. The scouts phone may not be able to be charged during the campout for such purposes.

  • Insect repellent although there are not many bugs. Official BSA policy is non-aerosol. We don’t inspect the scout choice of repellent and it is unlikely the camp will – no guarantees.

  • Sun protection such as headwear and sunscreen are essential.

  • Camera for memories.

• Prescriptions / Medication

  • Please give prescription and non-prescription medication with clear directions to the scoutmaster.

  • The med lodge and troop med kit will have most non-prescription needs but check with the scoutmaster for specifics.

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  • If you are in Order of the Arrow bring your sash. There is usually a special event for OA members.

  • Bag for dirty laundry

  • A day pack to carry items between the campsite and merit badge classes.

  • If your scout is taking welding merit badge – bring jeans and cotton shirts – no synthetics or shorts.

  • Cash: Bring cash for lunch on trip there and lunch on trip back. Bring enough cash for snacks, sodas, souvenirs as you see fit. You may want to suggest your scout pack cash with each days clothes to ration their supply.

• Subtractions

  • A backpack is not necessary. However, some camps may have overnight hiking programs where a backpack would be useful.

  • A tent has not been necessary historically. Camps provide a canvas tent or Adirondack tent to be shared for 2-3 scouts.

  • Would not recommend bringing food for the whole trip. Food will be available to purchase on the road and at the campsite.

• Footwear – This topic should be updated for each summer.

  • Sneakers should be sufficient for all land based activities including the hike.

  • Closed towed shows are required everywhere on camp except the showers.

  • Consider shower slippers to be carried – not worn to the shower houses.

  • Chigger problem is not significant so shorter socks are good enough.