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Summer Camp Checklist July 5 - 11, 2009 |
Summer camp time frame: 5 – 11 July 2009 / Summer Camp fee: $205.00, T-shirt $11
Scouts are responsible to make arrangements for transportation to and from Scout camp.
We will depart the Church at 11:00AM and drive to the Sonic in Greenbrier for lunch. (Bring Money)
We will meet at 1:00 PM at the Check in area for Camp Rockefeller (bottom of hill) BE PROMPT
We will return on the following Saturday after breakfast and breaking camp.
Things to bring
Class A Uniform (hat, socks, pants, neckerchief + extra slide) on a hangar! & Class C (Troop T Shirt)
Boy Scout Handbook, Notebook, Pencils, Pens in waterproof bag (zip lock)
Swimming Shorts and pool towel / Shorts
If doing Lifesavings Merit Badge – Button up long sleeve shirt / Long pants and shoes that can get wet
6 – Underwear / 6 Pr – Socks (recommend BSA Thorlo socks or similar – good for preventing blisters)
Watch & Alarm Clock (A WATCH IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST!)
OA Sash (If applicable) (for Friday evening)
2 Pair Good Walking Shoes – shoes get wet easily (No open toed shoes allowed – Crocks work great)
Water Shoes or Shower Shoes (For showers only)
Normal camping gear / Sleeping bag or blanket and sheet, pad, pillow is also nice (you sleep on a cot)
Toiletries Kit (Toothbrush, Shampoo, Soap, Towel, etc.), Personal 1st Aid Kit, tweezers, Gold Bond
Small foot locker or water proof box to keep your stuff in! (optional but recommended)
Small Day Pack
Mosquito net (recommended)
Flashlight (extra batteries) or battery operated lantern for tent / Pocket Knife
Battery operated Fan (extra batteries) (optional)
Canteen, water bottle or Camelback (DRINK PLENTY OF WATER)
Games (Board Games, Chess, Checkers, Cards) (optional – NO ELECTRONICS)
Light Raincoat or Poncho
Bug Repellent for ticks (Non-Aerosol). Mosquitoes are not a big issue at Blass but ticks are
Sun Screen
Spending MONEY: Trading Post ($20-30.00) / Mountain Bike/Basketry ($10.00), Archery $2.50
Camera (disposable is recommended)
Rope for Clothes line, plus Cloths Pins
2 – Kool-Aid Brand (Sugar already added) Grape, Tropical Punch, Etc. to make bug juice for the troop
No Lighters / No Aerosol Cans / No Fireworks / No Candles / No Pets
No food, candy, or snacks – they attract bugs and critters. Bring money for Trading Post instead
No Electronics/Electronic Games (Game boy’s, Etc.) No CD or MP3 Players
No Sheath Knifes
No Cell Phones (If scout does bring a phone he will not be able to use it except with SM permission, best to leave it at home)
Mail:
Troop 770, Scouts Name,
Blass Scout Reservation
408 Scout Drive
Damascus, AR 72039
Telephone Service: Blass Scout Reservation: 501-335-7208 (Emergencies Only)
If you need to contact your son, call Mr. Maltbia (501-554-9587) or Mr. Norcross (501-920-6605)