Summer Camp Important News!

Parents and Scouts:

This post is intended for those going to summer camp with us on June 30th through July 6th.  Please read if  your son is going to camp. Otherwise – please note we will not have a scout meeting the week we are at camp.

This Tuesday night we will meet at the Urbancrest YMCA to do swim test.  After the 10 day out meeting this past Thursday I found that we can do the swim test and have them count.  Please plan to be there if possible.  The cost is $3.00 if you are not a y-member.  We will also trying to have some discussion on CPR for those needing it for merit badge at summer camp.

I am getting out the last minute information that was shared with me at the 10 day out meeting last week at Camp Manatoc.

Here is the latest info. We will be leaving from the church at 9:30 am  so we are up there at the start of check in, which is at 12:00 PM at camp. Please be at the church at 9:00 am to get loaded up. Scouts are to travel in full class A uniform. As stated at the Court of Honor, gym shorts are not acceptable to be worn with the class A shirt. Same as with Camo style shorts. Please wear green or khaki cargo type shorts, jean shorts, or scout shorts. Please plan to have your swim suit on under your uniform if you do not do your swim test this Tuesday, so once at camp we can quickly get ready for the pool and swim checks. I would plan to bring a sack lunch for the trip up. we will eat once in camp, but it will be quick and busy. They wont eat until dinner time at camp otherwise.

1. See the packing list attached from the camp information book. Please use this as a guide for what to bring – and not to bring to camp.

2. Please – Scout should not bring cell phones. If we need to get in touch with you I will have a phone that can be used if necessary.

3. Packing should be in a container or tote of sorts that will keep your belongings dry and safe from animals and others. I don’t think theft will be an issue, but if you wish to have a lock on your gear please also give me a key or combination for it as well.

4. Any medication that you are taking to camp – prescribed by a doctor, MUST be in the original bottle with name, drug name, dose and pharmacy/ doctor contact info. This information should also be on the A part of the physical you are taking to camp. There is a special yellow card that will need to be filled out and take to camp for dispensing record of your medication. Any inhalers or Epee pens must not be expired.[they will check]

5. If you are planning to attend on Wednesday night parents night I will need to have your count of how many are coming and payment to take to camp and turn in on Sunday. We will get your tickets and you can then pick them up at camp from me. Please do not get to camp until 4:30 pm if you come. Please note that camp will not open for visitors until then. Parking will be at the administration building in the grass field. [see map] Camp address is 1075 Truxell Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. I have a camp map attached to show you where we are in the camp and well as parking location.remember – NO PETS in camp.

6. If you plan to send mail, here is the address to camp. We are in Davey Crockett campsite.

Scout’s Name – Troop Number

Campsite Name

Camp Manatoc

1075 Truxell Road

Peninsula OH 44264

7. Camp phone Number is 330-657-2592, I found my cell coverage is sketchy but you can e-mail or text to me and I will answer.[614-578-0657]

8. Those in swimming merit badge,  please plan to bring a long sleeved shirt, jeans, and shoes that can get wet. You will have to jump in the pool and make a floatation device out of your clothes for one of your requirements.

9. Money at camp. There will be a trading post where things for your merit badges can be purchased. Other camp merchandise will also be readily available, including snacks and stuff. Talk with your son and make sure they know to spend their money wisely.

10. Physical forms are due in this week. You will need to get one each year in the scouts. This includes a trip to the doctor's office to have them check your son out and make sure he is ready for camp. If any adults are going to camp they also will need a physical.

11. Any adult going to camp will also need to take Youth Protection Training. It is available on line at www.myscouting .org. Follow the links to online training. once complete, have a copy of the certificate printed off and bring in for our records.

12. I have also attached the merit badge selection of the troop. Please review and make sure this is ok for your son. I will be printing up the Merit badge Blue cards and if any changes are required let me know. Any fees needed for your merit badges can be paid for at the trading post. If you have already paid them I will make sure that they get turned in at camp.

13. Make sure to bring your pre-reqs for any merit badges you are working on for camp.  Get as much done prior to camp so you can enjoy your week.

That is all for now, I am sure that other items will come up and please if possible be at the scout meeting on Tuesday for us to discuss those items you have any questions on as well.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136
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