TROOP 17 SUMMER CAMP

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TROOP 17 SUMMER CAMP

• JULY 13 -19 2008
• OCKENICKEN BUCKS COUNTY PA

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ALL SCOUTS ARRIVE AT 2 PM

• Medical and medication forms must be returned to
  Joe Facchini in June 2008
• Each Scout is responsible for their own
  transportation to and from camp, car pooling if
  possible
• Scouts should arrive in CLASS A UNIFORMS
• Class A Shirt, pants, neckerchief

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Checking In / Out

• Our troop can not check in until all Scouts are
  present
• All prescription medication must be given to camp
  Medical Officer during check in
• Pick up is 9 AM on Saturday July 19, 2008
• Pack a bathing suit and towel on top of
  footlocker

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Tents and Knives

• All Scouts will be sleeping in tents provided by
  OSR
• Please do not spray anything in or on the tents
• All Scouts who are bringing a pocket knife must
  also carry their Totin Chip.
• If you do not have a Totin Chip keep your pocket
  knife in your footlocker (blades should not
  exceed 4 inches).
• Scouts will have an opportunity to earn a Totin
  Chip

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What to Wear

• During the day Scouts should wear their Class B
  uniform or similar appropriate attire
• Scout pants/shorts Scout Tee Shirt
• CLASS A UNIFORMS MUST BE WORN TO DINNER
• Shirt, pants, neckerchief

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Uniform Options
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Advancement

• All first year Scouts will participate in the
  first year program
• Swimming Merit Badge and 2 more, Totin Chip,
  Cooking, Camping, Outdoor Skills
• Scouts working on Merit Badges should pay special
  attention to pre-requisites complete them
  before coming to camp.
• See Joe Facchini for a list of pre-requisites
• Full curriculum available after May 5th.

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More rules

• ALL SCOUTS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOWER AT LEAST EVERY
  OTHER DAY. BRUSH ONLY THE TEETH YOU WANT TO KEEP
• No food allowed in TENTS.
• Ask Steven Dennis about the skunks
• Dont even ask about the bears !!
• Not Permitted Radios, Ipods, Walkmans, Game
  boys, DVD players, etc.
• OK List books, musical instruments, etc.

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Parents/Adults

• Adult Assistance Needed
• Two adults are need at all times
• (2-Deep Leadership)
• Three adults are helpful
• Functions include assistance with merit badge
  work, interface with camp personnel, supervision,
  and recreation
• Not Required to Stay the Entire Week
• Parents can overlap

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What should I pack ?

• Scout Handbook
• Sleeping Bag/ Pillow
• Hiking Boots
• Sneakers
• Shower Shoes
• Poncho/ Rain gear
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Battery-powered lantern
• Day pack
• Shower swimming towel
• Non-aerosol bug spray, sun screen
• Money for trading post
• Personal first aid kit

• Laundry bag
• Swim Suit
• Boy Scout Hat
• Zip Lock Bag
• Disposable camera
• Writing pad pen pencil
• Canteen mess kit and drinking cup
• Mosquito netting, shower curtain or tarp 10 x 10
• Personal toiletries
• Clothes line
• Camp chair
• Good humor, high spirits
• Geritol for the Scoutmasters

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One last thing

• All boys and adults attending Summer Camp MUST
  conduct themselves in a manner becoming of a BOY
  SCOUT, and a member of Troop 17.
• Parents are not permitted unscheduled visits to
  camp during the week.
• Parents who want to visit camp must provide a
  CLASS 3 Medical Form and register with Joe
  Facchini by June 6 2008